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Dr. Michael S. Tarakji, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Martinez, Georgia

Dr. Michael S. Tarakji, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

General Surgery
Martinez, Georgia
NPI: 1447483664· License: 4301094197 (MI) verify
Medical school: West Virginia University School Of Medicine · Graduated 2009(~17 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $181 across 6 payments (what this means)
3.85(13 ratings)

In Dr. Michael S. Tarakji's own words

How Dr. Michael S. Tarakji describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • As I step into aesthetics, my goal is for you to feel comfortable, heard, educated, and still completely like you—just refreshed and confident
  • I’ve always loved the confidence that can come from simply feeling like the best version of yourself, and I’m so grateful to now have the opportunity to help my patients feel that way, too

Specialization

  • Dr. Michael S. Tarakji performs breast implant exchanges.

Technique

  • Dr. Michael S. Tarakji uses the Keller funnel to make smaller incisions for breast implant insertion, minimizing deforming forces and reducing implant touch to help prevent infections.
  • Dr. Michael S. Tarakji explains how they insert breast implants into the breast pocket.
  • Dr. Michael S. Tarakji finds that the Keller funnel helps make breast implant exchange cases go smoothly and faster.

Recovery guidance

  • Dr. Michael S. Tarakji advises patients not to work out on the day of their procedure.

Safety

  • Dr. Michael S. Tarakji advises patients to wear sunscreen.

Results

  • The practice aims for subtle, natural-looking refresh results with an on-camera glow-up for filler treatments.

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About

Dr. Michael S. Tarakji, MD is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Martinez, Georgia. He specializes in both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, and also holds expertise as a general surgeon. Dr. Tarakji offers the Preservé™ breast augmentation technique, which aims for faster recovery and natural results. For implant placement, he utilizes the Keller Funnel, a simple tool that employs a no-touch technique to make the process smoother, easier, and faster, potentially reducing the risk of infection and capsular contracture. In aesthetics, Dr. Tarakji's practice emphasizes the nuanced skill required for injecting, noting it is significantly different from injecting a balloon. The goal for patients is to feel comfortable, heard, and educated, achieving a refreshed and confident look that still feels completely natural. For filler treatments, the practice aims for subtle, natural-looking refresh results, providing an 'on-camera glow-up' while maintaining a natural aesthetic. Services include breast reduction, tummy tucks, eyelid surgery, breast implant revisions, Botox injections, HydraFacials, SkinPen microneedling, chemical peels, and laser hair removal.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Procedure details

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Michael S. Tarakji, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Breast Reduction

$2,379

1 patient report · 2020

Below typicalTypical in Georgia: $5,400–$8,958 (median $7,400, 26 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Michael S. Tarakji

Sourced directly from Dr. Michael S. Tarakji's social posts and replies.

What is the Keller Funnel and how is it used in breast augmentation?
The Keller Funnel is a simple tool used for implant placement during breast augmentation. It facilitates a no-touch technique, minimizing direct contact with the implant. This approach helps reduce the risk of infection and capsular contracture, and can make the implant placement smoother, easier, and faster during surgery.
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Does Dr. Tarakji offer the Preservé™ breast augmentation technique?
Yes, Dr. Tarakji offers the Preservé™ breast augmentation technique, which is associated with faster recovery and natural results.
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From Dr. Michael S. Tarakji's Instagram

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Technologies & brands Dr. Michael S. Tarakji mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Michael S. Tarakji's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

InjectablesBotox · 2Juvederm · 2
Breast implantsKeller Funnel · 3
Skincare techSkinPen
LasersMoxi

Patient Experience

Dr. Michael S. Tarakji Review Summary

2.9
Dr. Tarakji has a 4.6 rating based on 11 reviews on one platform. However, ratings from other sources like healthgrades.com and sharecare.com are significantly lower, giving him a 1/5. He also received a 4/5 on health.usnews.com and 5/5 on Google Reviews. This discrepancy warrants further investigation by prospective patients.

Ratings from Other Platforms

health.usnews.com

4 out of 5

Based on 45 reviews

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healthgrades.com

1 out of 5

Based on 2 reviews

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sharecare.com

1 out of 5

Based on 2 reviews

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Google Reviews

5 out of 5

Based on 4 reviews

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Dr. Michael S. Tarakji, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Martinez, Georgia

Augusta Plastic Surgery

569 Furys Ferry Rd, Martinez, Georgia

(706) 724-5611

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$181

Payments

6

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Michael S. Tarakji received $181 across 6 payments in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was MOTIVA USA, LLC.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (706) 724-5611

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Location & Contact Information

Augusta Plastic Surgery

569 Furys Ferry Rd

Martinez, Georgia 30907

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Office Information

Phone: (706) 724-5611

Where does Dr. Michael S. Tarakji practice?

Doctor's Office

Augusta Plastic Surgery (Primary)

569 Furys Ferry Rd, Martinez, Georgia 30907

(11 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

West Virginia University

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Michael S. Tarakji online?
This information is not available based on the provided context. It's recommended to visit the Augusta Plastic Surgery website or contact their office directly to inquire about online appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. Michael S. Tarakji offer telehealth?
This information is not available based on the provided context. Contacting the clinic directly is recommended.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Michael S. Tarakji?
Many patients report positive experiences with Dr. Tarakji, praising his surgical skills, particularly for breast reductions and tummy tucks. Patients also highlight his professionalism and the supportive staff. However, some reviews mention negative consultation experiences, citing a lack of time for questions and unprofessional interactions.
What areas of care does Dr. Michael S. Tarakji cater to?
Dr. Tarakji specializes in both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. He performs a variety of procedures, likely including breast augmentation, breast reduction, tummy tucks, eyelid surgery, and breast implant revisions. He is also described as a general surgeon, suggesting a broader range of surgical expertise beyond plastic surgery. The practice emphasizes that their daily injecting work on patients is significantly different from injecting a balloon, highlighting the nuanced skill required for real patient outcomes. In aesthetics, the practice's goal is to ensure patients feel comfortable, heard, and educated, achieving a refreshed and confident look that still feels completely natural to them. For filler treatments, the practice aims for subtle, natural-looking refresh results, providing an 'on-camera glow-up' while maintaining a natural aesthetic.