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Q: Dr. Eppley, If I just wanted to bring my hairline down where it peaks upwards. Does Dr. Eppley think a hair transplant or forehead reduction would be better? A: While hair transplantation is one technique for creating a lower frontal hairline the frequent problem that I see from that technique is the lack of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an unaligned chin and I would like to correct it. I’ve seen a general dentist who said my previous orthodontic work looks great so it’s a cosmetic concern. As a child, my chin seemed to be aligned for the most part but after I had braces, my chin moved significantly […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently got a consultation regarding a deviated septum. I had a CT scans done and a confirmation letter from the doctor confirming the deviation. I am looking at going with you regarding this considering your specialties that I could add on to the surgery. I am wanting to get multiple surgeries […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a kidney transplant and now have severe temporal hollowing. How can I fix it?  A:I will need to see a picture of your temples to evaluate the extent of your temporal hollowing which would determine how it would be best treated. Given that the origin of it is undoubtably extensive […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I came across your studies recently and saw that you did a full midface mask implant using peek and it just so happened that the patient also didn’t want any or minimum lateral expansion in the malar I find myself in the same position recessed maxilla recessed infraorbitals and bad cheekbones which […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in gluteal implants with fat transfer. A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. I can definitely see the benefits of buttock implants as you do not have a large amount of fat for harvest. When you mention both that is known as composite buttock augmentation where whatever […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am unfortunately experience massive post-surgery regret after undergoing vV line surgery in South Korea. While the surgery was performed well, I do not like the aesthetic result. I am now considering implants to restore the jawline. I fortunately have my pre-op CT scans available, and will be looking to have my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had PMMA bone cement augmentation to the back of my head done in South Korea several years ago. Its effect was very limited and I now wish to replace it with a custom skull implant. I was told at the timeI was told at the time that my result was limited […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve attached two photos — one is my natural frontal resting photo, and the other is a conservative mock-up showing improved symmetry and structural balance. I’m trying to understand whether the changes shown in the edited version are surgically achievable and, if so, what procedures would be required. My primary concerns are: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have 2 dents on the Left and Right side of my head from cranial surgery when I was a younger I would like to see if it is possible to reduce or remove the dents A:Thank you for your inquiry. Because you’ve had prior cranial surgery I am going to assume […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello. I have a right forehead and upper brow symmetry that I want corrected. I will attach a few photos showing my asymmetry of my right forehead and upper problem. Thank you. A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending all of your pictures. In assessing your right forehead asymmetry the upper orbital […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,Removal of 15 yr old steel metal plates from upper and lower jaws ( under went jaw correction procedure 13 yrs ago) Wanted to check if its possible . Thanks A:I am sure it is possible to remove them. Do you have any postop x rays which shows the metal hardware? If not […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to discuss whether i can reduce my metopic ridge to achieve a smooth and normal forehead appearance. A:The success of any form of skull reduction, including a metopic ridge, is whether the bone is thick enough to allow for an adequate and safe bony reduction. That is determined precisely […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am considering holistic genioplasty. Due to my relatively strong facial features and overall body structure, my primary aesthetic goal is to achieve a chin that provides a pronounced vertical projection. I am personally drawn to a longer facial appearance and believe that increased vertical chin height would enhance overall facial harmony. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m concerned with an overall deflated look to my face, especially around the under eye area Im struggling to identify if the solution in bone related or soft tissue related. I am young and never had surgery but I’ve done 2 fractional c02 lasers in the past. My goal is to achieve […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a bump on my sternum. It’s small, between my breasts, right where the 2 sides of my rib cage connect. The bump is hard like bone, does not move, has no feeling. It feels like bone, not like tissue. Can it be shaved down? A:This is a prominent sternal edge, which […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to ask if you perform cranial reduction surgery in adults, specifically procedures aimed at reducing the overall size of the skull. I understand that cranial reshaping procedures may have limitations, and I would appreciate any information you can provide about what is realistically possible in adult patients. If possible, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,’ve been looking at your temporal muscle reduction cases and blogs for a while, and I just have a few questions. Whenever I have my bike helmet on, there’s pressure on both sides of my head. I tried different helmet sizes, but didn’t notice any difference. The pressure goes away when I open […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is there an estimate for when the torso narrowing surgery (more than just ribs 10-12) will be available? I’m pretty interested in the idea. A:I am not exactly sure what you mean by ‘when will this surgery be available’. Currently I perform 10 rib surgery which consists of shortening osteotomies of ribs […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am  interested in chin ptosis correction. I had no previous chin surgery. I did have a neck lift ten years ago. Other than that, nothing specific to the chin A:That appears to be a classic hyperdynamic chin pad ptosis. If there was a submental incision for the necklift that can be a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, this is the result I am looking for. I have already had a genioplasty and mandibular implants, but the result is not visible enough; the implants were too small. A:Thank you for sending all of your jaw augmentation surgery information. My first comment is that is a good improvement from where […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, One side of my face (left side) is more developed and right side is a bit inward. So it has made asymmetry in my face. And it can be seen that, due to this my jaw are also uneven. How can this be improved? A:You have classic right-sided facial hypoplasia of an […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have my surgical notes it says 10ml each was injected into the cheekbones eyebrow and under eye. Pre op my cheekbones were quite sharp and I had a sub malar oallow (not sure if that’s helpful for dr Eppley to evaluate where the fat could be) my tear trough was very prominent […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, ı wanna learn about this iliac crest reduction.I got wide hips and ı wanna change that. A:On the basis of your pictures it looks like you are referring to the whole of the iliac crest, both anterior and posterior portions. Iliac crest reductions are typically done on the widest anterior portion of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, What kind of exam is done to detect facial fillers and implants that I already have? Because I had a CT scan and it didn’t show up my hyaluronic acid fillers and not even my porous polyethylene jaw angle implant Regarding hyaluronic acid fillers, is there a specific setting for them to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I’ve had a consultation with a surgeon in Beverly Hills about my chin implant revision who recommended I see Dr Eppley for a genioplasty instead. I have had two chin implant surgeries over 10 years After the first surgery I woke up and the implant on the right side had slipped […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My big boobs are saggy and feel deflated on top. What procedure is best for long term success for me? A: When you have large breast with a significant amount of sag there is going to be no way to get around for the need for a full breast lift. This is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I am interested in chin reduction. I would like to decrease the vertical height of my chin only, without changing its projection or my jawline shape. Thanks! A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture. I can certainly see the basis of your inquiry. The first thing to determine in […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing to ask for your professional opinion regarding the appropriate timing of a skull implant surgery in relation to a possible eye surgery. I am planning to undergo a skull implant procedure in approximately two years. I have a history of strabismus, for which I had two successful corrective surgeries […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in the occipital augmentation procedure. I have put 2 pictures of my head shape along with a version of what i would lkek it to look like post surgery. i want PMMA bone cement procedure. A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. In evaluating your ideal surface […]