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Q: Dr. Eppley, What kind of scarring can I expect from the surgery?Will this surgery affect a future pregnancy? As in would my rib cage be more vulnerable later on to any kind of breakage or damage while pregnant? I am not pregnant nor plan to be, but wanted to ask. A:Because this is cartilage […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I have an asymmetry in my mandible. My left side is narrower then the other side. I came across your website and was wondering how this works for people who live in Europe. Can I send over a CT scan made here for the design of the implant? And can it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My concern is my right jaw as it looks shorter and smaller than my left jaw . My orthodontist said the only way to fix it is surgery or implants but he doesn’t recommend it.Can filler fix this ? A:Filler may provide some temporary improvement but not a permanent fix. Only a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I feel like my face is very asymmetrical and imbalanced and lacks dimension. I feel like I need some sort of implants – cheek or paranasal. And a forehead augmentation – but I don’t know if fat grafting or an implant is more suitable. My right temple goes inward and my right […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am reaching out to request a virtual consultation regarding my concerns about the appearance of my forehead and hairline. I have noticed that the prominent bones on my forehead have an unusually large appearance, which has been a source of insecurity for me. I am considering plastic surgery to address this […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in your methodology to correct hyperdynamic chin ptosis. A: You have hyperdynamic chin ptosis because your chin is a bit vertically short which creates a mismatch between the bone and the overlying soft tissue chin pad. This is why the chin pad pulls down with smiling…there is nothing to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to make sure doctor knows about my history . This picture was taking on 2010 and the reason I look good it because I pulled my hair back very tight because not only it pulled my skin but it gives me almond eyes that I truly love but the force […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is it possible to use a method similar to forehead reduction/facelift to shift down the eyebrows, then use filler in the upper eyelids to create a straight eyebrow and full hooding effect similar to that of Sean O’Pry? When I move the upper half of my forehead down with my hand my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I have glabellar lines that are deep. They currently have a thread(s) and juvederm filler. I was wondering if Dr Eppley would be able to do a permanent filler. I didn’t realize how dangerous regular fillers can be. Also, if so, would you please let me know a ball park cost […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, inquirimg whether rib breaking or removal surgery would best help correct my flared ribs due to mild pectus excavatum. I have tried bracing, but do not have the discipline to do it for years as instructed in order to fix so exploring other surgical alternatives. Please see my pictures attached for reference. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a 4 year old son born Jan 2021 who appears to have a “double lip”. He had a tongue and lip tie release at 8 months old in Sep 2021. I am including a zip folder with photos before the surgery and after along with videos to see how his smile […]

Q: Dr. Eppley ,I have searched all over for assistance with a lower rib on the right side of my body. It cracked in year 2020 with a fall, when it healed I was told it over produced the bone  substance used for healing the cracked rib. This has caused me to have severe discomfort […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I am inquiring about a sliding genioplasty. I have attached some photos to show what would roughly be my goal in this surgery. My chin is recessed and seems that it would require some downward and forward repositioning to achieve a desired result. I was wondering if this seems within reach with this […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, “Hello I read online you can reduce the width of the hips/iliac crest.I need some information, i am from the Netherlands but did not founded anyone here how does this surgerywhat are the disadvantages? Can complaints arise after the surgery?” A: You are referring to iliac crest reduction which. is associated very […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, do you offer a service to design a chin/jaw implant only from a supplied CT scan or solid model of the Mandible (pre-segmented). The design would be used to print in PEEK for use by another doctor/patient outside the USA. Thanks A: I do not design implants for other surgeons to place. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can my visible temporal arteries be ligated? I have attached pictures. A: These are classic prominent temporal arterial branches that are takeoffs of the main temporal artery. (not the more common anterior branch of the superficial temporal artery) But regardless of this anatomic variation they can be successfully ligated. Dr. Barry Eppley […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I hope this email finds you well. I would like to inquire about treatment options for plagiocephaly. Specifically, I have noticed that the left side of my face is more protruding compared to the right, with a tilt to the right as well. I wanted to ask if it is possible to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I am interested in this technique for its potential to improve scalp hair growth, I shaved my head once and I realised that I have quite an odd shaped head, and I also read that perhaps skull shape, effects hair growth. I guess through restricting or liberating blood flow to the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello I’m looking to get a custom jaw implant later this year. Do you have any specific information about the procedure and recovery that might help me make a decision about choosing you as my doctor? I will be coming from New Mexico and will be alone. Will I need someone to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, What materials available for implants? I see he uses a lot of silicone and was wondering why that is. I prefer different material would that be okay? A: There are a variety of materials for custom facial implants including solid silicone, Omnipore/Medpor, PEEK, PEKK and titanium…each with their own advantages and disadvantages […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in feminization surgeries. I currently present male, and would like to do surgeries before moving on. Ultimately I would like to have a number of procedures, but have no idea about cost or insurance. I had gastric sleeve performed 18 months ago and have lost 100 lbs. 5′ 9″ […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in replacing my PEEK infraorbital-malar implants as they don’t saddle the rim and as a result they stick put unnaturally. These implants were placed intraorally at the time of double jaw surgery. A: Be aware of two very relevant aesthetic issues. 1) when have to saddle the infraorbital rim […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a separate medical enquiry, regarding bone burring to correct the prominence of my forehead. Can this be done please. Not sure if I’m imagining things but my right side seems to appear a bit smoother than the left, so it’s this left side I would’ve wanted addressing. A:Are you referring to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley I hope this email finds you well. I’m reaching out to ask about surgery for the two horns on my forehead that stick out noticeably. I’ve attached a recent photo to show how they usually look. I have a few questions: 1. How is the procedure done? 2. How much does it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m planning to have a genioplasty with you this spring and had a few questions about the healing process.How long does it usually take for the chin bone to heal enough to avoid bending in case of trauma.Would it be around 2, 4, or 6 weeks post op?  A:The chin bone is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have very thin lower forearms from the wrist back. I know it is possible to have implants to the upper forearms but would the dr be able to use implants to thicken the lower forearms? A:Your pictures show a lower forearm deficiency which is most apparent in the dorsal position. (as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can Botox effectively reduce the size of the temporal muscle long term? A: No, its limited effects are temporary.  Dr. Barry Eppley World Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q:Dr. Eppley, I am scheduled to have braces on the 30th can or will that interfere with cheek implant surgery? A: No it will not. Braces in the teeth do not get in the way of intraoral access for the placement of cheek implants. Dr. Barry Eppley World Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m a previous patient of Dr. Eppley (Sept 15, 2022 surgery date). That procedure involved a surgically implanted plate and screws.I have an upcoming MRI and I need to confirm what implant material Dr. Eppley used, to be sure that it is completely MRI-safe and not at all magnetic. Can you check with Dr. Eppley […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, im interested in custom implants to make my masseter muscle bigger. I already have a jaw implant inserted because my jaw was shaved a decade ago and it ended up being a bad choice. Along with the jaw shaving they ended up shaving a good amount of my masseter which I […]