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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 […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am very impressed with the work that Dr. Eppley does. I am a college student (male 19) who has a weak brow bone which makes me look feminine. But I want to look like my father, he is german and has very deep set eyes with a prominent brow brow comparing […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, So i did get a jaw and chin implant surgery from a different surgeon in the end of October 2018 but I’m not happy with the results because its too big and asymmetrical. I did consult another surgeon in my area and he did agree thats it’s big for my face. Im […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I think I’m definitely wanting them done. would you like me to send pictures of my hips? Last questions.. how long do they last, do they need replacing after a certain timeframe? Would they last 10 or 20 years or more? Is there risk of contracture like breast implants? Would they ever […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How Much Bone Erosion Should I Expect for Mersilene Mesh Nose Implant removal That Was Taken Place almost 7 Yrs Ago?  I had a double layered of Mersilene Mesh implant inside my nose to augment the nasal dorsum implant inserted 7 yrs ago. I’m planning to remove it soon due to health […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I got revision surgery with Medpor cheek implants and chin implant (through the mouth) five weeks ago. As my surgeon lives in a different state, I was very paranoid about the possibility of getting an infection. For the first post op month, I put myself on a very strict diet of liquids […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have setup a virtual consultation for temporal reduction. I should note that I think both the anterior AND posterior portions have too much convexity for me. It starts to bulge just a couple millimeters before my hairline begins. When I look at my face in the mirror, the anterior portion is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a sliding genioplasty about 14-months ago. The procedure left me with lower lip incompetence and a pulling down tightness of the lip. I tried to have the surgeon reverse my genioplasty in the hopes of relieving my symptoms but he was fearful the bone would split/crack with the removal of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am wanting to get a non-surgical nose job in the next few weeks. Also interested in getting some filler in my upper lip as it is kind of flat and smaller than the bottom lip. Just wanting to know if I am a good candidate and an estimate on cost. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Would the “shape” of what i guess is my ramus be a problem for attaching jaw angle implants? All the x-ray that I find on Google seems to have a L or two straight lines form so I don’t know if this is normal. I hope that the attached pics explain better […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thanks for explaining custom hip implants to me. I think I will go ahead with it 😊. Can the scars be hidden by underwear or bikini bottoms? Does it look natural when seated or in different positions, and is it hard or soft? How long is the recovery period. Will I fly over […]