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Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to change the back of my head. As you can see on the photos down below the back of my head is flat and makes the top of my head really high and the back of my head have a point. The back of my head has a box […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking in to see if i would be a good fit for head width reduction. A lot of width seem to be more anterior than posterior. On my left side its definitely my temporal bone that protrudes above the ear and the anterior region its solid bone i can feel […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had Juvederm about four months ago and ever since I have these lumps on the side of my mouth. Can they be fixed and how? With more filler or do I just need a mini facelift. I’m 48 yrs old and I feel like I look ridiculous with these long lumps. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am actually a previous patient of yours, I received a full custom jaw implant almost two years ago. Honestly, I could not be happier with my results. The fullness that the custom implant provides has given my profile a much more masculine and esthetic look. My jaw angles are also much more […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, -hope you’re doing excellent! Huge fan of your work, as there is a reason you have the credentials/track record you do. (college student-live in Carmel area) Despite never having any cosmetic surgeries, my eyebrows have always been higher-throwing off my facial/width/height harmony. As seen in the first picture, my eyebrows are at […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some specific questions regarding the projection of my upper and lower jaws because I’m unsure if I would be a candidate for maxillomandibular advancement or not. Is my maxilla projected forward enough in your opinion? Are my tear troughs caused by a deficient maxilla or something else? I saw an […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hey, I am somewhat contemplating getting a chin implant and was wondering what are realistic options. A: Thank you for your inquiry. I am not absolutely sure what you mean by ‘realistic options’. But in any form of facial augmentation, including that of the chin, the first step is to determine your […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to reshape my forehead for a more feminine appearance. Here are a couple of images. As you can see, my forehead is rather sloped, instead of rounded. Likewise, from the front, there is a horizontal crevice that can be seen in certain lighting. Also, I am looking at how to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, i want to question if only trans woman can do shoulder reduction, a cis man can do too? I would like to know if only trans women can do shoulder reduction surgery or cis men can do it too? I feel very dysphoric about my shoulders. A: Shoulder reduction surgery is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering if I could possibly get a quote in regards to the removal of my keloid on the front and back of my ear. This is the result of a piercing and i’ve had it for about 5+ years. Around 3 years ago, I did a couple rounds of steroid […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I understand there aren’t ‘after’ photos for hip implant augmentation procedure- totally relate to wanting to be discreet on that front. But would you say the patients who get this procedure are usually satisfied / happy with their results? Are there any common complaints / problems after surgery for most patients who […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a chin implant which, while offering some improvement, leaves me wanting for more. How much more different would a custom jawline implant make? A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. You do have a small lower jaw both in projection and width that is disproportionate to the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can I have an idea of the material you use in custom facial implants and how effective it can last when you move and sleep for example. Do you still feel normally with your face like before that. Thank you so much. A: A variety of different materials can be used for […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My pubic bone protrudes by about an inch instead of lying flat against my body (I am certain this issue is due to the bone rather than an overly fatty mons pubis as I am slim and cannot feel much fat there). I find this very unflattering and feel reluctant to wear […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a bulging temporal artery and my vascular surgeon has performed a ligation on it. (two incisions) However the artery began to bulge a few days after the operation. Do you have any advice for a second ligation that would be more effective? I have provided a picture as well. Please, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I read your description of iliac crest reduction surgery with great interest. I am a 40 year old male with distinct protrusion of this part of the pelvic bone. If I understand the description correctly, it can be possible to reduce this part of the bone by surgery. I would like to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I think I have a short face syndrome. How can I treat it, I’ve turned 19 recently and I am thinking about getting a surgery in 2-3 years, cause I feel pretty bad having this short chin, also my face doesn’t look harmonious at all because of this, What surgery would you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Here are two more chin surgery questions: 1. My chin is deviated 2mm to the left (as indicated on CT scan). I take it that can only be corrected via an SG reversal and not by burring with a submental approach? 2. Could you explain a little more why reversing the SG […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I have a question about scalp advancement/forehead reduction procedures in men. I know most of the time these procedures are down with a trichophytic hairline incision and generally they heal very well. If a man (in this case me, I’m a 30 year old guy) and as I got older my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a tall, narrow skull, which as a man is an aesthetic death-sentence. Women want a short, compact so-called “warrior skull” with the facial bones developed and forward-projected while maintaining overall facial harmony, along with a flat occiput and skullcap.  Question: Is there a way to significantly reduce the size of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I saw a case on your site the Ligation for Prominent Pulsations. The Dr stated that you wouldn’t see the full results until months later. I was wondering if the surgery helped this patient?  Thank you A: In the treatment of prominent pulsations of facial arteries (most commonlhy the temporal artery) […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, so about 2-3 years ago I was dating this guy and very long story short he punched me in the face and fractured my left cheekbone. I never got a surgeon to look at it because honestly I’m super broke. I mean I have money for small payments but I definitely don’t […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Would like lip implants and corners of mouth to have less frown. Can both procedures be done at the same time?If I’m a good candidate please quote me a price and how long it usually takes to get scheduled. Thank you. A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture. Lip […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in breast augmentation and a few other procedures. I’ve done some research and it seems as if the Revolve system provides the longest lasting results. Is that something you do?? A: There are numerous specific systems and many ‘by hand’ fat preparation methods for concentrating fat for injection. Resolve is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I find your articles very informative and interesting to read .I am wondering what is your opinion on the use of PEEK for infraorbital rim augmentation? Best wishes. A: PEEK material is just fine for infraorbital rim augmentation. It is matter of the patient’s choice as well as the cost of the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My surgeon has ordered x-rays, and the radiology clinic will call me next week to schedule those. I wasn’t going to bother you again, but I won’t get a second consultation with him (or really a way to communicate directly with him) until after he has the x-rays, and there’s a question […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I read some news about the use of the “fat grafting” technique to increase the height.  Basically, there would be fat injections under the heels. I wonder if you find it a good idea and a valid and lasting method to increase height by inches. I am doubtful about the lifetime stay […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I suppose this is an artery on my temple extending up into the forehead.. It pulsates the entire length of the bulge. Can it be removed? Thank you A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture of your prominent anterior branch of the superficial temporal artery. Admittedly, even in my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in knowing more about dermal fat graft for coccydynia. A: Thank you for your inquiry. The use of a dermal fat graft for coccygeal coverage is done to provide additional padding to reduce its prominence and discomfort due ti lack of adequate soft tissue coverage. It may or or […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I wonder if I could call upon your unique expertise one more time. I have found a plastic surgeon locally who is willing to remove my chin implant. He believes it may be a Medpor after all but won’t know for sure until he gets in there. I would prefer that another […]