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Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m concerned about my right buttock implant. I had large buttock implants (625ccs) placed above the muscle about one year ago. My right buttock implant seems to be lower than my left and it seems to continue dropping. As shown in the attached pictures the left is the perfect buttock while the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some questions about custom facial implants. 1. How long is the standard recovery process after chin/jaw surgery? Is one week reasonable to plan? Please note, I´m not looking for an exact number of days, only an estimation. 2. The webpages you provided, while helpful in delineating different procedures, do not […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I stumbled upon your case study for vertical orbital dystopia when researching potential corrective procedures for just that. I’m a 27 year old male who has orbital dystopia with about the same severity as the guy in your study and I’m curious what the ballpark price would be for such a procedure. I’ll gladly […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I notice you also do a surgery that can increase the width of your mouth. (mouth widening surgery) Can this be combined with a corner lip lift? Also does the procedure that increases the size of the mouth help the smile out? I notice when I smile I only have about 4 […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in occipital knob reduction surgery. I have an occipital knob I would like removed on the back of my head. My initial questions are: 1) would I need to arrange a scan or something similar over here to send to you or would you be able to see enough […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in chin ptosis correction by reduction of bone through burring or shaving (to reduce blunt and  long chin) and chin resection for removal of excess soft tissue to correct my chin ptosis. I had a sliding genioplasty and ever since I have always had a problem when I talk […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am  interested in temporal implants. I wanted to know if you have picture of the scar like one year after surgery? Or just a picture of the scar, to know what it will look like. I like to keep my hair shorts, and I wonder what it will look like? As […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, We had previously discussed that a button chin implant would be an option for me if I wanted to make the bottom of my chin appear less squared off.  I tried the filler as you suggested and actually really liked the rounder/pointier shape… but since I feel like my face is already […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some lateral brow questions. 1) What are the most common complications or patient complaints associated with a lateral brow lift in your practice? Are these permanent? 2)  Will the temples/forehead be numb after a lateral brow lift? 3)  Approximately how many millimeters of lift can I expect? 4) Will my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m about 6 weeks after placement of a custom jawline implant. To be honest, I’m not too thrilled about the results and would like to possibly schedule a revision surgery with yourself. First off I’d like to tell you the situation with my custom jawline implant. On the positive side, in terms […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve been diagnosed with lupus and ITP. However, my platelet count was always low (lowest was 12) back in 2013 when I went for my blood work to have a rhinoplasty. I was prescribed steroids to take to increase the count and undergo surgery. So I think I had lupus back then […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am researching jaw angle implants and am seriously getting ready to choose a doctor. I consider you to be one of the top few in the nation, and have read your blog on how you’ve never experienced a tear with the masseter sling with jaw angle implants. However, is there still […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can a corner lip lift combined with a subnasal lip lift bring about the same results as a gullwing lip lift if you want to try to do avoid as large of a scar at the vermillion border as possible? How much can alar retraction be corrected in millimeters? If oyu have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting breast implants but am uncertain if I need a breast lift also. I saw a breast augmentation patient you had done who looked somewhat similar to me and she was able to have a good result with large implants alone. I was wondering if I might obtain […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in facial plate removal as part of other cosmetic facial work being done. But I have four titanium plates in the left side of my face from a previous facial trauma. Can I have those facial plates removed at the same time as the cosmetic work as well. A: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in occipital and forehead augmentation. I am aware of custom forehead and occipital implants but I have several questions for which iIhope to get answers. 1. I do know through research that there are alternative material called PMMA, how does this compare with pre fabricated silicone ? 2. Which […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I just got buttock  implants done (425cc), but they are no where near the size I want. I was wondering is there anyway for you to add to my hip/ butt area maybe with more implants? I can’t do a fat transfer  as I am too thin. A: Thank you for sending […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking vertical facial lengthening.  I am told and agree, that my face is short and looks clamped. My dad has a bite issue and his face also is short but not as short as mine. I was told by an orthodontist that it was a borderline deformity. I have noticed […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a sliding genioplasty done two months ago and I think that it has shifted. I am not sure if there is a gap on part of it because of the shift. I would like your opinion and evaluation.  A: Thank you for your inquiry. I understand that you think your […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking a skull implant. The crown of my head is flattened out in the back and I would like to have the back of my head have a more rounded shape to it. I’m bald and wear a hair system that’s adhered to my scalp right now. But I am […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I need advice for facial reconstruction. I had surgery consisting of a left partial maxillectomy to remove a muco-epidermoid carcinoma. (intermediate grade). Since then, my face have partially distorted as per current picture. Could you please suggest what type of procedure is good for me , to have a better natural handsome […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a breast reduction but my situation is a bit unusual. I currently have breast implants but gained weight after surgery with my third child. That was over ten years ago. I would like a breast reduction with my implants removed. I do not want to be bigger than […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in forehead recontouring but all of your case studies of the procedure show people with hair. I can see how an incision made for forehead recontouring along the hairline is great if you have hair and can hide the incision. But what if you don’t have hair, how would […]

Q: D. Eppley, I need advice on a facelift result. I am a 63 year old female, who has lost 125 lbs from gastric bypass surgery over two years ago and had a facelift done two months ago. Sadly, my neck wattle has partially returned and both I and my plastic surgeon are very disappointed. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a severe tear trough deformity and am interested in the implant procedure. However there does not seem to be anyone in my area that will use implants for correction???? A: Thank you for your inquiry and seconding your picture. I think you are referring to a complete infraorbital rim implant […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in correcting my chin dimple. My chin really bothers me the most right now. Once we meet in person I think it will be easier to assess. I have researched for two years now the options to get rid of the dimple in the chin. I have read a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in temporal and brow bone augmentation. I was wondering what you would suggest for a 26 year old patient with weak temple and brown bones that make me look tired. I want the brow and temple area to be smoother and flatter and my eyes to look less protruding. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in lip reconstruction. Attached are photos of my lips.  Two years ago, I had a vermillion lip advancement. However, the surgeon did a v/y to the central portion of my upper lip…something that was never discussed beforehand.  I’m left with no cupid’s bow and no philtrum.  My lower lip […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had cheek implants placed two years ago. As a result, my cheeks are uneven and prominent in the wrong place. I want high cheekbones and also the uneveness of the current submalars makes one cheek look higher and more prominent and throws my jawline off making it look wider on one […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a gastric bypass surgery three years ago to lose weight. I have lost nearly 200 pounds. I am a 50 year-old female. My primary insurance is Medicare and my secondary is Champ VA. i did not have to pay a penny for my gastric bypass. I saw a story on […]