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Q: Dr. Eppley, I had Medpor chin and paranasal implants placed close to 3 weeks ago. The implants were both placed intraorally.However, I still have issues with stiffness and a little difficulty with lip closure. Can I just check whether these issues are normal at this stage of recovery, or is it something I should […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to learn of the options available to repair elongated earlobes following a facelift in 2011. A: Elongation of the earlobe after a facelift is the result of either too much tension placed on the earlobe when the facelift is closed or too much skin at the earlobe. The natural […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am having trouble deciding whether I need a breast lift alone or should have implants with it. I am 35 years old, had 2 kids and am a fairly full 34C. I do struggle to keep them in a C bra however. While I am happy with the size of my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 47yrs old and I have had four children and over the years I have tried to lose the belly fat and the fat in my thighs. Question can you use the belly fat to enlarge my breast and not saline or silicone implants. I am a 36B and would just […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a sagging buttocks problem that started when I had liposuction done many years ago. No matter how much I diet and exercise the lower buttocks will not  tighten up. I have seen some pictutes of your buttock lift results and they show MAJOR improvement and the scarring seems minimal. Based on […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been suffering from extremely dry lips for several years.  They are painful, inflamed, and become red throughout the day. My dermatologist prescribed several topical medications, but they did not work. I have consulted with him about a lip procedure called vermillionectomy using lasers that may provide the results I need to increase […]

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. […]