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Q:  Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting my cheeks lifted. I am 48 years old and my cheeks sag which makes me look sad.  My face is plenty full as it is very round. What is the best non-invasive method to lift them up? A: The first thing that I would tell you is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am going to get breast implants and need some help in selecting size. I am currently a 34B with one breast about a quarter of cup larger than the other. They are perky but just not full. I am uncertain on whether to get saline or silicone implants and am looking […]

Q:  Dear Dr. Eppley, I am a young women and am very insecure about my forehead. It’s very large and I’m tired of bangs. As you can see in the pictures, my forehead sticks out because of the “horns” I have smacked in the middle of my forehead. It feels hard. It may just be […]

Q:  Dear Dr. Eppley, I had a submaxillary Gore-Tex implant placed at the same time as a rhinoplasty over fifteen years ago. It was done to elevate the area below my nose to improve the shape of the angle between my lip and nose. Later it was determined by an oral surgeon that I needed […]

Q:  Dear Dr. Eppley, I am 32 years old and two years ago I weighed 220 pounds. By diet and exercise, I have been able to get down to 170 lbs and I seem to be stuck at this weight now. It won’t budge no matter what I do. The skin on my stomach is […]

Q:  Dear Dr. Eppley, I had a browlift several months using a hairline approach. While the surgery was uneventful, I have had a persistent scab along one side of the scalp incision that only recently I was able to get off.  The scab was stuck to what appears to be the dissolveable sutures that were […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about nose hump removal. I know that rhinoplasty surgery works well for taking down a large bump on the bridge of the nose. But I would like to avoid surgery if possible. May I ask if you`re familiar with nose magic product? Is it worth trying? The company […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Earlier this year I had breast augmentation using 400cc saline implants under the muscle. I really wanted bigger implants above the muscle but my surgeon told me that they would ripple too much and the folds of the implant would be seen when I bent over. I went from a 32A to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have two large earlobes and would like for them to be smaller. They seem to be getting bigger as I get older. I am now 57 years of age and I don’t think they were this big when I was younger. Do earlobes grow as one ages? I am also wondering […]

Q:  Dear Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting a rhinoplasty and I want to know if my expectations for the result are realistic and achievable. I would like my nose to have a more delicate and feminine appearance as it is too wide. I think it doesn’t fit my face as fat as it […]

Q: I have a lipoma of size 4″ on my back shoulder which happens to be most common place for a lipoma for many apparently. I want to be cured non-surgical way. I can travel to your location if needed. I heard about Lipostabil treating lipomas. Is it something I should consider? Please advise. A: […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I have a very flat butt and have been researching buttock augmentation with fat transfer. (aka the Brazilian Butt Lift) I have a good amount of fat to take from my stomach area so I think I am a good candidate for the procedure. I know that not all fat survives after […]

Q: I am interested in getting breast augmentation. At 25 years of age with one child I have a height of 5’ 3” and a weight of 137 lbs. What size breast implants do you think I need? I have attached a picture of my breasts to help you decide. A: In looking at your […]

Q: I am 28 years old and I have lost about 95 pounds over the past year and a half. While I am very happy with my weight loss, I now have.a bit of loose skin around my stomach area. I work out a lot and do a lot of core work and abdominal crunches […]

Q: I had a bad car accident three years ago which left me with many scars. Most of them are on my arms and back and and don’t bother me much because I can’t see some of them and I am tan enough so that they don’t show. However, the one on my face is […]

Q: I have a small area of fullness on my chest that I just hate. There are bulges on both sides near my armpit that sticks out and it has always bothered me. While I am not fat and am actually fairly lean, this unusual fat bulge exists for not apparent reason. I can’t get […]

Q: I had my nose broken seven years ago that has left me with a crookedness to it that I am pretty sure is due to the bone. I also have had trouble breathing since the injury through the left side of my nose. I would like to get my breathing problem fixed and the […]

Q:  Dear Dr. Eppley, I have done a lot of reading on your website and interested in the cranioplasty procedure to fix the flat spot on the back of my head  (on the top area on the back).  I am a female and have noticed this since my teens and always thought there was no […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How long does it take for the tissues to shrink back down and stick to the bone after cheek implant removal? I had anatomical malar shell implants placed three months ago and then had them removed after being in for just six weeks. I think all of the swelling is now gone […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in buttock implants but I want to know what implant (oval or round) will give me the most volume. Also does round implants pull up enough muscle to give you a round booty or do you have to get fat grafting added? My butt isn’t flat at all but needs […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I seem to be resistant to Botox . Recently 50u was injected into my masseter muscle on both sides and very minimal improvement was seen. It has been a month now and the ever so slight response is disappearing. I have a long and fond history with Botox for my masseter muscles […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I am possibly going to have a chin reduction. Here is my serious concerns. I have a very thin face with hollow cheeks. My forehead is large and my chin is small. The problem is I have a projected or jutted out chin which is very pointy, especially when I smile. I […]

Q: I am interested in a rhinoplasty to build out my nose as it is very short. I am of Asian background and have a small flat nose which is inherited.  I have read that it can be done with either a rib graft or using a synthetic implant. I would definitely prefer using rib […]

Q: I have a big overhanging belly that I want to get rid off. I have two small children and have lost over 30 lbs since my last one but the sagging belly persists. Will exercise be enough or do you think I need a tummy tuck? A: While I have not seen a picture […]

Q:  Is Xeomin used in masseter hypertrophy? If it is, is the amount of diluent used the same as Botox. Thanks. A: Xeomin will work the same as Botox for masseter muscle hypertrophy. It is just as potent and has the same onset of action as a full week after the injections. Like Botox’s other […]

Q: Hello, I have been researching for a while now on getting a procedure done before my husband whose is in the service returns home from Afghanistan. I came across your page and was wondering if I could have a little more information on your Patriot Program? I am interested in getting a tummy tuck […]

Q: Six months ago I had breast implants with an around the nipple type of lift, I had 350cc silicone implants placed in each breast. Right after the surgery, there were a noticeable difference in the shape of my left breast. It sat lower on my chest and appeared smaller than my right breast. Can […]

Q: I had liposuction surgery of my stomach and waistline four months ago and I think it was botched. My surgeon removed too much on one side of my waistline and left the other side straight. I can still feel that there is fat remaining at the love handle area of the straight side. It […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a breast augmentation about three months ago. My problem is that my implants are literally touching each other. There is no gap between them. While I wanted better cleavage, this is too much. In addition, when I move my arms more than just a little bit, both implants jump to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had gynecomastia surgery one month ago. I have noticed that my nipples are depressed inward. Is this just a temporary look and will it go away and the nipples even out with more time? The tissue directly under my nipple is still hard and stiff. I know I may be panicking […]