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Q: Dr. Eppley, Do I qualify for a tummy tuck based on my weight of 155 lbs at 5’ 6”? Also I would like to down size my 650cc saline implants to something considerably smaller. A: Based on your pictures which show a double abdominal roll, you would definitely benefit by a tummy tuck which […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I believe I suffer from diastasis recti. I have had 2 pregnancies, and both were c-section deliveries. My first was emergency and my second was scheduled. I have all of the symptoms of diastasis recti, and have been to numerous doctors complaining of these symptoms over the last 5 years. None ever […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am having a rhinoplasty by you later this fall. I was planning on a facelift and breast lift with fat transfer to face and breast. It’s the  beginning of a body makeover. I would prefer having you since the surgeons in my area aren’t capable of correcting the nose. Can we do […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I am interested in getting a pectoral implant on just one side. I have pectus excavatum on the right side of the sternum/chest and have been treated with fat inejctions. They did not do as much as I wanted due to some fat resorption. I think if I just had a small […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about nasal airway obstruction surgery. I am a 25 year old female who ever since I can remember,I had difficulties breathing. My right nostril’s been doing almost all the job of breathing, while my left nostril had difficulties breathing and sometimes wouldn’t breathe at all, like it’s clogged. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had gynecomastia reduction surgery and subsequently developed scar tissue under the nipples that has caused them to still stick out. I have been told it is scar tissue and will be getting some steroid injections to see if it will help. If that does not work and I were to get […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had saline breast implants done 19 years ago. About 3 years ago I noticed my implants felt wrinkly and softer and had a more unnatural feel to them. I can even see dents in my breasts in the mirror. This as about the same time that I had lost some significant […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I am interested in a LeFort osteotomy. My bite relationship is significantly off, though, and I’m still wearing braces.  I’d suspect my upper jaw exceeds my lower jaw by at least 7-10 mms.  My orthodontist is under the impression that my bite relationship is fine, but I think that either extractions or upper […]

 Q: Dr. Eppley, when it comes to lip reduction surgery I have one question for you that I have been thinking about lately. As you written previously with a lip reduction the dry vermilion on the lip is what is removed but how does this affect the lip’s functionality? Currently because the dry vermilion bothers […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, first thank you for offering such great jaw angle and chin implant surgery to patients. I have found your website on the internet, as I have been looking for Medpor RZ angle implants and chin implants for years and I definitely intend to do that surgery. Of course a final recommendation can […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had gynecomastia reduction surgery performed back in March of this year.  The results immediately afterwards were amazing, everything was completely flat.  A month or so after I started developing scar tissue which hasn’t gone away and has made my nipple area protrude once again. My plastic surgeon said I probably needed […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have attached some pictures of my stomach pannus. Please let me know if I would be a good candidate for an abdominal panniculectomy. It is the most troubled part of my body. I have backaches and some times irritation underneath due to my jeans. I wear a size16 in pants but […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am in need of mouth opening surgery. I’ve been to all the doctors in my area but not one of them can solve my mouth problem. I’ve had all my teeth pulled out, which was very hard for me because my mouth cannot open widely. It cannot stretch as big as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had cheek implants placed over 25 years I have lost weight and would like to know if facial fillers can be used close to the implant. Is there and increased chance of infection? Thank You A: Cheek implants that have been in place for 25 years had to have been some […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking gynecomastia reduction by liposuction only. I am 24 years old with a body mass index of 26. I have developed glandular gynecomastia with enlarged areolas. All my endocrine labs are normal. Can I have Smarttlipo done using the axilla as access for the probe? Will this work for male […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am lookin into abdominal panniculectomy surgery. I have a large pannus that goe to my sides. It hangs below the pubic line but not completely covering the pubis. I am a larger woman but my stomach is the largest problem I have and I am interested in getting it removed. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had my jaw fractured and repaired several years ago. Even though it is fully healed, it has never been quite right. I have attached multiple photos. When my jaw is relaxed, my bottom teeth show fully. I don’t know off hand what type of  mentalis muscle resuspension surgeries were done. However, both were done making […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting a custom chin/jawline implant. I’ve been doing some more research into cheek and chin implants and wanted to ask your advice. Based on my photos do you think a standard  chin implant modified to fit just the left side would be adequate? Or is it best to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking for a consultation on breast augmentation. I have asymmetry issues and would be curious about not only evening out, but enlarging both breasts from a small B to a full C.  I am not familiar with what a price would be for such a procedure, but I would appreciate […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am  41 years old and weight 96 lbs. I have sagging, wrinkled loose skin at elbows and knees and was wondering if an elbow/knee lifts would be an option. I’ve never had a large weight loss but did lose 10 lbs about 2 years ago. Thanks so much for any info. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 42 years old and have had 600cc implants for over a decade. While the number makes them seem big, and they are not small, I am 5’9” and weight 140 lbs. I now would like to go up to 1000ccs or even 1250ccs. What do you think? A: When one […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a rhinoplasty. I am 50 years old and was originally born with cleft lip and palate. I have had two previous rhinoplasties for my cleft nose, the last being over a decade ago. I have never really liked the results and was hoping to have one more go […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’d like to inquire about getting injectable fillers under my eyes. What product do you use, what are the risks and what does it cost? What is the general satisfaction with patients having this procedure. I am excited about having it done but also nervous since it is around the eyes. A: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting facial implants and am gathering information about getting plastic surgery. My intention is to improve my facial features with facial implants and cosmetic plastic surgery. I would like to get your professional impression and advice to enhance my look.  The areas that I would like to improve […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I did an upper and lower jaw surgery five months ago. Unfortunately a genioplasty with bone graft was also done. See before and after X-rays attached. I’m very happy with my upper and lower jaw surgery but not the genioplasty with bone graft because now I’m unable to close my lower lip […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 19 year old considering a buccal lipectomy and wondering if I am a good candidate for it. I feel that there is some roundness to my cheeks that make the lower half of my face disproportionate to the upper half. I was wondering if the procedure would benefit me […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had fat injection breast augmentation done six months that had a lot of problems afterward. There was drainage from under the left breast for three weeks after the procedure. I was put on antibiotics to treat it but was told the rubbing of my bra on it was the cause. Then […]

 Q: Dr. Eppley, I am an Asian female who is 27 years old and want to have a more narrow face. I’m interested in jaw reduction, chin reduction(v-line) and cheekbone reduction surgeries. What are the possibilities of side-effects such as nerve damage and sagging skin? Is it possible to do all 3 surgeries at once? […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have cheek implants placed and had an infection after surgery. It was drained and reclosed, that was three months ago. While some of the cheek swelling has gone down there is a noticeable asymmetry between the two sides of my face. I had  a CT scan done which shows no ongoing […]

 Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting cheek and paranasal implants. What is the best procedure to correct a deficient (flat) mid face? I’ve always hated my facial profile.  I have attached some photos which I realize probably are not the quality needed for computer imaging but I was hoping you would be able […]