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Q: Dr. Eppley, My skull shape is rather problematic. I have a weak forehead (probably about 1 inch), the problem is that the top of my head is not round, there is a noticeable gap, once you hit my hairline, my skull goes flat, it isn’t until about 2 inches further that there is a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am just in the beginning stages of planning for surgery to change my poor sagging body. I am interested in the procedures of breast augmentation, body lift, liposuction and a tummy tuck.. I need to know an approximate cost and payment options available. Thank you. A: Based on the list that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have significant pectus excavatum which I want improved. I had a Nuss procedure done many years ago and, although it is improved, I am not satisfied. I have already explored the option of silicone implants but didn’t preferred it since it is artificial  and I don’t want the risk in future […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 52 year-old female and am interested in reshaping my chin. I have always been bothered a bit by the squareness of my chin which is a bit unfeminine.with aging But now that I have developed some jowling, it makes my face look more square. I want to get my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 29 and I had received 8 laser sessions under eyes for dark circles in which 2 were on full face. The skin subsequently turned saggy and became fatless under eyes and temple area. I waited 9 months but the skin did not improve. In fact, it became worse with time. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting silicone oil injections in my buttocks and hips. I want 1400 to 1600cc. I’m not sure which one yet though, but I would love if you gave me an estimate on pricing so I can be aware of how much money I would actually need. This would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had breast augmentation using silicone gel implants one month ago. The implants were placed through an incision underneath. Ever since surgery, my left has an indentation about halfway up from the bottom. It is an actual deep crease and it looks like two bulges. The other breast is perfectly smooth. My […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I am investigating the possibility of narrowing my wide chin. I am 55 years old and have noticed the characteristic age-related lower face widening as a result of the increasing tissue laxity. While I am planning a facelift within the next year or so, I think a narrower chin will look nicer, […]

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, Hello. I am interested in fraxel CO2 laser surgery for skin resurfacing. I am 48 yrs old and have sun damage, wrinkles and some acne marks. I do not know if I would be a candidate for this procedure. I had a kidney/pancreas transplant almost 22 years ago after being a type […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have poland syndrome, dextrocardia and pectus excavatum. My left side chest is sunken because of pectus excavatum and heart is located on right side because of dextrocardia. I do not have any disabilities in my day to day activities but I’m not happy with the physical appearance of my chest. Also, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have extreme burn scars on my face as I got burned with boiling oil when I was 2 years old. I am now 26 years old. I had skin grafting surgery back then but after these 23 years still there are scars which really destroys my appealing facial aesthetics. I’ve heard […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to get liposuction for my heavy neck and jowls but am afraid of potential nerve injury causing a droopy mouth. I don’t want to run the risk of trading off one problem for another. But I just hate my profile. I want a more defined neck. At age 35, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been researching your site. I am hoping to have breast reduction covered by insurance after the first of the year. I have a doctors appointmentt with my primary doctor next week to hopefully begin the process for this to covered by insurance. My question is that I would also like […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to know your opinion on what results a person can expect to achieve from perioral dermabrasion percentage wise. A:  I assume that the basis of your question is how to best improve lip lines and creases around the mouth area from aging. There are numerous methods of skin resurfacing […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, how can I lengthen my short forehead? I know many people want to shorten a long forehead and bring the scalp forward but I can’t find anywhere about doing the reverse of that. My forehead is so low that I think it makes me look unusual and almost simian like. The distance […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a medpor implant 3 years ago. I had a heavy infection 2 weeks after the surgery that cured by antibiotics. I have also had 2 more small infections during last 3 years which all happened in the right side of my implant. Now there is no infection. Finally after a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a man that currently weighs around 320 lbs, am 6’2, and was wondering how much weight I could take safely off via liposuction. I am trying to lose weight and change my life around and I feel like this would give me a big mental boost and push me towards […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve been reading on your website and found a lot of interesting information. I was looking at pictures for patients, but did not see any that resemble my condition. Do you have any with flat spots that have been filled out in the back of the head? From what I have gathered […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Have you performed many/any superficial temporal artery procedures, either removals or ligations? I am considering this route to rid myself of the unsightly and anoying pulsation feeling. I am concerned about possible negative effects of tampering with an artery, especially one in the head. Thank you for any help or advice you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, my 18 year old son had his ears gauged several years ago to a size of about 2 1/2 inches. I have attached pictures as he is now. I was never for it but what can a parent do. He is now ready to have them fixed. I have Anthem insurance. How […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in making my forehead wider. I think it is too narrow for my face. My face has good features and dimensions but starting with my lower forehead it goes up into scalp like a triangle rather than having a forehead width that matches my lower facial width. I think […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I have read that you are familiar with using platelet-rich plasma. (PRP) I have an unusual inquiry. In certain countries in Europe, they inject PRP into the nasal lining and sidewalls and turbinates to restore function and regrowth of the lining.  I can send the article and I was wondering if you could […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I’ve lost more than 200 lbs. The extra skin is making it harder every lb I lose for me to get around. How will I know when I need to have surgery to take off the skin? A:  I would say that after losing 200lbs, almost no matter what weight you started […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  even though I am fairly young (35 years old), I have some bags over my cheeks. These are not lower eyelid bags but cheek bags/puffiness. I tried injectable fillers in the tear trough but that just made me look puffy and did not solve my problem. I have heard about using some […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I have a significant flat spot on the back of my head. Starts at the area of my crowns and then goes out. It is kind of big in size (12 oz can circumference). It is really a flat spot/slope down. Is there a procedure for fixing this or can material be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like a straighter more refined nose and a stronger jawline. This may require a chin augmentation but I am not sure what I really need. I just want to look more refreshed and have a more attractive face. I have attached some pictures for you to see and give me […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had orthognathic surgery three years ago when my upper jaw was moved forward. While the surgery was successful and my underbite was fixed, I have a persistent problem with my lower lip. My lower lip hangs down and I have too much tooth show. I notice now that when I pull […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, First of all I would like to appreciate your approach to educate general people like me about plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. I have a question regarding my scar revision. I have done scar revision yesterday. The revision was done to revise a pox scar on the lower middle forehead about 1 […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can silicone implants be replaced and the procedure partially paid for by your insurance company if they are entirely encapsulated? A: No physician can tell you for sure whether your health insurance company will cover any plastic surgery procedure. There is a process known as predetermination which makes that decision about any […]