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Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 66 years old. I have had breast implants for approximately 30 years and would like to have them removed.   I have Medicare / Anthem insurance, but I don’t know if they will cover this.  I would like to know how much this procedure would cost if I paid for it (without insurance).  A: Congratulations […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I currently have butt implants and I love the look of them, but I hate how they feel because I can feel the hard edges of the implants. I want to have them replaced using the softer silicone implants that are approved in other countries. If I purchase the soft implants online […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am going to have jaw angle implants in the next few weeks. I had a couple of questions for you for after the procedures.  I was wondering what my limitations will be in terms of food. I’m assuming chewing will be difficult so I wanted to prepare things to eat in […]

  Q: Dr. Eppley, My problem is quite complex. I had a dimpleplasty last December and I was told it would take about 2 months for the dimple to flatten. I have waited 4 months so I had the Dr remove the retention stitch which he said would flatten my cheek. After 2 months it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was curious if it is possible to receive these exact results from forehead reduction if I decided to go with the sinus removal and reshape instead of the tool to burr them down. Also I have what I feel to be extra bone above and on the sides of my eyes […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking for someone who can give me realistic advice on how to reduce the size of my chin (mentalis) I heard botox is an option but probably wont have much affect. Are there any other options I could explore? I think there is fat in that area so would laser […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, can you tell based on your extensive experience as a plastic surgeon what is the deal with the Lifestyle Lift? I see their commercials all the time and it just sounds too good to be true. They say nothing about that it is surgery but no cream or laser can produce those […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 42 year-old male whose hair is thinning. I am on Propecia and Rogaine and it seems to have slowed it down but is not causing any regrowth. I have read about PRP blood treatments for hair loss and wondered what your thoughts were on how effective it might be. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My temples bulge out too much and I know it is the muscle because it gets worse when I clench my teeth together. Is it true that the less your muscle expands and contracts when chewing, the thinner it is? If I use my mouth less will the muscle shrink? Is surgery […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I find that my jaw slants downwards and my chin appears too long for my face. My chin is also weak as it does not protrude as far as my lower lip. If possible, I have attached photos and some crude imaging to get your opinion on what you would recommend for […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had cheek impants and a chin implant to attain a more asethetic facial balance as I had very little cheekbone prominence. But I also have benign parotid hypertrophy for about six years now which I now think attributes greatly to my facial imbalance.  I would like to entrust someone to use […]

Q: Dr. Eppley I was just wondering the cost of gummy bear breast implants. I would like a D cup and was also wondering if that makes a price difference. Really I just need to know how much all together it would cost me? Also do you offer financing? Thank you A: The total costs […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 46 year old female who is interested in getting breast implants. I am currently weight training and looking to compete in bodybuilding contests next year. I am not a heavy body builder, my physique is more feminine but I do have to acquire a certain amount of muscle. I want […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 21 years old and I bit unhappy about my profile…I was thinking about doing something on my chin,nose and ears what would you recommend me. I have sent you some recent pictures of me. A: In answer to your questions, You would benefit by any three of the procedures that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have rather convex temples that I’d like to be thinned please. My widest points appear to be at the upper squamous temporal parts, between the hairline and the ear (beyond hairline but visible still), and on the latitude 1mm above the brow. 1) If you know roughly which point in the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve been seeing a lot of stuff online regarding abdominal and pectoral etching that brings out the corresponding muscles.  Is this something you can do along with the liposuction/gynecomastia procedure I am undergoing?  Thanks. A: Pectoral and abdominal liposculpture (to be differentiated from volumetric liposuction reduction) are fine cannula liposuction techniques that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have consulted with various surgeons regarding my Medpor orbital rim implants as I would like to have them removed. However, these surgeons seem divided in thought – with some claiming that it’s impossible to remove as it causes too much damage, while others said that it would be possible but difficult. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a buried penis problem and was wondering if liposuction of the pubic mound would help. I have always been obese, my last 12 yrs I have been morbidly obese. I remember my penis has always been small I have had sex many times but is very uncomfortable. Normally I have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have reads that some doctors offer pain-free breast augmentations. How does that work and why isn’t that done for every braest augmentation surgery. Who would not want it? A: The idea of a pain-free breast augmentation is more of a marketing concept that a reality. It is simply an impossibility to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m a Caucasian male in my mid-twenties.  I had an unfortunate accident in my late teens in which I fractured my left parietal bone.  At the time, I wasn’t particularly concerned about it – I don’t  think I realized the severity of it.  Now, a few years down the line, I’m balding […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 34 yrs old with a hidden penis problem I am uncircumcised too.. so I am getting a this surgery if suitable for me… please reply to me … I know below all that fat there a small but decent penis. A: Thank you for your inquiry. Many buried penis […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have read a lot about the Vampre Facelift and wanted to know what you think about it. While the name sounds a little creepy, using your own blood to help make you look younger seems like it might work. A:Platelets are ubiquitous cellular fragments in the blood stream that is most […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have read a lot recently about stem cells and their potential rejuvenative properties. It seems logical that if our body is full of them that they can be used to treat a lot of problems including the negative effects of aging. I see some plastic surgeons offer a stem cell facelift. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to have the flat spot on the back of my head built up. I understand that various materials can be used to do it but don’t know which one would be better. What are my options? A: Bone cements in cranioplasty can be either polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) or various calcium-containing materials. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am inquiring about getting liposuction.  I am in the Military and am curious about the Patriot Plastic Surgery Program.  Quick bit about me, I was injured a little bit ago, and was pretty much unable to work out for a little over a year; where I gained weight and loss quite […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, What’s the recovery time for a rhinoplasty? How soon could I return to work and look somewhat “normal” A: The recovery time for a rhinoplasty is usually no more than 10 to 14 days at worst. This is not the total time that it takes for the nose to achieve its final […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, In February 2012 I had a Mitrofanoff diversion done using small intestine. (appendicovesicostomy) Cathing thru the stoma has been a problem since day one. The hole keeps shrinking. Have to “punch thru” for each cath. Usually bleeds, plus painful. One stoma revision done last summer which lasted a few weeks. The urologist […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have read some articles online and some doctors said skin graft on eyelid looks horrible. Is that true? Have you done skin graft for your patients similar to my case? Will my eyes look uneven after the graft? And how to measure how much skin is needed for the graft? Will […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve read online that you do infraorbital rim implants. I’m really sorry to trouble you, but I have a concern regarding my upcoming procedure with these implants. Basically, my doctor has informed me that he will be using an intraoral approach for the Medpor Extended Orbital Rim implants, but every resource I’ve seen […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a bad scar across the back of my head from two previous hair transplants. After the first procedure the scar looked pretty good and was narrow. But after the second time it has gotten wider and more noticeble and I can not wear my hair very short anymore.  What is […]