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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), […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I feel my cheeks are a bit large so want to reduce their appearance as well as my upper outer brow bone. From the side my eyes look sunken, not for the front though. I feel that maybe reducing the brow and cheek bone would make eyes stand out and not seem […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 68 years old and had a mini-face lift when I was 55 and a Lifestyle neck lift four years ago. While these have provided improvement, the areas around my cheek and eyes have not been addressed by these previous procedures. I was thinking of some fat injections under eyes and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I would like to have the following done for ssome facial changes: 1) upper lip lift to reduce the distance between the base of my nose and upper lip (lip to nose ratio reduction by more than half my current natural lip to nose ratio) I am a fan of the lip […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, how much does cranioplasty cost, ranging from the lowest to the highest cost? In addition, can you make my eyelashes and eyebrows thicker by doing hair transplants? A: In answer to your questions:  1) The cost of cranioplasty can vary significantly based on what type and size of skull problem is being […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hope you doing great and you might recall our discussion regarding my cranioplasty last year (I have attached the mail and picture for you to recall). As you mentioned, I have flattening as well as surface is NOT even on back of skull, and I have hair loss as well. Would you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Are silicone breast implants better than saline? Which one will look better and feel soft? Can you get a warranty on your implants? A: Silicone is always a better breast implant because it feels more natural and will not deflate should the shell (outer containment bag) get a hole or a tear. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have interested in getting breast implants and have been researching the topic for the past six months. I have been to several consults and received differing opinions as to breast implant size. One surgeon even showed the result of an ‘extreme breast augmentation’ which frightened me. I take pictures of what […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 24 years old and my brow bone gets getting bigger. Is there something I can do to stop it expanding? Why is it doing it? Can an incision be made on both eyebrows to perform procedure? What would be your best idea without doing a coronal incision? Can a cut […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I havge silicone implants that were originally placed way back in 1986. They have served me well and have felt fairly natural until recently.  They now have sgtarted to leak and the right side has become contracted nad harder. I have had two plastic surgery consultation with conflicting opinions on how to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have few questions about cranioplasty for my infant son. 1) I’ve read when it comes to cranioplasty, if done correctly and of course by the right surgeon, the scar would be generally “fine” not thick and the hair would eventually regrow on the scar after healthy healing, any truth to this theory? […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I changed almost my entire face bone structure by Medpor inplants and osteotomies (high lateral cheek implants, sliding genioplasty, paranasal implants, lateral supraorbital rim implants and forehead reshaping) All in all I am happy with the results but there are a few things that can’t be addressed by implants. Although I got […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 28 year old woman with slim build. I have been unhappy with my facial structure and feel that the lower half is “heavy” and undefined while from cheekbones up, it is narrow and flat. I am considering buccal fat removal to even out my lower cheek/ jaw. I wan […]

Q:Dr. Eppley, I suffered a zygomatic fracture three years ago and its aftermath has caused my entire zygoma to protrude specifically on the arch bone. I think an osteotomy or removal of the bone would be the best way to create more symmetry. I was reading two posts on your website about Zygomatic Osteotomies but […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a severe flat spot on the back of my head. I am 58 years old and there is not one single day goes by that I don’t despair due to this problem. I would be willing to be subject of a videoed production of the procedure to demonstrate the effectiveness […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was looking into breast implants but I just want to know do I need a breast lift and an implant? I am 27 and have 4 kids, all of which I breast fed so they do hang low. I want fuller looking boobs. Also What is the best kind of breast […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I was wondering If your technique for breast augmentation after care is the “rapid recovery” technique. Or is it the standard which generally I’ve read takes about a week to two to feel better?  A: Rapid recovery breast augmentation is my technique of immediate exercise beginning the night of surgery and regular dosing […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 57 yrs. old woman with sagging jowls and a double chin. My jowls started sagging when I was just 38 yrs. old. I’m very self conscience of this. I need your help so I can wear my hair up again and look my age. A: Everyone ages differently and some, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, l’d like to know of any promotions offered for breast augmentation surgery. My friend and I both would like to have breast implants. I have had four children and at 31 years of age I would like to feel like pretty woman again. We both have A cup breasts and would like […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am an Asian female with prominent jaw angle. I would like them reduced to be more angular. They are also causing pain to my neck and shoulders. I want to make them more narrow so my neck isn’t as tight. A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 37 year old female with microtia of the left ear. I have thought long and hard about pursuing the reconstructive surgery but I have decided not to proceed with it. I think I have become a little more comfortable with the situation just understanding more about the condition and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  two months ago I received surgery which was to rebuild my jaw bone deficiency due to prior jaw reduction surgery. This was done with jaw angle implants placed through the mouth. But I am not satisfied with the result. I have heard of custom made implants? Can I get to my previous […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had extensive surgery involving a large number of facial implants and forehead augmentation and back of the head skull reshaping two weeks ago. While I knew there would be a lot of facial swelling, I think much of the swelling is gone now and I am concerned about some of the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in skull reshaping for a prominent ridge down the center of my head. But I am concerned about the scar that is needed for the surgery. What are your thoughts on the scar and what can be done to make it heal the best? A: The scalp scar in […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 29 years old woman, married, and haven’t any children with a positive family history for  breast cancer in my mother and sister. I had two lesions removed from my left breast (intraductal carcinoma) with clear margins recently. The surgeon suggested for removal both breasts and replacement prosthesis. But there is […]