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Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a thin/athletic female, but due to very high hip bones have severe hip dips where I essentially have two hip curves. I am aware that there is hip and bbl surgeries, but my worry is that because of my very high hip bones and wide ribcage, I wont have much […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, You said that it was impossible or not recommended to bring the eyes closer in those suffering from hypertelorism 1. But could it be possible to increase the distance between the eyes for those who suffer mild hypotelorism?  A: Orbital box osteotomies in adults, whether it is to bring the eyes closer […]

Dr. Eppley, is it possible to eliminate or mitigate scleral show by cheek augmentation and infra orbital rim implants? I would like to avoid eyelid surgery and when I “push up” the soft tissue on my cheeks under my eyes, I achieve the “hunter eyes” look I am after😄 But it seems to me the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Part of my problem with my profile is my lower lip is too recessed as well.  Can the sliding genioplasty address the lower lip recession as well?  The attached pictures show what could be accomplished with only a modest amount of vertical lengthening.  The lower lip advancement should be considered when deciding […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I am here to see if jaw implants will work to achieve the specified looks I desire. My greatest concern is exactly how I will look like after the surgeries. I am fearful that the implants needed to achieve the ideal looks which I desire will somehow not look proper or […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi! I am interested in the 2 step occipital skull augmentation and was wondering if it would be possible to have this procedure done under local/sedation rather than general anesthesia. Thanks! A: Thank you for your inquiry. Larger skull augmentation procedures are not operations that lend themselves to a pleasant experience or […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had two lumps on my forehead for about 7 years now. They don’t bother me on normal lighting but when there’s a bright/sharp lighting, they are very visible. This has really been distressing and I’m very keen to get rid of these. What are the treatment procedures available for them?  […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in chin implant removal and then a sliding genioplasty. I would like to use a submental incision, and I was wondering if this is possible? A:Thank you for your inquiry. The question as to whether a sliding genioplasty can be done externally from a below (submental incision) […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had reached out to you awhile ago regarding my chin issues. I have attached an x-ray imagine that I think shows my issues with the drooping chin tissue/ptosis. I’ve previously had some regrettable chin surgeries including a small implant and then the removal of that implant and a sliding genioplasty. If […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in fixing the lower part of my face with a corrective chin implant and jawline custom made to obtain masculine appearance. A:Thank you for your inquiry which your doctor forwarded along to me. In looking at your pictures and the thicker skin you have you are not never going […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a primary rhinoplasty in eight years ago in the Middle East. The surgeon straightened out my bridge and tucked in the nostrils a bit. Over time, the tip drooped more than the original nose. The nostrils were still quite wide. I then had a revision rhinoplasty there years later by […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, There is the area on the back of my head which is a 3 inch by 3 inch indented area. If just that part could be corrected the rest of my skull is all fine.  A: Thank you for sending your pictures which clearly the indentation on the back of your head. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I have had a hyaluronan injection (product name: Restylane) in my brow bone a few months ago. ● Do I need to remove the hyaluronan for a 3D CT scan?  ● If it needs to be removed, I will need to ask my doctor to give me a hyaluronidase injection to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a young caucasian female interested in learning if there are ways to surgically increase the size of the eyes, specifically their width. My eyes currently are very small with a rounded outer edge. I wear winged eyeliner to try to widen the appearance of their size, but I think you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello. I had a large chin implant placed 4 weeks ago. I believe it is too large/high. I also can not smile. Would you recommend replacing the implant? I included some before pics for reference. The collage are all before pics, just some are from when I was younger. Thank you for […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had orbital rim implants six weeks ago along with a canthoplasty, but I believe they are too big for my very small face, and created a concave shape in my cheeks below the implant. Are there custom implants that would look good on a small face? I am a small built […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thank you for your reply!. Alloderm seems to be a great option!. For the measurement of the shoulder atrophy, it’s very asymmetrical and not a perfect round shape. So this area (of skin atrophy / fat atrophy) is around in height 8 – 10cm and in width around 5-6cm (sorry its hard […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, my concerns are a very asymmetrical nose from a prior rhinoplasty. I have been afraid of redoing it through the years and having worse results, but as I age, it becomes more and more obvious to me. I also have concave temples (I once had a blend of heart shaped/oval) but […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve provide the list of items below that are related to the asymmetry of my face: 1) Uneven eyes (Might be worth noting that it seems like the older I get, the worse it gets.) 2) My jawline is uneven.  It might be difficult to tell in the image, but one side […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in rib removal surgery. The main reason is mostly cosmetic so I would also be looking into liposuction in that area as well. I am of a smaller build 5’2” 118 lbs. The asymmetry in my body and lack of waist has significantly impacted my body image so I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m on your page now for the surgical reshaping of a flat back of head? I hate the shape of the back of my head and am willing to travel for this. I also saw your comment on a Real Self question & answer forum saying that this procedure can be done […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering if you could suggest me what you would do to improve my appearance. I have an asymmetrical jawline, which is more visible when I smile or talk, but at the same time I feel like my face could benefit from other surgeries as well. (my forehead is prominent, my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve attached a few photos. Looking to advance the chin a bit, remove some of the fat surrounding the neck and perhaps have implants or filler to give the lower mandible some form. My under eyes are also quite hollow so I would be interested in looking at solutions for that.  A:Thank […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How much vertical chin reduction can be achieved in my case by the intraoral wedge removal genioplasty? A:Thank you for sending your chin pictures. While I haven’t yet seen a panorex x-ray to yet determine how much chin bone can be safely removed, I can predict at last 1 cm of vertical […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a chin implant revision surgery 6 months ago. During the recovery, the nerve reaction on the right side is slightly weaker, causes no problem. I believe there should not be any nerve injury during the procedure.  However, intermittent numbness and pain become more severe in the latest month. The implant […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,Hello, a couple of questions. I’m planning on getting perioral mound liposuction, mouth widening surgery, a dermal fat graft into my labiomental crease, and maybe a buccinator myectomy (if needed) I’ve already had around 85% of my buccal fat removed so I dont need anymore removed. A couple questions I workout so I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, 1. How would my face look smiling? That was something I forgot to ask during our 10 minute consultation and something the retouched images from your initial e-mail reply didn’t show. Is there any way to predict, or responsibly hypothesize what I’ll look like smiling after implants? 2. This is probably a silly […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was curious generally speaking what percentage of people have the type of skull shape which would accommodate a 1 inch implant for cosmetic stature gain in an aesthetically pleasing manner, and what that ideal skull shape is.  To be candid I was surprised to find that this is even done, because […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thank you for your reply to my son regarding further head width reduction treatment He is extremely happy that you are able to carryout further treatments to enable him to look and feel better about himself and therefore more confident. There are a few areas I am unsure about and so would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve wanted to get skull augmentation surgery done for a while, probably 3 procedures if not all together, the frontal, temporal and back of the head procedures and i was wondering what the cost would be. I don’t want an extreme change but to make my forehead a bit more round in […]