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Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some questions about my jawline implant recovery. In terms of the swelling, it has gone down dramatically and almost feels like it used to before surgery. I also finished my antibiotics, and I no longer take any advil or pain medication (just a little pain when I eat). Since I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I need advice. I want a permanent solution to my thin upper lip. I had braces as a child but still have a toothless-looking, thin-lipped resting expression. When I smile or make sure to hold my mandible apart, I have a nice mouth, and I have had small amounts of restalyne before […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in forehead augmentation to create a wider, more masculine forehead with a custom implant. My forehead is very narrow and convex for a male. From my research I’ve come to realise that my limiting factor is the positioning of my anterior temporal lines. They are too close to the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in jawline reshaping. I had a chin implant two years ago but it did not help me with the desired look which is not my chin but a weak jawline. I have since tried Kybella but had minimal results. I think jawline implants would possibly address the issues I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in cheek implant revision. I had cheek implants put in in ten years ago by a local plastic surgeon.  I originally went to see him because I had puffy cheeks and I did not want that baby-face look, so he suggested putting in submalar-malar cheek implants. The look I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 32 years old woman. I am interested in skull reshaping surgery because my head is very flat on top. I want to ask if PMMA is also Osteobond? How does Osteobond differ from PMMA? And is it possible for Osteobond to give toxic reactions to the body in future like […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m a 36 year old female with a pretty flat jawline and chin. My chin is a little short face on, and from the side it’s probably in the acceptable range (and not weak). I am interested in making the lower third of my face less “flat” looking. I’ve had fillers before […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in Pixie ear correction surgery. I had a facelift done two years ago and my earlobes have gotten longer as you can see in the attached pictures.How extensive is the corrective surgery and since I scare easily, will it take long to heal? Thank you for your time with […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m writing you about a chin implant revision surgery. Previously I had Conform extended anatomical implant XL size and I liked it very well but I decided to get a revision and have the vertical lengthening chin implant size L and it looks monstrous on me. I had my surgery on 04/15/17, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have suffered with acne for around 10 years and the aftermath has left me with some facial and body scarring. I took a course of Accutane around 2 years ago which cleared the acne. I also have two facial scars from childhood injuries, both of which required stitches. I’ve heard some […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interrested in chin augmentation but I already have a deep labiomental fold and weak chin. If I move my chin forward with it would look very unusual. I can’t have my chin moved vertically downward because i already have a long face, and I cant afford to make it any […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been following you for quite a long time and am impressed by the exhaustive list of procedures you are capable of performing well. I am a 25 year old male who is interested in increasing all three of the bony dimensions of my face for a more masculine and attractive […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m not familiar with the mucosal smile line lift. Is it necessary to do both a subnasal lip lift or can you just do the mucosal smile line lift only?  This would be the goal in picture form.  A: The smile line lift procedure is really an upper lip reduction where the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am asking to you about a procedure that you probably do not get asked about. So basically there is a plastic surgeon who advertises “shoulder widening” using the patients own bone. The technique is described as making an osteotomy in the bone and inserting a permanent titanium plate to stabilize the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 42 year old male with very strong master muscles (on the right side of my face) that gives it an asymmetrical look.  I have tried talking to several renowned plastic surgeons, but I am told that  1. (I had a facelift in 2014) – since I am pretty skinny, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thank you for your reply. I am interested in modifying my cheeks and chin. My cheekbones are very prominent and a bit too wide. One cheek (the one without the mole) is particularly big. I am looking to see if cheek reduction would be a way to correct the size and asymmetry. As […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thank you for the pictures and the consult on custom skull implants. I have 10 follow-up questions, if you don’t mind. 1. As you might be able to see in the pictures, the top of my head does not have a lot of volume either (relatively flat). In your professional opinion, do […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m a 25 year old male and I’ve been following your blog for some time. I am interested in the ‘male model’ cheek implants that you have discussed a few times. As far as I am aware, this involves augmenting the zygomatic process of the temporal bone (the zygomatic arches) along with […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to remove my jaw angle implants. I really don’t like the results, but I want to know if my skin its getting back to normal after this. Also what is going to happen with the pockets where the implants are? The doctor told me they are médium size silicone implants. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Three months ago I had a forehead reduction. The forehead reduction made a big difference. However, ideally, I wish my hairline would be just a centimeter lower and start exactly where my scar ends. Would you advise me to get the forehead reduction done again to lower it just that extra bit, or […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Well I had some work done on my ear as a child (Microtia Reconstruction Revision) but I didn’t like the work done so I want to consult with another doctor to see if I can get better work done. A: Thank you for sending your ear pictures after your microtia reconstruction done […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, We had a Skype call a few days ago regarding forearm implants. You asked me to draw the part on my forearm where I would like it to be augmented. Please see the attachment and let me know what your opinion is. A: Thank you for sending your desired forearm implant location […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about deltoid implants if you don’t mind. Basically I have been doing searches for the right type of deltoid implants to achieve my goals. I currently understand there is a limit to how much shoulder width can actually be achieved, I have looked at many deltoid implants from […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a young female with a weak recessed chin which is worsened by a skeletal overbite (by 50%). Jaw surgery is too extreme for me so i was thinking of a genioplasty. My main concerns are further elongating my face. I already have an extremely long face and wish to not […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in Facial Feminization surgery. I am 55 years old so I know that adds to the complexity to it. I have attached pictures for your review and recommendations. A: Thank you for sending your pictures. Your FFS surgery is more challenging to image/predict because you have a major facial […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, your internet page explains that back of head augmentation is possible by use of different kind of surgery. However, I have read a lot about different possibilities such as implants made from silicone or the use of Osteobond. I am struggling a bit by imaging what is best suitable for me and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, We have discussed using an implant for my infraorbital-malar augmentation, but I was wondering if fat grafting could be an option as well. I think I would prefer the fat grafting, it seems less invasive and more natural. I attached some photos of my face. Also, I saw that fat grafting could […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m considering getting implants, but I’m worried about both bone erosion and infection. When it comes to bone erosion, I’m worried about how much bone will actually erode and will I have to eventually replace my implant in a few years time? Also, I plan on having some teeth removed and replaced […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have never had any work done to the chin area although years ago I did have a submental incision at the crease where skin and tissue was removed and lipo done. Here are my concerns: 1) Chin Ptosis/witches chin is potentially causing:     a)  A deep submental crease causing an […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some inquiries regarding skull reshaping. I have a problem with the top of my skull, to be more preicise, there is a big “bump” (I can send you pictures if you provide me with your e-mail adress). It’s approximately 1 inch high, 1.5 inches wide, and about 2.5 inches long. […]