There are lots of things to consider when preparing for your Breast Augmentation surgery, which can be exciting and stressful at the same time! Here are just a few useful tips to help you get ready for your surgery day from myself and from my patients who have experienced it first-hand. Go Shopping Before the… Read More
Is Breast Augmentation Right For You? What to Expect Post-Surgery
Once your breast augmentation is completed, there are many things to consider to help with the healing process. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding post-surgery recovery. How long does it take for breast implants to settle? Most implants will settle within 3-6 months. I’ve seen some settle as early as one… Read More
Is Breast Augmentation Right For You? What to Expect on Surgery Day
As patients prepare for their upcoming breast augmentation surgery, the following are the answers to some of their most frequently asked questions. How should I prepare for breast augmentation surgery? It’s important to stop taking aspirin or ibuprofen products for at least two weeks prior to the surgery. These include Excedrin, Bufferin, Anacin, or… Read More
Top 3 Reasons Dr. Epstein is the Best Plastic Surgeon
While my staff, and some of my patients, have told me that they feel that I am “the best plastic surgeon”, far be it for me to self proclaim to be the best plastic surgeon in the Chicagoland area. I believe that if I were to identify qualifications that make up a desirable plastic surgeon… Read More
Are you deciding on having have more than one plastic surgery at a time?
When deciding to have elective Plastic Surgery it is not that uncommon that a patient presents with a request to address more than one concern at a time. While it is not wrong to combine procedures into one operative session, it of course needs to make sense and, above all, not compromise safety. I have… Read More
Thinking about having plastic surgery?
When choosing to have Plastic Surgery, we here, at MAE Plastic Surgery understand that this is a deeply personal decision and is not something that a prospective patient takes lightly. We also understand that when choosing to have an elective procedure to alter a body part or rejuvenate a facial feature, that there is a… Read More