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Q: Dr. Eppley, I had always assumed that nothing could be done to fix my lazy eye/ptosis by recently I was googling around and found that their was plastic surgery for this as well. I’m the guy who was interested in a bunch of procedures last month, including a custom implant for forehead augmentation to add […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am planning to get custom chin and jaw angle implants and I have some queries regarding flying in from overseas.Firstly, typically how long does it take from the initial consultation to get scheduled in for surgery? I’m hoping to fly in around mid January, so I am wondering what the deadline […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Pursuant to my previous questions on a sliding genioplasty, I have come to the realization that horizontal chin advancement will probably not improve the aesthetics of my profile without concurrent movement of the lower lip and the mentolabial fold. On the face of it, a small BSSO seems like the best bet. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in pediatric skull augmentation. I have a 2 year old son with untreated brachcephaly and plagiocephaly (assymetric brachcephaly). What are the possible side effects of bone cement or a custom implant? Have you done skull reshaping on any children? If so, how many? What age would be ideal for […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am ready to move forward with my infraorbital/malar implants, but I have a few questions to make sure I understand the difference between custom and semi-custom facial implants. I am familiar with fully custom because that is what we did with my jawline. So semi-custom does not use my CT scan, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I have 33 years old and am interested in occipital reduction. I feel self-conscious for years due to the shape of my head. The occipital part of my head is elongated. I have seen on your website the results of skull reshaping operations. I would like to know the risks of this […]

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 […]