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Q: Dr. Eppley, I only have one question I would like to know the answer to. 5 years ago I had a Su-Por cheek implant made of pure high-density polyethylene (HDPE). I would like to undergo the Zaffiro laser treatment. This is facial thermolifting. The skin heats up to a maximum of 70 degrees Celsius. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a pretty severe asymmetric lower jaw. Much more bone on one side than the other. I’m wondering if I am a candidate for an implant that would improve appearance. A: You would be assuming that the bigger side of the jaw is the preferred side. A 3D CT scan will […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi I have tightness 5months after sliding genioplasty (8mm) and chin implant removal (10mm) my surgeon is suggesting steroid injections. Is this safe? Does Dr eppley do this and is it good idea to try? A: The issue with steroid injections is not about safety but effectiveness….particularly 5 months after the surgery. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve noticed asymmetry in my eyes. My left eye and eyebrow sits lower than my right eye. I’ve only noticed this recently because I don’t take a lot pictures ansmd when I do I only take selfies with my head tilted. I’m interested in surgery to correct this and was wondering if […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi there, I’m a 30yo male and am curious about a brow bone reduction. I am bald so I have been hesitant as I thought the scalp scar would be too visible after the procedure. I’m curious if this is not a concern or if there are other options available? Thank you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have 2 bony bumps on the forehead from birth one and bigger than the other in fact it is the upper part of the skull which is asymmetrical  and I would like to know exactly if it is possible to remove them or file them and if it is possible to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am an 18 year old boy and i have some questions. My mother told me that when i was born my head was not fully formed yet and that she used to put pillows around my head when I sleep so that it could form. I today see pretty clearly that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was diagnosed and treated for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma twenty years ago. As a result of the chemotherapy I have hypogonadism. Is the wrap around implant an option i could consider? A: In cases of very small testicles the superior testicular enhancement procedure is the side by side displacement technique which can easily […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question regarding the submental chin reduction procedure for a horizontally protruded chin. Specifically, I would like to understand whether the process of bone burying might lead to scarring that could result in tissue stiffness or skin dimpling. Would these changes be noticeable when the patient’s face is at rest, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a sliding genioplasty done last year, I had some concerns when I smiled, that my chin felt like it was pulling down and thus, from a side angle, made my chin look extremely bulbous and pulled down looking. So, my surgeon suggested there may be some issue with the internal […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Just out of curiosity… I know that sometimes people will just have larger ones placed in front of the smaller testicles and I’m wondering how much that cost to do, or if that’s even an option with Dr. Eppley. Also, is there an option where you can do the ones that wrap […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hey there, I just have a question about the orbital rim implants, is there a screw involved in the procedure? A: Yes, a titanium microscrew. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, How much does skull reshape surgery cost? I want to make my flat crown area rounder. Age 32, Weight 165 pounds Height 5’11 What is post surgery process and how fast can person recover and return back to work afterwards? Does the hair grow back up? A: As I understand your skull […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Bonjour j’ai un crâne allonger depuis ma naissance. , j’ai 31 ans et j’aimerai savoir si ce handicap pouvais être soigner A: You undoubtably have some form of congentall sagittal craniosynostosis to have siuch a long anteroposterior skull length. The question is whether the occiput (back of the head) could be reduced […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, . After giving it more thought, I believe that the reason I dislike my shoulders is not because of the size but because of the shape of the clavicle joints. So a shoulder reduction would not address that. I was wondering if Dr Eppley could take a look at the photos I’ve […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have to say I am very interested in the locking mechanism of your own design from a recent blog post. I can’t help but wonder if this could be utilized to facilitate slightly larger implants? As you have noted previously, due to the vertical placement of hip implants they are at […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ll have braces to widen my smile arch and veneers to restore my teeth to it’s original condition. I also want my downturned mouth corners to be more straight, and lips a tad fuller, with an even oral fissure. I know that braces can widen the mouth a little bit and make […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question. Can u do “hunter eyes” ? A: Yes,. Hunter eyes is defined as an elevated lower lis and corner with a more narrow eye aperture. In some men that may also mean a lower brow bone and decreased upper eyelid space. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I’m wondering if plagiocephaly can be improved with skull reduction? I suffer from plagiocephaly, so my head is extremely crooked and the left side of my head sticks out a lot. I’ve been insulted and mocked on my head shape many times due to this. Skull implants are not an option […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, What is the intraoral approach for reduction of the soft tissue chin pad effective? A:The management of the excessive soft tissue chin pad with any form of chin reduction has always been an important  consideration…which is not really a new concept. But I think for those surgeons who are focused only on […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, For webbed neck surgery: 1) what are the risks? – could there be muscle or nerve damage involved? 2) are the imaged photos below the best possible outcome or is there a chance I could see more significant results A: In answer to your webbed neck surgery questions: 1) Muscle or nerve damage […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, What is the largest testicle that a patient can receive?can receive?  I currently pump and feels my scrotum is pretty stretched A :Its more about what size that the scrotum can accommodate. The largest size testicle implant I have made and placed is 8.5cms. But there are numerous factors that influence testicle […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m looking for a correction for my impression of eyes spread that I’m not sure I have hypertelorism. I measured my interpupillary distance is 64mm, I don’t know, where it places me, I would like to have your advice on the question in terms of solutions to my problem. A: The proper […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My desire is firstly, to reduce my chubby cheeks. In the picture where I have the white strip behind my head Im anywhere from 12-15% body fat (middle distance track athlete), yet my cheeks are still chubby, and Im convinced that it is due to genetics as my fathers side tends to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a clavicle reduction. Am I a good candidate for the surgery? I measured my chest with a ruler and from edge to edge(between the two green lines I drew) I am 48 cm overall. A:Technically anyone can have their shoulders reduced. What makes someone a good candidate is whether […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am considering a chin augmentation, and after some initial research, it appears that a vertical genioplasty may help me achieve the results I’m aiming for. I would greatly value your expert opinion on whether adding horizontal movement would also be beneficial in my case. If so, how many millimeters would you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, About four years ago, while trying on glasses, I had my wife take a picture to see how I looked with a particular pair. For the first time, I noticed that one of my eyes was positioned slightly lower than the other. I’d never been aware of this asymmetry, and the discovery […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’d like to address a pronounced “barrel chest” contour in my upper torso. My main goal is to create a more feminine, proportional appearance that will look natural once I begin hormone replacement therapy and breast development. Specifically, I’m hoping to reduce the forward protrusion of my ribcage so that my chest appears […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had  a TBI a few years ago. My doctor did covered it after medicaid approved it, but the company who made the implant didn’t do the scan of my head the right way so I still have small dent on my head. A:If I understand your surgical history it appears that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in receiving a custom chin implant as well as a custom cheek implant for my right cheek (the side with the mole on it). I think the right side of my face is underdeveloped and the main cause of my facial asymmetry. I honestly think i have a mild […]