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Q: Dr. Eppley, I believe I have an underdeveloped jaw. In 2008 I had a chin implant which I feel was not correct and seems to sit on my face. Also there is a dip where my chin ends. My jaw is very undefined and seems to blend into my neck. Last year I wanted […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking a tummy tuck revision. I had a tummy tuck a year and am not happy with the results as you can see in my attached pictures. I hope they will help you see my concerns. My stomach is not flat. My muscles were not tightened and there is still […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, About 2 years ago I had a chin implant put in during a rhinoplasty revision in Miami.  It looks great BUT the lisp NEVER went away.  It resolved to about 90% and continues to have good days and bad.  The chin implant is a medium size. I’ve spoken to a neurologist as well […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a chin and jaw reduction ten days ago. It went well except that I have had worsening swelling each day after surgery.  Today, when I woke up with even larger swelling on the left, I went to the ER to check it out and the ER doc after examining me was […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some questions and concerns about skull implants and would really appreciate it if they can be answered in detail.  I am very serious about this operation and would like to find out more about it.  1) Let’s say I will get this operation during this month, how long will it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently had jaw angle implants and the implants used were a medium sized lateral jaw angle implants. I can tell the implant does what it is supposed to do and looks good, but I’m afraid the Doctor placed the implant forward of where it should be. I can send you photos. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I briefly exchanged messages with you a couple of years back as I was quite distressed with certain aspects of my appearance, namely the extreme narrowness of my skull and length of my face. I tend to have a narrower skull/face than most, male or female. I have a very dolichocephalic skull, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have heard that chin implants cause bone resorption.  If this is true do they cause resorption under silicone nasal implants too?  My nasal implant only extends to the dorsum.  Also, how does one know if nasal implants cause scar tissue in the nose bridge?  Thanks.  A: Silicone nasal implants do not […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a silicone chin implant placed on June 12th and it has been discovered that the right wing was malpositioned, it protruded through my gum line. I have the revision done on June 18th, and there is no improvement whatsoever, the right wing is still siting very high above the jaw […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, my facial problem is that I am very skinny. I have no volume in my face with flat cheekbones. The doctors say my maxilla is also very small and is retrusive by 6mms.has a reduction of 8mm. Even though my body is not skinny, I have talked with surgeons because I want more volume […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, There is one other question that just occurred to me to ask you regarding jaw angle  implants. I have noticed that when I clench my molars (I.e., bite down), my jaw looks wider and better-proportioned, which I’m assuming is due to having well-developed masseter muscles. Having said that, if someone’s jaw looks […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, It’s been over a year since I had my frontotemporal skull implant surgery with you and I’m quite satisfied with how things have turned out. I have noticed however some hollowing near the eye brow roughly at the bottom edge of the temporal implants. This is very minor and I assume something […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about the jaw angle implants that worries me, I consulted a few Maxillofacial surgeons in my country. Some of them said to me that implants under the masseters muscles (for aesthetic reasons, not deformity corrections) is a bad idea, one of them even called jaw implants malpractice. The […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can you answer a technical question about lip lifts? Is there a difference between a corner mouth lift (smile surgery) and corner lip lift? Do you perform these type of lip lift surgeries? A: In answer to your questions, a corner of the mouth lift and a corner lip lift sound very […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interesting in a skull reshaping procedure for a flat side to the back of my head. In my pictures you can see the difference between the two sides of the back of my head. I want to see if you could make the smaller side of my head (left side) […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a frontal hairline advancement. I have no issues with hair loss. My hair hairline simply dips back into in the middle and that’s where I drew a line if that was eliminated on my picture. I have some breakage on the edges from hats and headbands, but nothing permanent. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in rib removal surgery to get rid of my lower ribcage which sticks out. I do have a few questions about the surgery. 1. I know rib removal isn’t as common of a procedure as tummy tucks or breast augmentations, how many of them have been done? 2. What […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in having brow bone augmentation to give it a deeper and more masculine appearance. I understand that there are various materials available, and I was wondering if you could kindly answer these few questions: 1) Which material would allow for the smallest scar? 2) I understand that custom silicone implants […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking a sliding genioplasty or chin reduction revision. After a sliding genioplasty 18 months ago and two bone burring operations to reverse it (6 and 12 months after the original surgery) there are still areas of bone, on either side of my chin, that were not shaved back to create […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in rib removal surgery to reduce my protruding ribcage. How risky is this procedure? What are the complications/healing time? What would the results look like? How much, on average, would this cost? What other medical issues would be affected by the surgery? Sorry so many questions! Also, I live […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting breast implants. However I’m terrified of losing sensation in my boobs and not be able to breast feed. What are the chances I will lose sensation? Also I’m worried my implants won’t look symmetrical, what are the chances this will occur. Because of these concerns that’s why […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had a Mentor saline-filled testicular implant for approximately three years. While the implant has been relatively trouble-free, I do have some issues with it. I tend to get some occasional soreness due to the hardness of the implant. Also, as you might imagine, it is somewhat akin to having a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a necklift to get rid of my turkey waddle. What would be the best surgical option to do so? I have attached a side view picture of my neck so you can assess the waddle. What type of recovery would be needed? A: Thank you for sending your […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a facial scar is approximately three years old completely severing lip and chin tissues. An excellent alignment repair was done at the time. But over time the chin repair changed from a raised scar to an indention. What type of scar revision procedure would be used to correct it? Will […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am contemplating seeing you for sagittal ridge reduction surgery.  My understanding is that the resultant scar will be 5 to 7cm in length, from left to right, at the crown of my skull. I am Caucasian with “medium” toned skin.  While the prominence of the sagittal ridge bothers me tremendously, I’d like […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in breast implant removal. If I have complete removal do you take out the capsule?  Do you check for fungal or bacterial infection? With breast lift create risks of deformities?  How many removals have you done? If the implants are not removed is there a concern of future surgery […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in cheekbone reduction. I have been very insecure about my face structure. I feel like if I get cheek bone reduction it would really change my life because I am tired of thinking about it all over again everyday, it really frustrates me and depresses me. So for my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m looking to have liposuction. My main concern is being put to sleep. Ive watched a few YouTube videos and noticed that the Smartlipo procedure was done without general anesthesia, all while awake. A: If the principle concern about liposuction surgery is being put to sleep (local anesthesia liposuction), then I am […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a healthy 50 year old male. I have had liposuction and fat transfer to my buttocks two years ago along with fat removal from my chest area. I am happy with the results of these body contouring procedures. I have however put on more weight and I am wanting to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve had saline breast implants for approximately 19 yrs. One has recently deflated. I am wanting to see what my options are as far as saline or silicone replacement. A: You have gotten good use out of the original breast implants as most saline implants from twenty years ago did not last […]