Dr. Tauber Plastic Surgeon Albany, New York

Name: David Tauber, MD
Last name: Tauber
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2007
Years experience: 16
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.delucaplasticsurgery.com/plastic-surgeon-albany-ny/dr-tauber/
Business: DeLuca Plastic Surgery
Address: 5 Ulenski Dr.
Phone: (518) 516-6392
International phone number: +15185166392
City: Albany
State: New York
Zip Code: 12205
Country: US
Statement: Dr. David Tauber is a Harvard-educated and -trained board-certified plastic surgeon practicing at DeLuca Plastic Surgery in Albany, New York. An inductee into the RealSelf 100 and 500 Hall of Fame, Dr. Tauber specializes in reconstructive and plastic surgery of the face and body, including breast enhancements, tummy tucks, mommy makeovers, facelifts, neck lifts, forehead lifts, and more.

“I combine my knowledge, experience, and a detail-focused and artistic eye to create custom, natural-looking results for my patients,” he says. The way patients want to look and feel about themselves is a highly personal choice. That’s why communication with patients plays an especially important role in the successful aesthetic outcomes Dr. Tauber creates for his clientele.

“I want to look at the way my patients see themselves through their own eyes,” Dr. Tauber says. “That means taking the time to develop a relationship with them and getting to know the aspects of their appearance they’re most concerned about.”

Without a strong understanding of patients’ ideas and expectations, a surgeon hardly stands a chance of fulfilling them. That’s why Dr. Tauber closely guides his patients, from their initial consultation through recovery. “By working closely with my patients and guiding them through every step of the process, I can develop a surgical plan that helps to achieve the goals that they’re looking for.”

Dr. Tauber received a B.S. from Pennsylvania State University and a Masters of Medical Science from Boston University School of Medicine & Harvard Institute of Medicine. He obtained his medical degree from Albany Medical College, where he also completed a residency in integrated plastic surgery. Dr. Tauber then underwent fellowship training in aesthetic and reconstruction craniomaxillofacial surgery at Harvard Medicine College and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dr. Tauber is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also the developer and chief medical advisor to Ageless Millennial Aesthetics, a premium skincare line by Estéticoceuticals.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Consultation note: Consultation includes free 3-D Virtual Imaging (where applicable)
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany Medical Center, St. Peter’s Surgery and Endoscopy Center
Education: 
  • Graduate: MS, Boston University School of Medicine & Harvard Institute of Medicine
  • Medical: MD, Albany Medical College
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: Integrated Plastic Surgery, Albany Medical Center
  • Fellowship: Aesthetic & Reconstruction Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Harvard Medical College & Massachusetts General Hospital

GPS coordinates on map: 42.7245181,-73.7969216

David Tauber, MD

Primary location: 
Location name: Albany
State: NY
Country: US
Map point: 42.6517,-73.75509644
Treatments: 
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Arm Lift
  • Body Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Butt Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Clitoral Hood Reduction
  • Drainless Tummy Tuck
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Feminizing Top Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Labia Puffing
  • Labiaplasty
  • Lifestyle Lift
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Masculinizing Top Surgery
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Monsplasty
  • Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Skin Tightening
  • Smart Lipo
  • Subcision
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Thigh Lift
  • Transgender Body Contouring
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Awards:
  • Real Self 500 Surgeon, 2016
  • Real Self 500 Surgeon, 2017
  • Real Self Hall of Fame, 2018

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 15674
Answer count: 786
Review count: 88
1 star count: 3
2 star count: 1
5 star count: 41
Total star count: 45
Star rating: 4.2179721540657
Answer count last three months: 10
Photo and answer count last three months: 10
Lead count last three months: 8
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Oct 30, 2014
Profile modified: Sep 1, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Performance
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Is Top Doctor: 1
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 12, 2023
Doctor Designation End Time: Feb 12, 2024

Locations

  • Albany, NY, US. GPS coordinates: 42.6517,-73.75509644

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jun 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Neck Lift (May 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Mommy Makeover (Jun 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reduction (Jan 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Labiaplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mole Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Feb 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Apr 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 4/5
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Feb 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $6800 – Apr 8, 2019
  • $7501 – Sep 2023
  • $7500 – Aug 2020
  • $7501 – Aug 2020
  • $6800 – Apr 8, 2019
  • $5600 – Nov 28, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $5600 – Nov 28, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $5600 – Nov 28, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $5500 – Jul 11, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $5500 – Jul 11, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $5500 – Jul 11, 2016 – Albany, NY

Botox Prices

  • $400 – Jun 10, 2015 – Wolf Rd. Albany, NY
  • $500 – May 2, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $650 – Jul 17, 2018 – Albany
  • $650 – Jul 17, 2018 – Albany
  • $650 – Jul 17, 2018 – Albany
  • $81 – Oct 17, 2016 – Colonie, NY
  • $81 – Oct 17, 2016 – Colonie, NY
  • $81 – Oct 17, 2016 – Colonie, NY
  • $80 – Oct 17, 2016 – Colonie, NY
  • $500 – May 2, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $500 – May 2, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $500 – May 2, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $400 – Jun 10, 2015 – Wolf Rd. Albany, NY
  • $500 – Jan 19, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $500 – Jan 19, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $400 – Jun 10, 2015 – Wolf Rd. Albany, NY

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $7500 – May 24, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $7500 – May 24, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $7500 – May 24, 2016 – Albany, NY

Neck Lift Prices

  • $7000 – May 26, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $7000 – May 26, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $9500 – Apr 20, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $7000 – May 26, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $7000 – May 26, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $7000 – May 26, 2016 – Albany ny

Mommy Makeover Prices

  • $13000 – Jun 26, 2015 – Albany, NY
  • $13000 – Jun 26, 2015 – Albany, NY
  • $13000 – Jun 26, 2015 – Albany, NY

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $8500 – Sep 2023
  • $8500 – Jan 22, 2020
  • $8500 – Jan 22, 2020
  • $8500 – Jan 22, 2020
  • $8500 – Sep 2019
  • $8500 – Jun 2019
  • $8500 – Jun 2019
  • $8500 – Jun 2019
  • $6000 – Jul 1, 2015 – Albany, NY
  • $8000 – May 25, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $8000 – May 25, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $6000 – Jul 1, 2015 – Albany, NY
  • $6000 – Jul 1, 2015 – Albany, NY
  • $6000 – Jul 1, 2015 – Albany, NY
  • $6000 – Jul 1, 2015 – Albany, NY
  • $6000 – Jul 1, 2015 – Albany, NY
  • $6000 – Jul 1, 2015 – Albany, NY

Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $4500 – Jan 18, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $4500 – Jan 18, 2017 – Albany, NY

Gynecomastia Surgery Prices

  • $5500 – Nov 15, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $5500 – Nov 15, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $5500 – Nov 15, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $5500 – Nov 15, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $6500 – May 22, 2015 – Albany, NY
  • $6500 – May 22, 2015 – Albany, NY
  • $6000 – Feb 15, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $6000 – Feb 15, 2017 – Albany, NY

Chin Implant Prices

  • $3000 – Jan 11, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $4250 – Jun 8, 2015 – Albany, NY
  • $3000 – Jan 11, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $3000 – Jan 11, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $3000 – Jan 11, 2016 – Albany
  • $4250 – Jun 8, 2015 – Albany, NY

Juvederm Prices

  • $1350 – Dec 21, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $1350 – Dec 21, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $1350 – Dec 21, 2017 – Albany, NY

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $7500 – Aug 13, 2018 – Albany, NY
  • $10000 – Jan 4, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $10000 – Jan 4, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $7500 – Aug 13, 2018 – Albany, NY
  • $7500 – Aug 13, 2018 – Albany, NY
  • $7500 – Aug 13, 2018 – Albany, NY
  • $7500 – Aug 13, 2018 – Albany,
  • $7500 – Aug 13, 2018 – Albany
  • $10000 – Jan 4, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $10000 – Jan 4, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $10000 – Jan 4, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $9000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Albany, NY
  • $9000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Albany, NY
  • $9000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Albany, NY

Brazilian Butt Lift Prices

  • $9300 – Nov 23, 2015 – Albany, NY

Liposuction Prices

  • $7000 – Mar 28, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $7000 – Mar 28, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $7000 – Mar 28, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $7000 – Mar 28, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $7000 – Mar 28, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $7000 – Mar 28, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $7000 – Mar 28, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $7000 – Mar 28, 2017 – Albany, NY

Earlobe Surgery Prices

  • $1200 – Feb 8, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $1800 – Oct 22, 2019
  • $1800 – Oct 22, 2019
  • $1200 – Feb 8, 2017 – Albany, NY

Lower Facelift Prices

  • $8700 – Dec 21, 2021
  • $8700 – Dec 21, 2021
  • $8700 – Dec 21, 2021
  • $9500 – Jun 20, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $9500 – Jun 20, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $9500 – Jun 20, 2016 – Albany, NY

Mentor Breast Implants Prices

  • $5500 – Jul 11, 2016 – Albany, NY

Thigh Lift Prices

  • $7500 – Jul 17, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $7500 – Jul 17, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $7500 – Jul 17, 2017 – Albany, NY

Botox for Gummy Smile Prices

  • $81 – Oct 17, 2016 – Colonie, NY

Breast Reconstruction Prices

  • $6000 – Feb 15, 2017 – Albany, NY
  • $6000 – Feb 15, 2017 – Albany, NY

Facelift Prices

  • $12000 – Dec 29, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $12000 – Dec 29, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $12300 – Oct 19, 2015 – Albany, NY

Belotero Prices

  • $600 – Nov 22, 2016 – Albany, NY
  • $600 – Nov 22, 2016 – Albany, NY

Ear Surgery Prices

  • $2500 – Jun 8, 2016 – Albany, NY

Practice Locations

Name & Website
DeLuca Plastic Surgery, https://www.delucaplasticsurgery.com
Address
5 Ulenski Dr., Albany, New York, US, 12205 (GPS coordinates: 42.7245155,-73.7969196)
Phone
(518) 724-2444
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Dec 14, 2018 / Mar 30, 2023

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
What reasons would fat be added just to the upper face? Can this still look natural?
Facial Balance
Nov 12, 2023
Fat is often used to restore volume in the face lost because of aging or weigh loss. The purpose of the procedure is to change the unwanted contours of the face to something that is more desirable – rebalancing the volume in the face. This grafting can be tailored to the patient desired aesthetic outcome and look natural if that is the goal. If there is loose skin, however, trying to fill the face to correct the loose skin may lead to an unnaturally full face. it may be that a secondary face…
Jaw, definition, add possible neck lift
Likely Modified Mini Lower Face Lift
Nov 8, 2023
The pictures demonstrate early skin laxity of the face and neck that manifests as facial decent – squaring off your lower face and neck. You also have fulness of your central neck.

There is a chance you may be able to get away with a mini lift to tighten along the jaw and upper neck. To re-establish the aesthetic triangle, however, a modified mini face and neck lift with deep plane tightening of the SMAS and platysma – to lift the jowls and sharpen the neck – would give you the best…

Candidate for Tummy Tuck ?
Weight Loss and Excess Skin
Nov 8, 2023
A typical full abdominoplasty is often performed after moderate weight loss. It can be a powerful procedure that can flatten and remove excess skin and fat from both above and below the belly button. Typically for a weight loss patient without kids, the belly wall is still tight and so no plication is performed. 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,…

Tummy tuck to remove fat and tighten the abdominal area?
Ideal Candidate
Nov 8, 2023
Your photos show the typical stigmata of the post-baby belly – loose skin with stretch marks, distended abdomen, and slight excess fat under the skin. Based on your photos, you would likely benefit most from a full abdominoplasty and shaping lipo.

See the link below for more information.

A typical full abdominoplasty patient is at or near their ideal weight and is looking for help in removing excess skin and tightening of the abdominal wall after they are done bearing children. It can be a…

Will downsizing help with longevity? Currently 700 cc, considering downsizing.
The Perfect Breast
Nov 8, 2023
High, perky breasts are a common request for patients looking for breast augmentation. The challenge of large implants is the same as for large breasts – gravity is unrelenting and unforgiving. Since you are trying to get back the look you had when your implants were first done, your best bet is to simply correct the tissue stretch that has happened since the first augmentation and, additionally, reinforce the implant position with mesh. Your plan to correct the excess skin with an anchor…
MACS or SMAS lift – which procedure is best for me? 54 y/o, recent weight loss
Secondary Tightening
Oct 30, 2023
Your pictures demonstrate moderate skin laxity of the face and neck that manifests as facial decent, howling, and central neck excess. The chin also demonstrates volume loss – especially of the upper neck. You may be able to get a way with a mini lift, however, I think you will likely need a secondary modified mini face and neck lift with deep plane tightening of the platysma to sharpen the neck. Overall this should’t affect the relationship of the chin with the rest of the face and neck….
Is it time for a facelift?
Face and Neck Lift
Oct 30, 2023
Your pictures demonstrate early skin laxity of the face and neck that manifests as facial decent – squaring off your lower face and neck. There is a chance you may be able to get away with a mini lift to tighten along the jaw and upper neck. To re-establish the aesthetic triangle, however, a modified mini face and neck lift with deep plane tightening of the SMAS and platysma – to lift the jowls and sharpen the neck – would give you the best improvement. Typically, I do that procedure as part…
Male – Full facelift/deep plane or mini facelift + fat injections is sufficient?
Modified Lower Face and Neck Lift
Oct 30, 2023
For men, less is usually more. It is easy for men to take things too far as the stigmata of surgical correction are less tolerated in men than women. Your pictures demonstrate a degree of skin laxity of the face and neck, early facial decent, and fullness of the neck that is exacerbated with the downward view. The mid face has some volume loss but still appears neutral – not hollow. For optimal treatment, a modified, short-scar, lower face and neck lift with liposuction of the neck and deep…
Surgeons seen to have their out buzz words for facials. Deep plane, refresher face lift. Are they real
Variations On A Theme
Oct 30, 2023
All facelifts are variations on a theme. The goal is always to restore the soft tissues and skin of the face back to their natural positions. The extent of the facelift operation is tailored to each patient’s needs.

• A mini lift: This uses a small skin excision from in-front of the ear to just behind the ear that tightens the skin along the jaw line in young patients with minimal aging and good skin quality.

• A lower face and neck lift: The most common type of lift targeted tow…

Subfascia vs submuscular placement?
Implant Pocket Options
Oct 30, 2023
Breast augmentation 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. The implants are most often placed under the pectorals muscle (sub muscular) or over the pectoris muscle (sub glandular). Sub-facial placement is a blend of the two procedures. Each position has advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages to sub muscular implants include a lower risk of capsular contracture, lower chance of…

Can my upturned nose and piggy nose be fixed with a filler?
Non-Surgical vs/ Surgical
Dec 18, 2018
Dr. David M. Tauber, MD – DeLucaPlasticSurgery.com – Albany, NYA non-surgical rhinoplasty uses fillers off-label to camouflage small deformities by adding volume to the nose. This procedure works well for caucasian noses with small to moderate bumps.   
In contrast, an ethnic nose like yours is usually lacks a strong dorsal profile and lacks tip refinement. The nose in the pictures you shared is no exception. Most of these characteristics, including your complaints of a piggy nasal tip, are …
My nose looks kinda upturned / short because of a retracted columella and hanging ala. What is the bes
Grafting To Correct a Retracted Columella
Nov 19, 2017
Based on your pictures, the best approach would be to add volume to the columella using grafting techniques so that it is in better balance with the alar bases. These grafts are often taken from the nasal septum, however, for patients without adequate septal cartilage off-the-shelf grafts can be used. Grafting can also be used to lengthen the nose and decrease the nasolabial angle. 
These are big maneuvers that are often intended to create millimeter changes to the shape of the nose once…
Whats the least amount of time one could take off before returning to work after having a tummy tuck?
Back To Work
Nov 17, 2017
A typical full abdominoplasty is performed after bearing children or after moderate weight loss. It can be 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. The trade off is a scar in the bikini line that extends hip to hip and a scar around the belly button. The initial recovery for an abdominoplasty is 2-3 weeks and often includes the need to manage drains for the first 1-2 weeks. The ability …
Looking for a doctor who can practice mini-incision technique?
Short Scar (Mini Incision) Eyelid Lift
Nov 17, 2017
Your pictures demonstrate excess skin of the upper eyelid. This extra skin is contributing to pre-mature aging of the face around the eyes and can be improved with a short scar (mini incision) upper lid blepharoplasty where the scar is hidden in the lid crease. This incision heals to a thin line that mimics the natural crease of the lid.     
See the link below for more information on blepharoplasty.    

A detailed examination will help delineate the best surgical option. Consultati…

How long I have to wait in between surgeries?
Consider A Combination Procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Plastic Surgery procedures are often done in combinations for aesthetic, financial, or convenience reasons.  The number of procedures that can be performed during one anesthesia is often based on how much time each procedure will take. As the total operative time lengthens, the risk of surgery goes up. 5-6 hours is the usual cut off. A breast augmentation and a rhinoplasty can easily be done together within this timeframe, however, in the end what can be combined depends on many factor…

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Last updated on 11/22/2023