Dr. David Tauber M.D.
Plastic Surgeon
5 Ulenski Dr Albany NY, 12205About
Dr. David Tauber is a Plastic Surgeon specializing in the natural augmentation and aesthetic sculpting of face and body. He completed both the Plastic Surgery Residency at Albany Medical College and the Fellowship in Aesthetic Craniofacial Surgery at the Harvard-Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Tauber combines his knowledge and experience with a detail focused artistic eye to create custom, natural looking results for his patients. His practice focuses on the enhancement of the human body through the subtle use of implants and soft tissue camouflage. His practice focuses on:
- Custom cheek, jaw, and chin implants
- Facelifts, neck lifts, and forehead lifts
- Fat grafting to the face, breast, and body
- Breast augmentation
- Rhinoplasty
- Body contouring
Education and Training
Harvard Univerity Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship 2013
Albany Medical College Medicine 2007
Boston University School of Medicine & Harvard Institute of Medicine Medical Science 2003
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS- Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck- 2015
Provider Details
Dr. David Tauber M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Health Complaints And Surgical Treatment of Symptomatically Large Breasts
One solution for women whose overly large breasts cause pain, discomfort, or emotional stress is a procedure known as breast reduction surgery. A breast reduction (or reduction mammoplasty) procedure removes excess skin, glandular tissue, and fat to reduce the size and weight of the breast. The...
Breast Augmentation Basics
What is a breast augmentation?A breast augmentation (insertion of implants) is often performed to replace volume lost from weight loss, breast-feeding, or age or to increase the size of the breast for aesthetic reasons. It is most appropriate for patients with breasts that don’t sag (normal...
Can I speed up my facelift recovery?
At the two day mark after my facelifts, typically patients look pretty good (no stigma of having a lift except some mild swelling). At this point head elevation, icing, Arnica, and relaxation are the main focuses of recovery (dpsny.co/triharmony). READ MORE
What is the best procedure to tighten the neck?
The best procedure for any particular patient depends on what the patient presents with and what their goals are. A neck lift (dpsny.co/necklift) is the typical surgery to correct loose skin of the neck. READ MORE
How do dermatologists get rid of acne scars?
The appearance of acne scars can be improved through multiple techniques including, excision, subcision, filler, IPL, and laser. The exact treatment depends on what kind of scars you have and what about the scars you are treating. READ MORE
Does eyelid plastic surgery leave a scar?
All surgery leaves a scar, however, for most eyelid surgery the scar is well hidden - either inside the eyelid, at the lash line, or in the upper lid fold (dpsny.co/eyelid). READ MORE
How long after rhinoplasty can I exercise?
I typically allow patients to resume mild exercise at 2 weeks and full exercise at 4 weeks (dpsny.co/rhino). READ MORE
Does neck plastic surgery leave a scar?
Typically, all surgery leaves a scar. The key question is, where is the scar located and how does it look when it heals. A typical neck lift scar is located back around th ear and so it hides well (dpsny.co/necklift). There are other neck surgeries, however, that place the scar in other locations. READ MORE
Do you have to take antibiotics after plastic surgery?
Antibiotics are often prescribed for a short time during the recovery after plastic surgery. These help to prevent the stressed tissue from becoming infection by the bacteria that lives on the skin or within the nose (dpsny.co/rhino). READ MORE
Which is better breast implants or fat transfer?
Fat transfer (dpsny.co/fataug) and breast implants (dpsny.co/augment) both can work well for breast augmentation depending on what a patient starts with and what their goals are. Most patients chose implants because of the predictability of the result and the volume of augmentation that can be achieved with implants. READ MORE
Does septoplasty fix a broken nose?
A septoplasty can be part of fixing a broken nose, however, typically the goal of the surgery is to re-set the fractured nasal bones. READ MORE
At what age should you get a facelift?
There is no right age to get a face lift. Whether a facelift will help correct the signs of aging you have developed depends on the amount of skin laxity and tissue decent that exists. http://dpsny.co/facelift READ MORE
How do I get rid of the extra skin under my chin?
Typically excess skin is removed during a neck lift. The skin isn't cut out directly but, instead, pulled tight using an incision back by the ear. http://dpsny.co/facelift READ MORE
Why do my ears hurt after a facelift?
Hi, Patients tend to complain of pain and numbness around the ears after facelift. The pain is more significant the first week and, then, settles down. It can remain sore, however, for a month or so - especially when lying on he ear. The numbness can take several months to improve. Best, DMT. READ MORE
Can you wash your face after a rhinoplasty?
Hi, The post operative care after a rhinoplasty is very surgeon/surgery specific. There is such a wide variety of management that this question is best directed to your surgeon. Best, DMT. READ MORE
How tight should my post surgery bra be?
Hi, The bra should typically be firmly supportive around the breasts without feeling like a straight jacket. The band should fit comfortably around the chest. You best option, however, is to check with your surgeon if you have concerns. READ MORE
Can you get plastic surgery on your lips?
The easiest, safest, and most natural way to achieve fuller lips is through the use of fillers (like Kylie). READ MORE
Are face lifts dangerous?
A facelift is a safe surgery that helps correct some of the hallmarks of facial aging. For some younger patients a mini facelift may be comfortably done with only numbing medication - without going to sleep - further increasing the safety. For more info on facelift surgery click http://tiny.cc/facenecklift READ MORE
What is a mommy makeover?
The combination of a breast procedure with an abdominoplasty is classically coined a “Mommy Makeover” because the goal is to reverse the changes brought about from bearing children and breast-feeding. The ideal combination, however, is tailored to the needs of each patient and are performed to remove excess skin and fat from the body to produce a more pleasing shape. These procedures can include arm lifts, thigh lifts, butt lifts, liposuction, tummy tucks, and breast lifts and are often done in combinations. See the following link for more info on Mommy Makeover Surgery: http://tiny.cc/mommy A detailed examination will help delineate the best surgical option and provide you a custom quote for your situation. Best, Dr. David M. Tauber, MD READ MORE
Does a rhinoplasty also affect the bone?
A surgical rhinoplasty is a powerful procedure that adds, removes, or repositions tissue in the nose for better aesthetics - often completely reshaping the nose. This often involves removing dorsal humps, lifting drooping tips, and narrowing the nasal bones. Each nose is different, however, and so there will be slight variations in the technique. In addition, the thickness of the nose skin can affect the overall result. See the following link for more information: http://tiny.cc/rhinoplasty A detailed examination will help delineate the best surgical option and provide you a custom quote for your situation. Best, Dr. David M. Tauber, MD READ MORE
Are tummy tucks painful to get?
A typical full abdominoplasty is a powerful procedure that can flatten and remove excess skin and fat from both above and below the belly button and tighten the abdominal muscles. As with any surgery, the pain is usually worse in the 2-3 days immediately after surgery and tends to improve after that. Management of pain is usually through a combination of narcotic and non-narcotic pain medications taken by mouth, oral medications that lessen muscle spasm, and long-acting local anesthetics injected during surgery or infused from a small pump. The recovery for an abdominoplasty is typically 2-3 weeks. The ability to return to work and everyday activities is variable and depends on many factors including the type of work, the pain tolerance of the patient, and the extent of the procedures. See the following link for more information: http://tiny.cc/tummytuck A detailed examination will help delineate the best surgical option and provide you a custom quote for your situation. Best, Dr. David M. Tauber, MD READ MORE
Can I get rid of stretch marks through plastic surgery?
A typical full abdominoplasty is often performed after bearing children or after moderate weight loss. It can be a powerful procedure that can remove excess skin including stretch marks below the belly button. Fat from both above and below the belly button is also removed and the abdominal muscles are tightened. Often, flank liposuction is added to an abdominoplasty for better contouring. The improvement in contour depends on many factors. These factors include the extent of skin tightening and plication performed, the amount of pre-operative muscle laxity, the overall attenuation (thinness) of the abdominal wall, the amount of intra-abdominal fat (fat inside the belly), and the amount of subcutaneous fat (fat in the skin). The ideal abdominoplasty patient is at or near their ideal weight, is stable at that weight for a year, is physically and nutritionally healthy, and is looking for help in removing excess, hanging skin. See the following link for more info on abdominoplasty: http://tiny.cc/tummytuck A detailed examination will help delineate the best surgical option and provide you a custom quote for your situation. Best, Dr. David M. Tauber, MD READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Facelift
- Breast Augmentation
- Tummy Tuck
- Liposuction
- Breast Lift
- Botox
- Thigh Lift
- Brow Lift
- Mommy Makeover
- Eyelid Lift
- Arm Lift
- Chin Augmentation
- Juvederm
- Gynecomastia
- Sculptra
- Radiesse
- Breast Lift And Augmentation
- Breast Implant Revision
- Labiaplasty
- Necklift
- Rhinoplasty (nose Jobs)
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Fellowships
- Harvard Medical College & Massachusetts General Hospital Aesthetic & Reconstruction Craniomaxillofacial Sur 2014
Publications
- European Journal of Plastic SurgeonsRepair of Recurrent Ventral Hernias Using Tissue Expansion and Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix2013
Experience & Accolades
- Plastic SurgeonHarvard/MGH Hospital
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Dr. David Tauber M.D.'s reviews
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- Evan
Dr. Tauber and his staff are highly professional and attentive. I would recommend him to anyone seeking surgical care.
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