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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]