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Q: Dr. Eppley, I had two chin implants that had various problems so I opted for sliding genioplasty. For this surgery my surgeon drawn some sketches on my x-ray tracing which added 6 mm. I knew my prior implants didn't give vertical length and 6 mm looked fine and he explained about soft tissue draping […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, why does electronic stimulus or surgery eliminate the headache associated with migraines? I noticed when I apply pressure with my forefinger the headache is relieved. Why is that accomplished? Is there any guaranteed method to relieve headaches caused from supraorbital nerve dysfunction? A: Compressing the area of the focal headache is known to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, a little over a year ago I had contacted you about possibly doing a jaw implant procedure. I decided to try an injectable filler (Radiesse) first for a year before moving forward with any permanent surgery. I now think I would like to move forward with an actual implant(s). I have some asymmetry between my left […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have attached a picture of myself so you can see my chin. I do have a “ball” on the chin but I do not know what causes that. Each surgeon seems to have a different opinion about it. One surgeon told me it is caused by soft tissue and the mentalis […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I just wanted to have a jawline. As you see from my pictures there really is no jawine. All I can see is that  big neck and I always wanted too be able to wear a hat but when I do put a hat on all you see is my turkey neck. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I had previously two chin implants which failed to give the length I desired. So I had an sliding genioplasty two months back with implant removal. As the swelling has gone down I look almost same as I did with implant. My surgeon said he advanced my chin 6 mm downwards and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a pointy ridge of bone running down the center on the top of my head. Therefore when you look at me face on instead of the normal curve or round shape it looks more of a point. As I have to keep my hair short this makes my head look […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 32 year-old male and I would like a well-defined jawline. I have attached some pictures for your thoughts. A: Thank you for your inquiry. When it comes to improving the 'jawline' that could mean various things to different people. Fundamentally it comes down to whether one wants the front […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a rhinoplasty in 2010 and I feel that it looks short for my face, nostrils not the same shape or size, alar base too round and wide, nostrils are flared. Nose is upturned and too short for my face. I feel my upper lip has too much space from lip […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to get the prominence of the back of my head reduced but I have previously had hair transplants done over six years ago. Will this prevent me from having the skull reduction procedure? A: That is a very good question. I will assume that you have a linear occipital harvest […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 32 year-old mother of three children and I just finished breast feeding my last child. As you might imagine, this has taken a toll on my breasts and I would like to get back to feeling like a sexy women again as opposed to a women whose chest looks […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is it possible for you to reshape my skull with an implant or permanent injectable filler? My head is flat at the crown and from most angles looks like I'm missing a part of my head. Instead of the typical incline from the brow to crown, mine does  the opposite. It serves […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I came across an article of yours discussing osteoma on the skull. I could not understand what was advised in the event the osteoma was located on the forehead (male)? Is it that there is no treatment because of the fact that a scar would be left? Thank you. A: When osteomas […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I have rhinophyma. I do not have it nearly as severely as those Elephant-Man-images one sees on the net. However, my nose skin is so thick that it has defied two surgeries to correct it. I know that I need IPL for my roceaca but I went to see a new doctor […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have very small mouth and I hate it! Iwas looking up online about widing my mouth and your name comes up the most! I saw this type of surgery (lateral commissuroplasty) and I am curious as to how it is done and the results. Thank you! A: While a lateral commssiuroplasty […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I've seen your article ‘Case Study: Removal of Skull Lumps and Bumps (Osteomas) in Men’ from Friday, May 27th, 2011″ I've a similar osteoma in the front of the head over one of the sinuses. I'd like to know if it is possible that the endoscopic approach in my case could be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I have been considering a rhinoplasty to straighten the bridge of my nose, smooth it, and possibly narrow it (it is a little wide).  It is difficult to see from some of the photos but my nose goes a little to the right side of my face and has a slight “S” shape.  In […]

Q: Can you tell me anything about the Lifestyle Lift? Their commercials look great but I am skeptical. What is it that they do, is it surgery and how long will the results last? A: Just like hamburgers and coffee, facelifts today are also a franchise business. The Lifestyle Lift is the most well known […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to find out if I am an appropriate candidate for lipodissolve.  I had a tummy tuck about 7 years ago and do not wish to have another surgical procedure.  I have always had issues with my flanks. A: While I obviously do not know what your flanks look like, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, First off just to inform you that I have been dealing with this since I was 19 yrs old, I am 46 yeras old now. I was born with a very weak chin. I never told anyone and always wondered why I took horrible pictures. Took me many years to figure it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to know if it is possible to reshape the back of head, specifically to build it up somewhat. I have attached pictures of what I want it to look like and want to know if this possible. The back of my head is too flat and looks weird and has […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am inquiring about a rhinoplasty. I am a 35 year old male in great shape. My nose history is that I played high school and college basketball and probably broke my nose 3 or 4 times so there is an obvious bump on it that is visible from both sides and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am getting breast augmentation next week and I can’t  decide between two breast implant sizers. I am 5’ 6” and weigh 135 lbs. I am currently an A cup but lost much of my original volume due to children so they are flat with some loose skin.  I am torn between 450cc […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I dont seem to fit the mold as far as the skull reshaping surgeries you have performed but I feel my head is so small. I am a male with a regular bodybuild and a small head. I have been made fun of my entire life. People can be so cruel they […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had saline breast implants now in place for over 20 years without any problems. My only concern has been the rippling that I feel on the sides of my breasts. I would like to have a more natural feel without the rippling that I understand I will have with the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had buttock implants that were removed in December 2011 due to a shifting of the left implant. It left me with a indentation defect. I would like to see what options I have to revise this area. Thank you. A: If removal of a buttock implant left an indentation defect and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 32 years old, 5’ 4” and weigh 148 lbs. I have been struggling my entire life with a very disproportioned body. I have a pear-shaped body with saddle bags and thighs that don’t seem to match what I look like above my waistline. This gives  me a problem when it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am inquiring about a natural method for cranioplasty. I have a forehead defect including a hole through the bone from a prior craniotomy for a brain tumor. The size of the forehead defect measures about 9 x 2 cms and represents the area where the bone flap appears to have settled […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was browsing through your website looking at facial implants and I realize that you are one of the experts in this field. I have a very small mandible and got my overbite fixed with 3 years of braces. However, afterward I still had a very small mandible. I got a silicone […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a bump on the top of my skull which appeasrs to have developed by injuring it years ago as a child. It would be difficult for me to send a picture of my bump since my hair covers it so perhaps I can describe it better. I am self conscious […]