4D Vaser Lipoabdominoplasty, Vaser Lipo to Flanks, Back, Fat Transfer to Buttocks

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Mark D. Epstein, MD, FACS
Mark D. Epstein, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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8 1/2 years post op / TT and BBL held up well after 60 pound weight gain and 80 pound loss / Transformation Competition

  • 18 Jun 2022
  • 8 years post
At 48 years old, I now weigh less then I did when I had my Vaser 4D TT, BBL, and lipo with Dr. Epstein in 2013! I am 132 pounds now vs 150 lbs In 2013. I began gaining weight about a year after my TT / BBL surgery in 2013.

I gained 60lbs after my TT with Dr Epstein, then in 2020 I had bariatric surgery. Despite the 60lb weight gain and the 80lbs post weight loss, my TT and BBL have held up very well. I started weight training in September 2021 and that has been a game changer for continuing to transform my body and I’m very impressed how the body contouring that Dr Epstein performed on me came back with fierceness…I’ve never seen my body look like this…EVER! . My body does not look like the average 48 year old!

I decided to enter into a transformation competition. I went through 13 weeks of competition preparation and I competed on June 3, 2022, two weeks ago! I won 2nd place!!

I just wanted to share & update my journey because not only is Dr. Epstein’s work impeccable, he is the most caring and compassionate surgeon that you’ll meet.

8 Years Post Op

  • 10 Dec 2021
  • 8 years post
Tomorrow is my 8 year surgiversary! I went for a consult with Dr Epstein on October 1st, it was so nice I see him again. I got a little overwhelmed over everything we spoke about so I went in for a second consult today to zone in on what mattered most to me…breast lift with augmentation. I decided I need to give my body more time to transform before considering any other surgical interventions because weight training has made a huge impact on my shape the last 4 months. But nothing is helping the breasts at this point, gotta get them girls back up where they belong. Anyhow. I’m still deciding between two surgeons and what prompted me to go back to Dr Epstein today is this picture. I’m amazed this is my body after gaining and losing 63lbs.

Almost 8 years post op and upcoming consult!

  • 17 Sep 2021
  • 7 years post
I can hardly believe it’s been almost 8 years since my Vaser 4D abdominoplasty with Dr Epstein. I’m my previous update I mentioned my weight fluctuated over the years and I peaked at 200lbs in 2020. I had gastric sleeve done (you can read my gastric sleeve review in my profile) in October 2020. I now weigh 140lbs, which is less than what I weighed when I had surgery with Dr Epstein (I was 150lbs then). Losing 60lbs so far with gastric sleeve has been a life changer, I am so grateful. My belly, despite the weight gain/loss, has remained in great shape! I have minimal loose skin to my lower abdomen, mostly around incision line, however my upper abdomen is looser which I think can be addressed with a reverse tummy tuck at the same tome I get a breast lift (yes, the girls are sagging). I’m 47 years old, so a breast lift with fat transfer is next on my cosmetic to do list! I have a consult with Dr Epstein on 10/1/21 for that and MyEllevate and FaceTite (or Renuvion) for my side profile double chin / sagging jowls making their appearance as weight loss continues.

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Mark D. Epstein, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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  • 1 Nov 2013

I chose Dr Epstein for 4D Vaser Lipo-abdominoplasty, Vaser Lipo to Flanks, Back, Arms and Inner Thighs with Fat Grafting to Buttocks, Hips and Outer Thighs. From my initial consultation to post surgery care, he has provided the utmost care and attention to me. He took the time to educate me during my consultation and answered all of my questions and concerns. I did not feel rushed during the consult but rather I felt very comfortable with him. He was very thorough which was a pleasant surprise from other plastic surgeon consults I had been on. The day of surgery I was nervous and Dr Epstein and his staff made me feel very comfortable. The surgery was long, about 7 hours and went well. I had a nurse, Arlene, stay with me overnight and that was a blessing! My 4D Vaser Lipo-abdominoplasty was drainless which was a huge plus. Dr Epstein's post operative follow up is exceptional. He phoned me several times a day to check on me. The Experel used to numb the tummy seemed to not be working on day 2 post op and I was in a lot of pain. Dr Epstein and Maryann came to my house!! He gave me a local anesthetic to ease my discomfort. He really went above and beyond and that makes him exceptional. I chose Dr Epstein because time he spent with me to educate me on the procedure and because he is cutting edge when it comes to technology offering 4D Vaser. I am ecstatic about my results. Dr Epstein is an exceptional doctor. He is caring, takes great pride in his sculpting abilities and is at the top of cutting edge technology. I highly recommend him. Please read through my journey on Real Self.