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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 […]
Were My Cheekbones Over Reduced?
March 9, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, The post cheek reduction X-rays look pretty even but the cheekbones seem off and there’s some hollowing I wasn’t expecting. I’m not sure how much is due to swelling. It’s been almost five months since the procedure. Some areas of skin seem to be very loose. And one cheekbone does seem to […]
Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello I was wanting to get your opinion if a Large vertical lengthening chin implant (VLC) can help achieve these results. A: That will not create that imaged effect as that is a square chin result and the VLC implant has a rounded shape. That specific chin shape effect requires a custom […]
Can Skull Reduction Improve The Shape Of My Melon Head?
March 9, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, my skull has a congenital deformity, which looks like a melon (they say due to premature closure of the skull sutures), which is elongated from the back of the head and protrudes from the forehead and The width of both sides of the skull is small, and this matter has bothered me a […]
Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a few questions about sliding genioplasty surgery. 1. I had a sliding (osseous) genioplasty last summer, but I still have a decent labiomental crease. I am not experiencing tightness unless I really pull by lower chin down, but it’s not bothersome. My surgeon is suggesting hardware removal (since he says […]
What Is The Best Jaw Angle Implants?
March 6, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, Given your vast experience within every type of jaw implant, and all the designs on implantech are made by you, I thought it would make sense to ask you these questions. Out of the standard implants, I noticed in a previous blog you had mentioned you would not recommend the conform mandibular […]
Q: Dr. Eppley, I wanted to increase chin width and mandibular length and I wanted to ask based on the pictures attached which procedures could make sense. I already consulted with a few surgeons and I got varying answers and I am unsure what to do. The left side shows my current face and the […]
Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 22 year old female with prominent brow bone looking to correct this issue as it’s an insecurity of mine that weighs me down on a daily basis. Also wondering if an transpalpebral brow bone reduction would be possible for me, and the average cost of that procedure. I would […]
Can The Temporal Area By The Side Of My Eye Be Reduced?
March 6, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, Does the doctor practice reduction of the temporal muscles on the sides of what is on both sides of the eyes (so i don’t mean only skull reduction on the sides of the Head, but temporal reduction like the botox Can Do for an hypertrophy of the temporalis of what is on […]
Am I Good Candidate For A Chin Implant?
March 6, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, Interested in a chin implant. Have had Botox/Radiesse injections in the area previously, seeking more permanent treatment. I have attached photo which show the effects of Radiesse. Other photos are most recent with Radiesse having gone away. A: There is not a true matched side profile of a before and after injectable […]
Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in having testicles implanted. I currently have an empty scrotum. Years ago I had one testicle removed due to suspected testicle cancer that proved to be false. Long story short, I have had both testicles removed, implants placed, and then those removed due to two different reasons.I now have […]
Will Fat Grafting Work For Skull Augmentation?
March 2, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I am still thinking about trying to get some volume to the back of my head using fat grafting. It sounds quite promising that it could work for smaller changes even though it is not safe to say how it will stay on long term. However, I think I have enough fat […]
Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interestedIn a genioplasty full reversal but I was wondering if it’s necessary to leave 0-11mm of movement forward because of the genioplasty cutting tool thickness or is it a non factor once the bone heals? I know the hardware also leaves some 1-2mm projection forward during a reversal but I’m still […]
Q: Dr. Eppley, I have seen your comment about swelling and the timeline it takes to go down on a weekly basis for jaw augmentation. However since this is based off the custom implant, I was wondering if you could give a similiar breakdown for a standard implant and how long the swelling would take […]
How Does It Work With A Two Stage Skull Augmentation That Requires Scalp Expansion in a Patient From Another Country?
March 2, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I was born with craniosynostosis and I think that I need full skull implant. But Im from Europe, Croatia. What is procedure with scalp expander when patient is from another continent because it is highly unlikely for me to be 3- 4 months in USA? What do you usually do in that […]
How Can I Get Rid Of This Fat Mound on The Left Side of My Face?
February 24, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, To summarize briefly my concerns, I have a strange collection of subcutaneous fat on my left side, to the left of the modiolus. Several surgeons have examined it and ruled out buccal fat as the culprit. Most drs have said it’s very superficial descended tissue, due to the fact that I have […]
How Can I Get Rid Of This Large Forehead Bulge?
February 23, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a large bulge on my forehead and this causes me depression and I do not love myself. I have thought about committing suicide for this reason. A:What you have is a not uncommon excessive over development of your frontal sinuses which is a very treatable condition. Such brow bone protrusions […]
Am I A Good Candidate For A Chin Implant?
February 23, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I’d like to get your thoughts on whether I’d benefit more from a genioplasty or chin implant with scar release and fat transfer. I’ve spoken to another surgeon because I want a revision rhino but he said he thinks the biggest improvement would come from the chin/fat transfer combo. The other surgeon […]
Q: Dr. Eppley, I plan on having my pectoral implants performed by Dr. Eppley. I will likely want to go with custom implants. Since receiving my consultation, I had a blood clot in my leg which as of yet is unexplained and I am waiting on my hematologist to get some answers, which I want to […]
Can You Make My Custom Jawline Implant and Have It Sent To My Surgeon?
February 23, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking to get custom jaw and chin implants. I can send you my 3D CT scan. I have an asymmetrical jaw, but I am not able to come to USA for the operation. So I was wondering if I can get the transplants customized to my needs and sent to […]
What Type Of Brow Bone Reduction Surgery Do I Need?
February 23, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting a brow bone reduction. A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. While it is true that our brow bones are over developed you have a significant backward slope to your forehead which contributes to the protruding brow bone appearance. The relationship between the two is […]
Are There Any Adverse Side Effects from Occipital Knob Skull Reductions?
February 23, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a fairly prominent occipital knob on the back of my head, and came across your website. I noticed some documentation of you performing these procedures all the way back in 2017. Could you tell me how many you have done to date? And also, have your patients reported any long term […]
Do Facial Implants Develop Granulomas or Get Encapsulated?
February 23, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello. I really appreciate your write-ups about various plastic-surgery topics. For curiosity, have you posted or published anything regarding the risk of facial implants causing foreign-body granulomas or getting encapsulated? I read you text stating that the risk of infection is low, but what about granulomas? I am interested in infraorbital implants. […]
Will Standard Cheek Implants Cover The Zygomatic Arch?
February 23, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a cheek implant booked for March. However, I am finding that the standard implants dont enhance to the zygomatic region. Is this something you have experience in? Thank you A: I believe that you mean standard cheek implants do not provide any augmentation to the zygomatic arch and you would […]
Can The Hourglass Shape Of My Torso Be Reduced?
February 19, 2024Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello just wondering do you have any surgeries to remove or reduce the hourglass shape because I’m a trans man and I have always wanted a rectangle torso shape but even with being on testosterone for 8 years whenever I try to lose weight it just makes my waist smaller without reducing […]