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Q: I had an abdominal etching procedure with liposuction of the love handles one month ago. I also had a lower buttock lift. But I still have not seen abdominal muscles. I want to have abdominal etching again. Is it possible? How long will I have to wait? I also want to have a buttock […]

Q: Dear Doctor Eppley,  I came across your name after reading article by you. You described the use of a  custom designed titanium mesh cage and plate made off of a 3-D model fabricated from a CT scan and using bone marrow from the hip to form bone along the mesh. The reason I’m writing you […]

Q: I am interested in breast augmentation and want silicone implants. But I am Hispanic and am very worried about any scars on my breasts. I have been to several plastic surgeons and they all have said that silicone implants need to be put in through an incision on the bottom of my breasts. They […]

Q: I had a chin reduction by bone burring 2 months ago. Not only do I see no change in the size of my chin, but I now have a witch’s chin/double chin due to the scar under my chin. I feel like I should wait to address this, but I am in a very […]

Q: I am interested in having a rhinoplasty for my big nose but don’t want it to make my already large brow bones to look even bigger. I have attached a couple photos (front and side) of myself to give you a better idea and possibly even hear any other suggestions you may have to maybe […]

Q: I have very prominent brow bones and want to get them reduced. What would cause the frontal sinus space to become so prominent?  I have an older brother who has a nice flat brow bone and forehead. Conversely, my father has somewhat of a prominent brow but not quite as large as mine So could it be just genetics? Or […]

Q: I need breast implants to make my breasts more even. I think insurance should pay for them because I think my genes didn’t have them grow right. They are quite uneven. My left breast is about a C cup and my right breast is just a small B cup. I think two different sized […]

Q: I am interested in getting an endoscopic forehead augmentation done with the Kryptonite material. For the past few years from your website, I read that you believe endoscopic forehead augmentation leads often to a poor result. But since the Kryptonite material came out you sound more optimistic for the endoscopic forehead augmentation. Do you […]

Q: Hello Dr. Eppley  I am a 28 year old male with an extreme prominent brow ridge.  I have been doing research on this and understand the male vs female forehead anatomy.  It seems my brow is quite larger than a typical caucasian male and was wondering if I went through a surgery for this […]

Q:    Dr. Eppley I’m a 30 year old single mother of two and I need a breast lift badly to improve my self-esteem.  I got pregnant with my first child at 19 and I gained over a hundred pounds.  I’m now back down to 150 and still need to lose more but I’ve lost 56 […]

Q:   I have a lipoma on my upper back that I would like removed. I would like to do so with minimal scarring as my wedding is coming up. Does your office perform any type of procedure that can remove it without noticeable scarring? What would the procedure cost? I am not sure if insurance […]

Q:  I had a liposuction operatoion to get rid of the fat in my saddle bag areas. It was done over aggressively as now I am left with indentations where the sasddle bags used to be. It looks like I have traded off one problem for another. I am looking for a plastic surgeon who […]

Q: Doctor Eppley I am a 22 years old man who would like to undergo the forehead augmentation procedure for a small change in the shape of the forehead. I believe that I am a good candidate for an endoscopic forehead augmentation because the building of the forehead I desire is small. What procedure is […]

Q:   Dear Dr. Eppley, I have some asymmetry on the right side of my face due to orthognathic surgery.  I consulted with a Craniofacial surgeon specialist to correct this deformity.  I also asked about getting implants on both sides because of my small mandible.  The surgical plan was to correct the asymmetry on the right […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a couple of questions for you. I had breast augmentation about 10 days ago. I am still a little swollen which I have expected. However, I can’t quite put my finger on it to describe it, but after wearing a bra for a while, I get the feeling like I […]

Q:  Hi! I have been searching for this kind of procedure for cheekbone surgery or reduction. I am glad to have found this site. I come from a family which we have strong cheekbones, but in my case I have been in a violent incident where I was injured and I think I broke or […]

Q:  I am an Asian American wanting to ask question to Dr. Eppley about a procedure. Is it possible to add material to the orbital rim to make it more deep? If so, what material and risks are involved? A: When asking about building up the orbital rims, this is known as brow bone augmentation. […]

Q:  I am going to undergo Zerona body contouring treatments. I wanted to check with you first to make sure it is safe to do Zerona treatments with my inguinal hernia that protudes over my belly button area. I know the hernia is made up of fat, and I want to know if I should […]

Q:  I have been left with a dog ear on my face after a nose reconstruction due to skin cancer. The nasal ala was reconstructed but the end result looked like a further growth. (like a pin cushion of skin stuck on to the side of my nose) It underwent a revision about two months […]

Q:  I read an article on jaw implants in which you wrote “In some cases, no available off-the-shelf chin or jaw angle implant can create the desired effect due to a patient’s unique anatomy or aesthetic needs. In this situation, a customized ‘wrap-around’ jawline implant can be made from a 3-D CT scan of the […]

Pregnancy and childbirth can wreck havoc on a woman’s body. Few women would cast doubt on a phenomenon that they have probably seen or experienced. Throw in the strain of a few months of breast feeding and a bunch of sleepless nights and a woman’s body is sure to suffer  (not to mention how she […]

Q:  I have my ears gauged to about 1 inch and I have a really bad tear in my left ear. My right ear isn’t too bad but is blown out in the back. Can these ears be fixed? But I don’t want my ears closed all the way! Just the scar tissue removed and […]

Q:  For most of my life I have considered myself ugly. I avoid having pictures taken and I most certainly don’t look at them if they have to be taken. I have a total lack of confidence and this has definitely poses problems in my personal relationships. I don’t know what it is about my […]

Q:  I had a wart removed from my lip about a month ago. It has left scar tissue that really bothers me. It feels lumpy. People tell me they can barely tell but I know it’s there and was wondering what might be the best option for me? A: To provide a really accurate answer, […]

Q: Hi, I have hated my nose for a long time and I have finally decided to get a nose job. I am African-American and I don’t like the lower third of my nose. My nose is too wide and big when I smile. My nostrils flare really wide. I just want to get rid […]

Q: I was born with a club foot. I had my first surgery when I was a few months old. I would love to have matching legs. Does insurance cover this since it is a bitth defect? A: One of the aesthetic sequelae of a club foot deformity, which is one of the most common […]

Q: I had liposuction done on my neck  when I weighted 185 lbs with about 15% to 16% body fat. I had a good immediate change in the shape of my neck from that procedure. I am now 170 lbs and about 12% to 13% body fat. The great results from the liposuction have persisted […]

Q: I had a sliding genioplasty just one month ago in January 2011. It was advanced 8mm and I feel it was too much. I do not like how my chin looks. It is not a natural look. I also lost almost 2/3 of my lower lip which make the chin even bigger. It really […]

Q: I would like to get a breast reduction on just my right breast. It is a couple of cup sizes bigger than the left and its very painful. I think people notice and I can’t find a bra that fits right and looks good without one of my breast falling out. Also, I can’t […]

Q:   Hello, I have had three very large children (all between 9 pounds and 10 pounds) and have had a very large weight gain/loss after each child. I am getting closer to my goal weight at this time from my youngest child. (Currently 165 pounds-my highest weight was 214 pounds) and my goal weight is […]