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Q: Dr. Eppley, This is a micropigmentation inquiry. I have a rather pronounced scar of 3 to 4mm width above the left eye, in the middle of my forehead, from a car accident many years ago. Will micropigmentation be effective in hiding the scar? Will the sun still reveal it if the skin around it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have migraines which are predominantly left sided. A few weeks ago I received injections to both the left corrugator and temporalis muscles. There has been a reduction in migraine attack intensity but no reduction in attack frequency. But there is a definite change in pain pattern as the forehead and cheek […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I think that I need my chin lengthened downward. I have a very deep overbite. I have attached a variety of photos as I wanted to show you my face shape when my teeth are closed together (I have a deep overbite) and when they are not. Most of my teeth are […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I am trying to decide on whether forehead augmentation is right for me. If this procedure turns out right I would be beyond grateful but the size of the scalp scar does make me think about whether I should reconsider having this procedure done. But what concerns me most is the risk […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I read your explanation of the temporal migraine with a vascular component rather than a muscular one caught my attention. Are there any research into the effectiveness of this kind of surgery or do you have a personal experience with it´s alleviation of migraines? Do you have a personal experience of local […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I am interested in permanent lip augmentation with Advanta. I have read about the split technique. What can you tell me about this procedure in terms of effectiveness and potential complications. A: Advanta, in my experience, has been a good permanent method for lip augmentation. While it is an implant in the […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I am planning on removing silicone malar implants without replacement that I had done 8 years ago. I am hoping that my skin will contract down once the imlant is removed. However, I realize that sagging is a possibility due to the stretching of my soft tissues from the cheek implants. I […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I had a facelift several years ago that I am very happy with the results in the neck and jowls. However, it has resulted in my earlobes being pulled down which I believe is called a  pixie ear deformity. I have spoken to the surgeon who did the facelift, and he has […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I had otoplasty done four years ago that was over done. I have just tried to live with it but it just makes my face look odd and unbalanced. I read an article that you were interested in correcting this issue. I have seen numerous plastic surgeons who have suggested a variety […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I am a 21 year old female that has very small breasts and would like to consider breast augmentation but would like to know my options. I also have inverted nipples and wasn’t sure if your specific practice in Indiana was able to help with that also. I would love to receive […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, my earlobe tore as a teen and it went on to heal on its own. While it did heal, it has left me with thick earlobes. The split closed up but it left me with an abnormally long lobe that makes me very self conscience. I would love to get it corrected. […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley,  I have a depressed skull fracture as a result of a head butt injury.  What are my options for reconstruction? A:  While I don’t know the location or exact extent of your depressed contour skull deformity, it is highly likely that an onlay cranioplasty procedure can completely restore the shape of the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting a tummy tuck but have a few questions about it. In reviewing the photos of other women whom have had the procedure, I noticed that the scars are up fairly high, is that necessary to achieve proper results? You see, in having two cesarean births, both incisions were […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a dermoid cyst in my forehead bone that needs to be removed. Because of its size, it will leave a significant bone defect after its removal so it will need to be reconstructed. One  plastic surgeon told me that he has to take out too many bad products from people’s […]

While the neck is technically not part of the face, it does makes a very important contribution to one’s appearance. A sharp neckline helps highlight the jawline and makes a clear transition between the two. When the neck is too full or hangs downward, it may be the result of too much fat, loose or […]

When the subject of breast implants or breast enlargement surgery comes up, many people immediately think about size. Large breasts that create eye-catching cleavage are what comes to many minds, a concept that has not been helped over the past two decades from celebrities ranging from Pamela Anderson to Heidi Montag of more recent note. […]

Rhinoplasty surgery can make many changes to the nose, from taking down a bump on the bridge to narrowing the tip. But in the end, the result that will be seen depends how the skin of the nose redrapes and adapts to the new changes that have occurred in the supporting framework underneath it. Given […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting a browlift and an upper blepharoplasty fro my hooded eyes and low brows. I am now 54 years old. Three years ago I had a facelift done and, although I am happy with the neck and jowl results, the scars around my ears have significantly widened. This […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a rhinoplasty several years ago that changed the angle of my nose from convex to acute. I would like to have this corrected with a premaxillary implant. Do you prefer silicone, mersilene mesh or hydroxyapatite? A: Thank you for your inquiry and good question. While arguments can be made for […]

Q: I am very interested in a knee lift.  I have had liposculpture around the front of my knee and thigh with the hope it would remove the wrinkly look I have around my knees.  I am 48 yrs old therefore the loss of skin elasticity has effected the look of my knees.  I am […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, How long does it take to heal from a tummy tuck? What is the success rate to keep the contour? How much does the procedure cost? A:  Recovery from a tummy tuck depends on how you want to view the concept of recovery. To be 100% full recovered (feeling like before the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 25 year old man and I want to fix the sunken look I have in my midface area. Below my cheeks it is very hollow. In addition, there are indented lines which I call railroad track lines in my midface? I have read about filler injections but I know […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering if forehead reduction was possible. I have a high forehead and it makes my head look rather large. I also feel like my forehead comes outward too much like bossing. Can anything be done to fix these problems? A: Forehead reduction is done by loosening and advancing the frontal […]

Q: Hi Dr. Eppley, I was wondering whether trauma to the brow bone early in life could have caused it to grow differently than it should have. I was on a trampoline as a child  and fell onto the left side of my face and had large swelling there for about a week before it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 72 years old and in excellent health… exercise, good diet, etc.  When I was around age 45 I had a blepharoplasty operation as I had developed large bags under my eyes. The surgery was to remove fatty tissue from my eyelids.  It did me a world of good, as I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I need advice as to whether I should have a mini- or full tummy tuck. I have attached some pictures of my stomach so you can see. I have been to two plastic surgeons and have gotten two different opinions. In listening to them, both make sense for what they want to do so I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting breast implants but am having a hard time figuring out the right size. There does not seem to be any specific method about how to select the size. know I should not focus on the cup size but more on what I want it to look like. […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I was surfing the web when I came across your blog. As I was reading I got excited in hopes that you could be help for me. I am 35 yrs of age and all my life I have avoided anyone touching my head or getting my hair wet in public places […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, My upper jaw (maxilla) seems to be slightly recessed and the natural outward projection of maxilla is not present creating an unusually flatter profile in mid-face. My chin is also recessed but interestingly don’t have any bite problem. After extraction orthodontics(to treat crowding) the problem seems to have aggravated and now the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve found a website that can do plastic surgery to change your appearance by making your ears pointed. And can put implant horns/antlers on your forehead or the top of your head. I was wondering if you can do something like that but if not, do you know any surgeons who can […]