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

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

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

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

BOTOX^® (or the use of any other neuro-modulator) for cosmetic enhancement is both a science and an art. These very common nonsurgical treatments are similar to many of the other nonsurgical facial enhancing procedures in that they are often taken very lightly and more often should be regarded with serious consideration before having them done…. Read More

Understanding Oversized Male Breasts and the Procedures to Treat Them The condition of oversized breasts in men is called gynecomastia. Gyne is derived from Latin terminology referring to females and mastia signifies breasts. This term is only used when the fat and/or glandular tissue of a male breast is abnormally large. There are multiple possible… Read More