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Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like my nose to be in better balance to my face. I feel that my nose is too long for my face. Also I think that the tip and the nostrils needs to be narrowed. Can a rhinoplasty reasonably achieve these goals for my nose. I have attached some pictures […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a small bump on my nose from when i was kicked in the nose when i was younger. I want a more curved shape nose like I used to have. Also I think my nose looks too big towards the end. Here are some pictures for you to see. What […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, In early June I had Botox injections for migraines through my neurologist. I’ve suffered with migraines for over 20 years and tried just about everything protocol.  The neurologist did a lot of injections in the forehead and temples and then a bunch in the back of my head/hair and at the base […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was born with a face that to me looks a little crooked.  It seems my jaw line is shorter on one side and it looks like my face is bent in one direction. Would you be able to look at the pictures I am enclosing and please tell me what you think.  My […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a long pointy head that is completely abnormal. It has looked this way since I was born. I have managed to get along in life and be a very productive person at 30 years of age. But I always wear a hat and never let anyone see me without it. […]

Q: Dear Dr. Eppley, I would like to replace my existing saline implants which are now 10 years old with new ones. The original size was 800cc shells filled to 960cc which I was told was the maximum fill at that time. My annual mammogram is coming up and I worry about my decade old […]

Q: Dear Dr. Eppley, I have a question for you concerning the removal of some subtle scar tissue. The scar is above my lip and was caused from a small burn from a do it yourself type laser hair remover. The initial wound was not very deep and I didn’t think it would even cause a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve read the section with patient questions about lipomas and I have a similar case. I had surgery 3 years ago that removed the biggest lipomas from my body but I still have multiple smaller ones all over my arms, upper legs and back. Maybe 20 on my arms, 20 to 30 […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to get my upper arms reshaped. I am most interested in Smartlipo and having it done under local anesthesia. A: The first question is whether any form of liposuction is appropriate  for the upper arms. I ask this because I have seen many patients, particularly those interested in Smartlipo, […]

Q: Dear Dr. Eppley, I am not sure if I need a lift or lipo on the love handles. That decision I would leave up to the expert. But I would love to have breasts that look like actual breasts and not deflated socks. I have never had breasts. Growing up there was just a […]

Q: Dear Dr. Eppley, do you perform scarless breast reduction? If so how is it done and how small and what shape will my breasts be afterwards? A: There is no such thing as true scarless breast reduction. The only ‘scarless’ method of breast reduction is liposuction. This can remove some volume of breast tissue […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting my nose built up. I think it is too small. I really don’t want to have a rib graft taken so I am looking at synthetic implants. I am trying to decide between a Voloshin and a Shirakabe nasal implant. Does a Voloshin or Shirakabe implant give […]

Botox is commonly recognized as an injection treatment to either turn back or slow down the hands of time. By reducing the wrinkle lines of the forehead and around the eyes, a more relaxed and often a less scowling appearance is achieved. But the use of Botox continues to find new medical problems for which […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to have a chin implant to add length to the lower half of my face. However, I am 21 years old and have partially erupted wisdom teeth that I have neglected to have removed for several years. Is it necessary to have them removed before getting a chin implant? […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have suffered an accident to my lip. I cut my lip pretty deep and it resulted in the need for stitches. The cut is not that big, however, it’s been 3 weeks and its healed fine apart from a little bumpy scar tissue. It’s the same color as my lip and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m trying to remove my cauliflower ear in which I been having for years. Can it really be improved in the way the ear looks and how is it done? A: The well known cauliflower ear, in appearance much like the vegetable plant, is the result of ear trauma. Specifically it is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would love to know how to book appointments for people outside the U.S. I plan to come to the U.S. and have some work done. Can a consult be done without actually having to visit you first? I obviously want to minimize my travel due to the cost and my work […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting rid of my sagging jowls and neck. Do you think Thermage or radiofrequency treatments would work? If not, would you recommend a lifestyle lift or a mini lift? What about laser tightening for face & neck vs these lifts? A: While I have never seen what you […]

Q: I am a former patient of Dr. Eppley. I had buccal fat removal and love my results… however, I am still interested in having facial liposuction to sculpt my cheeks out a bit. I am wondering if he can do this and this is possible. A: The removal of the buccal fat pads is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have chin scar which is still new and is about 3 months old. I got it falling off a skateboard falling onto asphalt. It is in the central and lower area of my chin and is slightly indented I am uncertain as to exactly what to do. I hope it does […]

Q: Dear Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting jaw surgery for my sleep apnea. My lower jaw is short and my doctor tells me it is a likely cause of my sleep problems. I had a chin implant put in several years ago which made it look so much better but now I am […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a very short forehead and really want it to be longer. (more skin) But I have been told that a browlift will also make my brows lift up as well as lengthen my forehead which I don’t want. I have read about the use of tissue expanders to make more […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to see if it is possible to improve 3 areas around my chin. The areas I want to improve are my jawline. I would like it better defined. I would also like to create a better angle on neck underneath the chin for better profile. I would also like […]

Q: Dear Dr. Eppley, I’m writing to you in regards to plastic surgery options. You were recommended to me as a highly qualified professional. I’m a 24 year old and I wish to transform my face for it to be more balanced and more aesthetic in general. Enclosed please find pictures for my face from various […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I was reading the article on the knee liposuction procedure that you do. I had liposuction in the knee area and now I have an actual fold of skin over the right knee. Is there anything that can be done? It is not fat but actual skin that hangs over the […]

Q: Dear Dr. Eppley,  I have seen on your website you are very experienced with scars and would very much appreciate your opinion please. I incurred an injury to my upper lip which caused the lip to split open and require stitches. The scar remaining, now 2 years old, is within the attached picture. It […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have clubfeet and even with exercise, my calfs are still smaller than my forearms. Would calf implants make a difference in their appearance? Also I have really good insurance, would I be able to use it for a procedure like this? A: Your questions are two-fold; 1) Will calf implants improve […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to get implants for my saggy breasts. I want them to be at least a full C, maybe a D cup. My breasts also sag but I think implants will take care of the problem. What do you think? I have attached some photos for you to see what they […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am serious about getting a bullhorn lip lift. I am a model and, although I am considered very attractive, I do not feel my mouth area looks the best. My lips are reasonably full but my upper lip is too long and I don’t show any teeth even when I smile. […]

Q: I read your blog on plastic surgery after a large amount of weight loss. I’m pretty sure that you broke my heart, but I’m glad you wrote the reality. I am so completely disappointed. I joined a sight that said men donate to women like me for breast lift and breast augmentation surgeries. I […]