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Q: I had a bad car accident three years ago which left me with many scars. Most of them are on my arms and back and and don’t bother me much because I can’t see some of them and I am tan enough so that they don’t show. However, the one on my face is […]

Q: I have a small area of fullness on my chest that I just hate. There are bulges on both sides near my armpit that sticks out and it has always bothered me. While I am not fat and am actually fairly lean, this unusual fat bulge exists for not apparent reason. I can’t get […]

Q: I had my nose broken seven years ago that has left me with a crookedness to it that I am pretty sure is due to the bone. I also have had trouble breathing since the injury through the left side of my nose. I would like to get my breathing problem fixed and the […]

Q:  Dear Dr. Eppley, I have done a lot of reading on your website and interested in the cranioplasty procedure to fix the flat spot on the back of my head  (on the top area on the back).  I am a female and have noticed this since my teens and always thought there was no […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How long does it take for the tissues to shrink back down and stick to the bone after cheek implant removal? I had anatomical malar shell implants placed three months ago and then had them removed after being in for just six weeks. I think all of the swelling is now gone […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in buttock implants but I want to know what implant (oval or round) will give me the most volume. Also does round implants pull up enough muscle to give you a round booty or do you have to get fat grafting added? My butt isn’t flat at all but needs […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I seem to be resistant to Botox . Recently 50u was injected into my masseter muscle on both sides and very minimal improvement was seen. It has been a month now and the ever so slight response is disappearing. I have a long and fond history with Botox for my masseter muscles […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I am possibly going to have a chin reduction. Here is my serious concerns. I have a very thin face with hollow cheeks. My forehead is large and my chin is small. The problem is I have a projected or jutted out chin which is very pointy, especially when I smile. I […]

Q: I am interested in a rhinoplasty to build out my nose as it is very short. I am of Asian background and have a small flat nose which is inherited.  I have read that it can be done with either a rib graft or using a synthetic implant. I would definitely prefer using rib […]

Q: I have a big overhanging belly that I want to get rid off. I have two small children and have lost over 30 lbs since my last one but the sagging belly persists. Will exercise be enough or do you think I need a tummy tuck? A: While I have not seen a picture […]

Q:  Is Xeomin used in masseter hypertrophy? If it is, is the amount of diluent used the same as Botox. Thanks. A: Xeomin will work the same as Botox for masseter muscle hypertrophy. It is just as potent and has the same onset of action as a full week after the injections. Like Botox’s other […]

Q: Hello, I have been researching for a while now on getting a procedure done before my husband whose is in the service returns home from Afghanistan. I came across your page and was wondering if I could have a little more information on your Patriot Program? I am interested in getting a tummy tuck […]

Q: Six months ago I had breast implants with an around the nipple type of lift, I had 350cc silicone implants placed in each breast. Right after the surgery, there were a noticeable difference in the shape of my left breast. It sat lower on my chest and appeared smaller than my right breast. Can […]

Q: I had liposuction surgery of my stomach and waistline four months ago and I think it was botched. My surgeon removed too much on one side of my waistline and left the other side straight. I can still feel that there is fat remaining at the love handle area of the straight side. It […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a breast augmentation about three months ago. My problem is that my implants are literally touching each other. There is no gap between them. While I wanted better cleavage, this is too much. In addition, when I move my arms more than just a little bit, both implants jump to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had gynecomastia surgery one month ago. I have noticed that my nipples are depressed inward. Is this just a temporary look and will it go away and the nipples even out with more time? The tissue directly under my nipple is still hard and stiff. I know I may be panicking […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in creating a more symmetrical look to my face via fillers and eventually implants. As a result of my jaw being asymmetrical, the right side of my lower face appears fuller and more defined than the left. I have attached some pictures for you to see. A: Thank you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to get rid of my frown lines between my eyebrows. I know that Botox is most commonly used to treat them but I am looking for something more permanent. I have read that a browlift operation can be used to get rid of those scowling muscles. What I am now […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in kryptonite bone cement treatment as a craniomaxillofacial treatment for a small skull deformity. I have an area just below my hairline where there is a bonelike material that protrudes a few mm from the rest of my forehead and is unsightly but doesn’t hurt at all. It happened […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am going to get breast implants and have had several consultations. One confusing point for me is whether the implants should be above or below the muscle. Of the two consults I have had one says above the muscle and the other is adamant that they go below the muscle. What […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in creating a more symmetrical look to my face via fillers and eventually implants. As a result of my jaw being asymmetrical, the right side of my lower face appears fuller and more defined than the left. Additionally, my upper jaw is recessed. I have consulted with oral surgeons […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I recently had a breast augmentation with a lift six weeks ago. My lift was the vertical type and my implants were silicone gel above the muscle. While I know it is still sort of early and the breasts are still settling into place, I am concerned that I am experiencing that […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I have read more and more about people having a tummy tuck and the doctor did not use a drain aftewards. I am interested in getting a tummy tuck but the whole drain scares me. I just can’t get over the idea of having a tube sticking out of me. Is this […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I am a 48 year old female and have begun to notice some fat under my chin, some jowling and some neck wrinkles. I have had gotten two plastic surgery consultations with differing opinions. One said I needed liposuction of my neck with a submentoplasty and fat injections to the jowls. The […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I’m a 33 year-old  that doesn’t like how my nose and upper lip looks. At one time I was considering a lip lift but decided against it due to scarring. I am in orthodontic braces as I write this and have been told that I would need to postpone any nose surgery […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I am a 32 year old female that is considering a breast lift. I actually have fairly large breasts being a 36D and with a bra on they look great. But when the bra comes off they look gross. They hang down like two old ladies. I had one Is It A […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I have reviewed your rhinoplasty computer images of what my nose may look like after surgery. While I like the changes that have been done, what I would like to know is if my nose can get even a bit smaller than what you have showed in your imaged pictures? A: When […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to lift my breasts but I am completely opposed to getting implants and that is not even a consideration. So please don’t even try to convince me to get them whatever their purported benefits may be to how the breast may look by using them. However, I am undecided  as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 36 year-old man who has lost 40 lbs within the last year and a half and can’t lose anymore. I work out vigourously three or four times a week, eat a sensible diet and cannot lose any more size in my abdomen. My legs and arms have little visible […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting breast augmentation and a tummy tuck. I have had a child and am not planning on any more. I have numerous tattoos across my rib cage. My concern is what will happen with my tattoos when my breasts get bigger and my stomach skin is pulled downward. […]