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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'.
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.
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Mark D. Epstein, M.D.
Stony Brook Medical Park
2500 Route 347
Building 22A
Stony Brook, New York 11790
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