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Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a recessed premaxilla even after jaw surgery, and I’m looking to ‘rotate” the base of my nose forward as per the image without increasing the volume at the side of my nose. Just wondering, does such an implant exist, and if not, how much will it cost to have it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have 2 questions about injectable brow augmentation and chin asymmetry. 1. Is it possible to create a more deep set (masculine) brow via fillers?  2. the bottom of my chin is a bit asymmetric. Can filler be used to even this out? Thank you for your time. A: Inejctable brow augmentation […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in chin ptosis correction. I had a rhinoplastymin my early 20’s to correct a deviated septum and reduce a nasal hump. My surgeon suggested a chin implant to improve my profile since my nose was over projected. He added a button type chin implant intra-orally. However it did not seem to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a PMMA forehead implant placed a few years back, but I’m looking for more augmentation still. I would like to go with the custom silicone implant route, but I have a couple of questions. Is it possible to remove the PMMA implant and design the silicone implant from scratch? I’ve […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m 370 lbs with 52N size breasts, with severe ptosis and painful sagging breast tissue, I have severe back pain from supporting such pendulous heavy breasts for years, will you reject me as a candidate for the surgery? A: As you have surmised, at your current weight you are not a good […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested about rib removal surgery for a smaller waistline. What are the qualifications for this type of body contouring  surgery. mIf I qualify, how long will I stay in the hospital? When can I get back to work? My work requires a lot of standing and some walking. Thanks a lot 🙂 […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am dissatisfied with my facial profile and wonder if a sliding genioplasty would help. I feel my jaw is vertically too long, yet I can’t exactly put my finger on it. My maxilla/jaw just doesn’t match up. PIctures irritate me the most, because its so evident. Id like to achieve a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thank you for your amazing job you do as a surgeon and to inform all the patients online. I know (as read on your site) custom implants would be my best choice. However, i really do not want implants, there’s a 0% chance of me getting implants. A friend of mine had […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in brow bone reduction surgery. I have very deep set eyes, protruding forehead with brow bossing.  I look like I’m mad and my eyes are hooded by bone. My forehead slopes downward from orbital rim a little and brow is very low set.  Also I have calcium deposits on […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a LeFort 1 osteotomy done two years ago and I’m looking for a revision as it was done poorly. For the first surgery, I only had rubber bands and was allowed to remove them after the first week for meals. (soft food) However, I’ve read of many cases whereby the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to get cheek implants, a sliding genioplasty and jaw angle reduction.My question is that I have just had maxilla advancement jaw surgery (LeFort 1 osteotomy) one months ago. Only the maxilla was moved forward. The mandible was not moved. How long is necessary to wait before I can come see […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a large chin button and excess soft tissue padding as well. My oral surgeon plans to slid the chin button (sliding genioplasty) during a jaw surgery but can you reduce the soft tissue afterward? Does this sound reasonable? A: In interpreting your question, I assume you are having a sliding […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a custom jawline implant placed six weeks ago. I can open my mouth fully and the swelling was pretty much gone around the 3 week mark. (As in, it was difficult to notice any further reduction in swelling.) There’s no numbness in the lip or the skin around the jaw.The […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 46 year old male. I was born with a high and wide forehead.  I noticed some hair loss/thinning beginning about 15 years ago. I had a strip hair transplant surgery at that time with approximately 1,000 grafts. I used Propecia/Rogaine for years after the procedure with no change. I have been off […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in multiple facial reshaping procedures. I went to a lot of surgeons who usually said that everything was perfect and no surgery needed. But I may see things a little bit more detailed or have a different idea of beauty. Some said my chin has an asymmetry, is too […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thank you for getting back to me so quickly in regards to my cheek implant removals.This has been such a nightmare and I just want to let you know how appreciative I am of your time. I had small malar/submalar implants put in one year ago. In hindsight I did not need […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am going to have a custom facial implant procedure and am participating in its design. I would like to have an implant that creates a dramatic amount of a facial augmentation effect. My surgeons seems skiddish about such a large custom facial implant design. What do you think? A: While I […]

Q: 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 […]

Q: 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 […]

Q: 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 […]

Q: 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.  […]

 Q: 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, […]

Q: 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 […]

Q: 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 […]

Q: 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 […]

Q: 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 […]

Q: 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 […]

Q: 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 […]

Q: 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 […]

Q: 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 […]