Written by David Tauber, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Originally published November 15, 2010. Updated August 28, 2026.
When I first wrote this post in 2010, DeLuca Plastic Surgery was beginning a new chapter in Albany. I compared building a medical practice to assembling a strong sports team: every person has a distinct role, but patients benefit only when the entire group communicates and works toward the same goal.
The people and the practice have evolved since then, but that principle has not changed. Good plastic-surgery care should feel personal, coordinated, and clear—not like an assembly line.
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What a coordinated plastic surgery team should provide
At DeLuca Plastic Surgery, the patient experience is built around physician-guided planning and recommendations based on anatomy, goals, health history, timing, and recovery needs. The aim is not to fit every patient into the same procedure. It is to help each person understand what may be useful, what may not be necessary, and what a realistic result can look like.
- Clear communication: Patients should understand their options, limitations, recovery, risks, and next steps.
- Individualized planning: The right approach depends on the cause of the concern—such as loose skin, localized fat, volume loss, muscle laxity, or changes in skin quality.
- Natural-looking goals: Treatment should respect the patient’s anatomy and proportions rather than follow a template.
- Continuity of care: A coordinated team supports patients from consultation and preparation through surgery, recovery, and follow-up.
- Transparent cost guidance: Surgeon fees are only one part of surgical planning. Anesthesia, facility fees, implants, garments, prescriptions, and other procedure-specific costs may also apply.
Credentials and patient safety matter
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends looking for appropriate plastic-surgery training, American Board of Plastic Surgery certification, continuing education, and surgery in an accredited, state-licensed, or Medicare-certified facility. Credentials are not a guarantee of a particular result, but they are an important starting point when choosing a surgeon and surgical team.
You can review Dr. David Tauber’s training, board certification, areas of focus, hospital affiliations, and patient results on his surgeon profile.
Explore procedures, pricing, and your next step
DeLuca Plastic Surgery offers individualized options for the face, breast, body, injectables, skin, and laser treatment. Start with the procedure overview to compare treatment categories, then review the current pricing guide. Published prices are planning estimates; final candidacy and a personalized quote require an appropriate clinical evaluation.
If you are ready to discuss your goals, request an in-person consultation or begin with an online photo review.
About the author
David Tauber, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Albany and Saratoga Springs, New York. His practice includes natural-looking facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, body contouring, fat grafting, rhinoplasty, and selected wide-awake procedures. View Dr. Tauber’s profile.
