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Q: Dr. Eppley, I was searching for the information regarding facial sagging after cheek bone reduction surgery. I  suffer from facial sagging after cheek reduction surgery that I had four months ago. Even though my bone is tightly fixed, sagging is quite severe and it keeps getting worse. I think it might be because of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in jaw angle reduction surgery. My problem is that my jaw line is low which gives me a rectangular/long face look. But honestly I don’t really mind that… I prefer having a softer angle. Mine is really low. If it was higher it would be good. But I’m wondering […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My desire for rhinoplasty surgery is purely a cosmetic one. I am a healthy and active 25 year old who has never had any complication or surgeries before. That being said I’ve also wanted this procedure done for some time now but never had the opportunity to speak to a physician about […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in ethnic rhinoplasty. I have a very flat noseand would like to narrow bridge significantly to enhance my facial features as well as narrow the tip. My ideal nose features are those of Halle Berry, Beyonce and Vanessa Williams. Can you achieve this finish by reshaping my nose? A: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in combining a chin implant and facial liposuction for making a round face thinner. I want to have normal shaped face, but also would like a skinnier face overall if possible? And are results permanent because I can get puffy just by taking a shower, so I am worried […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I was considering getting an injectable filler for my cheeks like Voluma that supposedly last for wo years. Would I be able to get rhinoplasty a couple of months after having the Voluma or should I just wait  until I have rhinoplasty? A: Your question about the use of Voluma Injectable filler is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had brow bone augmentation by fat grafting done yesterday, and I think my surgeon placed 8cc per side. I told my surgeon not to be aggressive, but I’m worried that he might have overdone it. It currently looks like an excessive amount of augmentation. Do you think this is what the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My question is what should type of chin procedure do I need to get the best possible aesthetic result. I had double jaw surgery six weeks ago, and also a medium size silicone implant placed intraorally and fixed with 2 screws. I think most of the swelling is gone now.  I’m noticing […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I read literature online that (if I comprehended it appropriately) that a sliding genioplasty can relapse. Meaning, the chin advancement goes back to the original placement over time. Is this really true? Also, can bone resorption and/or bone remodeling in the long run take away from the aesthetic appearance achieved from the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, over a decade ago I approached a surgeon as my upper lip did not raise well when smiling and my appearance was edentulous and a little tight when I smiled. Rather than the more typical bull horn type sub nasal lip lift procedure, the surgeon performed an operation that he designed to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m having my cheek implants removed later in the week due to an infection. Just wondering, will there be an excessive amount of swelling like when I had them placed in or will the amount of swelling be more limited this time round? Also, I’ve had them in for a year and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 42 years of age and have suffered all my life with what people around me have described as a square head. The head isn’t misshaped at the side or the back but is flat on top with a bit of a bump in the centre of the top. This has […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I need your assistance with helping my doctor “get it right” when it comes to my jaw implants. Last year I had jaw angle implants placed which were lateral ones and they were the largest ones by Implantech. I then developed an infection on the right side and then I got one […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a nonsurgical injectable rhinoplasty last year but I believe the effect might be over. My question is do you think I should consider rhinoplasty because of the projection of my tip when I laugh and my bump on nose. Or should i just get another nonsurgical rhinoplasty because the tip […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, my clavicles on both sides stick up. Have you dealt with this surgery before – do you recommend anything (would deltoid implants resolve this)? I don’t want huge shoulders, just bones not so prevalent and I don’t want scars. Appreciate any feedback. A: I have seen and treated prominent clavicles before and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, what scar revision procedure would you recommend to help improve this widened, red/pink, rough, indented scar above my upper lip? As you can see, the mustache hair follicles were killed in the car, so there is no hair growth. It is a year old and seems to be done improving on its […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a revision rhinoplasty that lengthens my nose. I had a rhinoplasty several years that ended up shortening and lifting my nose too much. This is not a good look for a man. I have read that the best way to do the procedure is with cartilage grafts and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in removing my breast implants and doing fat grafting as a replacement. I’ve had two children and after their births, I lost a lot of volume and my areolas stretched quite a bit. Currently, I have 350 cc saline implants making me a full C-cup. I was hoping to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My problem is that my jaw line is low which gives me a rectangular/long face look. But honestly I don’t really mind that… I prefer having a softer angle. Mine is really low. If it was higher it would be good. But I’m wondering if you can actually do this surgery in […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking Facial Feminization Surgery (Rhinoplasty, Lip Lift, Chin Implant, Trachea shave, Brow shave). Please let me know if I am a good candidate. I am very serious/committed to doing this. What is the lead time between consultation and scheduled operation typically? A: My definition of an ideal candidate for Facial […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve been reading about various types of facelifts and have a couple of questions and comments.  Questions: 1)      Will he be tightening the muscles beneath the skin as well as cutting away skin? 2)      Where will the fat injections go? I don’t want to look like Kim Novak did at the Oscars […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Will a sliding genioplasty improve my lip incompetence? I would like my chin moved forward. My chin also looks long when I force my lower lip up to close my mouth. Would a slight vertical reduction be beneficial as well? First picture shows my lip incompetence (my teeth are touching) and second […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have researched the Brazilian But Lift procedure for quite awhile and have been to two doctors for consultation. One discussed the Aqualipo option but they could only show me two pictures and the results were slight. I have attached some photos of myself to give you a better idea and to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a recessed chin (no overbite as orthodontics aligned my bite) and a very deep labiomental crease. My question is, am I a candidate for a chin implant? I feel like I am not a good candidate as an implant would only exaggerate my pre-existing issue. Please see attached pictures.  A: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I admire your plastic surgery work. Your lip reduction procedures are amazing. I had one back in December of last year and I am not pleased. Having your hand along another journey of having my 2nd lip reduction procedure would be great. A: Lip reduction surgery is relatively straightforward and there is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in one-stage frontal hairline lowering? How big will the scar be? As long as the scar isn’t noticeable, I’m definitely interested. How long is surgery? How long is recovery? Will I have to take any medication before surgery? Will I be completely out? Will I accomplish what I’ve wanted all […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I lost of a lot of weight and my face is asymmetrical. I have small jowls and not sure if I need a facelift or just a necklift and if face implants would be an alternative to a facelift. I want to look prettier and have a long, narrow face with high […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently had a tummy tuck and have noticed something unusual (at least for me) afterwards. I am experiencing intense increased sexual desire. This is far beyond what I would normally feel this way. Since it is very early in my recovery ( five weeks) I can’t attribute to the fact that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about temporal artery ligation. You have mentioned that the ligation of the temporal arteries would not cause hair loss. So, I’m 18 years old and I started to get a receding hairline and some slight thinning. Is it possible that these ligations don’t cause immediate hair loss, but […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to know if I would benefit from a lip scar revision? I had a laceration on my right upper lip that goes from the mid lip to just a hair past the vermilion border. I had 2, absorbing 4-0 sutures put in. And it’s been just a year and […]