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Defaced, Refaced: What happens when plastic-surgery procedures don’t go exactly as planned?

As demand increases, so does the need for trusted, high-quality care. That’s why Newsweek and global data firm Statista are once again partnering to highlight the nation’s leading plastic surgeons.

The weather, the holidays, the number of hours each day your kids are away – all of these things can matter when you’re scheduling plastic surgery.

This is what it actually takes for a 55-year-old to look snatched—and why Hollywood beauty standards need a major reality check.

As breast aesthetics shift toward a more natural, understated look, a new generation of patients and surgeons is redefining what modern augmentation can, and should, be.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If it seems like everybody is on Ozempic, it’s because a lot of people are on Ozempic—about six percent of U.S. adults.

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.

Dr. Steven Teitelbaum featured in this Town and Country article about the plastic surgery industry.

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.

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.

For patients who are considering plastic surgery and looking to find the most highly rated specialists, Newsweek has partnered with Statista for the fourth annual ranking of America's Best Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Steven Teitelbaum featured in this New York Times article about celebrity plastic surgery.

Once again, Statista and Newsweek are proud to publish America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2023 ranking.

Clinical analysis of the "en bloc" controversy.

Primary source for the trend of Hollywood actors seeking surgery during union strikes.

We're proud to introduce for the first time a comprehensive ranking covering the entire country.

Feature interview regarding industry ethics and the "commoditization" of surgery.

Hollywood has never been known for its subtlety. But if Teitelbaum, a Santa Monica–based plastic surgeon, has his way, that impression might soon change.