Dr. Michael Epstein

Best known for: Breast augmentation and cosmetic plastic surgery
Location: Naperville, Illinois
Practice: Concierge Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery
Consultation fee: Not listed

What to know

Dr. Michael Epstein is a plastic surgeon at Concierge Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery with extensive training in cosmetic surgery. His breast practice includes augmentation with implants or fat transfer, giving patients more than one way to add volume or change the size and contour of their breasts.

Size, incision placement, and where the implant sits can all vary depending on the patient, with the practice aiming for a “natural, enhanced, or youthful-appearing result.” Augmentation can also be paired with a breast lift when adding volume alone won’t address everything a patient wants to change.

Procedures

Epstein offers breast augmentation with both implants and fat transfer. The procedure can be used to increase breast size, restore volume lost after pregnancy, weight changes, or aging, or help correct differences in breast symmetry. Breast augmentation is also available as part of reconstruction after mastectomy.

For patients choosing implants, the incision is usually made in the crease underneath the breast, where the scar can sit within the natural fold. The implant may be placed beneath the chest muscle, though the practice notes that placement is a decision made with “consideration of patient preference.” Size and incision placement can also change depending on anatomy and the type of result a patient wants.

Breast augmentation is performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. Once surgery is finished, the incision is closed and covered with skin adhesive, then patients are placed in a supportive bra or garment before heading home the same day.

The practice also offers breast augmentation with fat transfer for patients who would rather use fat from their own body instead of an implant. For anyone still deciding between the two, having both options available gives you more to talk through at the consultation.

Consultations

Speaking of which, the consultation covers medical history, current breast shape, skin elasticity, and what you would actually like to change. Patients can also look at the different implant types and sizes available before deciding what makes sense for their frame.

The practice says treatment planning takes “your frame, current breast size, and aesthetic goals” into account. That means the appointment isn’t only about choosing a cup size or implant volume. It’s also where you can talk through shape, placement, proportions, and what kind of change will realistically work with your existing breast tissue.

About Dr. Michael Epstein

Epstein earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan before attending Wayne State University in Detroit for medical school. He later completed general surgery training at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago and returned to Detroit for his plastic surgery fellowship.

He also received additional cosmetic surgery training at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York and has held an academic position in the University of Chicago’s Department of Plastic Surgery. His professional memberships include the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Aesthetic Society, and the Rhinoplasty Society.

Epstein has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX, and was invited to speak on “Oprah After the Show.” He has also been featured on Discovery Channel programs that followed him through cosmetic procedures from beginning to end.

Before-and-after photos

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What to know before booking

Breast augmentation at Concierge Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery is performed under general anesthesia, but patients typically go home the same day. A supportive bra or garment is worn afterward until the follow-up appointment.

If scarring is something you’re thinking about, the practice says the incision is “typically placed under the breast,” where it can be hidden within the natural breast fold. Exact incision placement can still vary based on anatomy and the specifics of the surgery.

Final considerations

• Board certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
• Professional memberships: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Aesthetic Society, Rhinoplasty Society
• Training: Michael Reese Hospital general surgery training; plastic surgery fellowship in Detroit; additional cosmetic surgery training at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
• Implant options: Breast implants or fat transfer
• Implant placement: May be placed beneath the chest muscle
• Typical incision: Underneath the breast

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Practice location

Contact
55 South Main St, #211, Naperville, IL 60540
United States
630-715-2853
https://www.conciergemedspa.com/