Custom Facial Implants in Indianapolis
Dr. Barry Eppley

While many cosmetic and reconstructive facial problems can be solved by using standard or off-the-shelf implants, they do not work well for all problems. The sizes and shapes of facial implants used for cosmetic augmentation may not be enough for some patients' aesthetic goals and, almost certainly, will not match the unique contours of many reconstructive deformities. For these cases, Dr. Eppley has developed a method for creating implants to meet the unique shapes and sizes for these facial procedures.

Despite the availability of different facial implant materials and the ability to adjust and carve stock implants, certain facial asymmetries or deficiencies cannot be optimally treated with this approach. Although computer imaging and design programs are used by some manufacturers, no laboratory technician or computer software can exactly predict how the design of a facial implant will look on the outside of the patient. Also, whether the implant can be successfully placed through different facial incisions is an important element in its design. Indianapolis plastic surgeon, Dr. Eppley, has a long history in research and patient experience with many different biomaterials and designs. In addition, he makes custom implants by hand for any part of the face.

Dr. Eppley's custom facial implants are created from life-size models that will precisely correct the facial contour deformity or provide the desired aesthetic augmentation. The custom design of the back surface of the implant provides a precision-fit that interlocks with the underlying bone to provide both stability as well as a smooth implant to bone transition. Since most of the work to create the facial implant is done before surgery, this reduces the overall surgery time for performing the procedure.

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Besides creating hand-made implants for his Indianapolis facial implants patients, Dr. Eppley also performs facelift surgery, eyelid surgery and is recognized as a trusted Botox Indianapolis provider.