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Q: Can lipodissolve be used to eliminate lumps of fat left on the abdomen after liposuction? A: Irregularities of the abdomen after liposuction is not a rare outcome. The abdomen is the most common body region for noticeable irregularities to occur after liposuction. This has to do with several factors including its flat surface and […]

Q:  Hi Dr. Eppley.  I have seen four different plastic surgeons seeking improvement in my facial profile and, so far, nobody can show me or even tell me that by doing “this” or “that” I would get the end result I’m looking for.  I’m so scared to have the wrong procedure(s) done, or to chose […]

Q:  I read an article by you on non-surgical fat reduction and understand from your writings that you have one of Erchonia’s Zerona cold laser devices.  I was wondering if you have had any experience or success with reducing large lipomas? A: Your question represents a common and understandable misconception about lasers in general and […]

Q: I am a 21 year old male who was involved in a car accident when I was 16 years old. As a result, I have a depressed area on my forehead. I would like to know if Kryptonite Bone Cement could be injected to fill the depression? A: The reconstruction of frontal bone defects […]

Q:  I am interested in getting a breast augmentation but also have concerns about my nose. I think a rhinoplasty would almost help me as much as the breast augmentation in both appearance and my self-confidence. My questions is can I do them at the same time and is there any discount on getting more than […]

Q:  I have drooling from the corners of my mouth and its embarrassing. I am 73 years old and have not had a stroke and I am still working everyday. What can be done for this corner of the mouth drooling problem. It was also occasionally get red and sore and painful. When this happens, it […]

Q: I am bothered by my puffy cheek  look. I feel that the area under my cheekbones is full and, as a result, does not give good definition to my cheek area. I had cheek implants placed but they didn’t give me that more sculpted look that I was looking for. I think the problem isin […]

Q: Dear Dr Eppley, I underwent a chin reduction with a jaw contouring operation about one year ago. As for the result, have always found that it looked odd. My chin was reduced by 1cm and now my mouth does not close properly at rest and there is a ‘balling’ shape to the muscle and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a Medpor Lateral Augmentation Onlay Mandible Angle Implant for mandibular augmentation about nine months ago. While I am satisfied with the results, I desire more lateral augmentation of his mandible. I know from reading that it is possible to reduce Medpor Implants in a second operation if the patient feels […]

Q: I have been developing droopy jowls over the past few years and it is getting worse. I am 50 years and I don’t want a facelift or surgery. Is there anything that may help them go away that doesn’t involve any cutting and scars? I have read about some fat dissolving injections which they […]

Q: I have several questions in regards to scar revision. When you perform a geometric broken pattern scar revision, then will you be cutting out more skin beside the original scar? What is the role of injecting Botox in the scar revision surgery? A:  Your assumption in how geometric scar revision works is correct. To […]

Q:  I am considering breast augmentation but am just insure about what size to go to. I have been an A cup all my life and have no real idea what would like right on me. Do you have any suggestions to offer in choosing size? A: When it comes to breast size, beauty is […]

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 […]