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Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m planning to visit you after my jaw surgery in a few months for this specific concern. I would just like to ask a few questions, if that would be okay?  I have horizontally short eyes (30mm palpebral fissure, but I measured this myself so it’s not accurate) and a negative canthal […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, About one hear ago I had infraorbital rim/cheek implants placed. I had them removed 2.5 months after placement, and I am currently about 9 months post removal.  I see you write extensively on how the soft tissue can lose its support and sag. However, while I can’t fully rule out sagging, I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a surgery recently that was supposed to correct some unevenness of my native chin bone (underneath my chin), but found out afterward that the surgeon cut off one corner of my medpor chin implant rather than file the bone. I was happy with the placement and size of the implant […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had 3 genioplasty operations and the most recent (the third) is because I had orthognathic surgery 5 weeks ago where surgeon had to do double jaw surgery and insisted I needed genioplasty again because of the new position of my jaws, and my face is still swollen from it. But […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, To visually have a shorter, more convex and feminine face. More round, soft wider foreheads, hoping to use forehead implant to open up forehead and elevate eyebrows as well. Mid face projection with cheekbone implants for projection and width, considered maxillary implants and dental corrections or orthognathic surgery- Main concern if we […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a sliding genioplasty two years ago and 5 days post op, the Doctor asked if I feel numb esp on the left side of my lower lip/chin and I said yes. He said it’ll be gone in 6 weeks or it’ll take years. I waited but 2.5 years after, I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a long midface. The length from the eye to the end of my nose is too long. I didn’t found a surgeon who can reduce the Part of my midface. I wanted to know is it possible to reduce the bone of my midface from the eye to the nose? […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I suffer from a condition known as occipital deformational plagiocephaly. I’ve seen that you have significant experience in the correction of this issue through a variety of different methodologies.  Unfortunately, I reside in Canada. Do you conduct procedures on individuals who travel across the border? If not, would it be possible for […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a weak chin and a jawline that while pronounced, is also quite steep. I had spoken with you through video consult previously in regards to a custom wrap around jaw/chin implant to fix my jawline along with a buccal lipectomy and perioral lipo to rid myself of genetic chubby cheeks.  […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can I fax your office operative notes to get your opinion on how complex my otoplasty reversal would be. Please A:While I am happy to read the prior surgeon’s operative notes, and more information is never a negative, any form of otoplasty reversal comes down to the same two principles…..adequate cartilage/soft tissue […]

Q:Dr. Eppley, I would like to know what procedures/implants are required to achieved hollow cheek like those male models. I know body fat plays a big role but besides that if any implant is needed about how much mm is needed? A: You are correct in that one needs to have very little facial fat […]

Q:Dr. Eppley, I have a question about skull reshaping. In the attached pictures you can see I have two bulges on my forehead, while the one on the right is more prominent than the left one. I think it is bone, as I had this head shape since I was a young boy, but the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering if I would be a good candidate for a buccal lipectomy, perioral liposuction and/or buccinator myectomy. I’m 26, 5″6, and weigh 115 pounds yet my face has always seems bloated because of fat cheeks genetics and probably thick skin. I was hoping that maybe with these 3 procedures would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking to have facial surgery. I know I definitely want rhinoplasty, but I also want to look similar to a particular celebrity. I have attached pictures and would love to know what you think changes can be done. The first pictures are me, and the other pictures are Saweetie. The […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thank you so much for the quick response. I can have the previous surgeon send my records, as I’m confident that he didn’t reduce the size of the extended wings of my Medpor chin implant, and only the main portion of the chin.  If that’s the case, I’d prefer to just have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I underwent a cosmetic surgical procedure roughly 2 months ago. It was a forehead contouring surgery to reduce the prominence of my forehead and eliminate the “bony horns” to give it a smoother and less bulging appearance. Since I am a male, it was decided to go with a bicoronal incision from […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Over two years ago I had chin reduction surgery. The surgery went without a hitch; however, my results were mixed. My chin is now asymmetrical, though probably not because of bone. Right below my chin are what I call “pockets of fat” that stick out, making my chin appear asymmetrical. I don’t […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking for advice about getting a forehead implant (and heightened nose job to match) on my very flat and wide Asian face. Could you tell me what order makes more sense to do the surgeries in—find a forehead shaping surgeon first to get my forehead implant in (likely bone cement […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m quite unhappy with my lower eyelid shape and sclera show. Naturally I did some research and checked my options including canthoplasty which brought me to your homepage (very informative). with interest I read the following article of yours:  Case Study – Lateral Canthopexies for Changing The Corner Of The Eye The […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a Medpor chin implant that I’ve been unhappy with for years. Approximately a year after the initial surgery I had the same doctor shave it down and it’s better but still too masculine. I’m desperate for a slight alteration to narrow it a bit, if possible. Please let me know […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, The back of my head is small and narrow. The front too is narrow. It doesn’t look good when I tie my hair in the lower back of my head. Can an implant be placed at the sides as well as at the back bottom of the head?]I feel like the top […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m looking for several implants for my future surgeries and was wondering if you would be able to help me. I have some questions.  Can I order cust9m facial  implants in advance for when I am able to have the surgery? Or would it be best for them to go directly to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I spoke with you earlier regarding my daughter’s issue with her jaw. You could see it’s protruding and too prominent for her face. We would like to see what her options are. Her teeth are straight but we don’t know if it would help with her bite and jaw structure m, if […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How realistic would getting the measurement for both ears at 2 inches exactly be? I do understand that extra unilateral scapha underneath the helicle rim could be removed, but would reducing the lobe so that it connects with my skin be a complexity? (as seen in demonstration with hand) Appreciate your time.  […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking for an implant to get the High prominent male model cheekbone, must of them have a flared out look on the sides of the ears and creates a hollow cheek look . With a custom cheek implant with the right size and a long zygomatic arch extension can create […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 25 year old man and I believe I had scaphocephaly as a kid that wasn’t noticed or treated. Regardless, I have some temporal and prominent forehead. I would like my forehead to be smoothed or shaved down. The temporal narrowing bothers me but not as much as my forehead. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was just wanting to confirm whether jaw implants were available to fix asymmetry in the jawline? I have been to see an maxillofacial surgeon who has advised me that one side of the jawline is “shorter”.  I am hoping to avoid double jaw surgery as I am in my mid 20s […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 40 year old female born with a weak chin. I had a chin implant placed ten years ago, which was removed 2 or 3 months later. I waited for another year to get a sliding genioplasty to pull my chin forward. What I DO like about my current chin: 1height […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, You are the most experienced and informed regarding facial implants in my opinion. Do you know if one can receive ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) if they have chin and jaw implants? Thank you for your time. Best regards A: I know of no contraindication to receiving ECT with facial implants in place. The […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to fix the natural look of my face. I removed cheek implants ten years ago and my face and smile have never been the same. I am assuming that there was residual scar tissue build up that remained and made my cheeks puffy. A: Your altered facial appearance has […]