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Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to get a forehead burr hole filled from a previous craniotomy that I had done. If you used hydroxyapatite (HA) material, would the HA be applied directly on the burr hole coming to direct contact with the dura? Would a mesh and screws be also used? In addition, I want […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had orthognathic surgery of my upper jaw 2 years ago. My upper maxilla was impacted (5mm), advanced (5mm) and moved to the right (2mm) with a Lefort and lateral segmentation of my upper jaw. I got cheek implants, a mentoplasty without implants and jaw angle implants (porex) in standard size. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to know if it is possible to have two procedures done at the same time. I want my ears tucked and a mini face lift or a limited lift done. Thank you. A: Both an ear pinning (otoplasty) and a facelift can be done at the same time under […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, for the longest time I have had my heart set on rhinoplasty but didn’t want to go through a big operation. However I have recently learned that a much less complicated procedure can be preformed that involves reshaping of the nasal tip. (tip-plasty) I was wondering whether or not you feel as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m honored that a surgeon of your stature and extensive experience in reconstructive/cosmetic surgery has replied to my posting. My understanding was that “Kryptonite” was the best material to be used for a cranial implant. I also have a burr hole just above one of my eyebrows and I believed “Kryptonite” would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering if you could help fix my forehead; it’s been through a lot. When I was a toddler, I ran face-first into a wall, and since then, I’ve had a bump on the right side of my forehead. A year ago, it started to seem more prominent, and it wasn’t […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a birthmark that I tried to get removed. It was treated with a laser with no results. It is brown-colored and is a patch over the left side of my stomach. I have had it since I was born and it has grown in size as I have grown. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to know the sizes of butt implants? how big is the largest one and how many inches thick? and if it has liquid inside or if it has hard gel? Also can I dive to MO after couple days after surgery? Thank you. A: Buttock implants come in a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had gynecomastia reduction surgery one month ago. While I have fairly large boobs to begin with I am disappointed with what I see so far. I see very little difference. I thought all my chest fat was going to be removed and the saggy skin tightened. I expected a flat chest […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an abdominal scar directly down the middle of my stomach which measures about 15 inches along with train tracks. I had exploratory surgery done decades ago. I would like to have it removed. It’s not that its ugly but I am tired of looking at it and I want it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had cheek implants and fat grafting 3 weeks ago. The left implant is sitting too close to the lower eyelid and the end of the implant can be seen and felt at the end of the eye.  I have numbness in the upper lip and teeth. Is this normal? Implant was […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, do you have any recommendations for topical ointments for my forehead laceration which was fixed about a month ago to help with the scar. Which are the best on the market? Do you have any knowledge or recommendations of using supplements like enzymes and vitamins to help reduce the scarring? I have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am in the process of correcting my jaw. I have had SARPE for my first phase. My main concern for the second phase of the surgery is to correct my flat under eye region. I would like implants to corrects this region of my face. I have a negative vector, flat […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a scar from an accident that runs vertically on the middle of my forehead. The accident happened approximately one month ago. I am interested in hearing your thoughts about whether scar revision will significantly help as I am very self concious about it now. A: As a general rule, one […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 25 year old man with a normal mandible angles but a slightly weak chin that has a little steeper angle then the rest of my jaw. Anyway I have been considering a square wrap-around or extend chin implant to slightly increase the width and moderately increase the forward projection […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a depressed scar across almost the whole of my forehead, cheeks and chin. I have tried chemical peel and microdermabrasion, but all seem to burn that arena alone precisely. I think the tissue or skin in that area is pretty damaged and I would like to have it excised. A: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in neck liposuction, revision rhinoplasty, and cheek augmentation. I want to get rid of neck fat, define my jaw and neck line, straighten nose-one side of nose is bigger, and add volume in mid- and lower cheeks and under eyes. I have attached pictures for your review and assessment. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, how big can custom facial implants be made? Can I get any size and shape that I want? I know you design a lot of facial implants for people having read your blogs. You talk about how it is better to be more conservative than extreme for many patients. Why can’t I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a tummy tuck six  months ago and although I am happy with my lower abdomen I am not with my upper. It is still fairly thick and not as slim as the lower half. From the side view, the upper abdomen shows no difference unlike the lower. The only explanation […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a large square chin implant that was placed 6 months ago that I am not happy with. As the swelling went away it became apparent quite quickly that it was not whaI wanted. The improvement is too small and it has little if any square definition from the front view. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had my buccal fat pads removed over 10 years ago which looked great. Then I lost a considerable amount of weight, over 50 lbs, and now look too sunken in. What is the best filler used to replace where buccal fat pads have been removed? A: The answer to your question […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I just need info on getting my belly button repaired. I don’t need a tummy tuck, literally just need my belly button put back after it “popped” during my pregnancy. A: What has undoubtably happened is that you have developed an umbilical hernia as a result of your pregnancy. This has changed […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I need some help with an issue. I had an orbital floor fracture repair done a year ago with mesh implant. Since then I now have enophthalmos and nerve damage in my face. I want to know at this point is there anything you can do for me or suggest? PLEASE help […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I am interested in getting fat injections to my face as I have lost some volume in the cheek area as I have aged. As I read about fat injections it seems like there is some controversy as to how well they work or how long they last. I have read several […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am Yoga Weight Loss System interested in skull reshaping. I am a 28 years old man and the point being that the width of the upper part of my head above the ears is big and rounded on both sides. Can it be reduced and flattened ? A: The wide or […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had my cheekbone broken two years during an assault. At the time, I did not have it fixed by having plates inserted and it has since healed. My cheekbone is flatter on this side and my face is slightly asymmetrical and uneven. Since then, my friends misinterpret my facial expressions thinking […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a mini tummy tuck with muscle repair 6 years ago. I am unhappy that my belly button is lower than I would like. I have some loose skin elasticity—is it possible to pull my belly button back up to more of the placement it was prior to my surgery? A: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I am interested in getting my chin narrower as it is too wide from the front view. In addition, it is longer on one side than the other. I know that you can burr or shave down the chin to reshape it. I have some concerns and questions about the procedure. 1.  […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I need to have age spots on my hands, arms and legs removed. Does the doctor do this procedure? If so, I would like to have a consultation with him to discuss the type of procedure and cost. A: What are often called age spots are a variety of long-term aging and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had buccal fat removal a few months ago. That helped a little but I want an overall smaller face so I would like to get liposuction around my neck area, neckline my lower cheeks, areas surrrounding my jowl and chin area. I want all the fat that I have from my mid […]