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Q: Dear Dr Eppley I have two deep scars (they are red and has slight dent) )on my legs due to an accident three months ago. I know scar revision can remove the redness, but can it treat the dent too? How long will it take and how much will it cost( just give myself […]

Q: Hi, I’m interested in getting a buttocks lift with the fat injection procedure. I am currently a student and therefore do not have a lot of money, I’ d like to know if you offer payment plan options and, if so, what would be an approximate monthly payment. Thank you. A: Fat injections are […]

Q:Hello,  I am 58 years old and  I had a full hysterectomy in May and then another surgery a few weeks later when all my stitches ripped out and I totally opened up.  My son is in Afganistan (fourth time) as well as my daughter in law.  I also served in the Navy years ago.  Anyway, […]

Q:  Hello. Does Dr. Eppley do cosmetic hip implant surgery? I saw this on the website, but I couldn’t find the surgery listed on the drop down menu. A:I have performed implant procedures all over the body including the rarely done hip implant. It is very infrequently requested (you are only the second inquiry that […]

Q: I’m a male in my thirties and I would like to have surgery to give my orbital rim and forehead a more masculine (protruding) appearance. I had a craniotomy 3 years ago which has left a dent on my forehead which I would like to eliminate. I understand that solid HA is more porous […]

Q: My ears have always stuck out. One definitely sticks out further than the other. Growing up I have been always self-conscious about them and I have never worn my hair in a ponytail as a result of how my ears look. It was awful when I went swimming because with my hair wet my […]

Q:  Hi Dr. Eppley I want to get your opinion on what to do with scars after surgery. Specifically, in regards to the use of a taping method. I know there are a lot of creams out there but the use of tape just makes more sense to me. I have read about two different […]

Q: Does Dr. Eppley have experience with lip reduction procedures (making lips smaller instead of fuller? How is the surgery done and how successful is it? A: The number of requests for lip augmentations exceeds the number for lip reductions by about 1000:1. Every request that I have ever had for a lip reduction is […]

Q: I have just read a few artcles from Dr Eppley and I would value his opinion on my scars. I had fractional laser treatment for three scars on my right cheek. Afterwards,  unfortunately, I developed an infection as my skin would not heal and there was bleeding underneath. I could not get the area […]

Q: Do you use screw fixation for your silicone chin implants? I have a silicone chin implant that moved upward off the inferior part of my chin. I am looking to do a revision but I want some type of screw fixation this time. A: If a chin implant has slide too far upward for […]

Q: I went in for a rhinoplasty consultation and, during the course of discussion, the plastic surgeon brought up the idea of combining it with a premaxillary implant. I had never heard of that type of facial implant before. I can understand that it pushes out the base of the nose but I am concerned […]

Q: Dear Dr.Eppley, I am interested in having surgery to better my breathing through my nose. In my younger days I was hit in the nose several times and suffered much damage which makes it hard to breath through my nose. I have suffered with this for years and would like to do something soon.I […]

The discovery that fat is one of the most generous sources of stem cells in the body has generated excitement in plastic surgery as much as it has within mainstream medicine. With the theoretical potential to someday provide more effective treatments to diverse medical problems such as neurologic diseases, cardiovascular problems, and even tissue regeneration […]

Q: Hi, I have two babies born via c-sections. Is it safe to have a Brazilian butt lift even though I have had these c-sections? My youngest baby is 5 months old and I am still breastfeeding. Should I  I stop breastfeeding before surgery? How long in advance should I stop my breastfeeding before having […]

Q: I am considering having my septoplasty and rhinoplasty done at the same time. It does seem like it would be cheaper and more practical to have both done at the same time and only pay one anesthesia bill, surgery room cost, etc. If the septoplasty is medically necessary and you have to have it […]

This upcoming Thanksgiving will be the unofficial kickoff to holiday indulgence and overeating. Each holiday season, through the New Year, many of us excuse the mountains of calories consumed as just part of the festivities. Admittedly it is difficult to resist so many of our favorite foods when they are strewn around and we have […]

Q: Hi Ii am 22 years old and would like to undergo a rhinoplasty procedure with you since I have read some very good things about you. I am aware about the rhinoplasty surgery and I don’t need further information on that procedure. But I was wondering if you can fix another facial problem. The […]

Q:  Hello, I recently had a consultation with a plastic surgeon in Indianapolis for rhinoplasty and breast augmentation. The doctor told me that I could have both procedures for a low price as long as I did not finance it. I felt the Doctor was not personable. I have looked at your before & after […]

Q:  I have 5 lipomas in my stomach area and would love to have their size reduced, if not completely gone. I’ve been looking into having them treated by deoxycholate injections. What has been your success in getting rid of them (all of them are less than 4 cm in diameter) and how many injections […]

Q:  Hi I was wondering what you think of Bioplasty or have you ever heard of  it. Doctors in Brazil does the whole face with pmma called Newplastique,  injecting it into the jaw, cheeks, chin, eyes, brow anywhere.  I saw a doctor in Mexico who uses this new plastic pmma and he quoted me $2400 […]

Q:  Hello,  I have several questions regarding cosmetic surgery. First off I want to say I am a single mom of four wonderful children but they have destroyed my once nice looking tummy. But I HATE how I look. I have suffered an eating disorder since my first child being born, to the point I […]

Q: I feel like I am ready for a facelift and want to get the best result that I can. In doing my research on the internet, I have come across several recent articles on a procedure called the Stem Cell Facelift. In reading them, they make it seem like it is the best way […]

Q:  There seems to be a multitude of people out there with chin/lip problems arising from intraoral surgery who don’t know where to turn or what to rely on to remedy their situation. Mostly their problems are attributed to mentalis detachment/loosening and scar tissue, particularly in the labiomental fold region. Chin/lip deformity poses a significant […]

Q: I’ve done Botox injections on my frown line and crow’s feet. Thinking about having Botox to treat TMJ pain and maybe some on my face. Please let me know if he accepts insurance for the Botox treatments. A: The use of Botox to treat “TMJ’ problems  is done by numerous practitioners with variable degrees […]

Q: Do you offer chemical peels? What is available to forehead and brow wrinkles? A:  Assuming that these two questions are linked, so to speak, points out a basic misunderstanding of what certain procedures can do. Chemical peels, of which there are many types which penetrate from superficial to deep, are good for improving skin […]

Q:  Hello, I went to see a plastic surgeon about repairing my one stretched ear ring hole. I pretty much made it clear why I was in the office. The office workers did not pay attention to my needs and instead pointed out all my other flaws and pushed selling other procedures on me. I […]

Q: Hi Dr. Eppley, I have a question regarding my face since it has gotten thinner after a facelift.  I had a facelift last summer after losing 45 pounds. My plastic surgeon said he took four inches of skin out of my neck. However I did lose my round face because my cheeks are more sculpted […]

Q: I am very interested in learning more about the Kryptonite Bone Cement for injectable cranioplasty. I am a 36 year old female with a very unusual shaped head in which I have always hid behind various hairstyles for shame of the overall appearance of my head. I strongly believe that the shape of my […]

Q:I am looking at having a revision surgery on my chin for what I believe is a partial non-attachment of the soft tissue to the hydroxyapatite implant. Some of my chin hang independently from the rest and looks aged. My surgery was two years ago. I am contacting you because I see you have specific […]

The internet continues to redefine our existence on a daily basis. From how we shop for everything from clothes to cars, to how we shop for information, it now influences and controls our culture. Even our English language is being affected. This is best reflected in the Urban Dictionary. This is a web-based dictionary of […]