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Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a zygomatic surgery four weeks ago. My right cheekbone was broken.  The swelling has not completely gone down yet, but I can not understand the asymmetry in my face. My question is when these swellings will go away completely?  I feel very anxious about if my cheekbones will  have good […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I gave birth to twins over three years ago and since then I now have an abdominal hernia and umbilical hernia due to my abs splitting from being pregnant with twins. I also just have extra skin that exercise will not help with. I currently have surgery scheduled for next month with […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve had a bone cement for 10 months on my forehead and this was done by my neurosurgeon. He had to elevate the depression on my forehead and on my frontal sinuses due to an accident 10 years ago. I am planning to learn mixed martial arts in a few months but […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Many years ago I had an absessed septum in my nose and had to have emergency surgery. The doctor wanted to do plastic surgery after the procedure due to the excessive loss of cartilage in the nose, but because of the trauma of the initial surgery, I did not want it. After […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had breast augmentation last year and was advised before surgery that I needed a breast lift also to get the look that I wanted. I have had two children and had a bit of breast sagging. But I didn’t want the scars or the extra expense at that time. Now I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a very petite frame and am 5’1”and weight 108 lbs. But despite this small size I have a little area of stubborn belly fat that won’t go away. My weight doesn’t fluctuate that much and runs anywhere from 105 to 110 lbs. If I get this fat removed by liposuction […]

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. […]