David Tauber, MD

Specialist in Facial and Body Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Albany and Saratoga Springs, NY

Check out Dr. Tauber’s recent blog posts:

• Post-Operative Care After Cosmetic Facial Surgery
• Do I Really Need A Breast Lift?
• The Aging, Hollow Face – Treatment with Implants, Fat Transfer, and Fillers
• The Brazilian Butt Lift – Baby Got Back
• Current Trends in Labiaplasty – The Edge vs. The Wedge
• Blepharoplasty with Fat Redraping – Solutions For Aging Eyes

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Dr. David Tauber is a Plastic Surgeon specializing in reconstructive and cosmetic  surgery of the 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:

1. Facial trauma
2. Skin cancer removal and reconstruction
3. Breast reduction for intractable pain
4. Septoplasty and nose surgery for breathing difficulty
5. Facelifts, neck lifts, and forehead lifts
6. Fat grafting to the face, breast, and body
7. Breast augmentation
8. Rhinoplasty
9. Body contouring

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Dr. David Tauber In The News

Education

Doctorate of Medicine:
Albany Medical College, May 2007
Albany, NY

Masters of Medical Science:
Boston University School of Medicine & Harvard Institute of Medicine, September 2003
Boston, MA

Bachelors of Science:
The Pennsylvania State University, May 1999
State College, PA

Post-Medical School
Training

Residency:
Integrated Plastic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, July 2007 – June 2012

Residency:
Chief Resident of Integrated Plastic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, July 2012 – June 2013

Fellowship:
Aesthetic & Reconstruction Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Harvard Medical College & Massachuesetts General Hospital, July 2013 – June 2014

Academic Appointments

Assistant in Plastic Surgery – Plastic Surgery Attending
Harvard Medical College & Massachussetts General Hospital, 2013-2014

Certifications

• American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2015
• Advances in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery: Mastery Course, 2014
• ACFS / ASMS Boot Camp – 2013
• Advances in Facial Restoration and Rejuvenation, 2013
• The Basic Microsurgery Training Course, 2012
• Basic Maxillofacial Principles and Techniques, 2010

Awards

RealSelf 100 & 500 Hall of Fame Inductee

Dr. David Tauber is one of 1000 doctors worldwide to be inducted into the RealSelf 100 and 500 Hall of Fame, a prestigious award honoring the top influencers on RealSelf—the most trusted online destination to get informed about elective cosmetic procedures and to find and connect with doctors and clinics.

2017 RealSelf 500 Award

2016 RealSelf 500 Award

Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society
For Exemplary Service To Others, Integrity, Clinical Excellence, and Compassionate and Respectful Relationships with Patients, Families, and Colleagues.”

Frank C. Maxon, Jr., MD Alumni Award
“For Outstanding Academic and Professional Qualities”

W. Brandon Macomber Award
“For Achievement, Proficiency, and Genuine Sustained Interest and Potential in the Field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”

Research/Presentation

Closure of Large Free Flap Donor Sites Using External Tissue Expansion
• Paper presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.
• Manuscript submitted to Microsurgery, February 2014
• Evaluate the use of external tissue expanders to allow closure of a large free flap donor site wounds without resorting to additional incisions or skin grafting.

Efficacy and Cost Effectiveness of Fasciotomy Closure Using Continuous External Tissue Expansion
• Paper Presentation at the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Washington, DC, September 2013
• Manuscript in preparation.
• Comparison of the use of external tissue expanders versus vessel loops or negative pressure wound therapy for delayed primary closure of fasciotomy wounds.

Repair of Recurrent Ventral Hernias Using Tissue Expansion and Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix
• Poster Presentation at the Albany Medical Center Resident Poster Day, Albany, NY March 2012.
• Poster Presentation at the 2012 American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, October 2012.
• Accepted to the European Journal of Plastic Surgeons for publication, January 2013.
• Use of tissue expanders as a novel approach to the closure of complex recurrent abdominal hernias.

The Impact of a Standardization Consultation Form for Facial Trauma on Billing and Evaluation and Management Levels
• Presented at the 2011 American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, September 2011.
• Accepted to Annals of Plastic Surgery for publication, May 2012.
• Demonstrated that the use of a standardized form for facial trauma consultations resulted in a 28% increase in billing and more complete documentation.

Book Publications

Clinical Diagnosis in Plastic Surgery, 2016

• Editor and author.

• This book presents diagnosis in a clear format designed to facilitate fast and reliable diagnosis of clinical entities seen by plastic surgeons in practice.

Meetings

American Craniofacial Surgery Meeting
• Moscow, Russia – October 2013
• Guest Surgeon: Performed a complex orbital facial reconstruction, live in from of more than 300 surgeons to demonstrate advanced techniques in Craniomaxillofacial surgery.

Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting
• Washington, DC – September 2013
• Paper Presentation: Efficacy And Cost Effectiveness In Fasciotomy Closure Using Continuous External Tissue Expansion.

International Society of Craniofacial Surgery Semiannual Meeting
• Jackson Hole, WY – September 2013

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting
• New Orleans, LA – October 2012
• Poster Presentation: Repair Of Recurrent Ventral Hernias Using Tissue Expansion And Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix.

American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting
• Vancouver, BC – May 2012

State Licensures

• New York, 2013

Hospital Affiliations

• Active – Plastic Surgery, Albany Medical Center Hospital
• Active – Plastic Surgery, Albany Memorial Hospital
• Active – Plastic Surgery, St. Peter’s Hospital
• Active – Plastic Surgery, St. Peter’s Surgery & Endoscopy Center

Before and After Photos

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• Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation With Implants 

A breast augmentation (insertion of implants) is a surgery often performed to replace volume lost from weight loss, breast-feeding, or age or to increase the size of the breast for aesthetic reasons.

26 y/o Dual Plane Augmentation with 375 MP Silicone

28 y/o Dual Plane Augmentation with 700 HP Silicone

33 y/o Dual Plane Asymmetric Augmentation 350/400 HP Silicone

30 y/o Breast Dual Plane Augmentation with 475 HP Silicone

30 Year Old Asymmetric Breast Augmentation 425/375 Silicone

44 y/o Dual Plane Breast Augmentation with 375 MP Silicone

19 y/o Dual Plane Augmentation with 480 HP Saline

29 y/o Asymmetric Dual Plane Augmentation 300/350 MP Silicone

23 y/o Dual Plane Augmentation with 375 MP Silicone

Breast Lift (Mastopexy) 

A breast lift (mastopexy) is powerful procedure that can lift the nipple, reduce excess skin, and reshape the breasts to sit higher on the chest in a more youthful position.

20 y/o Circumvertical (Lollipop) Breast Lift

36 y/o Mommy Makeover - Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck

37 y/o Mommy Makeover- Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck

28 y/o Breast Lift and Small Reduction

Breast Reduction 

A breast reduction is surgery performed to remove excess skin and breast tissue in an effort to reduce symptoms such as neck pain, arm pain, and back pain resulting from having large breasts.

24 y/o Inferior Pedicle Short Scar Wise Skin Pattern Breast Reduction

62 y/o Superior Pedicle Short Scar Wise Skin Pattern Breast Reduction

53 y/o Tummy Tuck and Inferior Pedicle Short Scar Wise Pattern Reduction

28 y/o 1600 gram Inferior Pedicle Short Scar Wise Pattern Reduction

37 y/o 1200 gram Inferior Pedicle Short Scar Wise Pattern Reduction

40 y/o 1150 gram Inferior Pedicle Short Scar Wise Pattern Reduction

48 y/o Inferior Pedicle Short Scar Wise Pattern Reduction

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

A typical tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a surgery that flattens the belly, tightens the abdominal muscles, and reduces the excess skin and stretch marks from both above and below the belly button.

48 y/o Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Abdomen

39 y/o Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Abdomen

64 y/o Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Abdomen

44 y/o Tummy Tuck and Lipo After Massive Weight Loss

36 y/o Mommy Makeover - Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck

Mommy Makeover (Tummy Tuck And Breast Surgery)

A mommy makeover is a combination of surgeries aimed at reversing the changes the body undergoes during pregnancy. This typically includes a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and a breast lift.

36 year old Mommy Makeover - Breast Lift (Mastopexy) and Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

37 year old Mommy Makeover- Breast Lift (Mastopexy) and Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

53 year old woman Mommy Makeover - Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) and Inferior Pedicle, Wise Pattern Breast Reduction

Correction of Gynecomastia (Male Chest Contouring) 

Gynecomastia surgery is done to obtain a flatter, more muscular looking chest by reducing excess fat and removing bulging glandular breast tissue.

21 year old Correction of Gynecomastia Using Liposuction and Subcutaneous Mastectomy

24 year old Correction of Gynecomastia Using Double Incision Free Nipple Graft

Labiaplasty 

Women seek labiaplasty for many reasons ranging from discomfort with intercourse and pinching in tight clothing to purely cosmetic reasons.

24 y/o Labiaplasty and Clitoral Hood Reduction

47 y/o Labiaplasty and Clitoral Hood Reduction

Face and Neck Lift (Rhytidectomy) 

A face and neck lift is a surgery that tightens the skin and underlying tissues of the neck and face to reverse the tell-tell signs of facial aging – facial decent and skin laxity.

71 y/o Face and Neck Lift Blepharoplasty Fat Grafting to the Cheeks

57 y/o Modified Face and Neck Lift and Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

59 y/o Modified Face and Neck Lift and Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

63 y/o Male Modified Face and Neck Lift and Liposuction of The Neck

60 y/o Modified Face and Neck Lift Neck Liposuction and Blepharoplasty

60 y/o Modified Face and Neck Lift Neck Liposuction and Blepharoplasty

71 y/o Male Neck Lift and Lower Lid Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift)

A blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) is a surgery that helps reduce the appearance of eye bags, lift droopy upper eyelids, and present a brighter, more rested looking you.

51 y/o Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty with Fat Redraping

58 y/o Upper Lid Pinch Blepharoplasty

59 y/o Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

60 y/o Blepharoplasty and Orbicularis Tightening

60 y/o Upper and Lower Lid Blepharoplasty

63 y/o Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

71 y/o Lower Lid Blepharoplasty and Neck Lift

Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

A cosmetic rhinoplasty is a surgery that reduces and repositions tissue in the nose for better aesthetics. This often involves straightening the dorsal profile, reducing dorsal humps, and reshaping the tip.

23 y/o Septoplasty Hump Reduction and Tip Rhinoplasty

24 y/o Reconstructive Rhinoplasty Using Rib Graft

27 y/o Rhinoplasty with Tip Refinement

51 y/o Secondary Rhinoplasty Using Rib Graft

Miscellaneous Cosmetic Procedures

These include small, in-office procedures to address minor cosmetic issues. Examples include earring tear repairs, gauge earring corrections, otoplasties, and alar base reductions.

37 y/o Closure of Gauge Earring Holes

35 y/o Botox Correction of A Gummy Smile

51 y/o Kybella Injections for Neck Fat (2 Treatments)

*Disclaimer: The individuals featured in the following previous galleries are all actual patients of DeLuca Plastic Surgery. Please note that outcomes from plastic surgery procedures may vary and the experiences shared in the testimonials are specific to that particular patient and may not be representative of the experience of others.