Looks super natural and you can’t even tell I got anything done!

Hi there! I’ve tried uploading photos but it’s not letting me because they’re too big. I’d be happy to email them to you if that helps, sorry I’m horrible with technology!

Never mind I figured it out! Hope the pics help :)

It’s not letting me upload them because the files are too big, if you leave your email I’m happy to send them to you! He also has a ton of pics on his website of the before and afters :)

Never mind figured it out- hope the pics help! Honestly getting this done was one of the best decision I’ve ever made, he’s a great doctor and he’s done this surgery SO many times. It’s literally what he’s known for. I 100% recommend using him!

$7,200

There’s definitely a scar but it’s healing SO well! Everyone I’ve seen over the past month told me they can’t even see it. Hairs are already growing through it and I’m so happy. I wasn’t even nervous about the scar because I expected it, I was nervous about getting sick from the anesthesia, but honestly the whole process went fine. I passed out after they gave it to me and woke up and it was all over. My pain on a scale from 1-10 was a 1 post surgery, went up to a 4 after going through the airport (but took the pain meds and felt fine soon after), and mostly just felt tired, not so much in pain. He’s a great doctor, I definitely recommend if this is something you want to do! It’s a few months of healing for a lifetime of a smaller forehead.

Glad I can help! And I honestly don’t really have many photos of my original forehead but I do have one that might help (just don’t want to show my entire face haha). I’ll put it up now :)

Hey, of course! Yes, my pain was higher in the airport because I had gotten up from my gate area to buy some snacks with my carry on bags, which you're not supposed to do (I went by myself so I had no choice, had to watch my stuff). My pain was a 4/10 at that point, but I took the meds he gave me and after about an hour on the plane, I was totally fine.
I got this surgery done on Thursday, March 11th at 11am I think and was done by 1pm (took about an hour and a half, just don't remember that exact time slot). I went back to my hotel room and actually had the nurse Cindy take care of me. She works in the office and charges $250 to spend the night- from 5/6pm to 12am. Not cheap but if you're going alone like I did, girl, you're already paying thousands of dollars to get the surgery done and she will do any heavy lifting for you and more, it's worth it to have a companion and caretaker for your recovery, but up to you if you'd actually use her. I flew back home the next morning (Friday, March 12th), and had someone from the airport staff wheel me to my gate. I had a huge bandage wrapped around my head- you're allowed to take it off the next morning but I kept mine on so that no one asked questions and they'd know I was in recovery for something haha. I was back in NY by 1pm and by 4pm I just passed out in bed at home. Then I just slept the rest of that weekend, honestly.

The Dr. says you can go back to work the next day, but I would personally give it a week. I wasn't in severe pain at all, but after getting your scalp cut open, I promise you, you WILL be tired the first few days. Your body needs time to get used to the change from the procedure, you're going to need a lot of sleep. I would highly recommend taking some days off and just taking it easy- no strainous exercises or bending for at least a week afterwards, I personally went for two weeks just to keep it safe. It's been a month and my head still feels numb- which is normal- but I'm working again, running about, I feel totally fine.
As for the hair grafting, it's not a necessary part 2. If you have thin hair like I do, he would probably suggest it to cover up the scar (which you will definitely have) or to round out the hairline some more. I haven't seen the full results yet because it's only been a month (takes 3 months for new hairs to grow in), but I do want my head to be even smaller, so that's why I've decided to do that.
I'm not sure if you've had a consultation with Dr. Epstein (I believe I paid $200- goes towards the procedure tho), but he will let you know what is or is not necessary for you. Just take the Dr's advice- he gives you a list of vitamins you can't take before the surgery- take 2,000 mg of vitamin C, clean the area and apply the ointment he gives you, give yourself time to heal and you'll be fine. I stressed out before my surgery because I went alone, and girl.....it honestly all went down so smoothly. Just remember, a few months of recovery for a lifetime of a smaller forehead!! That's what's been helping me get thru the healing process.
Hope this is helpful- lmk if you have any other questions! xo

Hi! My overall price for surgery was $7,400- the surgery was $7,200 and I was charged for a consultation as well, which is $200. The consultation goes towards the surgery cost itself, but just to luk. I also flew in to Fl from NY and stayed at a hotel, so that obviously added up my costs but not by much, since it was during Covid. Hope this helps! xx