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Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently read something you wrote from this website Real Self on recommending an implant for the correction of enophthalmos. I was wondering if you could explain your preference over using an implant instead of fat. I was also wondering if you could clarify whether a risk of filling that area with an […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I thought it might be possible to have some form of genioplasty, sliding the chin down slightly to lessen the angle of the chin from the side. I thought moving the chin down slightly might reduce the amount of compression of the lower lip. As for the alignment of the lips I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have three questions regarding the combined sliding genioplasty and neck liposuction procedure. Would my recovery be much more extensive than with a chin implant? I’ve gained about 20 lbs over the past few months. If I lost that weight, would I still need the neck liposuction? And at my age, is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have bilateral slipping ribs at 10th level. My 10th rib has been slipping under the ninth and causing considerable pain for eighteen months. I am interested in a qualified plastic surgeon performing this procedure vs.a thoracic surgeon. I have yet to find a surgeon who has ever performed this procedure. Thank […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, What are the reservations of my ethnicity in regards to mouth widening surgery? I am Chinese so would there be any issues? Also would there be scarring? I am very interested in this procedure yet I am quite scared of the risks because I do know it involves cutting the orbicularis muscle. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in jawline enhancement surgery. In fact I already found a surgeon locally and they arranged my surgery for next Wednesday. The reason why I am contacting you is because I accidentally saw a lady who did jawline/chin surgery from the same surgeon as mine, unfortunately she had a really […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in changing the appearance of my nose. However, I understand that the typical nose job is a subtractive procedure and that patient’s potential outcomes are limited to some degree by the nose’s original dimension and position. I’ve always wanted to correct my long philtrum, which in conjunction with my short […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I emailed with you approximately a year ago in regards oto facial masculinization, I went through with the jawline augmentation (three pieces of Goertex around my jawline), cheek augmentation and paranasal implants and am now post-op 1 month. Although It looks better than before I still am not happy with the lower/middle […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Attached are the pictures requested. As previously mentioned, I’m interested in getting a chin implant and perioral mound liposuction. I got buccal fat removal done last year, but didn’t obtain the goal I had in mind. I have a round face, and would like to obtain a more heart shaped face, and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Before my LeFort and sliding genioplasty operation I had a very bad malocclusion but they only worked on the top jaw. It just seems my mandible is still retruded. If I go through cosmetic chin augmentation I wouldn’t want my face long like it once was. I have been told that my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would be so thankful if you could help me with a question.  I lost eyebrows and I decided to take Lumigan. I didn’t have Latisse… but as I know it is the same. I found Lumigan 0.3 which is expired since 2016. But I used it anyway for around 1 week. It was closed and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was looking through your site and I think I’ve figured out that I would benefit from paranasal implants. I’m confused as to what type of paranasal implant I might need, and how far it should go up the piriform aperture, and what shape it would be. I will send you a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am searching for a surgery of skull reduction and i know that you are able to do surgeries such as reduction as well as implants. My question is will there be side effects like headaches or any other un expected side effects that might come by time  in future like 5 […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thank you for consulting with me about chin soft tissue reduction. I have attached the Pan X-ray and photos that you requested in order to get a better idea of the type of procedure that I require.  My main issues with my chin are the long, sagging look from the front and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, A year ago I had zygomatic reduction in Korea. There was an incision in my sideburn and in my mouth, where they cut the bone and moved it in. I am happy with the reduction, but the part of my cheekbone that is posterior to the sideburn incision (toward the ear) still […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, so basically I got jaw and chin implants about three weeks ago and most of the swelling went away and so my doctor told me my jaw implants are in the right place. But I really don’t think so. The bumps on my face are firm and i really think those are […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I just wanted to thank you in advance for reading my e-mail. I have seen some of your work with regards to custom facial implants on your website as well as Real Self and I think your work is absolutely incredible. I have read nothing but good things about you on various cosmetic […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m a transgender woman and am looking into possible feminisation surgery. I have heard you come highly recommend among the transgender community, I’m curious to know if my insurance with my employer would cover it? Could you give me some info on that? I appreciate any thing you can do. A: Like […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a surgery to correct my inverted nipples ten years ago and it did not work. It just left me with scarring. I read some reviews on your success with the surgery and wanted to get more information about how I go about scheduling a surgery living out of state. A: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have two questions for you: 1. I will be getting jaw surgery in order to advance both my maxilla and mandible. Would it be a good idea to let my surgeon know that I plan to see you afterwards for both custom jaw as well as midface (orbital and zygos) implants? […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I wanted to ask in general if it is okay to do a chin implant and cheek implant prior to jaw implant if I am considering a jaw implant as well. Or rather would it be better if all 3 implants are done at once (cheek + chin + jaw implant). Last […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am considering having a large skull augmentation. And am considering no where or no one else in the world to do it other than you and your brilliant team! I have uploaded the photos of the shape of my head to WeTransfer.I have taken a shot from each angle, to give […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in shoulder widening surgery by lengthening the clavicle bone. How does the scapula move after the procedure and how much change can there be in shoulder width.  About the widening, does the scapula widen in conjunction with the clavicle ? Does the bi-deltoid width increase and by how much? […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I hope you’re well. I am loving my rib removal results. I would like to know if complete buttock hip augmentation can be done if my current buttock implants are intramuscular? Can the size of my buttock implants be increased at the same time? How common is hip implant shifting and malposition? […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering if I would be prescribed any pain medication for the post surgery aftercare for lip advancements while the stiches dissolve and while the incision closes up ? As my skin is very sensitive I’m worried I will be very irritated around the area and really don’t want to feel […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Overall, my aim is to have a more chiseled face but also want it to look very natural – currently have c. 2-2.5ml of fillers- done last year and I am happy with results. Might get 2ml more fillers for minor improvements in upper cheeks and jaw. Can the fillers be dissolved […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am hoping to replace the standard mandibular implants and chin implant with a custom wrap around vertical lengthening implant. I am a little over 3 months post op and still have a lot of swelling. The doctor that did my procedures told me that he thinks that the right mandibular implant […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I got hip augmentation with implants but i’m not happy with them. The doctor has his hip implants, and although i got the largest, it’s pretty clear they were made for someone smaller (i’m 6’1″ and about 180lbs.) I was doing a bit more research and came across some pics that you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Attached is a morph (current is on the left) of what I am hoping to achieve with facial reshaping surgery.  Jawline: A few years after I had the sliding genioplasty with you, I had a chin implant & fat transfer to the chin done by a surgeon close to me. However, the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question/concern about my jaw implant revision coming on on the 14th of this month.  I initially raised a concern that the left implant seemed too low. While there is definitely an asymmetry/difference, I was wondering if the right could also possibly be too high? The reason is the right […]