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Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 21 years old. I have recently discovered that I had plagiocephaly when I was a baby and unfortunately, it did not get fully treated. This has made my head pointy and a little asymmetrical at the top. I was wondering if it is possible to shave the bone at the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, The birth mark next to my nipple has given me trouble for years. I have been denied by just about every plastic surgeon I’ve been to because they have said the scar is not worth it. I have also had several Sciton IPL treatments that lightened the birthmark but did not completely […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was hoping to schedule an appointment with you soon for undereye filler. I’ve had this done several times before. I attached a photo, if that’s helpful. I don’t have considerable hollows or wrinkles, but I’ve noticed some flatness since the product has worn off. Is this something you’d recommend correcting with […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question regarding wrap around jaw implants. I’m one who always likes to play things safe and I ideally only do procedures that are reversible. With regard to wrap around jaw implants, are they completely reversible? Google searches have not yielded much results for me. While many sites claim such […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I hope this message finds you well. I understand that you’re very busy, so I apologize if I’m asking too many questions. If answering all of them is too extensive that’s totally understandable. I’m potentially interested in three procedures—head width reduction, tear trough implants, and jaw implants. I’ll address each separately:  Head […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I wanted to let you know that I have fillers in both cheeks. They are about a year old and about 1 syringe of Voluma was used.  I do like the fillers and would like to replicate their effects with implants. As for my chin, I would like more projection and length […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Unfortunately almost two years ago  I incurred damage similar to that of laser but from retinoids. Then my cat scratched me to make matters worse. Since then I’ve been exploring avenues to repair my compromised deflated skin. I’m looking to do full stem cell face fat grafting, face lift, brow lift and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is it a very short sighted decision to get hip implants when in say 20 years they may look terrible or need taking out? My skin now is very good and quite thick, I worry that as I age the implants will start to show? Thank you. A: Your question is a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have recently undergone orthognathic surgery and see the need to progress with jaw implants to address bony irregularities which have occurred from the operation. Would the titanium plates in place after orthognathic surgery need to be removed to obtain a CT scan for planning and design of the implants? If so, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a genioplasty with you last summer. Since then I have had tightness in the right side of my chin. The tightness was mild and was progressively getting better each month. A few weeks ago, the tightness was the worse it had been since I got the procedure. And almost every […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I did more research and noticed that sometimes you use an incision under the eye instead for cheek implants. Myquestions are:  1) Which approach is more likely to get a symmetrical result? 2) What are the biggest risks of going through the eye lid? 3) Lastly, what is the recovery like when […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some eyebrow asymmetry that I wanted fixed by a browlift. Can this be done through a incision from the eyelid? Also what can eh done permanently remove the deep vertical wrinkles between my eyebrows? I have attached some pictures to provide a clearer understanding of my concerns. A: Thank you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in some form of a chin reduction. My chin is fine at rest but when I smile it sticks out and looks very unflattering. What do you recommend? A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. I assume your concern is the chin protrusion that occurs when […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been 5 years using cocaine mainly through the left wide of the nose and that area of my face it is a little bit sunken and the part of the maxilla that makes the lateral shape of the nose it is more retracted than on the other side. Also the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, For my cheekbone implants, I would like them to be placed high on the cheek and to stretch around the length of my zygomatic (like the implant on the right in the first picture attached) and to create an ‘ogge line’. One thing I’m kind of nervous about though is the possibility […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a setback otoplasty seven years ago and have been bothered by how far back they were set. My surgeon released the sutures and scar tissue several months after surgery but it did no good. Can a reverse otoplasty help bring my ears partially back out and by his much? Could […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a few more questions before I make the decision on the custom infraorbital-cheek implants. 1. From my research on silicone implants, I’ve read from one surgeon that they cannot be screwed in because the silicone is too soft and would risk rupture over time. But from my understanding you plan […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a mentoplasty to shave done a bone (almost spurlike) in order to lessen its size and pointiness. My chin now is a little more square due to scar work, age and tissue. I am interested to see if fillers/botox can soften my jawline with a little less squareness to the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hope you are doing well! It has been a long while since we’ve talked. A couple of things happened and I would like to inquire with you before finally signing up for my surgery.  Basically I am using a palate expander, I am hoping it would not be a problem for inserting […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is there a difference between a diced ear cartilage graft wrapped in a fascial graft and diced ear cartilage graft that us glued together? My surgeon used the glue one. Will it be more difficult to remove than the fascial one? Is there any special techniques required for such removal? Is there any […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting paranasal augmentation with you, but I have one main concern. Basically, I’m worried that if I get paranasal augmentation, it will project too far compared to my mouth area and make my mouth look like it’s sunk backwards compared to my paranasal region. Now I’m not referring […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m aware we have a virtual meeting soon to discuss a few things regarding the implants. I just had a question that I assume would be easier to answer via email since there are photos involved. I’ve attached an unaltered image of myself as well as an altered ‘morphed’ image similar to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in butt and hip implants, liposuction to the arms, back, abdomen and inner thighs and possibly tummy tuck and rib removal. I would like to set up a in person or phone consultation. I have attached some pictures for your preliminary review and suggestions. A: Thank you for sending […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had my cheekbone and jaw reduced a few years back. If I was to use bone grafts to push the cheekbone back out…would it be best to wait 6 months to a year before I consider a cheeklift? Or can cheekbone reconstruction and a cheek lift be done at the same […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, after skull reshaping surgery is the ear asymmetry also corrected? A: Skull reshaping surgery alone will not correct ear asymmetry. That would need to have a specific ear procedure that can most likely be done at the same time as the skull reshaping surgery. Associated ear protrusions are common in skull asymmetry […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I stumbled upon an article on this site regarding removal of Medpor chin implants and I have some questions. I had a Medpor chin implant made nearly 20 years ago, but very shortly after it was done, I changed my mind and decided to get rid of it again. I only had […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had already double jaw surgery which improved my jawline as well as my chin. I really look good in the side profile. However, my mid face is not sharp. I would like to have model looks i.e., high cheek bones. Is it possible to achieve the look in my face, considering […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a question. I found this fantastic site that distributes custom implants and CT-Bone via 3D printing. I am no doctor but it seemed absolutely amazing to me, and I was wondering if the custom implants you provide would be able to be made with such versatility? CT-Bone for facial asymmetries […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been doing a lot of research on my procedure with you. Just a reminder. I want a custom made wrap around chin/jaw implant, zygo/cheek implant. I’m thinking about having my forehead reduced aka hairline advancement. I also feel like my forehead has a nice brow bone but feel like my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, We had a skull reshaping video consultation two Saturdays ago about my cranial abnormalities resulting in asymmetry and sagittal ridge deformity. I apologize that it has taken me so long to get photos to you as you had requested. Rather than taking new ones, I wanted to rectify that situation as I […]