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Q: Dr. Eppley, My daughter has Plagiocephaly that we were told would round out on its own and were refused helmet therapy. I saw your information about skull implants. I am very interested to know if this can be used on children, my daughter is 21 months. She has 10 mm asymmetry with flattening on […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in temporal reduction surgery. I have too much width of my head. So I wanna reduce width and do your surgery that removes temporal muscle and/or reduces the underlying skull bone .I think the back of my skull needs more volume as well but I want to take surgery […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in numerous facial reshaping procedures including cheek augmentation. I think my chin is too big, my cheeks are flat and my nose could have a better shape. I have attached some pictures for your review. What do you think about these three facial areas in me? A: Thank you […]

Q: Dr.. Eppley, Why are there so few surgeons who perform skull reshaping surgery? Is skull reshaping surgery safe like other types of cosmetic surgery? What makes it so different from other types of cosmetic surgery like a facelift or breast implants? A: You have to have specialized training in craniofacial surgery, which is a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I read your case studies on custom jawline implants and wonders if the same could be performed to avoid jaw realignment surgery? Because the studies featured all men wanting masculine jaws what about Asian women who desires a V-shaped jaw? I had a sliding genioplasty and braces five years ago but I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a custom jawline implant. I have had Radiesse injected in my jawline about six months ago. I am looking into getting a custom jaw implant as I feel the Radiesse has made my face too rounded looking. How long would I need to wait for the Radiesse to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a lower buttock lift. I do not want a bigger buttocks or anything put in it, I just want the bottom of it to not sag. I don’t care if the buttocks is a little flatter I just don’t want it to hang down anymore. Since I have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m currently looking for a surgeon to do my transgender breast augmentation, I’ve done my research for a few years and now. Looking for a surgeon, a little about my profile: I’m a transgender girl with a small rib cage and an overall very small frame and build. I’ve been on hormones […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a breast augmentation revision. I currently have high profile 800cc silicone gel implants under the muscle. They are too big so I want smaller implants and a moderate profile. I have terrible scarring from an attempted perirareolar lift.  My areolas are larger than my hands when I place them […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m curious about surgery for orbital dystopia. I’m in a similar situation to the one described on one of your site’s articles. I have vertical dystopia that doesn’t cause issues with my vision, but makes me uncomfortable about my appearance. I was wondering if this has been done on other patients before, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a reverse tummy tuck. All my loose skin is above my belly button. When I pull up on my upper abdominal skin it looks great. I have attached pictures for your review.  A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. As reverse tummy tucks go, you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a mild to moderate case of cvg (cutis verticis gyrata) that has started in the past 6 months. I have 4 very long vertical creases in my skin. Two are very long going from mid forehead to top of skull. What is strange is it doesn’t look or feel like […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering if you perform masseter muscle removal? And if it is a high risk surgery? Thank you!  A: The proper term for what you seek is…masseter muscle reduction. Complete removal of the masseter muscle is both impossible as well as would create severe masticatory and jaw movement dysfunction. Masseter muscle […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Would a zygomatic osteotomy work on an individual with cheek asymmetry due to hemifacial microsomia? I am considering orthognathic surgery to fix my jaw and masseter muscle. I am also considering a procedure to enhance my cheek symmetry. I have heard implants can be unnatural when placed unilaterally even when custom made. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a problem with my lower floating ribs. They touch my pelvis bone and cause a lot of pain and discomfort. Typically they render me inactive for weeks, sometimes months at a time. I’ve been to countless physiotherapy sessions, and I have looked and looked for a doctor who would consider […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in a reverse tummy tuck, I’m at my goal weight and  I’m 48 years old. I’ve had previous liposuction to tummy, buttocks, and thighs.  I’m interested in just tightening the skin in my upper abs.  I do not want any liposuction as this has already caused uneven skin and a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking for a doctor that has done brow bone augmentation. I came across Dr. Eppley and am considering both rhinoplasty and brow bone augmentation to improve my profile view. I want my forehead to come out further, as of right now my eyes are flush with my forehead and it’s […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am inquiring about a genioplasty revision.I originally had double jaw surgery and a genioplasty performed. The results of the jaw surgery were great and the genioplasty was not bad either however there was some asymmetry and the chin projected just a tad more then I preferred, so I had a revision […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am considering a series of separate body feminizing procedures (transgender body contouring) in this sequence: 1. Butt Implants with body lipo/fat grafting to complete hip/butt shape. 2. Then take 3-6mo to regrow some fat for Breast Implants with body lipo/fat grafting for cleavage and more natural finished shape. 3. Ribs removal. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have what to me is extreme facial asymmetry, and have wondered all of my life if anyone could correct my face. I destroy all pictures of myself I am so ashamed of what I look like. Is there anything you can do for me? If I take a reverse picture using […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in brow bone augmentation as well as orbital floor augmentation. But I don’t want to use any synthetic implant materials to do so. Can Bio-oss (bovine hydroxyapatite) be used for orbital augmentation and brow bone augmentation?  A: Any hydroxyapatite granular material can be used to augment a confined space […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, After doing research on real self and looking at my own face, I’ve very open to anything you suggest that I have done! You responded to my question in detail on real self several days back which I really appreciated. The main procedures I would like to take a look into having done has […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in multiple facial reshaping procedures.  I have a long face with a vertically long chin. The last time you said you would take it back and wouldn’t shorten it. I disagree.I f I set it back I have not enough forward projection, I need to shorten it. My jaw […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, you performed a 12mm sliding genioplasty advancement (with a Gore-tex implant in the step-off, jaw angle implants, and infraorbital-cheek implants two days ago. My face is very swollen and appears lopsided. I am concerned that something is wrong. Please tell me that the facial swelling will go down very soon. A: I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I’m looking to have an angle jaw implant procedure done this summer. I However am not interested in adding too much width nor am I looking to add any length (Nothing vertical length). My goal is to gain some width but mainly I’d like to get a sharp (not round angle like) […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a sliding genioplasty after I had braces for 2 years to fix my bite. I thought my chin was large and I wanted it reduced. I did not like the results. I felt like my face looked fatter and as though there is extra tissue/bone under my chin. My oral […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I am interested in female skull augmentation. I have hated my small head for as long as I can remember. I am finally looking into this and didn’t know there was really any options. I have a flat, small head and small, flat occipital area. Would like to know what may be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Does a breast reduction include them being lifted? Is there a way to make my areola smaller? Will my stretch marks go away if they are lifted? Is a reduction what you suggest or just a lift? I am only 19 and I feel like my breast look like Im 40 and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley I am interested in more information regarding the extended zygomatic cheek implants you describe here: http://exploreplasticsurgery.com/extended-cheek-implants-high-cheekbone-look/ 1) Can you share any before-after pictures of people who have had this done (specifically with zygomatic arch extension)? 2) Where would the scars be and what size? 3) Do you anchor these to the bone […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in facial reshaping surgery. I am a female and am 25 years old. I really don’t like my face but I don’t know whats wrong with it. My forehead is too small, my cheeks are huge and my jawline doesn’t exist or maybe its my chin. Its like too […]