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Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in nose reconstruction (cleft rhinoplasty) for my teenage daughter who was born with a cleft lip. She is fourteen and is looking to have surgery this coming year. I am looking for a plastic surgeon who is experienced with rhinoplasty in clefts and just want her to be comfortable […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am wanting to get saline breast implants. I am probably considered and A cup and would like to be around a full C cup. One of my biggest concerns is cost. How much would it cost from start to finish to have breast implants done by you? (Including any pre and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have breast implants but I want to be bigger. I think I may have maybe 300ccs ?? But I want to go bigger like 500 cc’s. My only concern is that I am really thin and weight about 110lbs. However, I think they should go that big . I have had […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in jaw implants to help correct my facial asymmetry. Although it is not noticeable to others,  if taking a picture straight-on and in certain lighting, it shows that my face is extremely asymmetrical. I was wondering if this would best be corrected with asymmetry surgery or could be corrected […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 26 year old female from who is looking to have rib removal done for ribcage narrowing. I saw online that you perform this surgery and was wondering if I would be a good candidate. My ribs have always bugged me because they protrude so much. I want them removed […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to know how  much it would cost for hairline lowering. Also if I could see before and after results from this procedure because there is only one picture on the website.  A: The cost of hairline lowering is dependent on whether one needs a one or two-stage hairline lowering […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting a combined tummy tuck and buttock implants operation. I won’t have the money for my surgery until April 2014. Is it a good option to have a consultation a couple months ahead or within a certain time frame prior to the surgery. Also how much approximately would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in multiple bariatric plastic surgery procedures. I had a gastric bypass done two years ago and have lost 140lbs. I now weigh 170 lbs, down from 310. I need a lot of work and want an arm lift, back lift, tummy tuck, thigh lift and liposuction with fat transfer […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in lower buttock lifts. Ten years ago I had liposuction on my buttocks, banana rolls, and inner and outer thighs. The gluteal band was broken and a double crease created. I have been searching for a solution. Have you have any successful buttock lifts due to botched lipo? Thanks […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an asymmetrical smile. When I was little I had a cross bite, I had an expander, braces, and retainers. My insecurity is that the sides of my mouth do not crease, or rise up the same. I can’t help but wonder if this is a result from the cross bite […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have orbital dystopia that I want corrected. Here are a few photos and you can see that my left eye is noticeably lower on my face. As you may also notice from the top view, you can see that the left eye also protrudes forward a bit. My nose and chin […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in flat back of head surgery correction. I am ready to take the next steps for cosmetic skull augmentation surgery for the flat back of the head. I have a few concerns/questions and hoping you will be able to clear them for me. I have read the case studies and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in knowing more about Mimix bone cement. Here are my questions: 1) What type of surgery is Mimix mainly used for?  2) What is the biggest features of Mimix? Could Mimix be placed in any area of the cranial bone? 3) In Genioplasty are there any special techniques in using […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in temporal implant augmentation. I am a 35 year old male who ever since I was a child I have had one temple that was somewhat misshapen and sunken in. As I have gotten older and lost my baby fat, in addition to becoming leaner all around, it has […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting a rhinoplasty. (nose job) I’ve always wanted to have my nose reconstructed so it would look better and more petite. I’d like for it to be a bit pointier and not so flat. I am completely clueless on what steps to take. I have a few pictures […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have severe breast implant rippling. I had saline implants placed ten years ago. They were ok but then I had a baby and now there is severe rippling. I was thin to begin with but now have little breast tissue left. Rippling is bad on top of my breasts, even when […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in ribcage narrowing. I came to your website as I was researching a couple procedures. I am 33 year old male to female transsexual. My waistline and hip area have always bothered me. I have pretty good shape but I have always wanted curvy hips and waistline. I have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had three prior facelift efforts and none have been effective at giving me an upward look to my face that crrently looks pulled down. It’s been recommended to me that a MACS lift might help pull upwards somewhat without involving the same incisions around the ears from the 3 previous […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in forehead augmentation. I would like it built out so there is more ‘space’ between my low hairline and my brows.How much volume and depth can be added to the forehead area? How large can the implant be? A: I assume you are investigating forehead augmentation as a means […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had paranasal implants placed four months ago. Is it  possible you could have put one of the implants upside down.?I ask because even since the beginning of healing I can feel around the peripheral of each implant and the shapes are totally different. I have been wondering for a while. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had breast augmentation three months ago. Can I lift weights if my breast implants are under the muscle? I am almost three months after surgery. I have 450cc silicone implants put in under the muscle on both sides. Do I have my final result now? I want to know if I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am inquiring about getting a calf implant. I had ruptured achilles on my right leg about 10 years ago and muscle never developed back properly. A: One of the most common reasons for a calf implant is to improve lower leg asymmetry after such congenital problems as clubfoot or traumatic injuries. When […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in scar revision surgery. Actually I would like it completely gone.  I have a 2 1/2 inch hypertrophic horizontal scar on my upper chest that is raised and tender. I would love to have it removed if possible. Here are the  some photos of it.  The scar is not […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to schedule a consultation for chin reduction. My chin is too long and slightly asymmetrical. I am from out of town. If surgery goes as planned how many trips will I have to make to see you in person? A: Your pictures show a chin that is somewhat vertically […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Would you give me more information on what the surgery for buttock implant removal would consist of. I would like to get them removed sometime next year since I spent so much on them already I need to save some money once again. I don’t know if it could damage the muscle […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking orbital floor augmentation. I have a mild case of orbital dystopia of my left eye. It is about 2mms as judging by the position of iris of the eye to the lower eyelid compared to the other side. How would orbital floor augmentation be done. Would there be any […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, In looking for jawline implants for total jawline enhancement do you think a good combined solution for chin and jaw is the Medpor Matrix system, or do the chin and jaw implants separately? I currently have some hyaluronic acid directly on my jaw angle and line because I did not know about […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How much for liposuction, specifically smart lipo, of the abdomen? Here is a picture of my abdomen. I am not interested in a tummy tuck scar and the recovery time. Thanks. A: While I can understand why you would want to pursue some form of liposuction, it is neither the appropriate or […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have just visited your website and it gave me some hope. I saw the archive where you response to people’s problems. I thought that I may try to ask you some questions. I attached the photo of my head and as you can see it is not proportional. I really do […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking facial scar revision. I have a straight facial scar from the corner of my ear to the corner of my mouth on the left side of my face. It was from a knife attack.  It happened when I was 16. I am now almost 47 years old. Could you […]