Reviews of Breast Augmentation Plastic Surgeon Dr. Mark Epstein from Stony Brook, New York (NY)
cookala
"I had a breast augmentation done by Dr. Epstein two weeks ago. I had a wonderful experience with both Dr. Epstein and his staff. His facility is immaculate. I feel like I had my hand held during the whole process and literally by one of the nurses right before my surgery. Dr. Epstein puts his patient’s health first and will only give you what your body can handle. After my surgery I woke up with a mild pain in my chest and only took Motrin to relieve it. I was able to lift my arms over my head while in the recovery room and 4 hours later I was at Macy’s shopping for new bra’s. Everyone who saw me within the week after my surgery could not believe how quick my recovery was and that I was able to go back to my normal everyday activities within 24 hours. I recommend Dr. Epstein 100% for anyone who is looking to get a Breast Augmentation. After the nightmare stories I have heard about other surgeons, I am so lucky that my sister found Dr. Epstein and he was the surgeon I used.
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Rachael Ball
"Dr. Epstein was recommened to me through my cousin who had breast Implants and a Fully Tummy Tuck done by Dr. epstein. I live in Italy. Prior to my trip home in June, I made a call to the office of Dr. Epstein to inquire about Breast Implants. His staff was wonderful, helpful and accommodating. During the call I booked my consultation and surgery. Thats how comfortable I felt with them plus all the positive things my cousin had told me of her experience with Dr. Epstein and his Staff! My intitution was right. From the first time I stepped into his office, the Staff, Surgey Crew and Dr. Epstein were extremely helpful but more so CARING on top of it all. The results and recovery were incredible!!!!! I cant be any happier. My breasts look naturally beautiful! Following their recovery program, I had only one week of minor discomfort. I was able to fly home to Italy 2 weeks after the surgey. My friends and family couldn't believe how good I looked and how well I was recovered already. Again, I thank Dr. Epstein and his Staff!"
kris19
"I am 8 weeks out of surgery and thrilled with my results...I generally surround myself with kind, warm hearted, well-intending people; Dr. Epstein is the epitome of just that. After my surgery and my entire bill had been paid, I inquired about having a small cyst removed that my Primary Care Dr. said I need a surgeon for. Dr. Epstein does not take my insurance and offered to do the procedure for me for nothing. I was completely taken with his generosity. That day, his gesture reminded me that there still are some wonderful people among us that do good for the sake of just being kind. There was absolutely nothing for him to gain from me at that point. He already had my money, trust, respect, admiration and appreciation. I believe in Yiddish they would call him a mensch : )
I don’t generally write reviews and recommendations but felt I needed to do other women the service of letting them know how phenomenal my experience was and how confident they should feel in selecting Dr. Epstein. I love him as I’m sure all his patients do!"
KKall
"I am a true believer that Dr. Epstein is an incredible doctor who cares about the end result of his patients. He gives you his honest and most professional opinion to what he believes would give you the most beautiful and natural looking body you deserve. I am now a full C cup, with breasts that are better than what they were prior to children. They are natural looking and natural feeling and I couldn’t be happier with my decision to use Dr. Epstein!"
ExtremelyHappy
"After meeting with 4 very prominent surgeons, I selected Dr. Epstein for several reasons: He spent time getting to know me; he explained the procedure thoroughly; his friendly staff; his experience; the fact that he had a first class surgical and recovery room on premises; and last of all his Quick Recovery Plan! It was hard to believe the Quick Recovery Plan since no other surgeon promised this result. BUT here I am as a testimonial that the quick recovery works!! I am 150% satisfied and love Dr. Epstein for giving me such beautiful breasts!!"
Catherine
"I truly believe breast augmentation is not a surgery that should be taken lightly, which is why I'm amazed at how easy, painless, and stress-free this entire process has been for me. I spent months and months doing research, as anyone considering having any type of elective plastic surgery should do. I'm so glad I did because that lead me to Dr. Epstein. I couldn't be happier with the decisions I've made and with the care and results that have been given to me by Dr. Epstein. For the first time in my adult life, I actually feel and look so beautiful and feminine. My breasts already look so natural and proportioned and they haven't even settled yet! I just can't wait for the summer to really show them off!"
Justine
"Dr. Epstein recently performed a breast augmentation on me, and I cannot be any happier with the results. From the moment I went there for my consultation, I felt very comfortable with him and his entire staff. They make you feel so at ease, everyone that works there is very pleasant, and hospitable. Dr. Epstein is so thorough with answering any and all questions you may have, he even gave me an incredible book to read. It tells you all you need to know about breast augmentation surgery; it was extremely informative, and interesting. All of his breast augmentations are done using his specialized rapid 24 hour recovery - LADIES THIS IS NO JOKE! Not even an hour after my surgery I was able to lift my arms up in the air!!! You do not even need any strong pain medication, the pain is really not bad at all!! All my friends and family were completely shocked at how great I was doing immediately after surgery, I was moving around and everything. You also don’t have to wear any of those uncomfortable dressings that some of the other surgeons require you to wear after surgery, you don’t have to wear anything if that’s what you’re comfortable with; I just wore a zip up sports bra. Dr. Epstein is a great, and talented surgeon. I cannot stress enough how much he cares about his patients; the night of my surgery he even called me himself to check up and see how things were going. I also must add that my recent follow up appointment (to have my steri-strips replaced - protective material to cover incisions) I was ecstatic when I saw how AMAZING the incision looked, they were so small.. I was barely able to see it. I beg anyone who is interested in plastic surgery to check out Dr. Epstein; you won’t regret it! It will be one of the best decisions you make, I know it sure was for me. Thank you Dr. Epstein for changing my life, and making me so confident in myself!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!"
Danielle C.
"Since my teens, I have been unhappy with the shape and size of my breasts. Over the years, however, I found reason after reason to not pursue a change. Finally, I decided to go for my first consultation a few months ago. Dr. Mark Epstein was the 3rd of the 4 consults I went to, and although I went to the 4th consult, my decision has essentially been made. His website was so thorough and professional, there were videos explaining everything about the procedures, his extremely scientific methods of customizing surgery for every specific patient, etc. In person, he lived up to my expectations, as did his office staff. By the time my surgery date arrived, all my questions had been answered and I felt excited. I was really happily surprised to get a phone call from the O.R. nurse who was assigned to my surgery AND the anesthesiologist, both who gave me their personal cell phone numbers and encouraged me to call with any questions...and I did! I will admit, however, I still had doubts about the promised "rapid recovery" Well, my surgery was yesterday @ 3pm. I had a breast lift as well as an augmentation. I was out of the recovery room by 630pm (and yes...I really WAS able to raise my arms above my head before leaving!) I got some soup with my mom, went home and watched some tv and went to bed around 10. When I woke up this morning, I felt mildly sore, but the Motrin and Tylenol worked fine. I did 2 loads of laundry, fed the cat, washed dishes. I went to my follow-up appt, then out for lunch. I have been using the Recipe for recovery as it pertains to my surgery and I'm impressed! My breasts look amazing so far. I would like to thank the staff and Dr Epstein for making my surgery a wonderful experience."
Linda
"Thanks to Dr. Mark Epstein's surgical skills and speedy recovery receipe, at age 60 I was able to have breast augmentation surgery without any down time whatsoever. I am a 24/7 caregiver who needed to recover quickly. I did...2 1/2 hrs. after arriving home my husband became very ill and I was able to jump back into action for 14 hrs. straight. If you have delayed this surgery because of 'down time' throw away that excuse. Dr. Epstein will have you up and about in Warp Time."
Anonymous
"I had known that I wanted bigger breasts since I was 12. I always thought about breast enhancement surgery, but had never truly considered it. In October 2009, I decided it was time to do my research. I went to several doctors in my quest to find the perfect procedure and surgeon. Two weeks before my surgery date, a friend of mine had recommended going for an 8th opinion with a very accomplished doctor. I agreed to meet with this renowned doctor just to ensure that I was making the right decision in terms of my implant selection, incision site, and procedure. Two minutes after meeting Dr. Mark Epstein, I called to cancel my original surgery date. Out of all of the surgeons I had encountered, Dr. Epstein was the most knowledgeable, precise, and candid surgeon I had the pleasure of meeting. He was thorough in his approach and always ensured my understanding and comfort with the information being presented.
Dr. Epstein utilized 3-D imaging in addition to providing me with research statistics, which enabled me to visualize what the outcomes of surgery would be. He took precise measurements of my breasts to ensure the correct implant size based on the displacement of my tissue. Dr. Epstein also studied with other prominent doctors in the field to establish a "rapid recovery" technique, enabling patients to raise their arms above their heads immediately after surgery. He also created a specialized retractor that enables minimal tissue stretching during the procedure, thus minimizing discomfort following the procedure.
The day of the surgery, I felt confident in my decision and comfortable about the procedure. Soon after, I awoke with beautiful breasts, covered only by a single steri-strip along the incision site. Following Dr. Epstein's "Recipe for Recovery" to a T (blame it on my type A personality), I rested after the procedure, awoke approximately 2 hours later, showered and went out to dinner. After looking forward to using a "sick day" for work, I awoke the next morning with a feeling of disappointment, since I was not going to use that "sick day" after all. Not only did I feel strong enough to finish the day of work filled with meetings, but I had enough energy to go out to dinner with friends and finish the night with a little Warrior, Tree, and Shavasna (gotta love Shavasna!).
Now, nearly six months post-op, I feel great and appreciate the results of my bigger bosom surgery to the fullest each and every day. I am fully looking forward to bikini season for the first time in my life.
Anyone looking into breast enhancement surgery would be remiss not to consult with Dr. Epstein, as his credentials, manner, and results are exceptional.
May our bodies, real or fake, filled or unfilled, continue to reflect the beauty within us all.
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Anonymous
"I had an amazing implant experience with a rapid recovery! I heard horror stories from my friends: not being able to go to the bathroom on your own for a week after implant surgery, not being able to wash your own hair for almost 2 weeks and being bandaged up so tightly it was painful!
I used Dr Mark Epstein in Stonybrook NY and he promised me I would have a 24 hour recovery and would not need any paid medications except possibly some Motrin. I will admit, at first I was a bit skeptical....
Sure enough, Dr Epstein was right. I was not wrapped tightly in bandages, I had a simple steri strip on each of the incisions. I was raising my arms all the way above my head the day of the surgery. I was a bit stiff at first and had a little bit of soreness but that was it. I did not need any pain meds. I took Motrin for the first 2 days.
I was able to get back to my regular life by the next day. I showered, washed my own hair, got dressed and did regular non-strenuous activities right away! I could not do any lifting for about a week but other than that I could do anything!! I was even able to go back to the gym after 3 weeks!
At first I was not sure what type of implant I wanted, nor what size I wanted. Dr Epstein took 3D photos of me and showed me what I would look like after the implants were placed! I have to say..now that the surgery is done, the 3D images were extremely accurate!
I had a wonderful experience with Dr Epstein and his staff as well! They were very kind and accommodating. Another pleasant part of the experience was that I did not have to wait more than 10 minutes in the waiting room for any of my pre or post surgical appointments!
I would highly recommend Dr Mark Epstein to anyone looking to have breast augmentation surgery."
Anonymous
"After being pregnant with and breastfeeding my two beautiful children, my body felt and looked different. I kept on telling myself that I am a mother now and my body is beautiful due to what it nurtured and grew; but I knew deep down that I was not happy and needed a change. I eat a well-balanced diet and work out regularly. I told myself that I would give it a year and if my body was not back to where I felt comfortable, then I would look into plastic surgery. Well that year came and went and I decided to take the next step and do what my body could not naturally do... go back to where it was before children.
I started my research of plastic surgeons on the Internet. I would search daily until I found a few that I felt comfortable meeting with. I knew from the moment that I met with Dr. Mark Epstein that he was the one I wanted to perform my surgery. I did meet with some after but they did not measure up with the consultation I had with him. He made me feel extremely calm and confident that he could help me get the results I so sought after and decided to have the 'mommy makeover'. Dr. Epstein had this camera called the Vectra 3D that gave me a simulation of what my breasts would like after surgery. It was a three dimensional image that greatly helped me to not only make my decision to have the surgery but also to go with Dr. Epstein since we obviously had the same the same result in mind.
Going into surgery I had no idea what to expect. I have read the worst and best of stories and prayed that I would be on the later side and would do what I am doing today, writing of my great experience. I had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. I decided to have an extended tummy tuck since not only did I want to get rid of my soft tummy, but also of my 'muffin top'.
I had both surgeries and have to say that having a breast augmentation was like going to the dentist... a lot of anticipation but not a big deal. Dr. Mark Epstein told me about his rapid recovery technique that sounded great but, of course, I was a bit skeptical. He told me that after the procedure all I would need is some Advil or Tylenol. Since I had the tummy tuck as well, I needed something stronger. I have to say that the breast augmentation was never uncomfortable or even a concern with regards to doing any sort of daily task right from the start. I can honestly say that having the surgery on 10/28, I was trick-or-treating with my kids on Halloween after having both a tummy tuck and breast augmentation.
It has been only been three months since my surgery and I still have have some swelling at my abdomen incision but I can already feel and see the difference in my body. There is obviously a physical change but it is almost more importantly a mental one. I am more confident in my job, social life and just feel like I am able to enjoy life more. Not only am I a mom who is more fun and plays more with my kids, but my husband is also seeing and experiencing the benefits of this surgery.
After having the surgery I think that plastic surgery is not as scary as I had once thought and am already looking forward to someday in the future improving on what nature has made more difficult for me to 'maintain'.
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