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Michael A. Epstein, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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As everyone and every review starts out,I did alot...

As everyone and every review starts out,I did alot of Internet research,looked over personal websites,followed by googling the doctor to see if there was any negatively. I never found anything negative about Dr epstein.i also watched all of his youtube videos.eventually I made my choice between two surgeons.but dr epstein having his own facility to which he performs,his surgery at was a huge plus for me.
Eventually I made the call to both facilities, just to get an idea of what I was getting myself into.the first office,which is out of chicago and is very popular with women and a bbl,wasn't the most friendly,etc etc.which maybe isn't a big deal.but lemme tell you,this journey was scary,I mean really scary.my second phone call was to dr epsteins office,probably mae.i spoke with jill over the phone,and she was,so nice,patient, and reassuring.i sent some photos over.and eventually made,and appointment. BEST DECISION I EVER MADE!!

My appointment I was a wreck.i asked questions, got answers,and yet asked them again,ands I was so nervous.my advice,bring a notebook and write down your answers,because if your like me,you'll forget them.
surgery day,I arrived very early to the facility,which is very nice,very clean, but what facility wouldn't be.after surgery,I went to an out care facility for the night,I however,cannot remember the name.food was good.had a few minor issues,but nothing serious.
After surgery,I wasn't taking any pain meds,even tho,I was sore. But it wasn't unbearable.wait,maybe the first night it was,but I refused pain meds,don't ask why.im stubborn.i did however begin taking them on the 3rd day maybe.the pain is more of a burning sensation.what really sucks is that you cannot do anything at all,but it's a major surgery. I had my surgery on a thurs,by monday,things were ok.i moved around,slowly,although I was hunched over (still kinda am at day 12)
Thank god for my sister.you need a helper for the first few days maybe more.i heal fast,so others experiences may very.
for my recovery I drank as I always do,a gallon of water each day,ehich I added 2 tblspoons of 100%grass fed beef collagen ehich is boiled down bones and tendons.its phenomenal stuff ,great for your hair,skin and nails.joints too.look it up. Also I would eat regular healthy meals and protein shakes in between.

Dr epstein was very responsive,and honest.he told me he couldn't perform a miracle,that he would do his best,but in the end,I needed to be understanding.the day I got yo see my results,I was amazed.i was,speechless.i was emotional.i couldn't believe what dr epstein had achieved. I still cannot believe it. I stare at myself. I'm lean,I'm slender.my butt is gone (I forgot to mention I lost 40 lbs).
I'm so thankful to dr epstein,his staff. His rn erin.they took very good care of me,as I'm sure they do everyone they encounter.
I could have went somewhere else,but thank God I didnt.im still swollen.bruising is goin away.im healing.my journey is almost complete.sorry for the rant,but I'm writing this while lying flat, and I wasn't sure what to say.if you have any questions,feel free to inbox me,I'll answer them the best I can.

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1535 Lake Cook Rd., Northbrook, Illinois
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