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Q:  I have a burn scar on my leg from several years ago. I am sending a picture of my burnt leg, which I can stretch and bend easily meaning I can move it freely. I would like to know what you can suggest for getting the best scar result. I have heard about scars and […]

Q: I am 36 years old and have had fairly deep forehead lines for quite a few years now, which appear to be getting worse. Is there something other than plastic surgery or Botox that I can do to help my problem?  I am desperate! A: The simple answer is…no. But let me explain why. Wrinkles […]

Q: Is it possible to have a vertical chin that points downward as a result of fleshy tissue and not bone? My chin is vertically too long for my face and projects downward especially when I smile. I’d hate to have complications from having the bone burred down on the tip but would also hate […]

Q: Does Dr. Eppley perform non-surgical rhinoplasty? If so, how many has he done and what does it cost? A:  I have performed non-surgical rhinoplasty, otherwise known as using an injectable rhinoplasty. It is about using an injectable filler most commonly in the upper part of the nose (radix) to treat (hide) a hump. I […]

Q: Several of my friends have had breast augmentation with you and have loved their results. I am 41 years old and have always wanted larger breasts. My problem is my doctor has informed me that it would not be a good idea go under general anesthesia. The reason being is my mother at age […]

Our skin is the largest body organ that we have and has more medications and treatments per surface area than any body part. The skin care world is chocked full of thousands of products that claim to either protect it or make it look younger. The sheer cacophany of skin care products clamoring for our […]

Q: I am currently faced with several problems. My face looks wide because I have prominent cheekbones. I have deep set eyes because of very prominent and bulgy orbital rims. It’s not so much the width of my face that bothers me but it brings everything out of place. Because of the small eyes and […]

Q: I have an extremely deep acne scar on my cheek from cystic acne that has tunneled under the skin. Subsequent healing has resulted in some type of contracture and folding of the skin so that an indentation extends under the skin itself. The indentation extends for about 15 millimeters and seems to follow the […]

Q: I am looking to have what I think is called a Mommy Makeover. I have it on TV shows and read about it on the internet. For the breast implants, I am looking to have saline implants done.  I would like them placed behind the muscle if possible.  I am not sure what my […]

Q: I need a chin augmentation because my chin is definitely short. I know there are two ways to do it, either with an implant or an osteotomy. I would ultimately prefer the implant over an osteotomy. Is it possible to get some vertical lengthening with an implant, maybe in the range of 2 or […]

Q: I came across your website, while doing research on cosmetic surgery.  I currently have depression.  After three pregnancies, I feel like my body is mangled.  I know that my self-image is what brings on most of my depression.  I know that depression alone is not a reason to have surgery. I have been treated […]

Q:  I have had a beard for years and now I have a job that will not allow facial hair. This has made my insecurities over my chin to resurface. I am especially interested in a chin implant. After review a lot of before and afters you have seemed to me to do the best […]

Q:  My problem is that one side of my actual jawline is naturally lower than the other. I had jaw angle implants placed and now it looks worse. The look, now with the implants, is even more asymmetric and unbalanced. The shorter side needed to be lengthened but, with the conventional Porex implant selection, obviously […]

Q:  Dear Dr. Eppley, I wonder whether you could give me some advice about forehead recontouring.  I have a very prominent brow and two bony protusions on my forehead.  I look fine straight on but at 45 degrees I look extremely hollow-cheeked and my eyes look abnormally deep-set.  I tried cheek implants about 15 years […]

Q: I recently came across an article written by you regarding jaw angle implants for male patients. I went through this particular surgery and I am saddened to say I am not exactly happy with the results. It is a tough situation to be in, but now I realize I should have pursued a CT […]

Q: I am interested in having a dimple put into my chin. I do modeling and I feel it would add more definition to my face. What do you think? Will it be easy to tell I have had it done? How long does it take to heal? Will I need bandages on it? I […]

Q: I recently had a buccal fat extraction procedure 6 weeks ago. I had minimal discomfort and recovered quickly. I am concerned now, however, about the symmetry in the final result. I initially thought that the swelling on one side may go down more quickly than the other and I wanted to give it time […]

Q: I have developed a half grape-sized keloid from a piercing behind my ear. It has completely crippled my self esteem to the point where I have become reclusive. I can’t live like this anymore, so I was wondering if you could tell me how I could best get rid of it and what it […]

Q: I am a transgender person with HIV. I am healthy and on medication. I am really having a hard time finding a cosmetic surgeon that is willing to do surgery on me, perhaps because they feel uncomfortable about my HIV or are unsure if I am more prone to infection afterwards. I have read […]

Q: I am a 30 year old African-American female.  I have had three breast augmentations and the scar from the first augmentation was too high leaving me with visible scars. My last augmentation left me with even longer and more hypertrophic scars. I have tried laser in the past and I am considering deep resurfacing […]

Q: I have a few questions on creating the male model look which I have read about in a number of forums.  This will involve a number of procedures including cheek, chin, and jaw implants, facial liposuction, rhinoplasty, lipadvancement, and possibly a forehead and brow augmentation.  First, is it recommended to have all these procedures […]

Turkey and Thanksgiving go together like no other holiday and food combination. While there is no evidence that it was ever actually served at the first pilgrim’s festival, it became a mainstay shortly thereafter. While many will anxiously await for their share of the turkey this holiday, whether it is a leg, breast or stuffing, […]

The association of turkey and theThanksgiving holiday goes back for over three hundred years. While there is no real evidence that it was ever served at the first pilgrim’s festival, it became a mainstay shortly thereafter. While many people will anxiously await for their share of the turkey this holiday, albeit a leg, breast or […]

Q: I would like to ask if you do use fillers for augmentation in the temple zone, where I have sufffered fat loss. If it is possible, what filers would you use? I look forward to hearing from you. A: Temporal hollowing is a result of fat loss which occurs for a variety of reasons. Some […]

Q: I want to investigate the use of botox to help with my jaw clenching and teeth grinding. I currently wear an appliance to help protect my teeth, but still clench and have jaw pain. A: Clenching and the sequelae from it, pain and excessive tooth wear, is the result of overactive masseter muscles. (and […]

Q: I have one ear that sticks out further than the other. I think the good ear, the one that doesn’t stick out as far as the other, looks pretty good and may be normal. But my bad ear on the other side is definitely different. The bottom part where the earlobe is ok, it […]

Q: Who is the best Indianapolis plastic surgeon? A: This is not an uncommon question as there  seems to be many purported ‘bests’ of about anything. However, there is no such thing as Indianapolis’ Best Plastic Surgeon. While magazine and websites may create these ratings, and doctors may so anoit themselves as such, there is no […]

Q: Just had a question about the pubic lift…Can I still have children after the surgery is done or is it something that needs to be done after having children? Thank you so much for your time. A: The pubic lift is a modified form of a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. It is very much like […]

Q: Is it possible to reduce the size of my forehead? I do not mean lowering the hairline, because my hairline is already low. My forehead is vertical and almost seems as if I do not even have a forehead to begin with. The shape of my head is very strange. As most people’s head […]

Smartphones have undoubtedly taken over our lives. Spend time in any crowd or shopping mall and notice how many people are doing something on their phones at that instant. Whether it be reading e-mail, downloading, playing a game, taking a picture…and yes even talking… so loud that we all must know that their dog is […]