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Would You Get a Fat Transfer With Someone Else's Fat?
While Alloclae offers a promising nonsurgical option for adding natural-looking volume, Dr. Steven Teitelbaum urges caution until more research clarifies its longevity and behavior in the body.
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A Kinder, Gentler Boob Job May Be Upon Us
Dr. Steven Teitelbaum was featured in Allure discussing Motiva’s groundbreaking “Preservé” breast augmentation technique, highlighting it as the first major innovation in implant surgery requiring new training, tools, and concepts in decades.
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Plastic Surgery Comes for the Waist
Dr. Steven Teitelbaum was featured in The New York Times sharing his expert perspective on rib remodeling, emphasizing his preference for natural, “ideal” results over exaggerated or artificial outcomes.
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These Will Be the Biggest Plastic Surgery Trends of 2025
Dr. Teitelbaum observes that menopause, paired with the cultural resurgence of slimness fueled by Ozempic, is increasing demand for cosmetic procedures like breast lifts and lipo, while overfilled faces from excessive filler use create a misleading aesthetic—and he also highlights Motiva’s new FDA-approved 6th‑generation breast implants for their natural feel and low complication rates.
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Breast Surgery, Augmented
A recent article breaks down the rising interest and misconceptions surrounding the “internal bra,” with Dr. Steven Teitelbaum explaining patient concerns, clarifying the differences between biologic and synthetic support materials, and highlighting when these options genuinely add value in breast surgery.
Read more about Breast Surgery, AugmentedI Got a Breast Augmentation for My Drastically Uneven Boobs
Dr. Steven Teitelbaum, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Santa Monica, is featured for his patient-first approach and expertise in customizing breast procedures, offering over 120 combinations to treat asymmetry.
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Dr. Steven Teitelbaum is featured in this article discussing the rise of “menopause makeovers,” explaining how hormonal changes can lead to body fat redistribution that many Gen X women are now addressing with customized combinations of surgical procedures.
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Why Plastic Surgeons Are Buzzing About These New FDA-Approved Implants
After a decade of research and FDA review, Motiva breast implants have been approved in the U.S., offering exceptional softness and dramatically lower complication rates—features that surgeons like Dr. Steven Teitelbaum say make this one of the most meaningful advancements in breast augmentation in more than ten years.
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Dr. Steven Teitelbaum featured in this article praising Sylke Adhesive Wound Closure for delivering smoother, finer scars and reducing skin irritation compared to traditional surgical dressings.
Read more about Allure Best of Beauty 2024: Breakthrough WinnersThe Truth About Social-Famous Surgeons: “He Had a Million Followers, So I Thought He Was Good”
Dr. Steven Teitelbaum speaks out against the rise of flashy, unprofessional behavior by some surgeons on social media, warning that it undermines the integrity of the field and can discourage thoughtful patients from pursuing surgery.
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Do You Need a Plastic Surgery Concierge?
Dr. Steven Teitelbaum featured in this Town and Country article about the plastic surgery industry.
Read more about Do You Need a Plastic Surgery Concierge?Inside Plastic Surgery’s Epidemic of Shady Before-and-After Photography
A recent article highlights the growing problem of deceptive before-and-after photos in aesthetic medicine and the lack of transparency on social media, with experts—including Santa Monica plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Teitelbaum—calling out misleading tactics such as inconsistent photography and Ozempic-related “enhancements” that distort true surgical results.
Read more about Inside Plastic Surgery’s Epidemic of Shady Before-and-After PhotographyNew California Study Examines the Safety of Cosmetic Surgery During the Pandemic
A recent Los Angeles study found that the risk of contracting COVID-19 after elective plastic surgery was less than 1%, a result co-author Dr. Steven Teitelbaum calls “remarkable” given the surge of cases at the time.
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Dr. Steven Teitelbaum featured in this New York Times article about celebrity plastic surgery.
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