In appreciation for all the success his practice has provided him, Dr. Epstein has been giving back to others less fortunate than he, through his work with several charitable organizations as well as on his own. Taking his abilities as both a facial plastic surgeon and hair transplant specialist, Dr. Epstein is uniquely capable in the hair transplant world in being able to combine various therapy modalities for the treatment of such conditions as serious scalp scarring and burns.
Through both his own funds and the support of Operation Restore, a charitable organization that he supports financially through donations made to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, Dr. Epstein has treated several young patients, such as Madeeha and Addison, with pro bono scalp reconstruction procedures. Calling some of these patients his "angels", Dr. Epstein is grateful for the pleasure that helping these girls and their families regain a normal life.
Another charitable organization with which he has been involved since its inception in 1994 is the National Domestic Violence Project. Supervised by the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, this organization brings together victims of domestic violence with facial plastic surgeons to help erase, through pro bono surgery, the physical scars of prior abusive relationships.
Lastly, in his own community, Dr. Epstein serves on the Board of the organization Neat Stuff Helps Kids. This organization provides underprivileged and foster children in Dade County brand new clothing and school uniforms at no charge.
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Hi Dr E.
I just wanted to send u new pictures of Addison since it has been a little over a year since her last procedure. She looks great she still is getting new hair growth but as you can see it is coming in wonderfully. This is the first year she has been in school where she hasn't had to wear her wig and she's comfortable with it. When I look at the pictures I never thought 3 years ago that this was even possible. You are a the greatest doctor and a even more wonderful man. My daughter asks about you all the time and she wants to come visit you soon. I could never repay you are or be more thankful to anyone in my life.
She is going to be undergoing a similar procedure on her back to remove the large scar that was left there.
Love,
Bobbi Jo Moman &
Addison Copeland
Our Los Angeles surgeon, Dr. Kenneth Siporin, since completing his plastic surgery residency, has traveled to Guatemala and Ecuador to treat underprivileged patients with cleft lips, cleft palates, and other deformities. He continues to plan trips to help others in third world countries.
In New York, Dr. Yael Halaas serves as the New York City Director of The R.O.S.E. Fund, a national non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing, assisting and empowering women who have broken the cycle of domestic violence.
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Marissa was a young teenager when she met her abuser, David. They began dating and everything seemed great. David proposed marriage. Then he started physically abusing her. She broke up with him which made him pursue her more. David’s mother begged Marissa to return to him. So she did. As it turns out, David’s mother was abused by David’s father for many years.
David beat Marissa ferociously throughout the years even as she was pregnant and nursing their son. He broke her nose and teeth multiple times. She couldn't breathe well through her nose and grew more depressed. She tried to leave him several times and came to this county.
David would pursue and beat her more. Marissa finally was able to escape with her son and lives under an alias. Marissa still fears for her life if he should ever find her. Marissa's story you know.
In connection with her affiliation with the R.O.S.E. Fund, Dr. Halaas performed a pro bono rhinoplasty and nasal septal repair surgery on Marissa. She is very happy with her repaired and improved nose and grateful to Dr. Halaas for her surgical skill and caring disposition. It has changed her life.
After many years of in vitro fertilization, Amy and her husband were finally able to conceive their daughter, Allana. Unfortunately, at a very young age Allana was diagnosed with leukemia. Allana battled the disease for many years. The cancer went into remission for years and then resurfaced several times throughout her childhood. In spite of her health challenges, Allana grew to be a friendly, bright , lovely child well loved by everyone who knew her. Unfortunately, the cancer finally returned at age 11 when she underwent a bone marrow transplant. Complications from the transplant arose and just 10 months later Alanna succumbed to the disease and passed away. Amy became terribly sad and struggled to find life worthwhile. Amy’s finances has been completely depleted from the hospital and healthcare bills for Alanna. Dr. Halaas wanted to make a difference in Amy’s life after all she went through. After Dr. Halaas and Amy met to discuss what Dr. Halaas could do to help her feel better about herself and moving forward, Dr. Halaas performed an upper blepharoplasty procedure and gave Amy a chin implant. The pro bono plastic surgery helped make it a drop easier for Amy to get up in the morning and look in the mirror and move forward with her life.
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