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Q: Dr. Eppley, My goal is a more masculine face with better-defined jaw, chin, and cheek bones. Basically the “male model” look. I’m wondering if Dr. Eppley thinks an infraorbital rim implant would be desirable to provide definition beneath my eyes. I suspect that recessed infraorbital rims cause my under-eye area to look hollow.  Please […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 24 year old male with height of 165cm (5ft 5inches)), While I would like to increase my height I consider methods such as  Limb lengthening by osteogenesis distraction (where bones are actually broken and lengthened) to be too extreme especially given my starting height, 1-2 inches will be sufficient for […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in learning more about jawline augmentation by the wrap around implants, I don’t think I need customs ones however so are there any that have been premade? I currently have a triangular face but aiming for a more U shaped, masculine shape, will this be possible? also what is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in having an otoplasty on my left ear. While I did not find many of these types of surgeries during my research, I would like to ask you a few questions.Have you performed similar surgeries in the past, and if so, could you please send me some before and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a young male and will be getting angular custom jaw implants, a chin implant and cheek implants next month. When I asked my Dr. about the wrap-around implant you offer, he mentioned he is not a fan of this type of implant because it requires complete degloving of the muscles. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am reaching out to you in regards to my son who is an early teen. He had a nevus sebaceous birthmark removed from the crown of his headless year. The plastic surgeon was able to do a primary closure. At first the scar looked great, but at almost a month , […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thank you for responding so quickly! I would like your opinion on what could make my face look more symmetric and give it more definition, if possible. Basically, I would like to look like I have good bone structure. I’m not trying to look like any particular celebrity, but I’ll use their […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering if it would be possible to design custom infraorbital rim implants for the under eye out of titanium? I understand that it would be more expensive and that you are usually not a fan of using non-pliable materials for implants. But, since my only concern is under eye hollowing, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My question is the one to which every patient needs an answer and most doctors hesitate to give: cost. I need to know as funds are limited. Its nasal labial and marionette lines, plus overall tightening of sag and increasing luminosity of skin. Thanks. I’ve been reading about Bellafill and other flllers, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My goal is simply to become more handsome and aesthetic. Ideally, I would like to like to acquire typical male model aesthetics, i.e. strong chin and jawline with high cheekbones and low facial fat. Although, I know there are limits to what surgery can do, so I’m trying to keep my expectations […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in doing a combined large skull reduction and removal of temporalis muscle.  I was wondering though, as I have read that there is some swelling after, and that it would take time before the result is apparent. Could you give a “timeline” of how much of the result is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’d like to ask you this question since I read your answer on Real Self regarding a revisional genioplasty immediately post op.  I had my genioplasty 3 days ago – even at the peak of my swelling I feel I was not advanced enough. My surgeon agreed to advance me more horizontally […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve had several scalp contouring surgeries done with you (6 or 7 coronal scar “openings” in total if I remember correctly). I wonder if it’s safe for me to have a hairline lowering surgery done, if it’s over 1 year post op since the last head surgery, or is there a risk […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I saw a response that you wrote on Is There Surgery For Cutis Verticis Gyrata? at http://eppleyplasticsurgery.com//is-there-surgery-for-cutis-verticis-gyrata/ I was wondering .. how does the fat injections you spoke of work and or is surgery a better option now?  And do you do both? A: I don’t think trying to cut out the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had my pectoral implants replaced last year. If the photo looks familiar, Implantech has posted it on its website. I am very happy with how they turned out. I am now planning on ab etching of the waist, lower back, and flanks. I have read on your site that you have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I do apologize if this is not the correct way to contact you but i recently saw your Youtube video about custom jaw implants. I was just wondering a few things.  I am from the UK and was wondering if you are able to complete surgeries on someone out of the with […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I reached out to you a year ago. I had a sliding genioplasty two years ago (6mm horizontal movement) that left me with some scarring/webbing that has my lip pinned down.  I am also dealing with numbness (I have the slightest sensation) on lip/chin area and tightness. Also, I had an endoscopic […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Could fillers achieve similar results as an implant for paranasal augmentation, or are the soft fillers not as good at creating the look of a more forward set maxilla? A: It would depend on how much of a midface effect you seek. If it was an isolated paranasal augmentation their effects may […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can you forward me some photos of a custom wraparound jaw implant before/afters? How soon after you receive a 3D CT scan is the implant produced? By now I suppose you have become extremely proficient with these implants, so I hope your aesthetic eye would catch if the implant would look way […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, are fat injections in the treatment of Cutis Verticis Gyrata (CVG) permanent? Are there any side effects? Do you have any before and after pictures of this that you can send me? How much does this cost?   In the google photos link below, it is some pics of my head. Mine are not extremely bad […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, do I need to wait until the Radiesse filler in my chin is fully dissolved before getting a sliding genioplasty in order to minimize risks? A: You do not have to wait until the Radiesse completely dissolves which could take a year or longer. In addition there is no reversal agent for […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some facial reshaping questions and I’ve done some crude arrows with correlating numbers to try and illustrate what I mean in the attached pictures. 1) Would it be possible to achieve a lower vertical mandibular angle or would it not be appropriate for me?   2) Will there be any paranasal […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, One more question that relates to midface augmentation. I’d like to get the your read on fat grafting for infraorbital augmentation vs. implants. Would also be great to know how much fat grafting costs if that’s an option. A: Fat grating is always an option for midface augmentation but the take and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, you recently responded to a question I posted on Realself.com and, if you wouldn’t mind, I would like your advice on a matter. I have recently had a CT scan done as I’m planning on having custom implants made. The only problem at this stage is that they are being made in […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question regarding infraorbital rim implants. I recently asked an oculoplastic plastic surgeon whether custom implants can be used to augment under eye hollows. He said he used them for reconstructive cases, but the results never looked “normal,” and he would “never recommend it for cosmetic reasons.” I’m aware that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing to inquire about Sagittal Skull Reduction Skull surgery. It states on your website that this can be done with bone burring of the sagittal ridge or/and with an implant. I was hoping you could take a look at the photos I attached and if you would be able to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a chin implant by another surgeon several months ago. My dissatisfaction with it is with the lack of forward and downward projection. I also believe the implant is either crooked or has magnified any natural asymmetry. I am concerned that the shape of the implant is too round. My original […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I have a question about jaw enhancement surgery and chin enhancement surgery. If a patient was approved for orthognathic surgery to correct overbite/overjet, could they also while enhancing their jaw later and or at the same time of surgery have jaw implants as well combined with orthognatic surgery as well as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a trans male and I’m looking to get some facial implants to really masculinize my face. I am most interested in your custom cheek implants that I saw on your Instagram. I noticed that you tend to design them differently. You make them much longer such that they extend all […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a couple of questions about wrap around jawline implants:  1) I’ve read that silicone may not resemble bone very well. This seems to make some sense given how soft and bendable it is. After being inserted, does it look and feel like actual bone?  2) how predictable is the sizing […]