Blog

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a minor skull reshaping procedure. Can you fix the dent on the right side of my head with relatively minimal invasive surgery? Question 2: I have had the dent as long as I can remember, I’m 42 years young! Is there a formal name for my “condition”? I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, what are the pros and cons of buttock augmentation by fat grafting? I can’t decide between getting an implant  or having fat injections done. Fat injections seem better but I read about some bad experiences with them. A: The pros and cons of buttock augmentation by fat injection grafting are well known […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, what is the cost of Mommy Makeover surgery? My body has been destroyed by having three children and I desperately need a body makeover. My breasts have shrunken and my stomach is so stretched out. I don’t look anything like I was once was fifteen years ago.  A: It is a very […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in jaw angle implants but for an unusual reason compared to most people who have jaw angle implant surgery. I naturally had well defined and square jaw angle which are not considered aesthetically desirable in Asians. I had jaw angle reduction surgery which I came to now realize is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a nostril narrowing procedure done a few years ago and the scar was hidden underneath the nostril, but now I have these two slits in the nostrils where the skin should be filled out. Is there a way to plump up the skin with filler or cartilage in the nasal […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, in seeking online consultations I have spoken to several plastic surgeons ti get their cheek implant choice opinions. Most have recommended a 3 to 4mm cheek implant for me. I understand that a small amount of augmentation goes a long way, but even so, 4mm and especially 3mm just seems a little […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, regarding cheek implants, what sort of augmentation produces the male model look and you have written that the ‘male model look’ is a vague term, denoting a wide spectrum of shapes. So let me use Johnny Depp as an example of what I envision ad the male model cheek look that I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, regarding jaw implants is it not true that the large masseter muscle goes a very long way to creating the characteristic model look that patients are seeking? If bony anatomy is not the only factor does this not mean that a patient will fail to achieve an authentic looking result, seeing as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in Earwell ear reshaping. I have a two month old son who has prominent cup like ears. I am emailing you to ask if it is too late to possibly use the Earwell product to prevent possible cosmetic surgery in the future. His ears are still pretty soft and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley I had a direct brow lift done for which the surgeon decided to alter the Orbicularis muscles. This has been catastrophic to me and my surgeon doesn’t know how to fix it now. I would like to repair or clean this up in some way shape or form. The most noticeable problem […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have wanted to have a tummy tuck for the last five years. I have had two children who were both born at over nine pounds. I am 5’ 7” and weigh 135 lbs. I have worked out a lot and got my stomach as toned as it can be. However I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in eye reshaping surgery. I am 26 years old and interested to have slanted/exotic/cat eyes. I’m not sure if canthoplasty alone will achieve my goals. I don’t know if canthoplasty alone or canthoplasty combined with a cheek lift would work better. Will the canthoplasty and/or cheek lift fail in […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in forehead reshaping. I have two large forehead bumps that can be easily seen, even from a distance. I was wondering if these could be smoothed down and what the cost would be? Also how long it would take to get in for an appointment and if anything else […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in having breast implants. I am currently a 34B and am interested in a full C or a small D cup. Also, I was previously 190 lbs and am now 135 lbs. I have a flabby area above my belly button which I would love to have tightened. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am in need of a sliding genioplasty revision. I had sliding genioplasty done which left me with a defect on the right side. The surgeon who performed the initial operation was going to take bone from jaw to fill the defect, but I was thinking it would turn out badly considering how bad […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was scheduled for a rhinoplasty but one week before the surgery I broke my leg playing basketball. I had it fixed and will be unable to to bear weight for another four weeks and therefore was unable to make my rhinoplasty surgery. I am still interested in doing the surgery as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am not sure if I  need Lipodissolve or a tummy tuck. I have gained 15 pounds or more since I have turned 40 and now can not seem to lose it.  I am not sure what I need to get my clothes to fit right again. Does the lipodissolve work? How much is the cost […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have narrow shoulders i wander if there is any plastic surgery that can put a small implant to make my shoulders somewhat wider because whatever i wear my body looks like child’s body because of my small shoulders. I drew an imaginary picture about the size of the implant if it is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, how soon after having a rhinoplasty can I play basketball. I am having a rhinoplasty in two weeks and would like to be ready to play sports again in a month after surgery. Do you think this is possible or is it too early? A: Whether one is having a more limited […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, you have written in regards to facial implants that the translation of bone augmentation to an exterior soft tissue facial change is not a 1:1 ratio. Does this mean that a 3mm malar implant may not necessarily provide 3mm of augmentation? If so, do implants tend to give more or less augmentation […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I understand that you do infraorbital rim implants. (tear trough implants) I had malar implants placed last year, but it hasn’t provided the tear trough augmentation that I need. I also had some fat grafting to the tear troughs, and 2ccs of Aquamid (permanent filler) to each malar region. First, I have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a custom  jawline implant. As I understand the process of design off of a 3D CT scan, one “see” the skeletal changes butI am having difficulty envisioning the appearance of my jawline outside “with skin on it”. I am very serious about having this procedure done and want definite […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 21 year old female wanting to have liposuction to get rid of my stomach and reduce the fullness on my sides. I feel it would give me a much better figure and more of the hourglass look. My questions is whether doing it at my age would be a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, if I had maxillofacial surgery, would a chin implant and mini facelift be out of the question for me? Does having had the facial/jaw bones being worked on exclude the possibility of having implants placed on top of the bone or the outer skin lifted like in a facelift? A: Any type […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking information for breast augmentation and possible breast lifts. Here are my questions. I am a 45 year-old female who is 5’ 7” and weighs 125 lbs. 1) In order to achieve my desired look, will augmentation suffice OR would a lift also be necessary? 2. Would silicone be preferred […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in facial thinning. I have a soft tissue region around the jaw area (just below the TMJ), it is a narrow strip that runs along the back border of my jaw as it goes from the angle to the TMJ. This region flares out and gives the appearance of an overly wide face. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  When you do a chin reduction, how do you determine beforehand how much bone can be vertically removed. You mentioned about the panorex film (I think this is just a dental x-ray but I could be wrong) I think it is pertinent that I get you a copy so you could realistically tell me how […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in temporal implants. Anatomically speaking, can you please explain to me where exactly the temporal implant will be placed- I have a vision in my mind but it may not be accurate. Will the apex of projection be between the eyes, higher up near the brow ridge, or lower […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a subnasal lip lift. When you perform them, how is the healing of the scar? I know the scar is placed at the base of the nose, but I have seen some horror stories where the incision is just below the nose and thus is very visible. Do […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in pursuing more information about eyebrow transplants. My eyebrows have thinned considerably in spots and they appear uneven. Therefore, I would like to have this corrected. I am curious as to how many sessions I may need to have in order to get my eyebrows as full as I’d […]