Hair restoration surgeon
The Art of Surgical Hair Restoration
Jeffrey Epstein, M.D., FACS, FISHRS, is the Founder and Director of the Foundation for Hair Restoration, with full-time office location in Miami and a virtual presence worldwide through webcams.
Dr. Epstein is acclaimed for his work in natural-looking hair restoration, in particular FUE hair transplants, beard and eyebrow restoration, reparative procedures, BHT or the use of body hair to restore the scalp, and hairline lowering/forehead shortening surgery, and he is one of the most highly regarded hair transplant specialists in the world.
Over 29 years of experience
With over 29 years of experience in hair restoration surgery with a background as a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Epstein has helped thousands of patients cope with hair loss and restore their confidence. Unusual for his field, Dr. Epstein holds board certifications in the fields of facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, and is a Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (FISHRS) and of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Dr. Epstein ensures that he personally performs all his procedures for his patients, assisted by a talented full-time staff of 18 full-time assistants that include two nurse practitioners. He also complements his time at his busy practice to do research on cutting edge cell-based and fat transfer techniques, and educate the next generation of surgeons through lectures and writing and hosting fellows from AAFPRS training programs on a regular basis.
Testimonial
A leader in the field of hair restoration
World-renowned hair restoration doctor
Jeffrey Epstein, M.D., FACS, is one of the world’s foremost hair restoration doctors, specializing in difficult procedures like transplant revisions, FUE and body hair cases, and eyebrow/facial hair transplants. He is at the forefront of hair restoration innovation, pioneering techniques like Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) to minimize detectability using a no-shave approach, eyebrow restoration (having performed more than 1,600 of these aesthetically demanding surgeries, and ancillary therapies to enhance hair regrowth. Dr. Epstein’s commitment to excellence began during his training and continues to this day, as he provides patients with natural results and trains less experienced surgeons in hair transplant procedures and hairline lowering surgery.
His loyal patients recognize this excellence and travel to the Foundation for Hair Restoration in Miami from all over the world for his caring, skill, and expertise. Dr. Epstein also puts his skills to work for patients in need who could benefit from reconstructive surgery, including children and veterans through his Gorana and Jeffrey Epstein Foundation. In his work, Dr. Epstein’s extensive training, passion, skill, and eye for aesthetics come together to give his patients truly remarkable results and renewed confidence.
Over 20,000 hair restoration procedures
Almost unmatched in hair transplant expertise, Dr. Epstein has performed over 20,000 hair restoration procedures. His colleagues include facial plastic surgeons Anthony Bared, MD and his wife Gorana Kuka Epstein, MD who has her main office in Europe but works in Miami as head of research and as the director of the Women’s Center for Hair Loss. With their expertise in hair restoration and the FUE (Follicular Unit Excision/Extraction) technique, including in the use of body hair to scalp transplants (BHT), these surgeons work towards great outcomes for patients every day. Dr. Kuka Epstein and Dr. Epstein have worked together to develop advanced FUE techniques that have made the practice one of the leading FUE destinations in the United States. They are always conducting new research including a recently concluded FDA study to use fat-derived stem cells for hair loss treatments. Drs. Epstein and Kuka Epstein have already developed effective treatments for hair loss using non-surgical approaches, as well as the use of autologous fat transfer as a cutting edge therapy for hair loss.
Dr. Jeffrey Epstein on His Approach to the Treatment of Hair Loss
Areas of Expertise
Hair transplant expert
Using his experience in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Epstein can produce truly natural-looking results for hair restoration patients. He is an expert in advanced hair restoration techniques, including FUE (Follicular Unit Excision/Extraction) which minimizes scarring on the scalp, in most cases making it not visible even when the head is shaved. With his colleague Dr. Kuka Epstein, Dr. Epstein developed the E-FUE device, which uses tiny punches to minimize scarring. He also has special expertise in improving the results of prior hair transplant procedures, eyebrow and facial hair transplants, as well as in one-stage hairline lowering/forehead reduction surgery, also called the Surgical Hairline Advancement (SHA).
Dr. Epstein and his team are capable of performing large procedures involving 3000 grafts or more a single day and patients can also count on Dr. Epstein to provide the most aesthetic and natural-appearing results with care and professionalism due to his active involvement with each case personally performing himself all the aesthetic steps. Because of his expertise, other surgeons often refer their patients to Dr. Epstein for hair restoration and choose him themselves when hair transplant procedures are needed.
Education, Training & Accolades
Medical training
Dr. Epstein first attended Swarthmore College, then did his medical training at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Later, he trained in head and neck surgery/otolaryngology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, then earned a fellowship from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Epstein did this fellowship in the San Francisco Bay area and was awarded the Jack Anderson Memorial Award for achieving the highest score in the nation on his board exams.
Dr. Epstein has been recognized for many years as one of the Top Doctors in America, and he has been continuously listed for years in Castle Connelly’s Top Doctor Guide, an unbiased rating of doctors by doctors themselves. The process involves peer nomination, screening and research, and Dr. Epstein has been awarded this honor every year since 2006 for his outstanding work and ongoing research.
Now that he has decades of experience, he often lectures and publishes scientific research to help other doctors hone their skills in subjects like hair transplant revisions, hair loss in women, hairline lowering surgery, and new techniques for hair restoration. Some of his published work includes chapters for textbooks, further sharing his knowledge with tomorrow’s great surgeons. Prominent popular magazines and media outlets like Vogue, Elle, GQ, CNN, and NBC have featured Dr. Epstein and his work, and he is one of the most popular hair restoration specialists in the country. He also conducts, along with his course co-Director Dr. Kuka Epstein, the FoundHair training course, which doctors from around the world attend to learn advanced hair transplant techniques (www.foundhairtraining.com).
Lisbon 2021
Giving back to the community
To give back to the community, Dr. Epstein provides pro bono reconstructive surgery to children, veterans, and other people in need, and heads up the Gorana and Jeffrey Epstein Foundation. Because Dr. Epstein is a leader in the field of hair restoration, he frequently publishes and lectures on his topics of expertise and is often featured in the press and media for his clinical practice and innovation.
He is a Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Miami in both the Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and the Department of Otolaryngology, serves as Editor of the Hair Transplant Forum International (the official publication of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, composed of more than 1,200 surgeons from around the world) and a past the President of the Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Curriculum Vitae
OVERVIEW
Dr. Jeffrey Epstein has been in private practice in Miami since 1994, and New York City since 2004, and is a Voluntary Assistant Professor at the University of Miami in both the Department of Otolaryngology and the Philip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery. 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 where he is the immediate past Editor of the Hair Transplant Forum International. Dr. Epstein also provides pro bono reconstructive surgery to children, war veterans, and other people of need.
PERSONAL
Born:
Syosset, NY
Miami, FL 33143
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, 1988-1989
Residency:
University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, 1989-1993
Fellowship:
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD
University of California at San Francisco, 1993-1994
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Fellow, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellow, International Society of Hair Restoration 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
Licensed EVP Medical Volunteer, Israel
CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS
Voluntary Assistant Professor, University of Miami, Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1997-present
Voluntary Assistant Professor, University of Miami, Philip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, 2019-present
Instructor, Cosmetic Dermatology Fellowship, University of Miami, Department of Dermatology
Staff, Clinical Services, Facial Plastic Surgery, South Miami Hospital
Presentations
Roundtable Workshop: Mergers and Acquisitions for the Aesthetic Practitioner. Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress. Miami Beach. February 2023
Hair Restoration Techniques for the Plastic Surgeon. Global Hair Loss Summit, held virtually. December 2022
Eyebrow Restoration: Results of a Study Comparing Multi-Hair vs Single-Hair Grafts. Global Hair Loss Summit, held virtually. December 2022
Hair Restoration Surgeon as Artist or Technician. World Congress of Hair Research Meeting. Melbourne, Australia. November 2022
Workshop Director, A Look at Today’s Hair Restoration Solutions. Miami Cosmetic Surgery. Miami, FL May 2022
PRESENTATIONS (cont’d)
Update on the Latest Therapies for Hair Loss. Miami Cosmetic Surgery. Miami, FL May 2022
Hair Grafting versus Hairline Lowering Surgery to Shorten the High Forehead. European Facial Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting. Klosters, Switzerland March 2022
Eyebrow Restoration Techniques. Global Hair Loss Summit, held virtually. December 2021
Hairline Lowering/Forehead Reduction Surgery. Global Hair Loss Summit, Held virtually. December 2021.
Workshop Director, Hair Restoration to the Eyebrows, Beards, and Scars. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Lisbon, Portugal. October 2021
Hairline Lowering vs Graft Removal in Reparative Cases. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Lisbon, Portugal. October 2021
Results of a Study Comparing All Single-Hairs vs Multi-Hair Grafts in Eyebrow Restoration. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Lisbon, Portugal. October 2021
Operation Restore- Pro Bono Eyebrow Restoration Video Presentation. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Lisbon, Portugal. October 2021
Hairline Lowering / Forehead Reduction Surgery. Miami Cosmetic Surgery. Miami Beach, FL. August 2021
Moderator, Session on Hair in Aesthetic Medicine. Miami Cosmetic Surgery. Miami Beach, FL. August 2021
The Aesthetics of Modern Hair Restoration. Global Summit of Facial Plastic Surgery Conference. Held virtually. August 2021
Hairline Design Workshop, Director. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting, Held virtually. October 2020
Hair in the Time of Corona. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting, Held virtually. October 2020
Eyebrow and Beard Transplantation Techniques. Latin American FUE Workshop Annual Meeting. Cancun, Mexico. February 2020
The Present and Future of Hair Restoration Surgery. Miami Cosmetic Surgery Meeting, Miami Beach, FL. February 2020
Male Hairline Design, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Bangkok, Thailand. November 2019
Hairline Lowering Surgery: Results in 50 Patients. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Bangkok, Thailand. November 2019
Eyebrow Transplant Techniques. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Bangkok, Thailand. November 2019
The Clinical Role of Cell Therapy Today in Treating Hair Loss. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Bangkok, Thailand. November 2019
Beard Transplant Techniques. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Bangkok, Thailand. November 2019
PRESENTATIONS (cont’d)
Update on Surgical Treatments for Hair Loss: FUE, Body Hair, Hairline Lowering Surgery. 9th Annual Belgrade Diaspora Medical Conference, by invite of the Prince and Princess of Serbia. Belgrade, Serbia. June 2019
Live Surgery, Eyebrow Transplant Procedure. FUE Europe Annual Meeting. Manchester, UK. June 2019
Gender Reaffirmation Hair Procedures. FUE Europe Annual Meeting. Manchester, UK. June 2019
Hairline Lowering/Forehead Reduction Surgery. FUE Europe Annual Meeting. Manchester, UK. June 2019
Eyebrow and Eyelid Hair Transplantation. FUE Europe Annual Meeting. Manchester, UK. June 2019
Pubic and Body Hair Transplant Procedures. FUE Europe Annual Meeting. Manchester, UK. June 2019
Hairline Lowering/Forehead Reduction Surgery. World Congress of Hair Research Annual Meeting. Sitges, Spain. April 2019
Workshop: Procedures for the Transgender Patient. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, CA. October 2018
Hairline Advancement/Forehead Reduction Surgery. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, CA. October 2018
Eyebrow and Beard Transplantation. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, CA. October 2018
Evolution of Hair Restoration Surgery- How We Got Here Today. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, CA. October 2018
Treating Primary and Secondary Scarring Alopecias with Adipose Tissue Prior to Hair Transplantation- A 5 Year Experience. Presented by Gorana Kuka-Epstein. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, CA. October 2018
Hairline Lowering/Forehead Reduction Surgery. Annual Meeting of the European Association of Facial Plastic Surgery. Regensburg, Germany. September 2018
Body Hair Transplants and Other Advances in FUE Hair Transplantation. Annual Meeting of the European Association of Facial Plastic Surgery. Regensburg, Germany. September 2018
Afro-Caribbean Rhinoplasty. Annual Meeting of the European Association of Facial Plastic Surgery. Regensburg, Germany. September 2018
The Role of Body Hair Transplantation. European FUE Society Annual Meeting. Malaga, Spain. April 2018
Eyebrow and Eyelash Transplantation. European FUE Society Annual Meeting. Malaga, Spain. April 2018
PRESENTATIONS (cont’d)
The Workup and Treatment of Female Hair Loss. European FUE Society Annual Meeting. Malaga, Spain. April 2018
The Role of Stem Cells and Fat Transfer in the Treatment of Hair Loss. European FUE Society Annual Meeting Malaga, Spain. April 2018
The Surgical Hairline Advancement/Forehead Reduction Surgery. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Facial Rejuvenation annual meeting. Chicago, IL. April 2018
Advance Techniques in Hair Restoration: FUE and more. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Facial Rejuvenation annual meeting. Chicago, IL. April 2018
The Upper Lip Lift: A Video Presentation. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Facial Rejuvenation annual meeting. Chicago, IL. April 2018
Hair Restoration for the Plastic Surgeon. Grand Rounds, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami College of Medicine. April 2018
Eyebrow and Beard Transplant Techniques. Advanced FUE Workshop, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. Los Angeles, CA. October 2017
Hairline Lowering/Forehead Shortening Surgery. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Prague, Czech Republic. October 2017
Eyebrow Transplant Techniques. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Prague, Czech Republic. October 2017
Beard Transplantation Techniques. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Prague, Czech Republic. October 2017
Adipose Derived Stem Cells- Results of the First FDA-Approved Study. Presented by Head Investigator Gorana Kuka-Epstein, MD. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Prague, Czech Republic. October 2017
Stem Cells and Other New Technology for Treating Hair Loss. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. October 2016
Aesthetic Surgery on the Lip: The Upper Lip Lift and Lip Sculpting Procedures. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. October 2016
Hair Restoration for the Facial Surgeon. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. October 2016
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
PRESENTATIONS (cont’d)
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. 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
PRESENTATIONS (cont’d)
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
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
PRESENTATIONS (cont’d)
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 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, 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, 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
Follicular Unit Grafting: A Study of Donor Hair Density. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. September, 2001
PRESENTATIONS (cont’d)
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. 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
PRESENTATIONS (cont’d)
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
PUBLICATIONS
Epstein J, Kuka Epstein G, Konior R, Gabel S. Management of Alopecia (pages 3840-3856) in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (section X) of Bailey’s Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngology Sixth Edition Volume 2
Epstein J, Diaz L. A side-by-side comparison of results in eyebrow restoration using single vs two and three hair grafts. Hair Transplant Forum International. September October 2022. 32:5 (167-169).
PUBLICATIONS (cont’d)
Epstein J. Facial Hair Restoration, in Hair Transplant 360 by Lam S and Williams K. Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi, India, 2022. Chapter 41, pp 777-786
Epstein J. Hair Transplantation in Nonscalp Areas, in Practical Guide to Hair Transplantation by True R, Garg A, and Garg S. Thieme, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2021. Chapter 28, pp 513-523.
Epstein J and Kuka Epstein G. Hair Restoration in Men. In Male Aesthetic Surgery, Steinbrech D editor. Thieme, NY, NY. 2021. Chapter 20, pp251-268
Kuka Epstein G, Epstein J. Follicular Unit Excision – Current Trends and Future Developments. Facial Plast Surg Clin N Am 28(2020) 169-176
Epstein J, Epstein GK. Hairline-Lowering Surgery. Facial Plast Surg Clin N Am 28(2020) 197-203.
Kuka Epstein G, Epstein JS, et al. Cell Enriched Autologous Fat Grafts to Follicular Niche Improves Hair Regrowth in Early Androgenetic Alopecia. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. April 2020
Devroye J, Epstein J et al Sharp and Hybrid Punches: A Detailed Comparison of Different Quality Control Markers Hair Transplant Forum International January 2020, 30 (1) 1-6
Kuka Epstein G, Epstein JS. Two Stage Procedures to Correct Scalp and Facial Scars – Autologous Fat Grafting Before Hair Grafting. Dermatologic Surgery. Sept 2019
Epstein JS. “Turn-Key” Hair Restoration Requires Caution: The Specialist’s Perspective. Modern Aesthetics. July/August 2019: 45-46
Kuka Epstein G, Epstein JS. Hair Loss in Men and Women- Medical and Surgical Therapies. Advances in Cosmetic Surgery. Vol 2, pp.161-176 (2019)
Bared A, Epstein JS. Hair Transplantation Techniques for the Transgender Patient. Facial Plast Surg Clin N Am. Vol 27, No. 2 (2019)
Epstein JS, Kuka Epstein G. Surgical Hairline Advancement: Patient Candidacy and Best Techniques. Hair Transplant Forum International. Vol 28, No. 5:184-6 (2018)
Kuka Epstein G, Epstein JS. Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Stromal Vascular Fraction for Hair Loss Current Status. Facial Plast Surg Clin N Am 26 (2018): 503-511
Epstein, JS, Kuka, G. The Evolving Role for Autologous Adipose Tissue (Fat) in Treating Hair Loss. Hair Transplant Forum International. Geneva, IL, 2018. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, pp. 54-56
Epstein, JS. Surgical Hair Restoration: The Treatment of Hair Loss. Master Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Facial Plastic Surgery. Philadelphia, PA, 2017. Wolters Kluwer, pp. 385-395
Epstein, JS, Kuka, G. The Role of Hair Transplantation for Managing Facial Trauma. Facial Plastic Surgery. June 2017
Epstein, JS, Kuka, G. Hair Restoration for the Otolaryngologist. In Sclafani AP, editor: Sataloff’s Comprehensive Textbook of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Philadelphia, PA, 2016. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, pp398-410
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
PUBLICATIONS (cont’d)
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, 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
PUBLICATIONS (cont’d)
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
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY/APPOINTMENTS
Covid Task Force, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. March 2020-Present
Medical Review Advisory Board, RealSelf. 2019- Present
Director, Morbidity and Mortality Conference. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Annual Meeting. Bangkok, Thailand, November, 2019
Fellowship Program Committee. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 2019-Present
Ad Hoc Committee on Issues Pertaining to the Unlicensed Practice of Medicine (ULPM), International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 2018- Present
Communication and Public Education Committee, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 2018- Present
Review Board, Dermatologic Surgery, 2018 – Present
Review Board, Trichology and Cosmetology- Open Journal, 2016 – present
Article Reviewer, Journal of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, 2016
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
Editorial board, International Journal of Dermatology Research and Therapy, 2014-Present
Workshop Chair, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 10th Annual Meeting, New York, October 2003
Ad Hoc Committee on Continuing Medical Education, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. 2003-2004
Ad Hoc Committee on Standard of Care/Core Curriculum, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. 2003-2004
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Review Editor, 2003
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY/APPOINTMENTS (cont’d)
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, 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
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
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
RealSelf Medical Review & Consumer Board 2020 – Present
Board Member, Forum on Life, Culture & Society (FOLCS), a non-profit dedicated to exploring themes of justice. December, 2016 – Present
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
POPULAR MEDIA AND PRESS (partial list)
- Wall Street Journal, November 2019
- New York Post page July 2018
- Meg Magazine, 2018
- 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
- The Stir, June 2016
- Inside Edition, March, 2014
- The New York Times, September 2015
- MSN.com, March 2014
- The NY Daily News, October 2012
- Miami Herald, April 2011
- ABC Nightline, January 2010, October 2008
- Geraldo Live, FOX TV, 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
- Allure.com, April 2017
