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Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a double jaw surgery with genioplasty and rhinoplasty six weeks ago. My lower and upper jaws were advanced and my chin was made too pointy (width was decreased in an attempt to make it V-shaped) and increased vertically as well. I don’t think there’s any way to increase the width […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’d like to know if this kind of facial look could be achieved through osteotomies and/or fillers. Or maybe osteotomies plus fillers. I’m a bit scared about the implants infections. The first two photos are about me, the third photo the model look I’d like to achieve, augmenting jawline and zygos (ogee […]

Q: Dr Eppley, Attached are before and after photos of me having received chin filler. I am seeking a permanent solution and I am possibly interested in setting up a virtual consultation and traveling to you as it seems you specialize in this procedure. Could you provide me information on your pricing?Do you feel I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a prospective patient (male) who is interested in minimally invasive jaw defining procedures, namely the removal of the buccal fat pads. I am interested in learning more about this procedure as well as the potential range of costs for this procedure.  I look forward to hearing back from you! A: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I sent two photos … one for my head from its right side and I like it but the other one from left side there is huge elevation like rock in my occiput … is it possible to make the left side like the right and how ?? also I want to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’d like to ask you a question.This year I’ll do an Ilizarov surgery to lengthen my right leg. I know that Ilizarov could cause infection, but you can cure it with antibiotics. If I get from you a custom wrap around jawline implant fBEFORE the Ilizarov treatment could an Ilizarov infection cause […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I had a sliding geniolplasty of 8mm forward and 4mm vertical increase 6 weeks ago. I absolutely hate how it has made my chin pointy and my face too long. I believe an advancement of 5-6mm initially would have been perfect. I would like to know what the differences are beween […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an idea of how to get smaller waist in addition to rib removal, lipo etc… Dont know if it would be possible..  Do you know if it would it be possible to draw the lower parts of the sides of the rib cage closer together to form a wasp V […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How can the occipital implant be fixed in the head? A: The fixation any skull implant is by both screw fixation and the tightness of the tissue pocket in the short term and by tissue ingrowth through the implant in the long term. (through the created perfusion holes in the implant) Dr. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I am interested improving my jawline. Ideally, I would like to have a stronger and more chiseled jawline. I would like to have a wider and more angularity to the mandibular angle. I look forward to hearing from you.  A:Thank you for your inquiry. There are three methods to enhance your […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about forehead width. I have quite prominent contours at the borders of my frontal bone which are wide at the top but then taper down to become very narrow at the bottom, where they join with my orbits. I am wondering if there is a way to build […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I have what is referred to as a “buffalo” hump, aside from the obvious cosmetic worries it has also begun to the limit the range of motion of neck, contribute to serve neck/upper back pain, headaches, and difficulty sleeping. I have tried the more conventional methods including exercises to strengthen my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently got a chin implant along with mandible implants. I am 9 days post op and have huge swelling. My face looks like a complete square at this point and I am worried if it will stay like this. Do you have any suggestions to help with this swelling and edema. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Good morning. I have a question about trichophytic incisions. After a procedure, roughly how long does it take hair to grow back through a trichophytic incision back to it’s regular density?  I had surgery with a coronal incision 3 months ago, and although the hair is growing through it still is not […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, The top back of my skull is depressed due to surgery as an infant. The depression is deep, wide and long so if plastic surgery was performed it would need to stretch skin or need a skin graft. I’m not sure of your capabilities but has your practice dealt with the issue […]

Q: Dr Eppley, Thank you so much for replying to my question about v line reversal implant surgery! May I ask how high the infection rate is for a custom silicone implant as that is a problem I am scared of having. Also since I had a sliding genioplasty. to make the new custom jawline […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had jaw reduction surgery along with a sliding genioplasty however, the surgeon over reduced my lower jaw and I developed step-off deformity from sliding genioplasty. The lower half of my face is over reduced and smaller than the upper part making my face look off-balanced. I would like to rebuild my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have mandible implants sized 11mm and chin implant sized 9mm ( all silicone) I am now3 months post op and am planning on getting them all removed. Will my face go back to the way it was? If not how close will it be? I’m 23 years old and I have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have done a CT of my face and my Dr left me know that my right side of face is around 5 millimeters more retruded so the other side is 5 mm more forward. I know there are implants for that purpose but I want to try with own materials So […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a young male in my 20s. My right shoulder is shorter than the left since I was born. It is genetic. My father has the same condition. No problems except cosmetic reason. My right clavicle is more curved than left.  I want my both shoulders equal and identical. Is it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, as you can see on the images in the file I look a LOT better on the right. They were both taken today, the only difference is that I bite together on the left picture which in my opinion looks horrible. On the right I jut the jaw forward and downward. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have very noticeable bumps behind both ears. I had a scan a few years ago and it is due to unusually large mastoid air cells. Can something be done about this? I’m 38 and get made fun of wherever I go.  A: Enlarged mastoid processes can be reduced. The key is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, What I’m confused about is I also consulted with another surgeon.  He suggested a 9 mm silicone off the shelf without wings. He’s not reshaping it, implant as is so yes the implant is round.  I held it.  While your imaging suggests a 4 to 6 mm size, at least the ones that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Could you ask Dr. Eppley how many millimeters is added to the chin on the first set of images and the second set of images? And how many millimeters you think is perfect in my case?  I just want an idea.  I feel better with the second set of images. And whether […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve got a quick question today (am planning to come back to you later for a thorough evaluation). Regarding the chin implant, you have written about how the submental incision scar usually heals up quite nicely. Will this remain true for darker skinned patients as well? A: Skin color makes no difference […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, ‘m considering a jaw implant on my right jaw. My situation might be a little untypical compared to a typical jaw angle implant patient, so let me explain my situation.  Several years ago I had a cyst removal from my right jaw. This removal surgery changed the way my right jaw angle […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Several years ago I had a sliding genioplasty and my jaw augmented with hydroxyapatite paste. I was unhappy with both as I still lacked horizontal and vertical chin projection and the HA paste on the jaw area was uneven. I tried to have it removed later but he was unable to remove […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking for v line reversal surgery. V line results are not good. I didn’t ask to shave my jaw like that. My face looks shorter and narrow and uneven jawbone cut.  I had fuller face. I want to get my face back. Please let me know if this is something […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My jaw stopped growing at a young age due to Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis. I would really like to get my chin and jaw to look more normal. I am not sure what procedure or procedures I will need. Thank you for answering back with the cost of the custom jaw wrap implant. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a sliding genioplasty surgery about 4 weeks ago, advancing my chin 8mm and 4mm vertically. However, I’m really unhappy about the result as my face is too long and my chin looks pointy whevever I open my mouth. I am 19 years old (male) and would like to know if the procedure […]