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Q: Dr. Eppley, Could one have a custom made implant for the chin based on a facial casting to set up a mold for a bone paste like kryptonite. The theory here is that if the implant is a perfect fit then the paste will be a fit perfect too. To clarify… The paste would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been bullied for a number of years over the shape of my skull and I am looking to do something about it as it’s ruining my life. The width is an abnormal shape and above the ears it sticks out quite a bit. I have read some of the questions […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 42 year old male and I am interested in a Chondrolaryngoplasty. (adam’s apple reduction) I am just very self conscious about my large adam’s apple and I am just tired of being harassed about it. I have heard that the cartilage turns to bone at a certain age so […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in the procedures of jaw enhancement, facial fillers, and nosejob. I would like to achieve a more defined and symmetrical jaw line. I want a more filled out face. Perhaps cheek fillers or cheekbone reduction also?  I am not sure which approach would be best to give me a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 57 year old male in good health, who exercises regularly and watches what I eat. Over the last couple of years, my temporal artery on the right side of my forehead has become more pronounced. I visited a vascular surgeon, who said there was no medical reason to do anything. The vessel is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in forehead augmentation and possibly rhinoplasty. I have put together a compilation of my head shots along with some of the “standard” head models.  In short, I feel that I have a huge face and no skull.  I would like to achieve a better balance between the two.  So […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had mandible angel jaw reduction(removal of square bone at the posterior part/not the front or anywhere towards the frontal part of face) about 5 months ago. Dissolvable stiches were used. The stitching on the inside was fine. The stitches on the outer/upper part of the gum on both sides were dissolved in about 8 days. I had this done […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I fractured my cheekbone about a year ago, and I definately have noticed a change in it’s appearence compared to the other side, however I believe the break occured on a natural fault line so to speak and I’ve noticed that the bone has not yet joined, I can actually move it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, my goal is a harmonious and ideal ‘male model’ look profile via rhinoplasty and possibly horizontal and vertical chin augment if rhinoplasty is not enough. I want to have rhinoplasty done to correct my deviated septum, hanging columella, raise my tip slightly and smooth a slight nasal hump. I’m wondering if I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, is it possible during a tummy tuck to injure one’s bowels? I am afraid to have a tummy tuck because I don’t want to suffer a major medical problem just because I want a flatter stomach. How close are my bowels to where a tummy tuck is done? A: While it is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am going to deliver my third and final baby next month. I already have a c-section and will be getting another c-section for this final delivery. After the delivery of my second child, I saw how much loose skin and stretch marks I had and that never really went away afterwards. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am going to have a tummy tuck but I have a question about how the belly button is made. Where does it come from? Is made from skin thrown away from the tummy tuck or is it somehow carved out from the stomach wall? Can you explain it to me how […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question regarding chin and jaw implants. My question is: if a person plans to have both chin and jaw implants, do they have to be done in one procedure? In other words, is it possible to get jaw implants and then in a year get a chin implant? I’ve […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I wonder if my deep set eyes can be treated by the same procedure which is done for enophthalmos? I heard from a doctor that cartilage can be implanted behind the eyeball. Is that possible? A: Building up the orbital floor with any form of a graft works in enophthalmos because there […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I believe you are a real specialist in the matter of lips aesthetics and procedures and will greatly appreciate your advice if I should undergo a lip lift or fat transplant. Temporary fillers don’t work for me. I have attached some pictures from different angles for you to see the shape of my lips. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some queries about Medpor implant surgery. One of my one friends, who is age 26, is looking for ear reshaping surgery. I have a concern about him, I am suggesting him to go for own body material surgery not with medpor implant surgery. Can you give us some guideline on […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in more information on tummy tucks and mommy make-overs for my wife. I think she looks fine, but it would make her feel better about herself if she had a procedure done. So I am taking the first step for her. Please send us more information on the matter […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking to have breast implants, rhinoplasty and mentoplasty. (no implant) Do you offer mentoplasty? If so would I be able to do these 3 procedures at once or if not I would wait to do the implants. I can  send some detailed pictures if needed. A: Thank you for your […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have deep set eyes and I don’t like them at all. What are the options for me? I have a very hollow appearance to my eyes and I want to improve it. A: When it comes to trying to improve deep set eyes, there are few options. You can not move […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a male with gynecomastia, I am wondering if you have any experience in gynecomastia removal. I have some bothersome buildups on my chest that I want removed. Here are two pictures of my chest, the tissue build up is most noticeable below and lateral to the nipples.  Thank you for […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 31 years old, 5’4” and weigh 162 lbs. I have had three children and my stomach certainly isn’t what it used to be. There is stretch marks and loose skin. I really need to get my body in better shape but I don’t want to undergo a tummy tuck even […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I see you have posted blogs on removal of cephalohematoma on skulls and also filling in flat spots with a bone cement. My son was born with a cephalohematoma on the back left of his skull. He was also prone to sleep on the left side of his head and has caused […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have come across your website as you seem to be one of the few surgeons who offer chin cleft removal/reduction without the aid of implants or fillers. I am strongly interested in the procedure and I would like to know how it is done and understand how long the recovery time […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 19 years old and have developed a problem with my face. It looks crooked and I don’t know why. I saw pictures of me before about 6 years ago and my face wasn’t crooked. So I’m kind of worried about what made it crooked. So can it be fixed? A:  Thank […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had large breasts as long as I can remember. While they were once more perky, they have fallen and are way out of proportion. They are just super saggy now and hang all the way down to my belly button. I think the reality is that I need a breast […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am thinking about using bone cement on my jawline. The mid-portion of my jawline goes up and then back down. Would you be able to attach bone cement there to lower it ? I like the way it looks when its straight, a good lower vector (jawline) I think compliments the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have angular cheilitis and have had it for over 8 years since I was 14. I have tried numerous steroid and anti-fungal creams however it does not go away permanently. I was made aware some surgery can be done on the lips, to solve this problem. If there was something to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Would like to have a more defined nose tip and thinner nostrils. My nose spreads and flairs. I have a bridge and a nice profile, would life the nostrils thinned and not rounded. Not interested in keeping a so called afrocentric ethnic nose. A: As you know, you have many nasal features […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want a smaller, less frightening nose. I inherited this nose from my father. I’ve always been self conscious and I hate that I feel self conscious about my nose. Over the years my father’s nose has started to kind of go off to the side and developed one of those bumps […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had two c-sections over ten years ago and a tummy tuck with hernia repair five years ago. Then to my surprise I found out I am pregnant again. I am obviously going to need a c-section but am concerned as to whether the scar tissue from my tummy tuck will […]