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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 […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a cranioplasty. I have a depression in my forehead for the past twelve years. I am twenty-two years of age and this depression started showing around age ten and has just been there ever since. It makes me feel alien, I don’t like taking pictures, I only comb […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am inquiring about temporal muscle reduction surgery. My husband’s temporalis is very prominent when he chews and I was wondering if this is something to be worried about. He’s a healthy 25 year old and has no symptoms. Can this be fixed? A: Having prominent, large or hyperactive temporalis muscles is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to find out if I am a good candidate for chin ptosis repair. I have been doing some research online and found your name. I am interested in a possible facelift later but wanted to address my chin at this time as it is a problem I have had […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about perioral mound liposuction. Do these mounds include the triangle from the corner of the mouth down to the jaw line? I was wandering if the jaw can be reached through the same procedure (I read on realself that you liposuction through the inside of the corners of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking a chin implant revision. I had a Medpor round chin implant six months ago. I’m not satisfied with the thick sides with visible edges at the end and round shape. I want a square front but with shorter thinner more blended wings. About 1 months ago, I went back […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking a chin implant revision. I had a Medpor extended large chin implant and I’m seeking for a revision. One reason I’m not satisfied is the sides are very wide and do not blend in my own jawline and I can feel the edges where it ends. Another reason I’m […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m looking for some lip scar revision. Years ago I had Goretex strips implanted. Doctors finally took the implants out but tubular scar tissue remains that has not gone away even after shots of Kenalog for at least a year. I’ve also used mouth stretchers and massaged which has helped somewhat. However […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in temporal artery ligation. I have an artery (or arteries) with small broken capillaries around it on the right side of my forehead. It weekly bulges and swells, then goes down a little over five to seven days. This has been going on since January. It never completely disappears. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in temple augmentation I have a narrow forehead and narrow temporal region but the length of my forehead is fine. I was wondering if theres a procedure to widen the forehead and temporal muscle permanently as its really bothering me? I have provided an example in the photos of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking a revisional rhinoplasty. I have had three nose surgeries, the last two years ago. Five years ago I had a rhinoplasty and revision by one surgeon but I was left with a bone spur on the bridge and a long nose with a heavy tip. I then had a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can you tell me the difference between custom skull implants vs bone cement skull augmentation? Which method is safer, how do they compare in costs, and the long term outcomes of both methods.  How long can custom implants stay in without complication? Does bone cement break down?  Does one method seem to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am inquiring about a cheek lift procedure. I had cheek implants placed four years ago. The right cheek had to be redone less than a month after placement because the implant had gotten loose and falling. Now that same cheek is loose and detached and sags and I also have a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently had lower buttock lifts performed and I am concerned. I had a  banana roll deformity and I had the skin removed and a scar line created. At two months after surgery there are ripples by the incision line. While the incision line is thin I can’t help but notice, feel […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have pretty substantial acne scarring and I would really like to have a procedure to remedy this. My scars cover a large area of my face, most of them are small indented scars but there are a few larger ones. I’ve looked into laser scar removal and chemical peels, but I’m […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested suprapubic mound reduction surgery. I have grown up with  a prominent suprapubic mound for a long time and did not know there was anything I could do.I have in the process of losing weight buteven growing up in high school when I was thin I always had it. A: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking to have an orbital floor augmentation procedure. My left eye is placed about 3mm lower than the right and I am searching for different methods to correct this, trying to find the least invasive method possible. Is it technically possible to correct the orbital dystopia with injections? I mean, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in improving my profile with a chin implant (custom or pre-shaped implant – whichever you feel would achieve the best desired results), along with possible injection to my nose. I have always wanted a stronger jawline and chin. I have always felt that I look this way, but in reality […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in the Quicklift procedure for my aging face. Can you tell me if this procedure works and whether it would be good for me? A: When someone inquires about highly marketed and franchise type facial rejuvenation procedures like the Quicklift or Lifestyle Lift, the first question I always like […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in injectable skull augmentation. I heard there is a different technique to fixing a flat head with an injection and without the need of scarring. Is this true? A: The simple answer is that there is really no effective method of injectable skull augmentation that really works. Injectable synthetic […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in facial scar revision for my son. My son will be five years old this year. About 2 years ago, he hit his head on an end table and got a cut above his eye. We took him to the local emergency room and they glued it back together. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can a mini arm lift tighten loose skin on the front of the arms? I have neither lost or gained weight as I have weighted between 95 and 98 lbs for years and have worked with weights to try to keep toned arms. However, aging has caused loose skin on side and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in gummy bear breast augmentation.  I’m a mother of three and have breastfed each baby for about a year. (currently breastfeeding my six month old). Once I’m done, I’d like to have breast augmentation with gummy bear implants. After breastfeeding, I have been left with very small breasts (embarrassing!). […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in facial mole removal. I was born with a mole on the side of my nose. I spoke with a dermatologist in my teens and he said he couldn’t remove it because the mole was too deep and there would be a crater. Now I’m 22 years old and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking a testicular implant. I had hernia surgery over ten years ago that subsequently developed complications. As a result, it left one testicle which got atrophied. It has since basically disappeared. I would like more information on the procedure. I am not sure of a testicular implant would be covered […]