Are “Gummy Bear” Breast Implants Right for You?
Women seek breast augmentation for a variety of different reasons, and each patient has their own idea of what they want out of this procedure. Many women look to breast augmentation for results that look natural, as if surgery hasn’t taken place. For these patients, the Allergan Natrelle® 410 Highly Cohesive Silicone Gel, or…
When is the BEST time to have Breast Augmentation?
With all the talk about better a better recovery time when you have breast implants, like Dr. Epstein’s One Day Recovery™ where you can resume normal activity the afternoon of surgery, it would be easy to think that you could wait until the last minute, have breast augmentation and head to the beach –…
New Beauty Magazine Features Dr. Mark Epstein!
New Beauty magazine is famous for finding the latest and greatest in everything from skin care to diet and exercise to plastic and cosmetic surgery. Currently it is featuring the innovations of Dr. Mark Epstein, Stony Brook, Long Island, NY, plastic surgeon. For over ten years, Dr. Epstein has been performing One-Day Recovery Breast…
The Benefits of 4D-VASER Body Sculpting
4D-VASER body sculpting combines liposuction with abdominoplasty. Combining these procedures provides for a more attractive contour by eliminating unwanted skin during the removal of excess fat. This procedure has been referred to in the media as “six pack abs surgery.” This process leads to more muscle definition and smoother body contours. Why choose 4D-VASER…
A Closer Look at Non-Surgical Procedures
Don’t you deserve to look and feel your very best? In addition to our comprehensive lineup of breast, body contouring, and facial rejuvenation surgeries, we also offer laser hair removal as well as several other non-surgical cosmetics and skin rejuvenation procedures. These advanced skincare technologies deliver lasting results with minimal recovery time. BOTOX®: If…
Facts About Mammograms and Breast Implants
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. It’s an important time to spread awareness about the disease, and stress the importance of early detection. Mammography is a proven method for early detection which can greatly improve the chances of survival. For a little over a decade, it was suspected that breast implants and breast…
Important Message from Dr. Epstein Regarding Hurricane Sandy
Dear Friends: Unfortunately, we are still without power. We do have the appointment schedule for this week and my staff will be contacting patients. Donna (special kudos to her!) has all our phone lines forwarded to her cell phone and continues to answer all our calls. As soon as power is restored, we will…
FDA approves new silicone gel breast implants
Today the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Sientra Silimed brand silicone breast implants. Up til now, the only approved manufacturers of silicone gel breast implants available for use in the United States are Allergan and Mentor. Now, Sientra enters the market as the third such approved manufacturer. Like Allergan and Mentor, Sientra was…
