The skills and the means to change an individual’s appearance confers an incredibly important responsibility. Dr. Epstein’s approach is to provide the most natural appearance, assuring eyebrows that are in harmony with the rest of the face and body. Personally designing the eyebrows, working with the patient’s input, he seeks to achieve the look that the patient desires. All grafts are inserted into recipient sites made one at a time by Dr. Epstein, assuring that they grow at the proper angle, in the proper direction, along the ideal shape.
Every year Dr. Epstein performs hundreds and hundreds of surgeries, with particular concentration in eyebrow restoration. His patients come from throughout the world, many finding out about Dr. Epstein through internet chat rooms as well as from other doctors.
Dr. Epstein was recently named one of the Best Surgeons in America and is listed in Castle Connolly’s Top Doctor Guide, an impartial resource that catalogs quality doctors in a variety of medical fields. Dr. Epstein was listed in this prestigious publication only after peer nomination and an extensive research and screening process. To learn more about the America’s Top Doctors® program, please visit www.castleconnolly.com.
OVERVIEW: Dr. Jeffrey Epstein has been in private practice in Miami since 1994, and is a Voluntary Assistant Professor at the University of Miami. A Past President of the Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Epstein publishes and lectures extensively, and is considered a foremost expert in the field of surgical hair restoration, rhinoplasty, and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Epstein also provides pro bono reconstructive surgery to children, war veterans, and other people of need.
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PERSONAL
Syosset, NY
Miami, FL 33143
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EDUCATION
INSTITUTIONAL
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
BA, Economics, 1984
University of Vermont College of Medicine
Burlington, VT
MD, 1988
POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING
Internship:
University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital
Department of Surgery, 1988-1989Residency:
University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, 1989-1993Fellowship:
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD
University of California at San Francisco, 1993-1994
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CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Fellow, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology
- Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
- Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
- Medical License, State of Florida
- Medical License, State of New York
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CLINICAL APPOINTMENT
Voluntary Assistant Professor, University of Miami, Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Instructor, Cosmetic Dermatology Fellowship, University of Miami, Department of Dermatology
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PRESENTATIONS I
Hairline Advancement Techniques. Global Aesthetics Meeting. Miami Beach, FL. October, 2015
The Upper Lip Lift and Lip Sculpting Techniques for Silicone Deformities. Global Aesthetics Meeting. Miami Beach, FL. October, 2015
Hair Restoration for the Plastic Surgeon. Global Aesthetics Meeting. Miami Beach, FL. October, 2015
Face of Honor: Providing Pro-bono Surgery for our Veterans. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Dallas, TX. October, 2015
Hair for the Plastic Surgeon Workshop, Director. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dallas, TX. October, 2015
Attracting Patients: Guidelines for the Plastic Surgeon. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dallas, TX. October, 2015
Facial Plastic Surgery Techniques for Treating the Transgender Patient. Miami Society of Plastic Surgery. Miami, FL. September, 2015
Advancing the Overly High Female Hairline. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. September, 2015
Eyebrow Transplant Techniques. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. September, 2015
The Hybrid Approach: Combining FUG with FUE Techniques. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery; Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. September, 2015
Hair Procedures for the Plastic Surgeon. NYU School of Medicine Department of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, NYC, NY. August, 2015
Moderator of Hair Workshop, American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive. Surgery’ Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. September, 2014
Entrepreneur’s Workshop for Facial Plastic Surgeons, ‘American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery’ Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. September, 2014
Eyebrow Transplantation: A Review of 400 Cases. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Nassau, The Bahamas. October, 2012.
Advancing Overly High Female Hairlines: Hair Grafting versus Surgical Hairline Advancement. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Nassau, The Bahamas.October, 2012
Practice Development Workshop, Director. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Nassau, The Bahamas. October, 2012.
Eyebrow Transplantation Workshop Panelist. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Nassau, The Bahamas. October, 2012.
Hair Transplantation to the Beard and other Body Areas. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Nassau, The Bahamas. October, 2012.
Hair Restoration Workshop, Director. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. September, 2012.
Internet Marketing Workshop, Panelist. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. September, 2012.
Facial Aesthetic Surgery: Eyebrow Restoration. 20th Annual Facial Aesthetic Symposium. Atlanta, GA. April, 2012
Facial Aesthetic Surgery: Art of Revision. 20th Annual Facial Aesthetic Symposium. Atlanta, GA. April, 2012
Facial Aesthetic Surgery: Incisionless Hair Techniques. 20th Annual Facial Aesthetic Symposium. Atlanta, GA. April, 2012
Moderator and Presenter, Techniques in Eyebrow and Eyelash Restoration. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. October, 2010
Pearls in Facial and Body Hair Transplants. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. October, 2010
Reparative Hair Transplant Techniques- Experts Panel. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. October, 2010
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PRESENTATIONS II
Surgical Hair Restoration Workshop. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. September, 2010
Rhinoplasty Dissection Course, University of Miami, Dept. Otolaryngology- Instructor. August, 2010
Eyebrow Transplant Techniques. Foundation for Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. July, 2010
Hair Restoration in Women. Foundation for Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. July, 2010
Workshop in Hair Restoration. Foundation for Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. July, 2010
Browlifts in Men. Foundation for Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. July, 2010
Surgical Hair Restoration Workshop. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL. April, 2010
Eyebrow Transplantation. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. July, 2009
Expert Panel- Methods of Donor Site Closure in Hair Transplantation. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. July, 2009
Predictors of Successful Outcomes in Hair Restoration in Women. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. July, 2009
Surgical Hair Restoration for the Plastic Surgeon- Two Part Workshop. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 9th International Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. May, 2006
Donor Site Closure- The HITS Technique for Minimizing Scarring. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Live Surgical Workshop. Orlando, FL. March, 2006
Hair Transplantation to the Body and Face. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Live Surgical Workshop. Orlando, FL. March, 2006
Follicular Unit Grafting- Live Surgery. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Live Surgical Workshop. Orlando, FL. March, 2006
Hair Transplantation. University of Miami Grand Rounds. October 6, 2005
Typical and Unusual Applications of Surgical Hair Restoration. Florida Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. January, 2004
The Donor Site: A Study Comparing Two Techniques of Donor Site Closure in Hair Transplantation Surgery. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 11th Annual Meeting. New York, NY. October, 2003
Achieving Office Accreditation: The Florida Experience. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 11th Annual Meeting. New York, NY. October, 2003
Correcting Previous Work and Unusual Applications of Hair Restoration Surgery. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 11th Annual Meeting, Introductory Course. New York, NY. October, 2003
Hair Transplantation: Special Cases. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 10th Annual Meeting, Beginners’ Workshop. Chicago, IL. October, 2002
Follicular Unit Grafting: The State-of-the-Art Technique in Surgical Hair Restoration. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 8th International Symposium. New York, NY. May, 2002
Hair Transplantation in Women for the Management of Female Pattern Hair Loss and the Repair of Scarring from Prior Cosmetic Surgery. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 8th International Symposium. New York, NY. May, 2002
Follicular Unit Grafting. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Controversies in Facial Plastic Surgery Meeting. Ocean Reef, FL. October, 2001
Hair Transplantation for the Repair of Scarring From Prior Rhytidectomy Surgery. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. September, 2001
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PRESENTATIONS III
Follicular Unit Grafting: A Study of Donor Hair Density. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. September, 2001
Follicular Unit Grafting: State-of-the-Art Hair Restoration. Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. November, 2000
Management of Skin Cancers. Primary Care Lecture Series, Baptist Hospital of Miami. Miami, FL. November, 1999
Management of Dark Infraorbital Circles: A Significant Cosmetic Concern. Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Bal Harbour, FL. October, 1999
Incorporating Hair Restoration into a Cosmetic Surgical Practice. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 7th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. October, 1999
Follicular Group Grafting in Hair Transplantation. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 7th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. October, 1999
The Role of Tissue Expansion in Surgical Hair Restoration. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 7th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. October, 1999
Experts Panel: Complications of Hair Replacement Surgery. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 7th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. October, 1999
Secondary Revision in Surgical Hair Restoration. Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. October, 1998
Surgical Hair Restoration. Baptist Health Systems Plastic Surgery Conference. Miami, FL. September, 1998
Techniques of Revision Hair Restoration. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 7th International Symposium. Orlando, FL. June, 1998
Surgical Hair Restoration Experts Panel. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 7th International Symposium. Orlando, FL. June, 1998
Revision Surgical Hair Restoration: Repair of Undesirable Results. The Global Convocation on Hair Restoration Surgery. New Orleans, LA. January, 1998
Surgical Hair Restoration: Obtaining Natural-Appearing Results. The Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. November, 1997
Instructor, Technique of SoftForm Augmentation. Trained 60 physicians on the techniques of inserting SoftForm for the treatment of deep facial wrinkles and lip augmentation. Tampa, FL. October, 1997
Endoscopic Browlifting in Men. The Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery: The 11th Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Newport Beach, CA. August, 1997
Modern Techniques in Surgical Hair Restoration- Panel Discussion. The Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery: The 11th Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Newport Beach, CA. August, 1997
The Treatment of Dark Circles Under the Eyes. The Foundation for Facial Plastic Surgery: The Eleventh Annual Symposium on the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face. Newport Beach, CA. August, 1997
Hair Restoration. Grand Rounds, University of Miami Department of Otolaryngology. Miami, FL. March, 1997
Scalp Flaps in the Treatment of Baldness: Long-Term Results. Epstein JS, Kabaker SS. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Annual Meeting,
Palm Desert, CA. May, 1995
Tissue Extension: Clinical Evaluation of a New Implantable Prosthesis. Epstein JS, Kabaker SS, Puig C, Maas C. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Annual Meeting. Palm Desert, CA. May, 1995
Modern Techniques in Hair Replacement. University of Miami Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. October, 1994
Scalp Extension: Comparison of This New Technique to Scalp Expansion. Epstein JS, Kabaker SS. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery International Symposium on Hair Replacement Surgery. Birmingham, AL. March, 1994
Rhinion Horns in Rhinoplasty. Epstein JS, Simons RL. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 6th International Symposium. San Francisco, CA. June, 1993
Acute Laryngeal Trauma: Management Principles. Epstein JS, Casiano RR, Lundy DL. American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. New Orleans, LA. October, 1992
Prevention of Early Otorrhea in Ventilation Tubes. Epstein JS, Hubbell R. American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Meeting. Kansas City, MO. September, 1991
The Economic Value of a Life: Applications for Cost-Benefit Analysis in Head and Neck Surgery. Chandler Society Biennial Meeting. Key Biscayne, FL. June, 1991
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PUBLICATIONS
Epstein, JS. The Eyes Have It: Eyebrow Transplantation. Plastic Surgery Practice. November, 2012 Epstein, JS. Eyebrow Transplantation. In Unger WP et al, editors: Hair Transplantation, 5th Edition. United Kingdom, 2011. Informa Healthcare, pp. 460-463.
Epstein, JS. Techniques of Hair Restoration. In Thomas JR. editor: Advanced Therapy in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Shelton, CT 2010, People’s Medical Publishing House, pp. 531-536.
Epstein JS. Different Options in Revision Surgical Hair Restoration. Cover Article, Hair Transplant Forum International. Volume 20, No. 3:77-80
Epstein, JS. Hair Replacement and Revision Surgery. In Edelstein DR, Kraus DH, Pastorek NJ, Selesnick SH, et al, editors: Revision Surgery in Otolaryngology. New York, 2009, Thieme, pp. 335-344.
Guest Editor. Facial Plast. Surg. Clin. N. Am. Volume 12, Number 2. Special Issue Devoted to Surgical Hair Restoration. W.B. Saunders Company. May, 2004
Epstein JS. The Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss and Other Applications of Surgical Hair Restoration in Women. Facial Plast. Surg. Clin. N. Am. 12:241-247, 2004
Gandelman M, Epstein JS. Hair Transplantation to the Eyebrow, Eyelashes, and Other Parts of the Body. Facial Plast. Surg. Clin. N. Am. 12:253-261, 2004
Epstein JS. State-of-the-Art Technique: Follicular Unit Hair Grafting. Arch. Facial Plast. Surg. 5:439-444, 2003
Epstein JS. Hair Transplantation for Men with Advanced Degrees of Hair Loss. Plast. Recons. Surg. 111:414-421, 2003
Epstein JS. Hair Transplantation in Women: Treating Female Pattern Baldness and Repairing Distortion and Scarring From Prior Cosmetic Surgery. Arch. Facial Plast. Surg. 5:121-126, 2003
Epstein, JS. Growing Trends in Hair Transplantation. Plast. Surg. Prods. October, 2002
Epstein JS. Hair Transplants for the Treatment of Baldness. In: emedicine: Facial Plastic Surgery, an online surgical textbook. 2000
Epstein JS. Scalp Flap Surgery for the Treatment of Baldness. In: emedicine: Facial Plastic Surgery, an online surgical textbook. 2000
Epstein JS. Management of Infraorbital Dark Circles: A Significant Cosmetic Concern. Arch. Facial Plast. Surg. 1:303-307, 1999
Epstein JS, Kabaker S, Swerdloff J. The “Electric” Otoplasty. Arch. Facial Plast. Surg. 1:204-7, 1999
Epstein JS. The State of the Art in Surgical Hair Restoration. Curr. Opinion in Otolaryng & Head and Neck Surg. 7:226-230, 1999
Epstein JS. Revision Surgical Hair Restoration: The Repair of Undesirable Results. Plast. Recons. Surg.104(1):222-232, 1999
Epstein JS. Hair Replacement Surgery. In Blitzer A, Pillsbury HC, Jahn AF, and Binder WJ, editors: Office-Based Surgery in Otolaryngology. New York, 1998, Thieme, pp 275-283
Epstein JS, Kabaker SS. Has Technology Killed the Flap? Am. J. Cosmetic Surg. 14(2):133-136, 1997
Epstein JS, Kabaker SS. Scalp Flaps in the Treatment of Baldness: Long-Term Results. Derm. Surg. 22:45-50, 1996. Also reprinted in the Year Book of Dermatologic Surgery, 1997, Mosby
Epstein JS, Kabaker SS. Long-Term Problems Associated with Hair-Bearing Flaps for Male Pattern Baldness. In Stough DB and Haber RS, editors: Hair Replacement: Surgical and Medical. St. Louis, 1996, Mosby, pp 327-332
Epstein JS, Kabaker SS. Long-Term Results of Scalp Flaps for Baldness. Int. J. Aesth. Rest. Surg. 3(2):99-102, 1995
Epstein JS, Ganz WI, Grobman L, Goodwin WJ, et al. Indium-111 Labeled Scintigraphy in Evaluating Head and Neck Infections. Ann. Otol. Rhin. & Laryn. 101:961-68, 1992
Epstein JS, Hubbell R, Beane J. Prevention of Early Otorrhea in Ventilation Tubes. Otolaryngol. Head & Neck Surg. 107:758-62, 1992
Otrakji CL, Carreno T, Tesini SS, Epstein JS. Reactive Follicular Hyperplasia of Intraparotid Lymphoid Tissue Presenting as Recurrent Parotid Enlargement. Pedi. Path. 12:737-741, 1992
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PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY/APPOINTMENTS
- Editorial Board Member, Journal of Dermatology Research and Therapy, 2014-Present
- Editorial Advisory Board, Plastic Surgery Practice Magazine, 2014
- Medi-Beauty Media Panel, Real Self, 2012
- Oral Examination Committee, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2009
- Board Examination Committee, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, 2004
- Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, President, 1999-2000
- Workshop Chair, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 10th Annual Meeting, New York, NY. October 2003
- Ad Hoc Committee on Standard of Care/Core Curriculum, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. 2003-2004
- Ad Hoc Committee on Continuing Medical Education, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. 2003-2004
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Review Editor, 2003
- Program Chair, Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting, Bal Harbour, FL. October, 1999
- Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, President-Elect, 1998-1999
- Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Secretary/Treasurer, 1997-1998
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fellow
- American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Member
- American College of Surgeons, Fellow
- International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, Member
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Examination Task Force, 1995; 2000
- American Board Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fellowship Curriculum Committee, 1998
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HONORS/AWARDS
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Nationwide. 2003-present
- Jack Anderson Memorial Award, received for the highest score on the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery annual exam. June, 1994.
- One of 24 plastic surgeons profiled in the textbook The Beauty Makers. CC Risenhoover; Kiamichi Publishers; 2003.
- Member, International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons. One of just 35 surgeons worldwide to be accepted into this exclusive organization. 2001-present.
- First runner-up, Chandler Society Resident Presentation. The Economic Value of a Life. Key Biscayne, FL. June, 1991
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COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Special Expert Witness, State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. 1997 – present Board of Directors, Neat Stuff Helps Kids. Dade County volunteer organization. 2009 – 2012
Operation Restore. Providing pro bono scalp surgery for needy individuals. 2004 – present
National Domestic Violence Project. Providing pro bono reconstructive surgery for victims of domestic violence. May, 1994 – present
Baptist Health Systems Utilization Review Fair Hearing Panel, Chairman. 1998
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POPULAR MEDIA AND PRESS
- The New York Times, September 2015
- BBC Radio, March 2014
- Miami Herald, August 2014
- The New York Times, July 2014
- Extra TV, February 2010
- Cargo Magazine, October 2005
- Health Magazine, September 2005
- Elle Magazine, August 2005, June 2006
- Plastic Surgery Products
- Miami Herald, February 2005
- Popular Science, January, November 2005
- Essence Magazine, August 2005
- el Nuevo Herald, August 2005
- Univision TV, July 2005
- Inside Edition, March, 2014
- MSC.com, March 2014
- The NY Daily News, October 2012
- Miami Herald, April 2011
- ABC Nightline, January 2010, October 2008
- Geraldo Live, FOX nationwide- Pro Bono Surgery, December 2005
- Vogue Magazine, November, 2004
- Vanidades, February, 2005
- ABC-TV News NY, June 2005
- Self Magazine, November, 2005
- WSVN-TV News Miami- Pro Bono Surgery, May 2006
- People en Espanol, January 2006
- National Hair Journal, October 2005