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Q: Dr. Eppley,I had cheek implants done 6 months ago, but they have unfortunately have become infected with a low-grade infection. My surgeon has advised that I get them removed, and has given me the option of either local or general anesthesia. I’m trying to save on this if possible, but I have a few concerns […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was interested in having breast implants done via TUBA. Do you perform those? Is What is the cost of this surgery? My daughter is getting married in June and I really want to have this done before that. I have attached 2 photos. One is with my normal bra and the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Our four year old daughter has a flat back of the head due to positional brachycephaly. She has the additional bone growth over her ears that we would consider also having reduced. We want to know our options for building up the flat spot when she gets older. What is the right […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had three babies in just under four years. Each time, I was all belly, which was ok while I was pregnant, but it’s left my stomach impossible to flatten again! I’m interested in a tummy tuck and possible liposuction on my sides. I also have an umbilical hernia. Could that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a mother of  three and have breastfed each baby for about 13 months. I amcurrently breastfeeding my 9 month old. Once I’m done, I’d like to have breast augmentation with gummy bear implants. After breastfeeding, I’m left with very small breasts (embarrassing!). I’ll be probably a small B cup and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had two facial problems my entire life, dark circles and retracted lower eyelids. I have always hated my look when I am not squinting and because of that I think that my ower eyelid muscles have become overdeveloped. I have attached pictures of when I squint and when I don’t. This […]

Q: Dr. Eppley ,I have a question about the Brazilian Butt Lift.  I am wondering with this procedure if the fat could be taken from my stomach? Also is there an extra fee for the liposuction that takes place for the fat transfer to the buttock? A: The fat harvest portion by liposuction of a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I found you from an internet search for “bulging temporal artery”. I have read that you recommend multiple location ligation done in office as the treatment.  I do, however,  have a few questions for you.  1.  The artery doesn’t always bulge.  I don’t know what triggers it but there are times it’s […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was inquiring on if you have any experience with congenital symmastia? It’s something that I’m quite certain I have and something that has always bothered me. I do not think I need breast implants and my breasts are a good size. But I do not like this web of skin that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in breast reduction surgery. Next month I am having barbaric surgery with a sleeve done. I have had a lot of female problems. I am having pain in my back and my chest from my large breasts. I do have Aetna Insurance so how does that process work to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in some form of a buttock lift. I I would like to have the extra skin/wrinkles removed from my butt. I have hoped to find a procedure that did not include implants. Do you feel I am I a candidate for this surgery procedure? A: What you are demonstrating […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 32 year old female interested in having chin reduction surgery. I underwent orthognathic surgery in 2011 to correct a class III malocclusion and to straighten my midline with a bilateral sagittal split mandibular setback osteotomy. I am pleased with the way my bite looks as a result of this […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in some form of a tummy tuck. I am 42 years old, totally done with babies,  5’6” and my highest weight was 235 (pregnant) and I’m down to 150lbs and has been that weight for over a year. I’m trying to come down 10 more lbs. Should I get down […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have loose skin around my belly button after having several children. I went to a plastic surgery consult and was given the option of a mini tummy tuck and moving the belly button lower from the ‘inside’.  I have some concern about the tummy tuck option for my belly. My only hesitation […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a lip reduction six months ago which, quite frankly, did very little. It may have resulted in a 10% reduction of my lip size. I am now considering further lip reduction surgery for better results but have a few questions. 1) I’m looking for very specific results so I need to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m considering getting the custom skull implant for skull augmentation to build up the back of my head. Can you please share your experience of this type of skull implant surgery you have performed? A: When considering preformed silicone implants for occipital or any skull augmentation, there are two basic methods to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m very interested in pursuing skull reshaping surgery to fix a congenital defect involving the right side of my skull. For as long as I can remember, it has been both a cosmetic concern and one of comfort. (causing pain/discomfort with prolonged lying on the right side or with wearing helmets of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a lip lift. I have very thin lips and a long upper lip. I want them to have more shape and size although I don’t want them to be too big. I have read about lip lifts but am not sure what I really need. I would like […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in custom cheek implants.  I has severe sleep obstructive apnea and it took maxillomandibular advancement surgery where both jaws were advanced about 8 MM) to finally cure me.  As you can from the attached photos the maxillomandibular advancement surgery changed my face for the worse. Some people do not […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had rhinoplasty, Medpor jaw angle implants (11mm projection) and silicone chin implant (medium 7mm). But I want a stronger look that is more masculine. I  also want cheek augmentation and I want a stronger chin. But the biggest chin implant I can find only gives 8mm horizontal projection so I’m […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve been looking for a more permanent solution for a lip augmentation. I was looking into fat grafting, but I understand that that procedure may not turn out as well as I would like if not done by a surgeon who is very experienced in that procedure. I’ve also been looking into […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a problem with the mentalis “balling up” when I try to elevate my lip after having a genioplasty. Prior to the genioplasty I had an indentation (not really a cleft but a small ridge) in the lower middle of my chin, this since is gone and simply looks like a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, After doing some more research, I’ve also wondered about the possibility of facial liposuction or a buccal lipectomy with my vertical chin lengthening procedure.. I know that buccal lipectomy has to be done selectively, because it can cause a gaunt look. Do you think that buccal lipectomy or some cheek liposuction would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I feel my chin is strong and I like my cheekbones, but they are wider than my jaw rami. I would simply like to add width to the lower third of my face by jaw angle implants. How can that be done? I have attached some pictures of my face so you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, can I get a wrap around jawline implant made of Medpor material? A: There are two basic types of wrap around Medpor implants depending upon how you choose to have them preoperatively prepared. There are preformed implants (a variety of chin and RZ angle styles (also known as the Matrix system) and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I came across your website in search of a surgical procedure that would add more volume to the back of my head. (occipital augmentation) I have essentially a flat head, and would like to change that. My question is; what is the average price (I know they are not all the same) […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would be pleased if you could tell me if in my case whether an endoscopic midface lift would help to get rid of the sagging face after cheekbone reduction? A: I have read through many explanations of facial sagging and its causes and treatments after cheekbone reduction surgery and find very […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have thought about liposuction a long time on my abdominal area which has always had a roll, even as a child. I would like to consult on liposuction and perhaps breast augmentation. I am going on vacation by the middle of June and did not know if it is even possible […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, from my research and various consultations, I believe Medpor facial implants is the way to go. I have heard that with silicone it will eat away the bone’s density as it has shown on my latest CT scan. (which was sent to you also)  Over years will the bone keep deteriorating from […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I really need an opinion on what I should do to correct facial sagging or ‘bulging’ around my perioral area. I had upper jaw surgery six months ago which was a maxillary impaction. Since then, the left side of my face looks normal but the right side looks ‘pouchy’ and droopy to […]