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
When is ‘too young’ for BOTOX®?
Before answering this question, it would be important to understand the history of the use of BOTOX® for cosmetic reasons. As “legend has it”, BOTOX® was first used for medicinal purposes. For many years prior to it being used for cosmetic purposes, it had been used by neurologists for the purpose of treating people with… 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
Baby Boomers & the Retired Years
Men and women over the age of 50 have been increasingly seeking plastic surgery in their retired years, why do you think that is? Plastic surgery in men and women over the age of 50, better known as the baby boomers, is becoming more popular, because they view plastic surgeons and dermatologists as the “fountain… Read More
