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Q: Dr. Eppley,  I am interested in having one ear of my previous otoplasty partially reversed. It is pulled back too far and needs to come out 4 or 5mms so the helical rim is seen again. I have a few questions about the specifics of the operation. 1) Could it be performed under local […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in having the upper and lower lip advancement like the woman featured on your site who found that fillers did not make her lips large enough. I have this same problem. I am also interested in the price. A: In thin lips, injectable fillers often produce unsatisfactory results as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had saline implants placed under the muscle 12 years ago. There were fine until about three years ago when I noticed rippling on the undersides. I am a thin woman being 5’7” tall and weighing 126 lbs. Why has this rippling appeared now years after surgery? Will it get better or […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have indentations/notching at the sites of my previous mandibular osteotomies. (sagittal split advancements three years ago) I want to get implants to build the bone back out as well as make my jaw angles more prominent. Given the differences between the two sides, I think I will need custom-made implants. How […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, do you ever do a forehead burring/scalp advance/brow lifts without the sinus setback? I am a woman and my brow bones are not that big so I don’t think I need the frontal sinus setback. A: Most forehead reductions in women are actually done by burring and not osteotomies/sinus setbacks. That is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, my daughter is turning 13 next month. She had cleft lip (not palate) and had it repaired when she was 4 months old. She is very self conscious about her appearance. There is a visible scar between the upper lip and nose and a lopsided nose. I want to know about the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How much does a breast augmentation procedure cost? On one site, I read about cohesive gel. What is that? Is it better than silicone or saline implants? A: The typical cost of breast augmentation varies based on whether one uses saline or breast implants. The cost of a pair of breast implants, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I feel like I have always had a weak chin amd jawline. It makes too feminine and disproportionate to the rest of my face. As a result, I have been considering getting a chin implant. My concern is that I am HIV positive but otherwise healthy. I have been on antiviral meds […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I feel my face is a little weak down around my jawline area. Iwas hoping to have a more masculine jaw with out elongating my face any more… just maybe make it more full. Also as you can see on my photographs, my face is very asymmetrical. My right temple seems sunken […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I underwent otoplasty done over ten years ago with a pretty good result. But I have felt ever since that the corrections on the ears were too pronounced, particularly on the left which now has a largely hidden helix.  The technique used consisted of some skin removal on the back of the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I have suffered a jaw angle deformity since I had jaw surgery two years ago. There is a big notch along the border of my lower jaw in front of the jaw angles. I think jaw angle implants would make a massive difference. It is something that’s high on my list to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a lip lift procedure and I have attached some pictures. I have several questions and concerns about the procedure. Is my columella retracted? Do I have an acute nasalabial angle? I am concerned about visible scarring. I read you use dissolvable sutures for out of town patients. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 21 years old and want to have a better-shaped upper lip. Which  is better for reshaping the cupids bow, a v-y advancement or a lip lift? I have a short distance between nose and my upper lip. A: There is no question that the best way to reshape or accentuate […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had prior jaw surgery which hasn’t gone so well. I was just wondering if you can have jaw angle implants put over a metal plate that was left in my face? I have bone scans which I can send to you to have a look at. A: I suspect what […]

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), […]