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Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing you because I had an scar revision and the post surgical treatment was wrong. Now I am desperate and want to know if there is any solution to my problem. I have attached pictures of my before and after surgery condition. A: In looking at your before and after […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing to get more information on The Patriot Plastic Surgery Program. I am in the Air Force. I am interested in a possible abdominoplasty as I have had 3 children and my stomach isn’t as tight as I would like. I am in shape and have tried every exercise imaginable […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had Gortex implants removed from my upper lip in hopes to be able to smile fully again. It did not relieve the tension on my upper lip so no success. The only thing I can think of that may work is the mouth widening procedure. If we could widen my mouth […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I am wanting chin reshaping surgery to get rid of my prominent square chin which is not a good look for a woman. If possible, please give me some indications on the following questions.  1) How long before I could go to work?  I don’t mind being a little black and blue.  More […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have asymmetry of my jawline that I want to improve. While I think  both jaw angles need to be be bigger for a better jawline look, they are not the same size now. What is the best way to making them both bigger and more symmetric? I don’t want to get […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a facelift with lipo done two years ago. While the result has overall been very good, I am unhappy with the appearance of my neck under the chin area. I’ve included a few photos so you can get a better idea of my situation. When I don’t lift my chin […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, your discussion of laser use to somewhat camouflage the appearance of self-injury scars was the first I have been able to find on this subject. You seem to truly understand that removal may not be possible, but if they are changed to look like another type of scarring then the social stigma […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My question is about the after surgery effects from getting jaw angle implants. I am also going to get an osteoplastic genioplasty at the same time for a complete jawline makeover. What level of pain do most patients experience and how long does the recovery and healing process typically take? A: To answer […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can I have a full facial surgery at the same time starting from the skull then eyes,nose and ears? I am interested in having my forehead and brow area built up but then I also want a nose job to get rid of my hump and fat tip as well as cheek […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have several questions regarding the mouth widening procedure. How is the procedure done and much can the procedure help? How natural are the results?   A: In answer to your questions about mouth widening, also known as a lateral commissuroplasty: 1) The corners of the mouth can be moved outward  anywhere from 5 […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had cranioplasty surgery one and a half years ago. A bone cement called acrylic was put on the area between my eyebrows(glabella) to elevate the depression on that area due to an accident. but now I noticed that there is a slight swelling on that area. This is the second time […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a lower facelift/necklift that left me with a prominent (at least in profile) Adam’s Apple and showing some platysmal muscles under the chin probably because of lipo done in that area years ago. I’m wondering whether a tracheal shave would be helpful and possibly a resuturing of the platysmal muscles […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 44 year-old male who has a heavy brow. I think a brow lift/ would be beneficial but I am a little worried about the hairline gong back, making my forehead even longer. Would a hair transplant to lower the hairline after work or is that a little to risky?  […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a neck scar that is hypertrophic. My dermatologist just finished 3 steriods injections spaced 2 weeks apart per session. He told me that if I want to do a scar revison I must let the doc know about the steriod injection as steriods will cause delay in tissue healing.What do […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 21 year-old make who is trying to achieve a more dominant facial structure. I like the square face more than the oval shape that I have. I would also like a smaller nose feature and more open eyes. I have attached pictures and am open to your suggestions. A: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I have ‘ve lost about 80lbs from a good diet and exercise program.  I really feel great, but my neck has not been the beneficiary of this weight loss. I have too much skin on my neck and it really sags and hangs. My husband really looks young for his age (61), […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I feel my cheeks are a bit large so want to reduce their appearance as well as my upper outer brow bone. From the side my eyes look sunken, not for the front though. I feel that maybe reducing the brow and cheek bone would make eyes stand out and not seem […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 68 years old and had a mini-face lift when I was 55 and a Lifestyle neck lift four years ago. While these have provided improvement, the areas around my cheek and eyes have not been addressed by these previous procedures. I was thinking of some fat injections under eyes and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I would like to have the following done for ssome facial changes: 1) upper lip lift to reduce the distance between the base of my nose and upper lip (lip to nose ratio reduction by more than half my current natural lip to nose ratio) I am a fan of the lip […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, how much does cranioplasty cost, ranging from the lowest to the highest cost? In addition, can you make my eyelashes and eyebrows thicker by doing hair transplants? A: In answer to your questions:  1) The cost of cranioplasty can vary significantly based on what type and size of skull problem is being […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hope you doing great and you might recall our discussion regarding my cranioplasty last year (I have attached the mail and picture for you to recall). As you mentioned, I have flattening as well as surface is NOT even on back of skull, and I have hair loss as well. Would you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Are silicone breast implants better than saline? Which one will look better and feel soft? Can you get a warranty on your implants? A: Silicone is always a better breast implant because it feels more natural and will not deflate should the shell (outer containment bag) get a hole or a tear. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have interested in getting breast implants and have been researching the topic for the past six months. I have been to several consults and received differing opinions as to breast implant size. One surgeon even showed the result of an ‘extreme breast augmentation’ which frightened me. I take pictures of what […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 24 years old and my brow bone gets getting bigger. Is there something I can do to stop it expanding? Why is it doing it? Can an incision be made on both eyebrows to perform procedure? What would be your best idea without doing a coronal incision? Can a cut […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I havge silicone implants that were originally placed way back in 1986. They have served me well and have felt fairly natural until recently.  They now have sgtarted to leak and the right side has become contracted nad harder. I have had two plastic surgery consultation with conflicting opinions on how to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have few questions about cranioplasty for my infant son. 1) I’ve read when it comes to cranioplasty, if done correctly and of course by the right surgeon, the scar would be generally “fine” not thick and the hair would eventually regrow on the scar after healthy healing, any truth to this theory? […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I changed almost my entire face bone structure by Medpor inplants and osteotomies (high lateral cheek implants, sliding genioplasty, paranasal implants, lateral supraorbital rim implants and forehead reshaping) All in all I am happy with the results but there are a few things that can’t be addressed by implants. Although I got […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 28 year old woman with slim build. I have been unhappy with my facial structure and feel that the lower half is “heavy” and undefined while from cheekbones up, it is narrow and flat. I am considering buccal fat removal to even out my lower cheek/ jaw. I wan […]

Q:Dr. Eppley, I suffered a zygomatic fracture three years ago and its aftermath has caused my entire zygoma to protrude specifically on the arch bone. I think an osteotomy or removal of the bone would be the best way to create more symmetry. I was reading two posts on your website about Zygomatic Osteotomies but […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a severe flat spot on the back of my head. I am 58 years old and there is not one single day goes by that I don’t despair due to this problem. I would be willing to be subject of a videoed production of the procedure to demonstrate the effectiveness […]