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Body Chemical Peel

February 25, 2017

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 […]

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Rib Removal Surgery

February 25, 2017

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Facial Asymmetry Surgery

February 25, 2017

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 […]

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Migraine Surgery

February 23, 2017

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 […]

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Deltoid Implants

February 23, 2017

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 […]

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Chin Implant Revision

February 23, 2017

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, […]

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Custom Facial Implants

February 22, 2017

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 […]

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Midface Shortening

February 22, 2017

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 […]

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Custom Malar Implant

February 22, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, I consulted with a plastic surgeon in January and he told me that I have an unusually low set zygomatic prominence. He suggested a custom malar implant. From your response I understand that it is indeed reasonable to reconstitute the malar prominence higher up on the face using a custom malar implant […]

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Bicep Implant Revision

February 22, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in bicep implant revision. One of my bicep implants is outside the fascia and the surgeon only sutured it to other tissue as a solution. Can it be re-implanted correctly? My surgery was five months ago. It is too late to fix? What has been your experience with this […]

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Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in Medpor facial implant removals. I had a Medpor chin implant and angle jaw implant done ten years ago. Is there a way to have the implants removed or shaved down to be smaller? I would prefer removing. The jaw implants has two screws and the chin implant one […]

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Q: Dr. Eppley, I was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure at 19. I’m now 29. I’ve had 3 defibrillator surgeries, the last one being the 2nd of this month. They implanted a subcutaneous defibrillator which goes in your side and the lead runs under the breast and up in between. It does not have contact […]

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Rhinoplasty Imaging

February 20, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, I love the rhinoplasty imaging predictions, they look great!  I was wondering however if you could possibly send me a few more.  I know I asked for a concave look, but could you show me what it would look like if my nose were made to be a little less concave.  Also, […]

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Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking a facial slimming surgery revision. I had cheek bone and jaw angle reduction six months ago in Asia. This seemed to result in cheek bones that dropped, became assymetric and disjointed. As for the jaw bones, the left mandible broke and seems fixed with screws. Could these screws be […]

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Widening Genioplasty

February 18, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am very interested in having a chin implant removed while having a genioplasty in its place. However I noticed your article in which you state that the genioplasty can be altered through a midline incision to narrow the bone. Can this midline incision also be used to widen the chin? Therefore […]

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Male Model Cheek Implants

February 18, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking to receive male model cheek implants. The type of cheeks that I would like to achieve are the high cheekbones that are visible on male models. Now my issue is this: my zygoma is set too low on the face. I believe that this is a particular growth pattern […]

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Temporal Artery Ligation

February 18, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, I lost a fair amount of weight a few years ago after giving birth to twins, and suddenly my superficial temporal artery on the right side of my face started bulging. Now, 5-6 years later, I have another one on my left side. They are bothering me on a daily basis even […]

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Cheekbone Reconstruction

February 15, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in cheekbone reconstruction. I had an injury to my right cheekbone 11 years ago it left my face asymmetrical. My right cheekbone is flatter now than the other side. It’s appears to be protruding at one point. The orbital looks out of place. I didn’t have insurance or money […]

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Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in custom orbital rim implants. What is the amount of depth, in mm, that you would consider going for the orbital area as this area, in my opinion, would need more than a few mm? Also if it is a combined orbital rim-submalar this can also include the paranasal area […]

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Bicep Implants

February 13, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am inquiring about bicep implants on both of my arms as a result of two traumatic injuries from playing football. Several years ago I suffered a left distal bicep tear and had unsuccessful surgery to repair it. Then, my right bicep–the short head muscle–suffered what my surgeon called a rare trauma […]

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Skull Reshaping

February 13, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have several questions about the various precedes we had discussed for my skull and nose. 1) For my skull, you are saying you are able to fix and address all my skull irregularities entirely with just that one incision, correct? 2) Will my skull look more symmetrical than my nose? I […]

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Silicone Facial Implants

February 13, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, Due to the risk concerns of silicone facial implants, I am starting to reconsider the surgery. I am afraid that since it is a foreign object there may be long term effects I would rather avoid such as ALCL cancer. Is it possible that cancer cells could develop in scar tissue pocket?  […]

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Zygomatic Arch Implant

February 13, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking a zygomatic arch implant. I am 25 years old woman and three years ago I had my right arch of my cheek broken (zygomatic arch). After three weeks it was placed back into it’s ‘right’ position. Fortunately the scar is on my ear, but I have a little asymmetry […]

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Large Buttock Implants

February 13, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering if I could schedule for a Skype consultation with you for getting large buttock implants? I’m from outside the USoriginally but I’ve had various surgeries in the states. I am after liposuction with buttock augumentation. However, the photos that I have seen online with the 700cc buttock buttock implants […]

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ePTFE Nasal Implants

February 13, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to know your opinion about silicone nasal implant for raising only the bridge of the nose. For instance an implant  from Implantech called Flowers Dorsal Nasal. I know there is a big debate about silicone versus Goretex where cartilage is much safer than the synthetic materials. I have done ear- cartilage nose augmentation […]

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Custom Jawline Implant

February 12, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, Could you provide the service of creating a custom implant (or suggest someone who can)? I live in New Zealand and recently had surgery using off the shelf implants. They haven’t worked well and I would like to have them removed. Ideally I would like to replace the implants with a custom […]

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Submentoplasty

February 12, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have consulted with another surgeon about this procedure. I don’t really need a lower face lift. Is this done or can it be done under local? The cost of the general anesthesia and operating room is high and I’m intrigued by your price listed at this website. Thank you. A: Thank […]

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Orbital Rim Implants

February 12, 2017

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seriously considering having orbital rim implants and submalar implants done by you. I have deficiency in the under eye and lower cheek area and would like them filled out. I regularly read your blog and see that you can create custom infraorbital and cheek implants. Do you think it is […]

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