I have performed hundreds of facelifts during my career as a board certified plastic surgeon, and pain is very subjective. Not everyone experiences the same level of pain, and not everyone has the same threshold or tolerance. Truthfully, there are patients who experience no pain at all after a facelift and some that are very… Read More
Will I be in a lot of pain after an Abdominoplasty?
Pain is subjective and not everyone has the same threshold or tolerance level. After an abdominoplasty, a majority of patients do experience pain that continues to subside over 1-2 weeks. Oral pain medication is given to help alleviate any discomfort that my patients experience. Most of the pain that patients feel is caused by the… Read More
Feeling Guilty About Elective Surgery?
Should you feel guilty about having elective plastic surgery? The simple answer would be no, but it’s not that simple. Making a decision to undergo plastic surgery is not an easy one, and many factors come into play, specifically guilt…guilt about spending the money, guilt about changing what nature gave you, guilt about being vain,… Read More
4 Ways to Reduce Dark Pigments in Your Skin
I’m often asked about sun damage and what can be done about the dark pigment on the skin. While there is no way to completely reverse the damage that’s been done, there are ways to prevent further skin damage, reduce dark pigmentation and improve the skin’s appearance. Take a look! SUNSCREEN Let’s start with the… Read More
How Much Does a Nose Job Cost?
Here at MAE Plastic Surgery, we get this question a lot, and it’s hard to give an exact number without an in-person or phone consultation, but below are the starting prices and averages for most of our surgeries. Disclaimer: there can always be additional costs for medications, laboratory tests and the surgical supplies necessary for… Read More
Can You Digitally Design Your Nose Job?
Yes, MAE Plastic Surgery offers the unique ability to digitally design your new nose. After speaking with you to gain a greater understanding of your goals and expectations, Dr. Epstein will take several pictures of your nose from different angles, upload them onto a computer, and work with the software to create a variety of… Read More
