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Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a couple of questions regarding my convex shape and the temporal reduction surgery. 1) Since my right side of the head bulges out more then the left is it possible to make them both symmetrical? 2) Since I live out of the country, when would we be able to do […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to find out if my goals for a complete facial reshaping set of procedures I’d like to have done are realistic. Is the computer-aided imaging I have done myself using an iOS app any realistic at all? I have done the following changes and have suggested ways of doing so […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my temporal artery ligation questions.  I am wondering if you haven’t treated women for this condition before because (a) women usually have a higher body fat percentage than men and statistically are less likely to have this issue and (b) the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How much volume addition is possible with a single skull implant surgery without a first stage scalp tissueexpander? In your article I read that the maximum addition is about 1.5 cm. A surgeon in Germany, who implants silicone for augmentation, told me that he can add up to 3 cm without using […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m considering a nose augmentation operation for central nasal depression with a closed technique. I’ll be using a silicone ePTFE coated  nasal implant from Implantech company. (ePTFE Dorsal Nasal Implant)  My plastic surgeon has never used such material, he has been mainly using cartilage or silicone, so I will be his first patient.Since you are […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to discuss forehead remodeling for a brow bone reduction revision. Attached is a photo from your website to a more masculine forehead. I would ask for the exact opposite. To do that, my angle between the forehead and nose would need to be altered. In addition, my frontal sinus […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,the  first thing I wanna say is thank you for the hard work you did to make those kind of cosmetic procedures (skull reshaping) available nowadays. And making people with skull shape self concerns happy and more confident about themselves . i have been following your great work since 2015 . So my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have problem with my masseter muscle.(Masseteric muscle hypertrophy). I heard about electrocauterization procedure in your clinic. Is that a permanent solution? What is the average cost of the treatment? Can i try to become pregnant soon after the procedure? or how long should I wait? A: Electrocautery reduction of the masseter […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a rib reshaping surgery question. I was just wondering if its possible to alter the total size of the ribcage, like to make it narrower or wider at the bust point? I’ve heard you perform rib removal surgeries, but as far as i’m aware that only affects the lower part […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am wanting to do a Mommy Makeover.  I would like to do the procedure the week of March 12th because my daughter will be home from grad school and will be able to help me.  I am very serious about making this happen then because I have a lot of important […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Would you mind telling me if I am correct in thinking that a smile line lip reduction would basically work in the opposite way as a lip lift in the sense that during a subnasal lip lift, a cut is made and a portion of skin is removed which essentially pulls the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in chin implant removal. I would like to have my RZ Extended Medpor chin implant (5mm projection) be removed that was implanted about 6 years ago. I’ve had three revision surgeries since then and the implant is still causing intermittent numbness of varying degrees and motor control problems on […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in occipital skull implant augmentation. The back of my head is flat, and I would like to explore the options of surgery. I currently live in Montana. I would like to know what the procedures are for out-of-state patients.? Thanks for your time. I look forward to hearing back […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in breast implant revision. I currently have saline implants below the muscle. I believe they are around 350 to 400 cc. As you can see in the attached pictures my breasts are asymmetric. They increasingly got worst as the capsulation increased.  My goal would be to improve this. I’m […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in lip implant removal surgery. I would like to consider removal of my Gore-Tex lip implant. It is uneven and also tender. It was implanted around age 30 and I am now 49 years old. I would consider some type of plumping afterward as I suspect it will have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in facial reshaping surgery. I would like your opinion on what I should do to ”enhance” the harmony of my face. I’m referring to what procedures would make my face look better and what’s necessary to be done. I think I need a nose job at least but I’d […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in facial reshaping surgery. I have attached some pictures of me. Some in fluorescent bathroom light and the others in regular day light from a window. I don’t want to try to “copy” someone’s looks , but I’d rather change my own features in order add as much harmony as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have rib removal scar questions. First one is I saw Pixie Fox who had the rib removal procedure done already. But when I look at her back I see very large scars. So will my scars be similar to hers?? If you can clarify that a lil bit for me. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in eye asymmetry surgery. I have problem with my appearance. I have plagiocephaly. In future I’ll want to correct my facial asymmetry using 3D implants, but before it I need to correct my eyes. Now my biggest problem is vertical asymmetry of my eyes, the right eye is higher […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in jawline liposuction. I posted my concern on Real Self a week ago and you were one of the surgeons that responded.  You had said I was not a good candidate for facial contouring due to my prominent cheeks and you did not seem to recommend the liposuction.  I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is it feasible to do a deep body chemical peel for arms, legs and back? Assuming all could not be done at one time (?) What would be the estimated cost. Everything I’ve read relates to facial peels. I would like to improve the appearance of my skin in these areas with […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 32 years old women coming from France. I ‘m interested about the rib removal surgery. Since 5 years ago I am focused on my large waistline. I have tried corset, diet and exercise but no result. I think is because I have a athletic body shape and no much […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in teenage gynecomastia reduction. My 14 year old son has gynecomastia and is very embarrassed about it to the point he doesn’t take of his shirt in public to swim and he wears a tight shirt under his t shirts to hide it. I was not sure if you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I initially consulted a doctor for orthognathic surgery for treating obstructive sleep apnea. He gave me the option to do the orthodontics and straighten the teeth before surgery or just do the surgery and only fix the apnea. The only instruction that he ever gave to my orthodontist is to maximize the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in facial asymmetry surgery. I have been diagnosed with a mild version of hemifacial microsomia. My asymmetry of the face seems to be more a soft tissue involvement. after some CT scan, the bone asymmetry is not as bad. I would like give my face symmetry with either fillers […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in migraine surgery. I have had migraine headaches for years and receive Botox injections for relief. My neurologists injectes them all over my head every four months from which I get good relief. My question is knowing that I get Botox placed all over my head, does that mean […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have given up my search looking for a surgeon to preform distraction osteogenesis to widen my clavicle. I have heard you preform deltoid implants and have seen it on this website. Is it possible for the implants to add 2 CM of width on each clavicle and does it look natural […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a chin implant revision. I had a chin implant done 15 years ago. The chin implant that was used at the time was too big, roundish and squarish for my heart-shaped face. I needed more chin projection than chin width. The chin implant was also put in crooked, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had custom facial implants placed about 3 years ago and I am wondering if they may be too big. You can see in one photo that I have some trouble smiling. My cheeks just kind of bunch up. I am considering replacing them and I would appreciate your opinion. They are […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in midface shortening. I am interested in the LeFort 1 procedure. However I do not have a gummy smile, so would that be an issue? Perhaps there are better ways to solve the midface ratio by playing around with facial/jaw width. Is there a way to send pictures and […]