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Q: Dr. Eppley, I had microtia reconstruction of my right ear back in 2006. I am not happy with the results especially looking at the pictures you have posted in your Instagram accounts. The quality of your performance is stunning. While I am now 42 years old I am not ready to say this is the […]

Dr. Eppley, I am interested in either chin implant removal or chin implant modification. I had a square medium chin implant placed three years ago from an incision under my chin. I’m strongly considering having it revised or removed. Ever since the implant was first placed I disliked it and have felt there are problems. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, The rib removal surgery has me interested and I would really like to ask some questions. Is it possible for the waistline to become very indented after rib removal surgery and by many centimetres? For example, would a person with a straight, rectangular waistline/torso be able to have a more curvier waistline […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have Caliber-Persistent Labial Artery (CPLA) in my lips with visible pulsating on middle upper lip on the right side. I am curious to know if you heard of the more conservative methods in treating CPLA? Would you be willing to try these two simple methods before doing a surgery? A couple […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, i have arranged a surgery with you for bilateral posterior temporalis muscle removal later this year. I have asked you before if will have any problems with chewing or jaw movement after the surgery, your answer was no. When I am chewing food though, with my back teeth(mostly), I am feeling the movement […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a reverse frenulectomy procedure. About one month ago while my tooth was being filled a dentist without my knowledge and permission did lower a lower lip frenulectomy with laser. This has caused lower lip ptosis. My orofacial esthetics is altered in a very bad way. And since most […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in ear reconstruction. I got bit by a dog a year ago and lost the lower third of my ear. I have attached pictures for your review. A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. Your traumatic injury represents a classic case of reconstruction of the lower […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have researched Coolsculpting and Smartlipo and feel that Smartlipo is better for me. I go to the gym three to five times a week and for years have been trying to get my abs looking better.  I’ve tried many diets and working out but nothing works. A: Thank you for the inquiry […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I went to get a lower face lift. I felt like I was starting to look “loose” around my neck and jawline. The doctor suggested a genioplasty because he felt it would give me a better result than a lower facelift. I told him that I didn’t like the sharp edge of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in extreme facial reshaping. I want a well defined chin and jawline with high cheekbones and sucked in cheeks between them. I have taken my pictures and did some computer imaging for the facial changes I am seeking. What are your thoughts? A: Thank you for  supplying your imaged […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m planning on doing a chin augmentation late this year and, for that reason, have some questions that if possible would like to be cleared out. My questions are: 1 – Judging by the photo attached, how much augmentation do you believe I’m going to need? 2 – Will the procedure change […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, i come from Europe but would love to be your patient. I have a question about rib removal. Is it possible to remove all of the so called fake ribs? I can conclude that it is very extreme but wearing a corset would make up fort them missing since I don’t work […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in brow bone reduction due to the overly prominent ridge which gives me a Neanderthal look. I have researched the different methods this is done, but I am hoping there is another option  that does not leave a large scar since I will most likely experience hair loss.  I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My questions on facial plastic surgery: 1. I plan to go on a course of Accutane but I understand this impairs wound healing. As a result, it is advised not to have elective surgery for 12 yo 18 months after one finishes the medication. I cannot wait that long. Also I have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve been looking at getting some work done on my lower third for a few months now. After doing some research, I’ve heard I would best benefit from different two things, and I’m not sure which I would benefit more from: 1. Bimaxillary Osteotomies  (Lefort 1+ BSSO) with CCW rotation and sliding […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I would like hip implants. I made a huge mistake and had silicone injected by a unlicensed injector several years ago that caused a bad reaction in my body. My hips turned black and became hard as a rock. Fast forward to last year where I had the material, hardness and discoloration […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I need your opinion for my very specific facial implant selection needs describe d below. I also posted photos of my face (front – side view & oblique) in order for you to understand better my situation. The 3 photos are real, as I am (the before) and the modified photos are fake (modified in Photoshop) and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I read your article online regarding Fractora vs a facelift and you mentioned that you would review pictures. See below. Would I benefit  from Fractora or perhaps an injectable filler? Not sure which way to go. Thank you for your time. A: In answer to your facial aging treatment questions, this is a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a closed rhinoplasty correct some tip asymmetry. My questions are: 1. What will be my limitations post op? Can I play sports? Can I blow my nose? What happens if a ball or object hits my nose? Can I go swimming? Etc 2. Is there any possibility that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in secondary rib graft rhinoplasty. I had silicone rhinoplasty done seven years ago. (they used silicone for the bridge and septal cartilage for the tip).Although I am very happy with it aesthetically, I also started getting autoimmune problems shortly afterwards and now have full-blown Lupus. While the link between […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking nasolabial fold correction. I wanted to see if you can help me. I have atrociously bad nasolabial folds by my mouth. I am young so I don’t know why, maybe weight loss. I wanted to ask your expert opinion. Do you think I have midface deficiency causing this or […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question regarding cheekbone reduction. I know that cheekbone reduction is often performed in patients seeking to reduce the width of the face. However my issue is slightly different. Essentially I have low set cheekbones that project, both forward and laterally. To me this gives a very feminine look, and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am searching for information on eye asymmetry surgery. I am interested in addressing my eye asymmetry as well as that of my face. I do not have any medical problems related to it as far as I know, but it is something that has caused me a lot of distress in […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in arm scar revision. I have several self-inflicted arm scars from several years ago. The three arms scars are 2 inches, 1.5 inches and the smallest at one inch. I have some general questions about the procedure: 1.Is it possible for my arm scars to be improved? 2. Do […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am considering arm lift surgery to remove extra arm skin and was referred to you to possibly do arm implants. (bicep and tricep implants) My question is can the implants replace the surgery and will that stretch out the excess skin in my arm so it no longer hangs. I am […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My son, under the instruction of a general practitioner, was not given the green light for a helmet to treat plagiocephaly. We were told he would just grow out of it. He never did. One side of his forehead is more prominent than the other. It’s too late now as he is […]

Dr. Eppley, I am considering custom infraorbital-malar implants. Currently I have orbital rim implants that are of silicone material but they are not fixated with screws and are an off shell product. I think it gives a good improvement of my flatness under my eyes, but they are a bit uneven because of the different […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in custom infraorbital-malar implants to replace my existing tear trough implants. Your initial statement about that I have to be careful when the result is “good enough”.But there is a couple of things that bother me with the current orbital rim implant.I already described the uneveness of the implants […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in skull reduction surgery. I would like to get the right side of my skull reduced. Its so bigger than the left side which is itself normal in size. This makes me look like big headed and I feel very uncomfortable with it. So is there a possible way […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m a 24 year old male and, due to an untreated positional plagiocephaly in early infancy, the right posterior part of my skull is flattened showing the typical pattern of occipital postural plagiocephaly with an asymmetry of 6 mm between the two cranial vault diagonals. Since I got my hair shaved because […]