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Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a dent on the left side of my head, as a result of a head operation a year ago and the skull has been installed, but I have a small dent on the left side because my head muscles have shrunk, can the dent be repaired? A:This is a classic […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My current chin implant is a size medium, and does have wings. My main concern when I got it was to not look jowly, and for a more even look.. it is rounded- unisex, which I’m not sure why he picked medium or unisex?? I included pictures in the inquiry, but here […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi! I was wondering if you do surgery to enlarge your tongue?  A:I do not. I am not even sure how it would be done. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can I get a rhinoplasty at the same time as my cheek and jaw implant surgery? Or is it too much surgery at one time? A: It is not rare for a patient to have rhinoplasty with their cheek and jaw implant augmentations. The question is not whether it can be done […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I wanted to know Dr Eppley’s thoughts on whether or not I can get fillers first to see what projection increase is more desirable for me. Since this is going to be a revision chin surgery I want it to be done once and I don’t have to second guess what I want. Can […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello doctor I wanted to ask you how much does the procedure for correcting a flat head cost and what is required for this how long does the operation and recovery take? A: You are referring to a back of the head custom skull implant. This implant is made from a 3D […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello! hen I was born my mother said that my head was not fully formed and that she used to put pillows around my head. I didn’t put much attention to it then since I was a boy and didn’t pay attention to my looks. When I see my head today from […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, Dr. Eppley. I had a sliding genioplasty of 5mm forward 8 weeks ago. My face was already long, which I remarked to the surgeon many times, Now my face looks so much longer and I honestly hate the result and wasn’t what I expected at all. A) Is the length of […]

Q:Dr. Eppley My testicles have shrunk as I was put on testosterone in my 20’s but into has caused major shrinkage. Im now 65. They are like raisins.. Can you leave them intact and install 2 prosthetic implants below the original instead? Average cost? Id prefer not to use free floating medical grade silicone injections. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I had a sliding genioplasty and a revision done with a bigger plate at your office along with a chin implant. I am currently admitted to a hospital waiting to get clearance for an MRI but they will not proceed unless I provide them with a response from your office about the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, is it possible to get a little bit of the brow bone shaven off with an endoscopic procedure with a small incision in the hairline? I see pictures of then entire scalp being lifted, or they go in via the eyelid, those look too extreme. A: Brow bone shaving can be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m a 30 year old male with a 23.5″ head that looks huge for my 5’8″ body. I’m interested in reducing the frontal bossing, lowering the hairline, and having a hair transplant if it’s feasible. A: Head circumference aside I think the primary problem is the frontal bossing which is magnified by […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering if a hemi-coronal approach for anterior temporalis reduction leaves noticeable scarring and can be combined for a brow lift without altering hairline. (I was considering this anyway). A:There is no question that a hemi-coronal incision provides adequate access for an anterior temporal muscle reduction. I have attached a patient […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was asked to send details of my chin implant from 2/2023 to see if Dr. Eppley can successfully replace it. I’ve uploaded the notes. A:What the operative report shows is that your existing chin implant is a combination small (EAC) silicone (4.5mm projection ) with a central wafer placed under it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have no facial functioning problems regarding bite or any malocclusion.So it is totally aesthetic except a little sleep apnea. I want that macho handsome look. I am interested in having a strong masculine augmentation.I do not know whether it can be done with implants or surgeries.I have a short face right […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Interested in a knee lift. Do you have before and after pictures for me to review? How many of these procedures has the Dr performed? A: I have performed enough of them to know you have to pick your patients very carefully as the scar tradeoff is another form of an aesthetic […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to schedule a virtual consultation with Dr Eppley to ask about custom implants to fix my deep undereye hollows and lack of midface volume. I would like to hear his solution for my case. A:Thank you for sending your pictures. You have general periorbital rim weakness/flattening which is most […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello ,a question regarding muscle implants can they be implanted in any visible muscle ? l await Your response Regards A:In theory that would be correct. The only question would be implant pocket location…whether that would be on top of the fascia, subfascial, intramuscular or submuscular. That would depend on the specific […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am an adult with what I believe to be scaphocephaly that was untreated as a baby and wish to have it looked upon by a specialist that can help me I would really want this fixed for me and my future. A:In adults I typically treat the long narrow scaphocephalic skull […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I underwent a frontal craniotomy due to a brain tumor, and it left a bone dent and a bulging bone part in my forehead.. What options would you recommend for surgery? And would it be possible to give an estimation of the cost? Thank you A:Give that this was from a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a few questions about webbed neck surgery: So if I understand, the posterior approach will slightly straighten the neck? Can you briefly describe what happens during the posterior and how long does the recovery process last? Will it be possible to loosen the trapezius muscles with some physical therapy or […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m hoping to get a more full shape with some outward volume as well. Fitting for my size and shape but significantly more than the flat bottom I’ve always had.  A:Thank you for sending your pictures. Your buttocks has a two-fold tissue issue…lack of volume and lower buttock sag or ptosis. While […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Are the legs and thigh muscle implants customized? A:While there are standard calf implants available, thigh implants have to be custom made. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley ,I hope this finds you well. I have come across your impressive work and have a question. I am due to have BSSO here in Europe in a couple of months (I’m having the orthodontic work done now). I wondered is this surgery will preclude me from having jaw angle implants at your […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello , would you be able to give me an idea what it would cost for back , top and forehead implants, and if for example you would be able to to 2 of those during the same surgery and the other later ( assuming all 3 at the same time wouldn’t […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m 6 weeks post op and my lower lip is contracted. If I get a reversal now can I get my lower lip back? My mouth looks downturned and aged. When would be the limit of time to get a reversal and get my lower lip back? My face looks so long. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, one of your previous patients referred me for your cat eye surgery. Is it correct that you do this or is it called a “brow lift” on your website? I am very interested. I am also interested in upper eyelid surgery (removal of skin), can these two surgeries be done together? […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  Can my frontal bossing be fixed? A:Your frontal bossing reduction poses two challenges: 1) how much frontal bone can be safely reduced and 2) where would the incision be placed to do so that would be aesthetically acceptable. #1 requires a CT scan to measure the thickness of the frontal bone from […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is the scalp expansion only something that’s needed in the event that all 3 areas are done during a single surgery? If you were to do 2 doing one and the third at a later date … or one at a time, would you need the scalp expansion? Thanks again! A: Scalp […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 25 years old, my IPD is about 6.5mm, and my ICD is 37mm. This is the average value corresponding to the Korean average of 34mm~37mm. However, as you know, I am Asian, so I have Mongolian folds, which are characteristic of Northern Asians, and unlike Westerners, my inner canthus is […]