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Q: Dr. Eppley, Lately I have been following your articles and blogs specifically for jaw chin and cheek implants, and have noticed that the custom facial implants can be made to any size but it is the skin stretch that limits the size one can get. My question is, if the skin can stretch a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Pursuant to our presurgical conversion about a custom skull implant, I just had two questions.   I still play hockey, ride bikes etc. How long will it take before the skull implant becomes attached so it can’t move because of wearing a helmet and bouncing around ?  The other thing is more […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to get a rhinoplasty with you. I want to ask first though is it possible to change the nostril shape only? I want to show more of an upturned nose but I don’t want to make my nose length shorter. I just want my nostrils to have the more open […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I would like your opinion on what procedures might help me achieve a more chiseled, rugged and defined face. I have chubby cheeks, my chin I feel is weak, and I would like more definition in my jaw. In my picture I have had filler inserted into my chin about a month ago, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been looking into the aesthetics of the eye area in males and what gives them attractive eyes. I have noticed that there are two trends that male models seem to collectively share. The first is a high palpebral fissure width-to-height ratio, in other words the width of the eyes is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am very much interested in getting a skull reshaping procedure done under you. I’ve always been conscious of my head (shape wise) growing up. I’ve noticed I have two flat areas of my skull which is the back and the sides. I’ve done many research on skull reshaping and landed on […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a brow bone implant. My objective is to create a more deep set/ masculine appearance. One of your before/after galleries shows a young man that had this surgery and looks great-naturally. I also wanted pursue improved symmetry even though I realize not everyone is perfectly symmetric. Would having […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in V-Line jaw reversal surgery. I was transitioning to become a female and had v-line mandible contouring surgery where my jaw was was cut up to my ear and removed. I am now de-transitioning after I realize it is not who I thought I was. Is it possible to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in brow implants to create a more deep set masculine look. I would first like to trial it with filler. I certainly would need to find an injector who has experience with this as it is not a common request for filler. Is this something you do? Where would the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a chin ptosis problem. It started when I was 15 years old and I had a very long chin as my lower jaw was pushed forward and my bottom teeth were pushed in front of my upper teeth. The operation was done from inside of the mouth.The operation was: 1) […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an undereye concern When I am not smiling this is what sticks out from under my eyes. I do not believe it is fat—it is the actual muscle. In certain lights it really sticks out. In a smiling picture, you see the bunching up of the lower eyelid. I am […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thanks for responding to my first inquiry concerning the LeFort III osteotomy. I would like to ask you something else, concerning the orbital rims. I was doing a research on these online and amongst some useful information – I did not know about the existence of orbital rim, infraorbital rim implants- I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering if you could answer a few questions I have on muscle implants. Are there any pros/cons to cohesive gel male pectoral implants (and bicep implants) for example those made by Polythec, over traditional soft solid silicone in terms of aesthetics, feel or safety. Do you offer both types? Do […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, One month ago I had an intraoral chin reduction surgery. This consisted of bone burring on the sides because I have a round face and had a somehow wide chin. I like the results of the chin, but can’t realy enjoy it because I am left with an inverted bottom lip! My […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in something similar to a mommy makeover – but I”m not a new mother – actually like 53 yrs old. I’m really thin (which I can’t stand), but I have multiple sclerosis. I’m interested in multiple things, but don’t want to ‘piece them’. For example, lip injections, facial fillers, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I came across your practice from RealSelf, and I’m very interested in having some work done on my face. Basically, I would like to create the male model look facial surgery you talk about in your blog using custom jaw implants and cheekbone implants. I had a few questions, though: 1. At […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had custom jaw angle implants by you last week. I feel at this point that there might be some asymmetry between the two sides. My right side feels like it is not even with the left side. Can we do something about this now? A: Thank you for the followup. We […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, It seems that I developed a cold (stuffy nose with mucus, sore throat) right after my cheek implant procedure. How likely will a common cold like this cause my cheek implants to become infected? I apologize for this inconvenience, but despite my surgeon not being too concerned, I’m still a little worried. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a custom skull implant. I have a strange depression across the top and back of my head. Fortunately as a women my hair can hide it. But I do occasionally like wearing my hair short and then it becomes apparent. I have attached pictures with my head nearly […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a male who would like more vertical length to his chin as well as more horizontal length and projection. However, I am a bit hesitant to do a sliding genioplasty. Is it possible to create a custom chin implant that can achieve vertical length as well as horizontal length–basically, an […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking to get a sliding genioplasty in the near future. I know that both horizontal and vertical expansion can be achieved,and I am looking for both of these (very slight vertical lengthening). However, there are four other things that I am also looking to achieve and my enquiry is as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, For my forehead augmentation I have been unsure whether I should use bone cement or just do a custom forehead implant as we originally discussed. I would prefer a custom forehead implant, but I know that can’t be done at the exact same time as the orbital rim shaving as it needs […]

Dr. Eppley, I’m wondering why “As a single stage procedure you will get closer to the size of the upper lip but not all the way down to match the upper lip size completely.” as mentioned on Real Self. I have seen your work which is great, and shows drastic results compared to other surgeons […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting permanent augmentation to my lateral orbital rims. My lateral orbital rims are virtually invisible, and this gives me eyes a very retrusive look from the sides. I’m aware that augmentation with implants in this area is rarely ever done, however I have seen lateral orbital rim implants […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some questions regarding head width reduction. I’m reading on your webpage that this is achieved by removing a part of the temporal muscle. Is it just a part of it kind of like cutting half of it or is it this half the exterior part of it like slicing the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a chin reduction question. You stated that how the soft tissues behave after the surgery in the healing process is not under surgical control which is understandable. I’ve read that sometimes the muscle and tissues once they’re stripped from the bone and put back might not adhere as firmly as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I am interested in skull reshaping surgery. I try to hide my head shape as best as I can. It’s almost as if I have bumps on each side right above my ears that end right after my ears going back that make dents toward the upper back of my head that make […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in rhinoplasty surgery. I was in a car accident a few years ago in which I was told I had a very small fracture on my nose. I assume significant scar tissue grew on the fracture which ended up making my nose look crooked and to the side as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in an otoplasty procedure. I have always had protruding ears but it was much more manageable before I began losing my hair as the hair would make it much less noticeable. My right ear sticks out significantly further than the left one but they are both protruding. A: The […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have hyperpigmentation and a loss of facial tissue on my left chin from scleroderma. I’ve been looking at achieving asymmetry through fat grafting and remove overlying dark scar tissue which looks like a birthmark. I have attached my chin pictures for your review. A: Thank you for sending your linear scleroderma […]