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Q: Dr. Eppley, I have plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome). because of this, my head from front view looks wide and makes it impossible for me to wear caps. I want a little parietal bone reduction on the sides above my ears only… No matter how little it can be trimmed, i will appreciate that. Please i […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a surgery, dermal graft and testicle implants but it didn’t work. I lost part of the dermal graft because one got infected. Regarding implants… I don’t like them because they’re too small and I can see 4 testicles as I have too much skin. So I would like “the bigger […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,After a few months after my buccal lipectomy I am thinking I want to reinsert fat back into my buccal area. Just not satisfied with the look, my face just looks too skinny.  I probably just should’ve went with the buccinator myectomy and perioral mound liposuction initially, can’t change the past and can […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is sliding genioplasty an option to improve jawline/chin structure? I don’t want to have more major jaw surgery, since I don’t have the ability to take that much downtime off work. Also, I have no bite problems and no sleep issues. If sliding genioplasty is an option, I would be interested to see […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I might be interested in the bicep implant. Maybe you can give me some more information on cost and if there are any scars after the surgery.  A: Thank you for your inquiry. There are two approaches to the placement of a bicep implant, on top of the muscle under the fascia […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in having Forehead Augmentation Surgery. I am a transgender woman and I have had my brow bone shaved down. While it improve my appearance, it still did not give me the forehead I am looking for. I want to achieve a more rounded/flat, feminine forehead, right now mine has […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am very unhappy with how long/big my head is. I am wanting to inquire about a skull reduction procedure, and specifically reducing the size of the back of my head; seeing if what I would like done is even an option.  Thank you for your time. A: Thank you for your […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing to you as an expert in male facelifts that are bald. I am interested in knowing if I am a good candidate for the surgery. (pictures attached) A: Thank you for sending your pictures. I am not certain what qualifiers one as a ‘bald male facelift expert’ but I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I like your explanation about Brow Bone Hypoplasia on website and I am thinking get this done, I am asian and I like the asian model’s result on that section, my purpose to have brow bone raised to have more eye depth and more defined look.  I do have couple questions if […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,After a few months of thinking about this I think I want to reinsert fat back into my buccal area. Just not satisfied with the look, my face just looks too skinny.  I probably just should’ve went with the buccinator myectomy and perioral mound liposuction initially cant change the past and can only […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I only need a change my nose, a rhinoplasty revision. There is implant in my nasal bridge. My nose was very flat before the implant. What I need now is reduction the tip of nose and a symmetric nose. Is that possible? A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is ” Cool Sculpting ” an effective method of permanently reducing fat from underneath the chin? (double chin) A: From an ROI (return on investment) standpoint…no. Surgery is far more effective. Such technologies exist for those patients who are willing to go to great lengths to avoid surgery…and are willing to accept […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi I was wondering whether you can return back to a contact sport like boxing after temporal muscle reduction and if so how long is it you have to rest. A: You should be able to return to contact sports within 30 days or less after temporal reduction surgery. Since tissue is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been thinking about getting this looked at for some time. I am missing a tiny bit of bone in my brow bone just under my left eyebrow causing my eye to move freely within its socket (vertical orbital dystopia) as well as having a prominent left brow and what I’d […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a quick question for you, can you suggest a surgery to define my jawline (picture 1) so it looks like picture 2? I noticed that when I tighten the skin around my jaw, like picture 2, I get the desired effect on my side. I have already a strong jawline […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am currently interested in Lip Reduction. Based on my research, it appears that you have extensive knowledge in this procedure, so I just wanted to ask for your opinion so that I’m better informed.  I had a Lip Reduction procedure done almost 6 months ago and noticed almost no difference, except […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My aesthetic concern is that when i look down my jawline disappears and i have a double chin, even from a raised head I have a slight wobbly double chin despite being like 145 5’10”. I was wondering if off the shelf implants would work because I do not need to look like […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have inherited weak cheekbones from my father that have resulted in both under eye circles from the lack of cheek support and an overall very flat profile. It makes me look tired and even ill, but no weight gain can impact that area of my face. I would much rather have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently had a lip lift (about a month ago). The Dr. was a renowned and qualified surgeon who had excellent reviews and is considered one of the best at lip lifts. I only wanted a few millimeters off. about 3 mms. Despite my request he ended up taking off “half my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have hip implants but they don’t look natural. You can see the contour of the entire perimeter of the implants. I have had them revised and the revision did not conceal the edges of the implants. Two questions:  1. Could sculptra be used to surround the hip implants and soften their […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m 25 year old I’ve having similar skull issues as attached, Is it possible to be reshaped kindly advise. A: Plagiocephaly is one of the most common reasons people present for skull reshaping surgery. Whether it is the back of the head and/or the forehead both skull regions can be reshaped. Dr. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a cranioplasty surgery done over 15 years ago which filled in my large brow bone and dents in my forehead. We did an MRI of my skull. He cut me from ear to ear and went that far with the cranioplast. The problem is that he did not raise the top […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, At birth they pulled my head so hard my skull really stretched out. I camouflage it well with my hair but its still bothers me. Are there any possibilities for Total skull replacement with custom implant?  A: While you can replace your skull bone with an implant, that will not be of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have lip incompetence/mentalis strain. I have tried relaxing with Botox and it had worked but it is not permanent. I have been to the orthodontist and I have a slight skeletal open bite for which they said only jaw surgery would be able to fix my incompetent lips. However jaw surgery […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a sliding genioplasty five years ago and hydroxyapatite paste added to the jaw angles. However, the HA paste is VERY uneven and one side is rounded and the other more angular. I tried to have it removed but the surgeon was unable to remove it since it had integrated too […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have Poland’s Syndrome. Do you offer custom pec implants or are they pre-made? A: All Poland’s syndome pectoral implants are custom made. It would be impossible to achieve a good result in most cases with a standard pectoral implant. Dr. Barry Eppley Indianapolis, Indiana

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was affected by positional plagiocephaly after birth and now have a strange head shape. Can total correction of the skull be done in heads like mine which would include the forehead, temporal and back of head areas? A: Optimal treatment of cranioscoliosis from positional plagiocephaly would involve the forehead/frontal (reduction vs […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a slightly recessed chin. I want it to be more protruded and shorter. My profile angle is also weak (is there an alternative to getting implants? can bone be broken instead to wake it wider?)  My cheekbone is also flat on the front view. I’ve had a previous consultation, the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I read your comparison on medpor and silicone jaw and chin implants, you say that there is some bone erosion that happens after placing implant.  My question is will chewing gum (flexing jaw muscles) and moving chin muscles result in more bone erosion than it would be if one never chew any […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in hip pelvic implants but not the kind that are simply stuffed into a pocket, I’ve been to numerous doctors and the only type of procedure they do are standard hip implants stuffed in a pocket. I have contacted a hospital in Seoul that is known for pelvic plasty […]