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Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 25 year old male. I’ve had a septorhinoplasty, a chin implant and orthodontic treatment previously. I feel that my previously under projected chin and jaw development are inter-related, however, given that I am fairly satisfied with my corrected bite and improved chin projection, I am interested in augmenting the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I underwent upper and lower jaw surgery over one year ago. The surgeon did a fairly good job advancing my lower and upper jaw, however, it has (if anything) accentuated the deficiency around my orbital area. I have very deepset eyes, which could pose a challenge with this sort of procedure. What […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am sending you some pictures for consideration for facial feminization surgery. (FFS) I am a 25 year-old transgender who wants to really make the change and be accepted for who I really am on the inside. What FFS procedures do you think I need and how successful will the change be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am suffering from an excessive buildup of scar tissue underneath the skin after my rhinoplasty. Multiple Kenolog shots did not help. my nose looks about 30% bigger and more bulbous then it was a few months right after the surgery. (my rhinoplasty was three years ago) I am convinced that 5-fu […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am of African descent and I want to improve the shape of my nose and make my lips smaller. Sadly in my attempt to reduce the size of my upper lip and nose I ended up with a crooked nose and lips. The worst part being that my lips remained just […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in possibly getting a testicle implant. I had an undescended testes removed at five years of age. I am 26 years old now and figured I would at least explore the option. I am interested in the details of the procedure, the risks and recovery period. I hear it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, It has been determined that I suffer from brow ptosis by my general doctor, he had recommended orbital rim contouring and a browlift to alleviate the issue and prevent it from happening in the future. I have also checked with my insurance company and they have stated that both procedures would be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a full tummy tuck three months ago. I opted liposuction with my tummy tuck. I am very pleased with the way the bottom of my abdomen looks, however, I have quite a bit of fat on my upper abdominal. I was under the impression that you would do liposuction on […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m 56 yrs. old and have developed 2 vertical lines between my brows. They make me look mad or mean. My face has also started to sag. I have the saggy vertical lines from sides of mouth to chin and the sides of my mouth are starting to turn down. I use […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was born pre mature and have a bad tracheostomy scar that I really want improved. After reading your website I can see that you are a extremely talented surgeon with lost of practice in this area. I have attached two pictures, one where the neck is stretched and one where Im […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a tummy tuck eight months ago and, although I am happy with most of the results, my belly button afterward has always looked a little funny to me. It looks bloated for lack of a better medical description and bigger than it did before the tummy tuck. It was not […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a tummy tuck six months ago but am not happy with the result. My lower stomach area around the incision is flat but my upper stomach below my breasts bulges out. Is this swelling, fat or something else? Why isn’t it flat like my lower stomach? A: It is not […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have quite significant nasal deviation and also maxillary retrusion from unilateral cleft lip and palate. To create fullness in that area I have inquired about orthognathic surgery and was told that the removal of teeth when I was younger makes that almost impossible. I was wondering if theoretically it is possible […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, What is the most natural lip augmentation filler that you offer? A: When someone speaks of a ‘natural’ lip augmentation result or procedure, they could mean two distinctly different things…that the material that is implanted is natural or that they want a natural-looking result. For lip injections, the most natural filler is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am one month post-op from a v-line jaw reduction and sliding genioplasty. Although I am well aware that I am not at my final result due to swelling, observing through my x-rays I can confirm that my chin has actually increased in vertical length when I desperately wanted the opposite. My […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have done some research on an occipital augmentation cranioplasty for a flat back of the head. I am still about 18 months away from having the money to receive such an operation but in the meantime I have two questions.  1.) What are the long term effects of such a operation? 2) How long […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was reading an article by a male to female transgender woman who mentioned having a procedure in Mexico where the doctor broke her lower ribs and wrapped them tightly so that they would fuse together in a more narrow position. I am a slim young woman who would like a more […]

Q:Dr. Eppley, I came across your website and your blog. From what I gather, you have extensive experience dealing with complex chin augmentation cases. I have had three chin implants placed in the past (the first was mersilene mesh, replaced with silicone, and then replaced with Medpor), all giving less than ideal augmentation. The silicone […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a minor amount of loose skin under my chin and between my Adam’s Apple that I want flattened. The neck skin has very little, if any, fat. I’m 51 years old and my skin heals from cuts and abrasions very well. The procedure with the lowest trauma and shortest recovery […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have questions about jaw angle reduction and temporal implants. Here’s a list of my questions I want to ask: 1. My jaw is still growing and i have braces, will this affect anything? What possible complications can there be? I’m willing to take all the risks and complications. ( i am […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I read somewhere about temporal implants for head augmentation which I assume is of the muscle. If you add an implant there, wouldn’t it widen my head? And if so, how is it done with what type of implant and location? A: It depends on what part of the temporal region in […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like information about brow bone augmentation with calcium hydroxyapatite and customized implants from 3D CT scans. I had a rhinoplasty where the surgeon used transverse and medial osteotomies of the nasal pyramid, and nasal dorsum. I realized that the eyebrows lost support after surgery. The augmentation surgery in the region […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Dr. Eppley, I am 20 years old but have had prominent “tear troughs” all of my life, my left tear trough being more prominent than my right. I am very interested in getting injectable fillers for that area. I was wondering if you would be able answer a few questions for me. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in fat injections (Lipodissolve) for my lower abdomen. I am done having children and have gained an excessive amount of weight during my pregnancies. I have lost the weight, but the aftermath is stretch marks, loose skin and a “pudge.” My upper abdomen has no stretch marks and is ok. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in occipital augmentation. I have a flattened head at the back which is also assymetrical. It has been a major problem for me for many years. Isolation and depression are the main effects. I have a local surgeon who is tells me a PEEK onlay is the best option. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, What is the difference between the composite facelift using the subSMAS spaces and your technique? Do you make those incisions inside the ear cartilage behind the tragus? Can you please explain the differences between the Deep Plane facelifts? I am basically looking for the most invasive change/longest lasting facial rejuvenation change. A: Let me […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had the silicone micro-droplet injections initially done two years ago with no problems.  Then I had a second silicone injection into my upper lip six months from which my lip has turned hard and tight. What can I do now to get my lip back to being soft again? A: Silicone […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am wondering if I am a candidate for an abdominal panniculectomy procedure. What I mean by being a good candidate is whether insurance will pay for the procedure. removal. I am not sure if I am a grade 2 or 3 pannus. A:  Only your insurance company can truly answer the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I developed a depression/dent on the middle of my forehead that is circular after the birth of my second son. Whenever I bend over or pressure is applied to my abdominal area, the depression on my forehead fills up with fluid and a huge bump is visible. I have had a CT […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had an endoscopic mid face lift two months ago. Actually I had minimal problem but I decided to go through this surgery. Actually it did not help me that much. I did not have any complication but it just was not very helpful for me. As my swelling went down I […]