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Q: Dr. Eppley, Can I get custom jaw angle implants after failed jaw angle implants after V line surgery? A: In my experience with V line surgery correction the ostectomy lines on each side are rarely symmetric and more commonly asymmetric. Given that what is really missing is vertical length from the amputation of the […]
Q: Dr. Eppley, I am in need of a custom skull implant. How much time do I need for this process and recovering? Do you think 3 weeks are enough? Also, If I come to USA, how long it will take to prepare a skull implants for me.. I took some pictures. It is almost […]
What Is The Best Approach to Cheekbone Reduction Reversal?
March 23, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing to inquire about the best approach for reversing a cheekbone reduction procedure given my situation. Could you please inform me about the costs associated with Cheekbone Reduction Reversal surgery? Additionally, could you provide an overview of potential solutions in the event of an infection, whether it pertains to my […]
Can My Face Be Made To Look Like A Celebrity?
March 23, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, Can I be like someone by getting facial reshaping implants (celebraty). Indeed, there is a similarity between us, but I want to be a copy of him. The celebrity is Zayn Malik. A: No one of course can be made to look like someone else….unless they re very close initially and the […]
Do Custom Facial Implants Pose Limitations On Future More Superficial Cosmetic Facial Surgeries?
March 22, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I had been perusing through your impressive website about cosmetic and reconstructive facial implants. Some of them seem rather large. If you have time, would you be able to give me feedback on these topics that your plastic surgery website inspired? 1) For your larger complete mid-face “mask”, how do you secure […]
Why Does The Left Side Of My Temple Itch Occasionally After A Custom Forehead-Brow Bone Implant?
March 22, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I received a custom brow/forehead implant as well a total midface implant four years ago. Ever since the surgery, my left temple has always felt a little different than my right. Closer to the time of surgery, I would occasionally get sharp twinges of discomfort around the left edge of the implant. I haven’t […]
Will Shortening My Clavicles Make My Shoulders Look Droopy?
March 18, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question. I want to do shoulder width reduction. And that I want my shoulders to be lower and more droopy like these two examples. It is possible ? A:In clavicle reduction osteotomies it pulls the shoulders inward and down a bit…which I believe is what you mean by ‘droopy’. […]
What is The Best Treatment for Masseter Muscle Dehiscence After Jaw Angle Implant Surgery?
March 18, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I got mandibular angle implants and now have masseter dehiscence. I have no outward projection, and the sunken angles have made my face look round from the front. My masseter is noticeably high up. This is the opposite of what I wanted. I find almost nothing when I research this, but nearly […]
Can A Hamstring Implant Be Placed Intramuscularly?
March 18, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in Hamstring implants, perhaps 1 in each back muscle or 1 big one.I was thinking of it as an implant like you would do with a butt implant: intramuscular. A: A hamstring implant would not be submuscular due to the sciatic nerve proximity and it would not be intramuscular […]
Will A Buccinator Myectomy Give Me A Wider Smile?
March 18, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I was just thinking about the role of the buccinator muscle with smiling. When I smile it typically has 12 teeth show, but i notice that there is something inside the cheek that pushes against my 2nd molar preventing a 14 tooth smile, apparently this is the buccinator muscle I think. I […]
Should My Cheek Implant Replacements Be Secured With Screws?
March 17, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, Quick question about cheek implant revision. If the first cheek implants were screwed is it ok if the revision surgeon doesnt screw them in? Im nervous that the pockets will be too big and the implant will shift in the preexisting pocket since im going for a much smaller implant the second […]
What Is The Largest Custom Jawline Implant I Can Get?
March 17, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, What is the realistically largest size for the wrap around jaw implant method? A: The size of a custom jawline implant depends on many factors of which the most important is the tissue’s tolerance for implant displacement. That must be determined on an individual basis. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon
What Can Be Done For My Abnormal Head Shape?
March 17, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 32 years old male which for the bigger part of my life I’ve been very uncertain about my skull shape, mainly driven by the laughs and giggles at school when I was young. Especially with buzzed hair, the shape of my skull is noticeably visible. By growing older, and […]
How Many Ribs Can Be Safely Taken From The Lower Ribcage?
March 17, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I am transsexual and have a very boxy torso as seen in the pictures attached, I have read through Dr. Eppley’s numerous blog posts and seen some amazing improvements, however, I am worried that my torso may not be able to be sufficiently feminised. Along with the usual 12, 11 and 10 […]
Q: Dr. Eppley, I got my medpor jaw angle implant procedure over 2 years ago. One year ago I had one side of the implant shaved down to make my face look more symmetrical. But, the second procedure caused a mandibular nerve injury, which has impacted my smile and caused a dimple in my chin. […]
Q: Dr. Eppley, My son is now 7 years old, he developed Plagiocephaly just two months after he was born. I was a young new mom with severe postpartum with no help and knowledge on soft skulls of babies. I noticed his head being oddly shaped. I informed his doctor at the time and he said […]
Can I Get A Sliding Genioplasty If I Have Severe TMJ?
March 16, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I have severe TMJ, would this be an issue? I use an anterior repositioning splint for my TMJ, would i be able to use the splint during post op? Will i be able to talk without pain? For work i need to talk so might be an issue Also how long post surgery an i […]
Q: Dr. Eppley, I think the cheek and infraorbital rim implants that I had placed in 2014 ended up moving upward from the orthognathic surgery I had in 2017. I just noticed this by comparing their current position to the position they were supposed to be in according to the original design, which I’m attaching. I […]
Can Shoulder Lengthening Be Done In Females?
March 16, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley ,Are you doing shoulder augmentation for women as well ? My shoulders are too narrow and I want to change that. I included the pictures here for you see what I would like to make , could you confirm if it’s possible? And maybe you could send me more pictures similar surgery? I […]
Will Temporal Reduction Make My Glasses Fit Better?
March 16, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, Is there a surgery I could get to reduce my temple width so glasses can fit without looking too small? My temple width is 165mm and I’d like to reduce at least 5mm per side. I’ve heard that removing the temporalis muscle can do, but when I press against my temple I […]
Can Implants Be Used To Augment The Hamstring Muscles?
March 16, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I see that you do thigh implant surgery (do you know how hard that is to find :-p) I was wondering, though, if you would do Hamstring implants, perhaps 1 in each back muscle or 1 big one.Thank you in advance for any of your help, have a great day! A:In regards to […]
How Can I Fix My Crooked Chin Implant?
March 16, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, my face is getting increasingly crooked as I think my implant is displaced. it feels like its sitting on an angle. i would like a video consultation to understand what went wrong and my options now. I feel awful and it doesnt look good. its also hurting a little where the implant […]
Am I Good Candidate For Hip Reduction?
March 16, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I have attached some images for potential hip reduction surgery. I would also like to say that I’ve had liposuction before, it was a quick fix but the issue is the structure of the bones.I will also attach an image of when I’m at my thinnest, the hips are quite prominent. My […]
Will Iliac Crest Reduction Make My Hip Bones Smaller?
March 15, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, Im a 32 year old transgender Man. I am wondering if it’s possible to make hip bones smaller or more narrow by shaving/removing bone from my pelvis? It’s something that I think about constantly and it bothers me a lot. Please let me know if there is anything available like this that could help […]
Can Temporal Reduction Help My Glasses Fit Better?
March 10, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, Is there a surgery I could get to reduce my temple width so glasses can fit without looking too small? My temple width is 165mm and I’d like to reduce at least 5mm per side. I’ve heard that removing the temporalis muscle can do, but when I press against my temple I […]
Can Shoulder Lengthening Be Done In Women?
March 10, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, Are you doing that for women as well? Mmy shoulders are too narrow and I want to change that. I included the pictures here for you see what I would like to make , could you confirm if it’s possible? And maybe you could send me more pictures similar surgery? I hope […]
Q: Dr. Eppley, I think the cheek and infraorbital rim implants that I had placed in 2014 ended up moving upward from the orthognathic surgery I had in 2017. I just noticed this by comparing their current position to the position they were supposed to be in according to the original design, which I’m attaching. I […]
Can I Have A Sliding Genioplasty If I Have Severe TMJ?
March 10, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some sliding genioplasty questions. I have severe TMJ, would this be an issue? I use an anterior repositioning splint for my TMJ, would i be able to use the splint during post op? Will i be able to talk without pain? For work i need to talk so might be an issue […]
At What Age Can Plagiocephaly Be Treated By A Skull Implant?
March 10, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, My son is now 7 years old, he developed Plagiocephaly just two months after he was born. I was a young new mom with severe postpartum with no help and knowledge on soft skulls of babies. I noticed his head being oddly shaped. I informed his doctor at the time and he said […]
Q: Dr. Eppley,I got my Medpor jaw angle implant procedure over 2 years ago. One year ago I had one side of the implant shaved down to make my face look more symmetrical. But, the second procedure caused a mandibular nerve injury, which has impacted my smile and caused a dimple in my chin. My […]