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Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a particular head which is pointed at the top and flattened behind. I have already had several consultations of which opinions are different. Thus I am confused. One opinion was to fill the flat areas by a material without touching the  pointed top. Others proposed a craniotomy to cut the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, how many injections and where do you give it and what dose of Botox in treating muscle hypertrophy of the jaw? How many visits and what is the cost? A: Botox injections can be very beneficial in the treatment of bruxism, masseteric muscle pain and large masseter muscle size. The injections take but […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently got a fat transfer done to give my pecs more definition but I have noticed that as the swelling has gone down, my pecs have gotten smaller. I called the clinic up to ask them why this has happened but they said that this is normal and that the fat […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve been looking into a chin reduction for quite a few years now, but I have never gone through with it because I’ve always been afraid that the results would be terrifying. I read through your case studies on chin surgeries, and I must say it’s a relief to see someone with […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have severely chapped lips. I have tried everything for years, been to over ten doctors, and tried every lip balm and salve that exists. It gets so chapped that it is painful and a source of constant embarrassment. I have read that chapped lips can be improved by a procedure known […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, does cheek bone augmentation work? A: On the surface this seems like an unusual question. Cheek bone augmentation with implants has been around for nearly thirty years. Next to chin implants, cheek implants are the most common facial implant performed. (this has a lot to do with that there are two cheeks […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, four months ago I had two moles removed on my cheeks.  The plastic surgeon removed them by circular excision to achieve a short scar.  She didn’t mention the dreaded dog ear deformities that I have now been left with.  I now have four white hardish protuding lumps at either end of where […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am confused about the distinction between different doctors who perform cosmetic surgery/medicine. I know plastic surgeons have historically performed cosmetic surgery but today it seems many different types of doctors do it. How is it legal that so many doctors do it even though their training and specialties are obviously different. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have previously had liposuction and a breast augmentation from which I am very happy. I am now looking to inquire on a cellulite treatment. I am seeing that the most recommended is Mesotherapy. If you could please forward information, such as costs & before & after pics I would appreciate it. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I got Medpor cheek implants that where placed high and lateral extending towards the ears one month ago.While I am very pleased with the result, the surgery caused damage to the facial nerve. Immediately after surgery I couldn´t move my right eyebrow and when I tried to close my right eye, my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I had my forehead and brow bone augmentation for correction of a frontal sinus and forehead depression from an old injury done three weeks ago. I have a few question about my result. The stitches on my eye seems to have a permanent crease. Is it gonna get straight and flatten out later? Also the operated side of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I’m a skinny guy with puffy areolar tissue. I’ve had it my entire life. It is not steroid induced. Considering surgery, I am a student covered under Anthem Blue Shield insurance. I am not sure if it will be covered. I hunch my posture to conceal the protrusion in shirts, and it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I have HIV and my cdf is about 350 and i am non-detectable. I have developed a small hump in my back and large fat sacks on my legs in certain areas and excess fat in my stomach. I am always unconfortable from the extra weight. I cannot not afford to have this procedure done. I had a price […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some areas on my stomach and thighs that have a little extra fat and some loose skin. I do not want to undergo surgery however to make them better, that is just too much for me. I know that there are a lot of different non-invasive body contouring treatments out […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting breast implants and am confused about what type of implants to get. I have seen two doctors and one uses Mentor implants while the other uses Natrelle implants. I don’t understand the differences between these two company’s implants and I realize that choice is best determined by the doctor. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have gotten lip injections using fillers for the past five years. While my lips are not really that small, I like the plump up that fillers give them. But after five years and over a dozen injection treatments, I am tired of the expense and the hassle (pain!) of the lip […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to achieve a male-model look. I think that I have rather feminine facial features and I would like to look masculine. I was thinking about a square and a big jaw to match my high and curved forehead, a Rhinoplasty, Dimples, and high cheek bones implants. Do you think I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was looking at the tummy tuck pictures and was interested. I looked again the next day and I was able to get a closer look and the scars are very big. I have decided I’m going to try and go to a center for weight loss and see how that works […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Since you are experienced in migraine surgery, would you mind answering a few questions? 1) How does surgery for migraines work? 2) How many people undergo the surgery? 3) How often does it work? 4) What are the costs? 5) Is it covered by insurance? 6) What should people try before undergoing […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, is it possible to lift the ears in a higher position, perhaps for about 10 mm. If it is possible, how is this procedure performed and is there any risk that the shape of the ear changes? A: Lifting of the ear superiorly is ultimately limited by its cartilaginous attachment to the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, first of all I want to say that your site is full of information and i have learned a lot of things. I want to do an osteotomy/genioplasty on my chin to achieve facial balance cause I have a receding chin. I also want to do this surgery to shorten and make […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was all ready to go ahead with the chin implant, but I have read some disturbing stories and research papers about how “silastic implants” lead to bone erosion in chin implants only, and how they could be as deep as 1.5 to 4 mm in depth, and their close proximity to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am thrilled about which intervention I have to have done to my lips. They are both thin and fillers give me a duck look. I can’t decide if a vermilion advancement or a V-Y plasty is the best for me. Thank you for taking the time to answer me! A: Usually the vermilion […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in some non-invasive body contouring. (stomach and flanks)  I have read about the Exilis device and it seem very promising. I know it uses radiofrequency energy to do its work. But there are other devices out there that all use the same type of energy. Why would Exilis be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in 1) reduction of large occipital bone by burring and 2) forehead augmentation. Due to a narrow and recessed forehead above the brow bones, this needs to be built up with implant material. Can the scar follow the hairline if it naturally angles back laterally from the most center […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I went to see a dermatologist for the first time due to dark marks on my hips and buttocks. I have been getting “boils” for the last 10 years…on and off, but recently it seems to be under control since I have been exfoliating and applying topical creams. My dermatologist tells me […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, can one have a facelift without any visible scars in front of the ear? I have darker skin and like to wear my hair back. I am worried that someone may be able to see the scars running down in front of my ears. I need a mini-facelift but many results I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m a female and have a steep jaw angle which makes me look witchy from side. I think I may have a long face as well. Would getting jaw angle implants make my face look longer because I do not want this. A: The best way to answer that question is by […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, However, is it really not possible to reduce the temporo-occipital region of the skull through some bone reduction and some reduction in the temporalis muscle in order to maintain proportionality if a reduction malarplasty is done?  Something of the order of 6 to 7mm either side would still be very significant to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in paranasal implants. I am not sure whether I’d be better served by a permanent filler or an implant. I had my nose done along with a lip lift about 3 years ago. I’m very happy with the positive change it affected, but the base of my nose is […]