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Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m a recent recipient of a skin only lip lift, from another doctor. Unfortunately the top lip I was left with a triangular in shape and overly close to my nose (about 7-8mm). I was told that the doctor removed about 8-9mm of skin. I’m mortified. It looks very unnatural and I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a revision rhinoplasty. I did my first rhinoplasty surgery because I didn’t like my nose tip it was a little bit to large for my nose, but that was the only aspect of my nose that I disliked and wanted changed. The doctor said that he could make […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Six weeks ago I had my right (undescended) testicle removed due to a mass detected by ultrasound and replaced with a Mentor Coloplast prosthetic testicle implant. This implant is very ill-fitting, riding high and fixed in position by a permanent suture. Two weeks ago I asked the urologist to remove the permanent […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a reduction genioplasty (chin reduction) six days ago and there is some significant swelling. The doctor who performed the procedure said that I have to wear a compression garment around the chin to help the tissues to mold around the new chin. Whenever I remove it I find that the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in chin implant removal. I had a large chin implant put in about four years ago. I have finally become convinced that it is too big and I want it removed. A: When it comes to chin implant removal, I have some pertinent questions about your existing chin implant: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking jawline enhancement. What really bothers me is the lack of definition in my jawline and the bulge under my chin. I feel like everything just blends together, I also have no cheek contour.   I had liposuction done twice in the under chin area (never along the jawline though).  I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting buttock implants. I am small but want a nice round buttock size result. I have attached what my buttocks looks like now and the kind of result I want. I think I need 550cc buttock implants. What is your recommendation on implant size? A: In looking at […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in chin reduction surgery. My chin sticks way out and doesn’t fit the rest of my face. How would I go about fixing this? I have attached pictures for your review. A: Thank you for sending your pictures as they clearly show your lower facial concerns. Pure horizontal chin […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in chin augmentation. I’ve gotten other reviews for doctors and most of them said for me to try chin fillers or a sliding genioplasty. A: There are three chin augmentation methods which have their own unique advantages and disadvantages. It is not a question of whether one method is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had orbital tear trough implants, Alloderm to eyelids, canthoplasty, and a mid face lift performed on me almost three weeks ago and I am not happy with the results. I wonder if I should have the implants removed and Alloderm removed (or possibly injected with steroid if possible) My cheekbones […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to improve my face and have attached pictures which show my concerns. For some reason, the selfies make my face look longer than it really is. I have a very square face. I would like very much to have more of a heart shaped face… and to address the skin […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering if it’s possible to get a cheek augmentation at the same time as a rhinoplasty or would swelling from either interfere with the other. I also have a deviated septum. Do/can you fix that as part of a more general cosmetic rhinoplasty? Thanks. A: Having a rhinoplasty and cheek […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to enquire about lower blepharoplasty. I am a 45 year old male and have been suffering from eye bags getting worse over the last five years or so. (particularly the last year) I have been to see three plastic surgeons about this, but am confused as to the approach […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking to get augmentation of the brow ridge/supraorbital rim. I also have a backward sloped forehead which I was hoping to make more vertical at the same time. I have consulted with another surgeon who told me that my lack of supraorbital rim projection extends to the lateral orbital rim […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, about three years ago I had a Mentor Coloplast prosthetic testicular implant put in. It is sooo hard and unnatural feeling. The good news is It isn’t sutured in and I do like having the mobility. I really want to know if they make a softer squisher testicle. I know a prosthetic […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m inquiring about a cheekbone augmentation and possibly a bossing reduction. I’ve always been bothered by my side profile. To me, it looks more flat (or even mildly concave) than convex. I was seen by a craniofacial specialist about this concern, and he stated that my forehead shape and slope were fine, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I just want to receive more information on forehead reshaping procedure. I have always been very unhappy with my masculine looking forehead and although I am a male I have always wanted to obtain a more feminine looking forhead and eliminate my heavy brow ridge. I did have a procedure done abroad about […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 28 yr old who was born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate and have undergone a diced rib cartilage rhinoplasty within the past 6 months. Although I am very happy with the rhinoplasty, I feel a midface augmentation would very much improve any midface deficiency caused by the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in rib shave surgery. I think what I have what is called costal cartilage protrusion on my left ribcage. My right ribcage is normal. I have done some research and some say it can be shaved down. If possible, I  would like to have my rib shaved down so […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in occipital augmentation. The back of my head looks exactly like the picture that I have attached and the issue is the protruding occipital bun at the back of the head of which I am concerned. However my skull is quite small or a man (22.5 inches circumference) and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had small cheek implants placed last year, but they are definitely too small. I’m looking to get some fillers for further augmentation. I just have a couple of questions: 1) Can a filler like Radiesse be placed over the implant safely? 2) My malar deficiency seems to be causing some […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a very large and disproportionate face. My brows are hugely overgrown and my jawline is equally as big. I look like a Neanderthal! What type of facial reshaping or facial reduction surgery would be beneficial for me? A: Thank you for sending your pictures and I can clearly see your […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in some form of cheek augmentation. I have a concave portion of my face that I would like augmented. From the semi profile view, I find the circled area below may have missing volume. I found someone that had a similar shape in this area and had it fixed […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have chin asymmetry and am looking to get it corrected.  I am a 31 year old trans woman who has been on hormone therapy for about a year. The hormones have significantly feminized my face, however one thing that has been “revealed” in the softening and rounding of the jaw/chin is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, For the past year, I have been having frequent sometimes heavy nose bleeds three to five times a week. I wanted to mention this to you. Is this a cause for concern going into rhinoplasty surgery? It usually stops easily if I pinch the bridge of my nose. I’ve noticed it is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve gotten a skull reconstruction cranioplasty done while on active duty following a stroke/craniectomy and I have 1) a concave dent on my left temple, 2) a bulging muscle underneath the dent (surgeon said the muscle couldn’t be reattached to the titanium plate, and 3) have an irregular protruding spot where the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a brow bone reduction. Given the strong prominence of my forehead, and based on everything I have seen on Dr. Eppley’s website, my brow bone will probably need to be removed, reshaped, and reattached. If this is the case, how many days will I need to take off […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in scalp scar revision. This is a 37 cm by 2 mm scar by a hair transplant that was done 15 year ago. My main goal is to be able to cut my hair short so I can wear it like in the pictures without being noticed. It is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing to enquire about chin lengthening surgery. I have a fairly round face which to me lacks length , I am hoping to achieve a more heart shaped appearance , I do not have a recessive chin although it is quite “round”. I’m not sure if that is the best […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I am looking to get double jaw surgery for functional reasons related to sleep apnea and I have been doing a lot of research on the aesthetic benefits that double jaw surgery can bring. I believe that if I am going to be getting double jaw surgery, I might as well maximzse the […]