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Nuchal Ridge Skull Reduction
March 14, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, We have already had a very informative Skype discussion about a possible nuchal ridge skull reduction at the back of my head with occipital implant above it. I think you suggested that the scar may be in the region of 7 to 9cms in length. I spend a lot of time on […]
Rib Removal Surgery
March 14, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in rib removal surgery. I am a 44 year old transgender male to female that is struggling to obtain an hour glass figure.I have breast and buttock implants and was hoping to reduce my waist line. I run everyday and do abdominal trainings but I have the body I […]
Lip Reduction
March 12, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in lip reduction surgery. My goal is to reduce to size of my lips by about 30% or a bit more. As you can see from the photos, my lower lip hangs and my upper lip goes out far. I would very much like a more even reduced lip […]
Skull Reshaping
March 12, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to see the possibilities of skull reshaping surgery. I am 33 years old and have always been unhappy with the shape of my head. My head is big overall and I dislike the unusual shape and so I would like to change this for it to look more normal. […]
Orthognathic Surgery
March 12, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I already had orthognathic surgery several years ago which involved moving my two jaws forward. Now I’m considering that augmentation was too much and I would like to revert the procedure and move my two jaws inward and upward. I’ve already had braces for years and they are not an option anymore, […]
Skull Reshaping
March 12, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in skull reshaping surgery. As you are probably aware, healthcare over in the UK is pretty much free. Cosmetic surgery is not given for free due to the fact its simply cosmetic, something you don’t like the look of on your body. If it is present from birth or […]
Brazilian Butt Lift
March 12, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting a Brazilian Butt Lift. I am a 24 year old female who is not comfortable and is ashamed of her body. I have been doing research on Drs where I currently live and I haven’t found a Doctor who meets my expectations. And I have seen your woek […]
Male Brow Bone Reduction
March 12, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in male brow bone reduction. But because of my hairline I can not have a coronal incision to do the procedure. I know that the alternative for some men is a mid-forehead incision. But that would only be for brow burring correct? Which wouldn’t have a very big overall […]
Tip Rhinoplasty for Correction of Split and Pink Tip
March 7, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am in need of a tip rhinoplasty repair. The tip of my nose went bright pink about two years ago. I have consulted with dermatologists and ear nose and throat surgeons. Until today nobody could name what is to me a problem. I came across your website and I feel so […]
Migraine Surgery
March 7, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in migraine surgery. My migraine history is long. I started having migraines over twenty years ago. I take multiple prophylactic and rescue medications with mixed results. My headaches usually last two to three days and have lasted up to several weeks. The post-dromal lasts up to a week longer […]
Jawline Surgery
March 6, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in jawline surgery. The kind of strong jaw and face I’d like to have is like his model picture that I have attached which shows how her jawline drops and she has very pronounced and positive cheeks which I really like. I want something extremely dramatic, my jawline isn’t […]
Custom Paranasal Implants
March 5, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in custom paranasal implants. I would like custom designs because I do not think that the standard implants will provide enough forward projection. I think I need about 7 to 8mms forward projection while the standard paranasal implants only provide about 5mms of projection at the anterior nasal spine […]
Lip Reduction
March 5, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am jnterested in lip reduction surgery. I was having problems snoring, went to sleep doctor, dx’d with sleep apnea. He offered CPAP but said corrective jaw surgery would also fix my problem. I went to oral surgeon and will be later this year having both jaws moved forward about 7mm to […]
Forehead Implant
March 5, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a forehead implant placed three weeks ago, but it seems a little too big. At this point, roughly how much swelling is left from the procedure? I’m just a little concerned as it has been quite a while after the surgery.Thank you for taking the time to read this and […]
Jaw Enhancement
March 3, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in chin and jaw enhancement. I am reaching out to you after doing thorough research in hopes that you could bring some clarity to my concerns and harmony to my face. I am attaching pictures of me in different angles as well as pictures that I have edited with photoshop which reflect a look I […]
Forehead Augmentation Material Options
March 3, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in forehead augmentation and have enclosed photographs for your review. I am interested in augmentation of my forehead and brow area. As you may be able to see, my right side is much flatter than my left side and I have a very narrow forehead. I have chin and jaw […]
Jaw Angle Implant Recovery
March 3, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I know you warned me that the jaw angle implant recovery would involve substantial swelling for a while. I am at the 2 week mark. I can tell I should not have gone with any ‘drop down’ with the implant. This change is a bit more than what I was looking for. […]
Head Width Reduction
March 1, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 28 year old Asian male interested in head width reduction. I have received a consultation in the past, where I was told the surgery I needed would be very dangerous and expensive potentially even lethal. Is your procedure different? I believe my face is otherwise fine except I have a […]
Facial Feminization Surgery
March 1, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some questions about facial feminization surgery. I was wondering the prices of the surgery and whether insurance many cover some of them. I am a 32 year transgender male to female. A: As you know Facial Feminization Surgery is a compilation of a variety of facial procedures which differs amongst […]
Custom Cheek Implants
March 1, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am an Asian male interested in custom cheek implants. Is it possible through custom implants to add lateral projection to the zygomas? What would be the maximum lateral projection the implants could give? (Iam hoping for at least 1.5cm to each zygomatic, but 2cm each would be ideal). I am after […]
Sliding Genioplasty
March 1, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I was previously going to have a chin implant with screw fixation. At the time, I was planning to get one and was planning to consult with you. I’ve done a lot of research since that time and have come to the realization that I’d like to address my issues with bimaxillary […]
Nerve Repair
February 29, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in nerve repair. I had eyebrow hair transplants three times. The last time I had done was over one year ago. Since then I have had electric, shock like, tingling, numbness pain and crawling sensations that are felt along the eyebrows and down sides of nose. Smoking and stress […]
Scar Revision
February 29, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, it is hard to find a good scar revision specialist who can answer some basic questions without a formal consultation. As you have already answered my initial questions in regards to my scar, I would like to ask you my most important last question that is still on my mind.I still have […]
Upper Blepharoplasty
February 29, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I understand if this is an upper blepharopasty question you cannot answer online, but I was wondering if I could get your honest opinion regarding my eyelids. Although I’m young, I’ve always felt they are unusually droopy and asymmetric. In particular, I do not like the excess skin of my left eyelid. […]
Chin Implant Revision
February 29, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a chin implant revision. I had the chin implant placed three years ago. It’s not a huge issue for me, but I think it should stick out a little more to be more proportionate with my lips and nose. Also, from the front I feel like it looks […]
Breast Lift Revision
February 27, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley,I am looking to get a breast lift revision. I had breast implants and a periareolar breast lift performed over one year ago . Since then I’ve had three nipple revisions due to inconsistent shape and size. I am unsatisfied with the result and I am in need of new approach to hopefully […]
Lower Lip Sag
February 27, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a question regarding surgery on lower lip sag. I show a lot of teeth (all my lower teeth) when I smile or talk. I have had a few genioplasties which I worry may have caused it to be like this. Also had braces before which may have more my teeth […]
Abdominal Panniculectomy
February 27, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting a tummy tuck but don’t know too much about it. What type of tummy tuck do I need? Should I try and lose more weight before? Although with my back injury and being on disability I don’t see any significant weight loss happening. I have attached some […]
Forehead Implant
February 27, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some questions/concerns about a forehead implant on what can be done over it after it is in place. Would I be able to have Botox injections in my forehead after getting the implant placed by you? Or would this inhibit the ability to do Botox injections there? I also will […]
Sliding Genioplasty
February 27, 2016Q: Dr. Eppley, I am very happy with the buccal fat removal and perioral liposuction you did on me a few years ago. I still feel that my face lacks definition though and have been researching lower jaw surgery/sliding genioplasty and vertical lengthening chin implants and wondering if one of those procedures would be beneficial […]