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Today’s patients are more concerned about treating the early signs of aging and unwanted fat than ever before. Women and men alike are looking for faster, less invasive procedures with little if any downtime that can reduce their wrinkles and improve their figure. While many devices have been touted over the years, most have failed […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve heard that some breast augmentations have resulted in a decrease in feeling or sensation in the breast, especially the nipple area. Is it true that a breast lift can be done in a way that will not result in the loss of feeling? A: While the potential for loss of some […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 32 year old African-American female who is in need of a serious tummy tuck. I have had three children, the last two by c-section. I have a large amount of lower stomach skin with a lot of stretch marks. It makes my belly button look odd and almost buried […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am hoping to reduce the size of my bulging head and brow bone to get an even and a more natural look. Please take a look at my pictures and tell me what you think. A: There is no question that you have a significant forehead bulge or protrusion. In looking […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have several keloid scars that need to be treated. I had a submental tuckup procedure done and at the same time had a mole on my chest removed. My submental tuckup procedure was done in an unconventional fashion as it included removing neck skin vertically and not just horizontally under the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting some information on breast augmentation, particularly about the costs involved. Also if a lift is needed does that effect the cost and by how much? Thanks. A:  The cost of breast augmentation is fairly standard and only differs by whether one uses a saline ($4700) or silicone […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to get breast implants but I am concerned about them since I work out a lot. Am I at increased risks for problems if I run a lot and lift weights? Also should I have them placed above or below the muscle?  I don’t want them to look and move […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I need some type of implant to correct my severe case of temporal hollowing. I have looked at some of the available temporal implants that are available but they don’t seem thick enough to me. What type of temporal implants do you use? Do you use the silicone ones or the Medpor […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a very severe case of dark circles under my eyes. I am 30 years old and am of Indian ethnicity. I know this is a common problem in people of my heritage. I have tried numerous topical crèmes for dark circles but none of them have done anything. I am […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been working out for about three months now, and the first thing that always goes first are my breasts. I am currently a 34B, and I would like to be one cup size bigger. I looked at your before and after photos, and they look very good. I know I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, are the various mini- or limited types of facelifts effective and how long will it last? A: The numerous type of franchised forms of quick recovery facial tuck-ups are well known versions of limited facelifts or a jowl tuck-up procedures. There is nothing magical or unique about this operation or approach. It […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I been looking for a expert on lip reduction for a very long time. About five years ago I had silicone injected into my upper lip and I have regreted it everyday since,  its ruining my life. I would really appreciate it if you could just give me a honest answer as to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How could I get any lifts or tucks via my insurance which is Medicare. I know alot of it would be seen as cosmetic. However,  I can assure you  that all I want is to look normal and able to wear real clothes and not tents. I’m 45 and need my life […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a tummy tuck last year but it did not fully correct my sagging mons. I would like now to have that fixed as well. Where are the incisions for a monsplasty placed? Can they be placed in the groin crease to avoid a visible scar? I don’t want any more […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 36 yrs old , weigh 132 lbs and work out three to four times a week. Despite these good numbers, I have big saddlebags that definitely don’t fit the rest of my body. I have had them my entire life ever since I was a teen. They make my bottom […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a very weak jawline and some fullness to my cheeks and face. My face is sort of round and not very distinct. I went to one plastic surgeon and he said that a chin implant would change  my facial shape. But I have read that many chin implants also have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had saline breast augmentation in 2005. Over the past year or so they see, to have gotten smaller. I know they are not broken or deflated but they definitely don’t seem to be as big or firm as they initially were. Is there a way to make the, bigger without having […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I just had a quick question regarding the forehead lowering procedure. I want to get my forehead lowered however I have a “Y” shaped vein that runs right down the middle of my forehead. Is it still safe to perform the surgery with this and have you ever personally encountered this?   A: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I am a 50 year-old female. I am bothered by sagging jowls. What are the various procedures and how much do they cost ? A: There are a variety of options available for sagging jaws from non-surgical (Exilis radiofrequency) to different types of jowl lifts. Which one is best depends on how […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a combined rhinoplasty and sinus surgery nearly three years ago. The rhinoplasty result turned out to not be so good as the middle part of my nose was too pinched inward. I then underwent a revision about a year ago where cartilage was taken from ear to build up the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 74 years old and am really beginning to show my age. I really hate the loose skin on my face and my neck wattle. I have read about a facelift procedure that sounds almost too good to be true.. I like that it is done under local anesthesia and there […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have 38 DD breasts which sit on my stomach with the nipples pointing downward. I want them lifted back up but am afraid of the scars of a breast lift. I have seen some pictures and videos of the surgery and, quite frankly, it scares the hell out of me. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, While I think I am aging fairly well at 48 I am bothered by my jowls that I have developed. My neck is just a bit saggy as well but not too bad. I am not ready nor do I think I need a facelift but a little tuck might be good. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I  have a problem with one of my ears. My right ear at the top part that is supposed to curve inwards… doesn’t. It’s like it’s sort of unraveled and basically it looks like I have one ear that protrudes. i am not sure if I want to have a surgery done. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in building up the back of my head.  It slopes backward and is flat and makes my head look asymmetric and unbalanced. I have attached pictures so you can see that the back of my head slopes downwards in an abrupt manner. By adding a round and nice piece […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking to have corrective jaw surgery for my long face.  I don’t have an under/overbite but I do have longer face which I would like to be shortened. What are the options  available for doing this? I have attached a picture for your assessment. A: There are two fundamental approaches […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had my buccal fat pads removed nearly fifteen years  ago at age 31 for some facial sculpting. Now that I am older, I look completely different. My face is very flat and not as attractive. What can I do to look like before? What are my choices for making my face […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a tummy tuck done two months ago and am unhappy with the results. While the front part of my tummy is flat like I wanted, the sides stick out. It now appears that liposuction of my hips should have been done with the initial tummy tuck. My doctor said that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had breast implants six months ago. I initially was a small A cup and became a full B cup after surgery. While I am happy with the size and shape of the right breast, the left breast is not even close to the same and is very uneven. It is smaller […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, my cheeks are very low and I would like them to be higher. When I pull upwards on them, my face looks better. That also helps soften the lines around my mouth. Will cheek implants create this effect or so I need some form of a facelift to get that look? A:The […]