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Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in making my jaw angles more angular like your attached result. How long is the recovery and how much pain is there? A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. What you’re asking about his vertical lengthening  jaw angle implants. This is the most common jaw angle implant […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can I get mouth widening surgery? A: Your mouth is a bit narrow but what really magnifies that is that the vermilion of the upper and lip thin out/disappear before it gets to the corners. This always makes the mouth appear more narrow than it really is. If the upper and outer […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I think my forehead is very small and it bothers me a lot and I want to fix it and also the back of my head is flat and I wanted the doctor to look at it. A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. I can clearly see your […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had lip widening surgery done in turkey last November. I had my bottom lip made bigger and the corners of my top lip made bigger but not the vermilion so it looks a bit weird when I smile. My main concern is the corners of my mouth when I open my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a chin implant done four years ago. My lower lip has never regained full sense (feels like it was numbed at the dentist) and apparently the implant was just some sort of “stock” implant and not crafted to my jawline so I have to have filler put in on both […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, As U can see in the picture My lower face is very wide , I have had buccal fat removal and liposuction , after a CT scan, it was revealed that I have big mucosal space and my bone structure and size was normal width but the mucosal space is giving the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m considering getting a midface implant like this one on your website, and I was wondering what is the maximum amount of forward project you do in these cases, particularly in the paranasal region lateral to the nasal cavity since I feel that’s where my bone is most deficient. A:I have seen patients […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am inquiring to see if I would be a candidate for mouth widening surgery as I have a very small mouth. A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture. Your mouth appears small in width for two reasons; 1) it actually is a bit small in width BUT 2) that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to have chin implant removed that was placed submental 25 years ago (XL silicone) I know from reading your blog (most informative that I have seen) that there is no way to know the outcome of removal.The most important aspect of removal to me are function and motor skills […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m hoping to get saddled infraorbital malar implants that fits my natural profile harmoniously giving me a fiercer look also maybe some zygo projection as well as long as it doesn’t make me look bloated. A: For successful infraorbital-malar augmentation filler or fat injections are poor choices to do so. Effective skeletal […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am experiencing an issue with the shape of my skull, specifically a noticeable protrusion at the top of my head (the crown area). This bump is quite visible even when covered by hair, and it has been causing me significant psychological discomfort and a lack of confidence. I have attached a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, With hardware removal, will the chin-bone remain in the same Location? In other words, would the chin implant purely add additional Volume to my X-ray? Or would there be some give and take? A: The chin bone is well healed at this point and the hardware now is not needed. Meaning the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, At what age can the procedure for plagiocephaly be performed on a child? Would this permanently resolve the issue and grow with them or would they need more surgeries as they age? What does the recovery from this procedure look like? A: Skull implants for aesthetic augmentation is not recommended in young […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had surgery last year which included a brow lift and midfacelift, as well as shaving of the orbital rim. While I’m very happy with most of the results, I wanted to inquire about an implant to restore the orbital rim to my prior shape.  I feel the doctor shaved off too […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I have a protruding forehead (frontal bossing). I would like to know if you treat this in adults A: Thank you for sending your pictures. The key question on forehead reductions is how thick is the bone and how much of iot can be safely removed. It is also evident in […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I have pectus excvactum and was looking to get a consultation regarding an implant. I have also attached a picture. A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture. This is a classic case of a moderate pectus excavatum involving the lower end of the sternum. This is treated by […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to make enquiries about skull reduction or occipital reconstruction cause I’m interested in it. A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture. In skull reduction surgery the most common request is for the back of the head reduction. The success of back of the head skull reduction is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m a 30 year old trans woman at 5’9” and 142 pounds. I am going to get my ribs done (broken in rather than removed), but I’m also interested in learning more about the iliac crest implant surgery that you perform. I’ve attached a photo for you to review. Do you think […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a patient who had chin surgery and had a problem with her lip not closing properly. She is interested in going to the USA for further treatment. She would like more information to help her make a decision, for example: Can this condition be cured? How confident in your ability to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to know if it is possible to reduce the height of the head by reducing the size of the forehead bone, as well as reducing the size of the sides. I would also like to know if it is possible to change the general shape of the head and restore […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can you also ask the doctor that since cheekbone reduction involves the use of pins/screws and plates to secure the cheekbone, can these get knocked loose if there was blunt force facial trauma? A: Hardware loosening in cheekbone reduction osyteotomies is generally a risk that would most likely occur if substantial facial trauma […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I came across your articles last night and was stunned at the depth of your knowledge and expertise. I look forward to being in contact! Procedures/areas of interest (individualized pricing/imaging for each as well as combined would be greatly appreciated but I understand if that is asking for too much): Lip reduction/augmentation […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m wondering what skull reshaping options there are for plagiocephaly. I would be interested in augmenting the back right side of my head, slight augmentation on the top left side, as well as bridging what I would describe as a divot/dent at the top just above the forehead, as well as reducing […]

Dr. Eppley, Do most cheekbone reductions result in a bony union? Are there some that result in a fibrous union? A:With plate and screw fixation there is a high probability of bony union. Without it a fibrous union will usually result. Whether it really matters that a bony union results in a midface bone which […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, my eyes are pretty far apart and my bizygomatic width is narrow-average. This throws off my face a ton. Is there any way to widen the cheekbones with implants? If yes, how much mm width could you possibly get? A: Increasing bi-zygomatic with is done by zygomatic arch augmentation using custom made […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Injectable filler found during chin implant surgery can be removed, and will not sit on top of the augmented chin and cause overprojection? A:Filler that presents itself in surgery would be removed because it is visualized. Any non-visualized filler would remain and would need to eventually dissipate by the normal resorption process […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a buccal fat removal with liposuction almost 5 months ago and I ended up like this. I need to know how this can be fixed. A: Submalar hollowing caused by buccal at removal is treated by a fat injection approach in the majority of patients. This offers the least invasive […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,Please Dr. Barry Can we ask please that question which is With Which kind of Breast Implant’s type is can someone achieve XXXL sizes with Overfilled Saline or Expanders please ? Thank you A: Silicone gel breast implant sizes are now available up to 1430ccs.But perhaps the question may be can one go from […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,What kind of Breast Implant’s type can someone achieve 2000cc or more cc with Overfilled Saline or Expanders or has to be ordered Custom size Silicone gel Implants like 2000cc Custom Silicone gel ones or more? A: There are no custom made silicone breast implants which is not allowed per the FDA. Thus the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am inquiring about rib removals 10-11-12 or only 11-12? Does it matters how old i i’m because I’m gonna turn 20? I don’t know if you speak Greek but I send a little bit of Greek to see if you are from Cyprus. A: I am neither Greek nor Cyprus but […]