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Q: Dr. Eppley, I have previously sent you photos of me for consideration of a rhinoplasty and a chin augmentation. You sent back some imaging results and, after reviewing them, I have a few questions:  1) Rhinoplasty – I like the overall effect! I just wanted to ask if there was anyway you could make […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had five pregnancies and my muscles are separated as well as I have a skin flap that hangs down. My back hurts all the time since my stomach muscles are so weak. My skin flap hangs down and rubs on my thighs. I have done physical therapy but it doesn’t […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi. My jaw points down and my chin is very weak. I would like my jaw to appear more square shaped. I don’t think this is a problem with the growth of my jaw as my bite is excellent and I wouldn’t want to mess with it anyway. I considered a chin […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, my labiomental crease is very deep and I don’t like it. When you look at me you would first think that I have a big chin. But then when you look at the rest of my face you see that compared to everything else my chin is fine. My labiomental crease is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting a forehead augmentation. I know that there are different materials to use, one of which is PMMA. I have a few questions about PMMA. Does PMMA bone cement have a risk of granulomas like PMMA injections? Are the outlines of it visible? Does it have a risk […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had a problem since I was in 10 years old. I have visited many doctors but none have had a proper remedy. Ever since I have started feeling it, I am been taking medicines. And right now I am frustrated with taking medicines. The problem is that my face clamps […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I got punched in the face a year ago and my eyeball has been sinking since. I am pretty sure  that I fractured my eye socket but it was never treated. I didn’t go to the hospital when it happened at the time. My eye got very bruised and swollen afterwards and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 52 years old and had eyelid surgery, both uppers and lowers, a month ago. My problem is my right lower eyelid droops. It is not level with the other lower eyelid and a lot of white is showing. It was worse the first week after surgery and then it got […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had gynecomastia reduction surgery two years ago. Breast tissue was removed through incisions on the underhalf side of the areola. No liposuction was done. The incisions healed well and, while it looks a lot better than it was, my nipples are still a bit puffy. My doctor said it was swelling […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I don’t like the shape of my jawline as it goes from front to back.  I would like the front of the jaw profile to be less angular and also look deeper. I think this would improve my face shape and make it look more symmetric. I have attached a few pictures. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in trying to make my face more symmetric. My main problem is around my eyes and they are not even. One eye is definitely higher than the other one or it could be that one eye is lower than the other. I am not sure which eye is the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking for a non-surgical way to reduce my belly fat. I have had two kids and as a result I have a little loose skin on my lower belly but it is really not too bad. I don’t have any stretch marks except a few fine ones. My problem is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had some computer imaging done for some facial change that I want to make but I am not completely happy with the imaging predictions. I’m very particular of what I’m trying to go for, but I don’t even know if it’s possible. I went on facetouchup.com last night. Have you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to get information on cost and recovery time for different lipo procedures for various parts of my body – arms, chin, stomach, hips and thighs.  I’d like to explore smart lipo and lipo dissolve, but would like to know if I can get good results. A: Fat reduction by […]

There are many options to tighten loose skin in the neck and jowls, the most common aging problem in the bottom half of the face. One of the most significant developments in the past decade has been to limit the scarring that goes with the more traditional forms of facelifting. These procedures have become known […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a sliding genioplasty two years ago and have suffered with iatrogenic chin ptosis since. I have read in your writings that there is the possibility to resuspend the mentalis muscle using bone anchors to a higher level. Also you have recommended a VY lengthening of the mucosa of the lower lip […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am wanting to get rid of a scar on my forehead. Here is my picture and I’m hoping that this is something that you would be able to erase. I hate this scar on my face. I am getting married in three months and I need this scar off so I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have indentations on my forehead. On my right side, there is less volume so I have more loose skin and my eyebrow droops. I would like to get the indentations filled in so my forehead looks smoother. Since filling out the area would make my skin more taut, would it fix […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 55 years old and am interested in doing some with my aging face. I think I need a facelift or something along those lines. I do have numerous medical problems including rheumatoid arthritis which is under control at this time. I am taking Methotrexate, Arava and Plaquenal for it. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to have a chin implant, I want to ask you is a chin implant with a screw holding it into position a must so that it won’t move? One doctor said screw is not necessary as she said you can extend anteriorly more than 1 cm it and it depends […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a bump on my forehead which is the result of a fall. I’ve tried putting ice bags on it as well as the white of an egg to shrink it’s size. It’s become smaller but I can’t seem to find a way to get rid of it. I’ve been in […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a skull problem that bugs me and I would like it corrected. I have taken some pictures of my head so you can see. They are not the best but they show that my skull shape problem is that I have a bony growth and a deep groove on my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve heard of facelifts being done under just local anesthesia. How safe and comfortable is that approach for this kind of surgery? It is appealing to me but it makes me nervous being awake. A: There is little question that limited or mini-facelifts are very popular today and are widely advertised. Many […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I need some help in selecting the right breast implant size for me. I am 5’ 2” with a 32B cup size. After having breastfed two babies, I need some breast volume back. It has been sucked out of me.. I am going to get 500cc high profile gel implants. My doctor […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had two inverted nipple correction surgeries by two different doctors, both of which were unsuccessful. My nipples are grade III inverted. I am at a loss as to what to do. Do you think that breast implants would help in my inverted nipple correction. Would they help push the nipple […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in the Exilis device for my stomach area. I am only 5’4″ and weight about just under 120 lbs. Despite my rigorous workout schedule of running and working with a trainer 3 to 5 days a week, I just can’t get rid of my lower  stomach fat. At 42 […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am in dire need of a nose job.  My nose is extremely wide and my profile slopes terribly, which explains my insecurity. I was hoping I could get an estimate for the surgery. I have attached pictures so you can see what needs to be done. Thank you for your time. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had two children, the last one being two years ago. As a result of my pregnancies, I have some loose skin and stretch marks which are greatest right around my belly button. I would like to get rid of how my belly button area looks as I just hate it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in lipodissolve or laser liposuction of the lower abdomen. I am having a breast reduction done next month. My question is when is the best time for me to have the lipo procedures performed, before surgery or after surgery? I was informed that the best time would be during […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am considering skull reduction done through an open approach and have afew questions about the scar. In your opinion is the scar with very obvious to you. I always grow my hair out so with that, what level do you think it may affect me? I am not bald or shave […]