“Hot Aug: Preservé, One Year Later” – Aesthetics Unfiltered by Jolene Edgar, October 5, 2026
“Beauty journalist Jolene Edgar featured Dr. Epstein as the sole surgeon in her one-year review of Preservé breast augmentation. The article draws on his series of 201 consecutive Preservé procedures (402 breasts), his role as one of twelve national Preservé trainers who has trained 66 U.S. surgeons, and his observations on awake surgery, implant…
VASER Liposuction vs. Traditional Liposuction: What’s the Difference?
Choosing liposuction raises an important question: does the technique really make a difference? Both traditional and VASER liposuction remove unwanted fat, but they handle it differently. That distinction can influence precision, body definition, tissue trauma, and your overall experience. At Mark D. Epstein, MD, FACS, in Long Island, NY, Dr. Mark D. Epstein brings over 25 years of experience…
What Can Rhinoplasty Change About Your Nose and What Can’t It Change?
Your nose plays a big role in how your facial features come together, so it’s natural to wonder how much of a difference rhinoplasty could actually make. While surgery can create meaningful changes, it also has realistic limits. Knowing both can help you head into your consultation with clearer expectations. At Mark D. Epstein, MD, FACS, in…
Dr. Epstein Visits Dr. Charles Randquist’s Clinic in Stockholm to Study Advanced Preservé Techniques
Dr. Mark Epstein recently traveled to Stockholm, Sweden, to spend a day with Dr. Charles Randquist and his team at Victoriakliniken, one of the leading clinics in Europe for breast tissue preservation surgery. Dr. Randquist is internationally recognized as one of the pioneering surgeons behind the Preservé technique and continues to refine it at…
Dr. Epstein to Present at the XI World Symposium on Ergonomic Implants in Istanbul
Dr. Mark Epstein is traveling to Istanbul this week to join the faculty of the XI World Symposium on Ergonomic Implants (WSEI), one of the most respected international gatherings for surgeons working with tissue preserving breast augmentation techniques. The symposium runs September 17 through 19, 2026, and brings together roughly 60 invited surgeons from…
Can a Tummy Tuck Repair Separated Abdominal Muscles?
You’ve done the workouts. You’ve watched what you eat. Yet your stomach still doesn’t feel as firm or flat as it should. A tummy tuck can address what’s happening beneath the surface by tightening the abdominal muscles while removing excess skin, creating a stronger core and a smoother abdominal contour. At Mark D. Epstein in Long Island, NY,…
How Do You Know If You’re a Good Candidate for Labiaplasty?
Some discomfort is easy to ignore until it starts affecting your everyday life. When enlarged labia start interfering with your everyday activities, it’s natural to wonder if there’s a solution. Labiaplasty can address these concerns, but the first step is understanding whether you’re a good candidate for the surgery. At Mark D. Epstein, MD, FACS, Plastic Surgery…
Three Decades of Breast Augmentation
A Conversation with Dr. Mark Epstein Dr. Mark Epstein has been performing breast augmentation for more than thirty years at his practice in Hauppauge, New York. Over that time, he has watched the operation change almost beyond recognition, from saline implants and long, painful recoveries to the minimally invasive, same day recovery techniques he…
What Makes Motiva Breast Implants Different From Traditional Implants?
Breast augmentation is no longer limited to a handful of implant choices. As innovations continue to shape the field, Motiva breast implants have emerged as a newer option that is attracting attention from women seeking breast enhancement. Naturally, many want to know how Motiva compares to traditional implants and what those differences could mean for their…
