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Q: Dr. Eppley, My question is that I am a 60 year old male and have had this problem for many years and have now decided that I would like to do something about it. It is not due to weight. I would like to make an appointment but thought I would first ask you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I am interested in jaw reduction reversal surgery. I’m looking to fix the aesthetics of my face after an over-done jaw reduction surgery. My jaw bone was sliced off up to 1cm below my ear, which gives me a long-chin, long-face and aged appearance that I find difficult to get accustomed to. My surgeon wants […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I first heard your name from your TV interview concerning Pixee Fox. I came across you again while googling for information concerning shoulder width reduction by clavicle shortening, and was excited to read your post. I’m very interested in eventually getting this procedure, if it is possible. You mention that it would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, A comparatively recent (4 weeks ago) facelift revealed a prominent Adam’s apple and even more prominent larynx. I am a fairly slim woman, and those two bumps stick out visibly and are quite unsightly. Could you please advise on whether anything could be improved? A: Thank you for sending your after facelift […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a combination problem consisting of a venous malformation over my right ribcage and a prominent frontal bulk, which I assume is rib cartilage, in the front. My questions are;  1) Where would the scar be for the venous malformation and rib removal? Would it be in the same place (around […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had fat injection at lower eyelid three months ago. Now there is lump under one of my eyes. When I touch it I feel something under my skin which is almost lying on my lower eye orbit but I can almost move it a bit up and down with my finger […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am in need of secondary jaw angle implant surgery. I have had medlar jaw angle implants done twice and both times they had to be removed due to infection. In addition on one side I developed masseter muscle dehiscence. If I go for third jaw angle implants try what can I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking eye asymmetry surgery. I added pictures and you can clearly see on it my eyes are not right. Also I know my jaw is not right but will have consultation in August about that. I am not worry about my jaw beacuse I know is possible to fix it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in zygomatic arch reduction. I am asking this because I have a wide face due to my zygomatic arch flaring out heavily toward the back, giving a somewhat rounded appearance. Specifically I would like to know a few things: 1) Is a moderate width reduction possible without cutting the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in mouth widening surgery. My questions are: •Once the procedure is done, how long after it do the stitches come off? I can manage a 2 week trip at most to the US. •Should any infection or complications arise when i head back home what could be my options? •What […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  How much would a custom jawline implant cost? How quickly can it be arranged? What will my face look like after the surgery? What complications may arise? What happens if the result is unlike that which I desire? A: In answer to your custom jawline implant questions: 1) My assistant Camille will […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in midface augmentation efforts. First of all, thank you for your fast reply. So my first problem is the malar and midface area after my double jaw surgery, which I underwent about a year ago. The skin and soft tissues in this area used to be “tight”, in other […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have sone questions about zygomatic arch implants. 1.I am wondering if this patients results are a normal outcome of this procedure? 2. Where is this type of implant usually inserted? 3. Did he augment his malar area as well 4. Is buccal fat removal a good procedure to combine with the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in temporal artery ligations. I’ve found you while searching for a problem I have which is swollen superficial temporal arteries. I believe weight lifting caused this. So it is possible to remove these arteries or at least the offending parts? If so, can weight lifting be resumed? If I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I’m a 32 year–old female interested in secondary chin reshaping. A year ago I underwent a sliding genioplasty which I deeply regret as it has affected my work and self-esteem. My chin prior to surgery was very pretty, just horizontally deficient.  My chin was advanced 5mm and vertically shortened 5mm. However, it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My current pre-consultation questions are as follows: 1. Will a combination of custom chin and mandibular angle implant be able to expand the width of my entire jawline from chin to mandible? I am concerned about the possibility of seams and bumps between the separate implants. Would a single-piece wraparound implant be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, For several years I have been interested in pursuing jumping genioplasty to correct my elongated chin. I have seen a couple of oral surgeons and to my surprise have became aware this is not a common procedure- I finally found one willing but he lacked confidence and told me the end result […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an old scar on my shoulder that is about 3”x1.5” and I’ve been wanting to get rid of it for some time now. I saw your post about using Acell products after searching for info about Recell. I was interested in Recell after doing some research but if Acell can […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about elbow lifts and what can be done after the surgery in terms of physical activity. I was wondering how long before a patient would be able to bend her arm fully after having had elbow lifts? Thank you A: What you are referring is when can the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can the subnasal lip lift be done as an upper lip lift with a no scar suspension as an in-office procedure? The upper lip is shortened via an intranasal incision and suspension suture that elevates the upper lip and anchors it to the anterior nasal spine. I would like this technique if […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m currently researching for a possible revision rhinoplasty. To provide some background, I had a prior rhinoplasty procedure that included an alar base reduction to narrow the nostrils. Unfortunately there is asymmetry, and I believe it is a bit too narrow. I am aware that these types of procedures are difficult to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m seriously considering reversing my sliding genioplasty.  Here are two questions: 1) I read your post about genioplasty reversal on Real-Self. You said: “resuspend/tighten the mentalis muscles at the same time so you do not get a soft tissue ptosis (witch’s chin) as a result of the loss of bony projection/support” In my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was looking through your patient pictures and found a 43-year old male who had surgery to correct his vertical dystopia. He opted for cheek augmentation with an implant, but even in the after-picture I can see his vertical dystopia is still there, although very much improved. The inner corner of the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a jaw angle augmentation done with hydroxyapatite granules at the end of last year. While the outcome produced some improvement, I have a very short lower jaw and I am looking for anbetter solution to vertically lengthening my jaw angles. The question is in the case if I would like […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, What are the risks of the temporal implant surgery? What would be the worst outcome? What is the recovery period?  Can any natural techniques like bone grafting be used instead of artificial implant….because these artificial implants may have risk of infection and  may visually appear unnatural. A: There are a variety of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m looking to have a chin implant, and possibly jaw angle implants within the next few months. I’ve ruled out a custom jawline implant. I think it would be a bit too invasive and costly. I’m fairly happy with my overall base, so i think off-the-shelf implants would work well.      In particular, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I have been to a couple of consultations but most plastic surgeons told me that I do not have enough fat to transfer into my hip area. I would like to know if you do hip implants. I am not happy with my shoulder to hip ratio.  I have broad shoulders and its […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in injectable lipoma removal. I have a small forehead lipoma about the size of a quarter near my hairline that I want to inject with Lipodissolve to get rid of it. Will this work and will int injection do it? A: For a forehead lipoma that lies near the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in short face surgery. I have a very short lower face. I had been on braces for the past 2 years and now on retainers. While the alignment of my teeth has improved and it’s almost a normal occlusion, I’m still not happy about my aesthetic facial results. Here are […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I did breast implant replacement and capsular contracture surgery over one year ago. I am feeling lumps and some hardness in the same breast. Is it possible the capsulation is returning? Is there a treatment or something I can do to stop it from continuing? A: Capsular contracture is a difficult problem […]