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Q: Dr. Eppley, I have along protruding chin and am interested in chin reduction surgery. What is the best way to reduce/reshape it so it looks smaller and more proportionate to the rest of my face? A: In chins that are both vertically long and horizontally protrusive, there are two surgical approaches. A submental chin […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in forehead reduction. I have had 3500 FUE strip harvest hair transplants done five years ago. While the grafts have taken well without hair loss I have a remaining large forehead. I still have some elasticity to the scalp and am interested in seeing what a forehead reduction can […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a silicone implant to build up the bridge of my nose for years. I have a few questions for you about it based on your expertise in rhinoplasty, Your feedback is extremely helpful.  My skin is thin and I have a medium size implant in my bridge area. ] Do you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, can you elaborate on a question I have regarding the effects of Accutane on hair transplantations? I am on a pretty small prescription of Accutane right now that isnt going to end for a while. I’ m on around 30 to 40mg/week which s considered a very tiny dosage and considered “maintenance”. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have 3 procedures I am considering. The breast reduction and/or lift is something I definitely want to do, as I’m very uncomfortable from the weight pulling on my neck. Over the past few year I have noticed facial asymmetry developing. It seems to be from an enlarged masseter muscle and I’m […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a very particular question regarding cheekbone reduction fracture. I had cheekbone reduction abroad where they pushed the sides of the arch of my cheekbones in to make my face narrower. However, the posterior end of the arches somewhat move outward on and off a bit, making my face wider. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I just recieved otoplasty and earlobe reduction one month ago.I The surgeon did a wonderful job thus far but there is still some minor sweeping and obviously the ears will change shape a bit over next few months. However I don’t believe enough length was removed from the earlobes. My ears still […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have few questions about facial implants:  1. how much will it cost approximately to get customized cheek and jaw implants done at the same time?  2. how long does it take to manufacture facial implants?  3. do you personally use screws to secure both cheek and jaw implants in place?  4. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a problem with my cheek implants and I need either cheek implant removal or cheek implant revision. I had a severe damage from buccal fat pad removals when I was younger and that left me sagging cheeks, downturned mouth corners, and jowls. Then I got medium sized submalar cheek implants […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, can micro iposuction remove lumps from fat injections or it can only help removing the natural fat that is already there? The problem in that I have fat lumps (10 lumps n both cheeks varies which vary size between 5-10 mm) mainly found near the mouth, along the nasolobial folds and two […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in inner inner thigh liposuction. I want to create a space between my inner thighs, a so called thigh gap. How much total fat do you think you could harvest? If I take a big pinch of skin and fat at my inner thighs I can make a visible […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I found your work through the custom implants work on your site and I’m interested in getting a chin implant, but with a twist…  See, I’ve become aware of new research about the “estrogenic activity” of silicon-based implants. I was wondering, in your expertise, would it be possible to create a chin […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in facial reshaping surgery. Can I get a longer and slimmer face with strong jawline and cheekbone through the facial reshaping procedures? If no, what type of procedure will I need and how much will the total cost be . I feel like I can trust Dr Eppley for these life […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I read your article on natural vs. artificial implants in rhinoplasty.  I was wondering why you prefer natural material. I also know diced cartilage wrapped in fascia has been offered fairly recently.  Do you know if this is a fairly new procedure or if this has been offered since 2009?  I am considering […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, awhile ago you helped answer my questions about cheek lifts, as I was getting one to correct sagging from malar implant removal. Well, I had the cheek lift, and while it made some major improvements, I still have some sagging.  Now I probably should just accept the remaining sagging at this point, but […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in temporal augmentation. My questions are: 1) I would prefer to try filler first, with filler is it possible to do the whole region which I circled in red in my picture? From the implant I saw from your site, that goes really higher than the smaller ones (see […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to know if there is a difference in the appearance between silicone cheek and jaw implants and medpor cheek and jaw implants. From pictures and my own knowledge I think it is clear that the Medpor looks and feels more like real bone. But I don’t know if this has […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in orbital rim and brow bone implants. I have a sunken eye area and eyes that seem to bulge out with droopy eyelids and bags under the eyes. What combination of procedures would produce the best results based on my overall appearance? I’ve also attached a picture of an […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in trach scar revision. I have a very ugly scar from a tracheotomy tube and am interested in knowing what my options are in terms of eliminating or reducing the appearance. The tube was removed mid-September of 2014. My doctors suggested waiting some months for everything to heal before […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in chin cleft reduction. How is it done and what is the best method? What is the cost of chin cleft reduction? Is it done under local or general anesthesia? A: A chin cleft reduction can be done by several method depending on the etiology of the problem. For […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I`m interested in jawline reduction, and I have some questions regarding this procedure. I have read that there is a risk of damaging the facial nerve during this procedure. How high would you say that this risk is? And should it happen, will it be possible to repair the damage afterwards? Is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 35 year old female and am interested in jaw angle implants. I have high jaw angles and my jawline looks deficient in the back. I’m interested but I would like to learn more about your experience with this specific procedure. How many cases did you complete that are similar […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in having custom  jawline implant with you but I have several questions want to ask. I want to get jawline implant not because I want to be more masculine looking, but instead I think my flat and short jawline makes me look weird in oblique (45 degree) view. I had […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in jaw angle implants for jawline enhancement. I already had a chin implant placed nine years ago but the lack of jawline definition is making my face look really long. Laterally you can see small bumps of saggy tissue along the weak jawline which has become more visible as […]

 Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in chin implant revision. I had a chin implant done (via inside mouth) ten years ago. II think it was Medpor, 3mm. Profile is great. From the front view – one side is lovely, but the other side is way too long for my face. It’s put my whole […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in knee lifts and after seeing your after surgery pictures I’m sold. I thought it would be much wider and more noticeable. The bottom after picture looks amazing. I have struggled for so long with this issue and I know it’s the only answer. I have read that the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My question has to do with a certain actor. Is the difference in his jaw from the first picture to the 2nd picture from implants and is this outcome possible through mandibular jaw implants. A:  I can not tell you with any certainty as to whether this male actor had jaw angle […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had subfascial buttock implants placed three week ago. My doctor wanted to keep the skin stitches in for a long time so that it would heal without coming apart.  I’ve been keeping an eye on my stitches now that I able able to see them better. I am seeing an opening […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an unusual question. I know you are an expert at the corner of the mouth lift. My lips turn up at the sides too much as it is. Is there  any way you could perform a subtle corner of the mouth ‘drop’…a reverse corner of the mouth lift if you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in midface augmentation. I’m 25 years old and I have problems with my facial aesthetics. My forehead is more protruding than my midface and my lower third. This is easily observeable in sunny places, my forehead is highlighted but the rest of the face (except the nose) in shadow. […]