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Q:  What can I have done to make my breasts look fuller but still feel as natural as possible? A: Breast implants are the only reliable method for increasing the size of one’s breasts currently. Many women have breast implants that look quite natural while others have a breast look after augmentation that some perceive […]

Q: Hopefully someone there can fill me in even though I have no insurance! I want to know the approximate cost for an abdominal panniculectomy. I am very obese, weigh 360 lbs and am 5′ 2″. The majority of my weight is in my abdomen. This apron is like a catch 22, It is getting harder […]

Q: I have a few questions that I have been wondering about for a long time. First, what causes frontal brow bone growth? The reason I am asking is because since I turned 21 it seems that my frontal brow bones have grown outward. When I look at the side of my face, there is not […]

Q: I was wondering if liposuction can be done on the calfs?  Ever since I was little my calfs have always been disproportionate compared to the rest of my body.  I have been teased my whole life because of them, even now at 24 I still am teased, and I have tried everything short of […]

Q: Four years ago I had a rhinoplasty for a tip deformity. After the surgery my nose looked extremely nice and I was receiving excellent comments. However, about one year later a dimple appeared on the tip of my nose. I asked my plastic surgeon about it and he referred me to a dermatologist.  I have spent a year […]

Cosmetic plastic surgery has long been unintentionally gender-biased. Since the field began, the vast majority of patients who seek cosmetic enhancements, albeit it surgery or office-based treatments, have been women. Men have always made up less than 10% of most plastic surgery practices.  Hollywood would lead you to believe otherwise but it just isn’t so. […]

Q: I have had 2 c-sections and they were emergency so they cut me the “old” way- and my abs have never recovered.  So my main question would be, what areas will show the differences of before and after?  It seems like I currently have 2 “tubes” around my belly. The top where my abs […]

Q: My initial breast augmentation was over ten years ago. Two years later,  my left breast implant suddenly ruptured. I have had my current saline Mentor Round textured implants in since then and have recently noticed some slight soreness and what seems to be a section that is possibly hardening in the center, all of […]

Q: I would like to have my skin tone more even. Due to the sun, my skin color on my face and neck is much darker than rest of my body. I was born with darker private areas as well as my butt. I am an African American with a yellow skin to light brown […]

Q: I am a 35 year-old heterosexual male who is interested in getting my adam’s apple reduced. I do  not want to look feminine but the way it sticks out is bothersome to me. How is the operation done, how bad is the scar, and what is the recovery like?   A: Most of the Adam’s […]

Q: Greetings. I have a problem that I hope Dr. Eppley can address. I had a light therapy treatment (IPL) to my face that ended up too deep or too hot. It not only burned my skin but I also developed underlying fat loss as well. My skin is a series of pockmarks, holes, scars, […]

Q: I have a hairline which is so far back I can’t stand it. In addition, I have a buck forehead which bulges out. I would like my hairline to be lowered and my bulgy forehead to be reduced. I know that this involves a scar along the hairline in the end. I am African-American. […]

Q: My friend who just had a facelift had a slim face before and it’s even slimmer after the facelift.  I am considering a facelift but I don’t want to lose any volume  in my face or lose my round face. I think a round face keeps you looking younger. I have that  St. Bernard look and is […]

Q: I am interested in getting a deltoid implant but am having a hard time finding out much about it. I know it is not commonly done but have read that it is done. I would like to get my one shoulder to look more like the other rather than deformed and asymmetric. What can […]

Q : I have a bump at the front of my head. I would like for it to go down a bit. Please help me. Thanks. A: Bumps on the forehead are not rare and are commonly seen by plastic surgeons. While the exact diagnosis can be varied, the usual suspects are either bone-based (osteoma) […]

Q : I am scheduled for a facelift next week.  My friend had hers last week.  We both go to the same plastic surgeon who is well known. I was shocked today when I saw my friend.  It appeared she had been beaten up and looked horrible. Granted it has only been six days but […]

Q : Three years ago I had a nose job. The result was initially perfect. Then at six months after surgery, a mysterious bump appeared on the tip of my nose. The surgeon tried to remove it but that effort met with no success. Subsequently, I have had three minor surgeries to try and get […]

Q: Hello Doctor, my question is about  how to correct the sagging chin after chin implant removal. I had a chin implant removed several years ago and developed initially fluid and then a ball of scar tissue. My chin hangs down now off of the bone. I know that the scar tissue can be cut out […]

Cosmetic plastic surgery has long been gender-biased with the vast majority of patients being women. While one could argue that this speaks significantly towards our societal standards and to women in general, men are increasingly having plastic surgery as well. While men still make up less than 20% of surgery and office-based cosmetic procedures, those […]

Q: I am 50 years old and my average weight hovers around 108 lbs. I have had four pregnancies. I have already had a mini tummy tuck but now have belly fat above my belly button and at the rib cage. There is also fat around the hip area as well. I have a surgery […]

Q: Hi, I just would like to know if BOTOX and DYSPORT would lift a droopy upper eyelid? Thank you. A: Both Botox and Dysport are equivalent injectable drugs that induce muscle paralysis where injected and weakness in the surrounding region. They are superb at stopping that undesireable frowning between your eyebrows or those crow’s […]

Q: I am looking into bone recontouring for my forehead. I am 22 and I have a condition called Plagiocephaly that I have become aware of within the last few years. I have been to three different doctors who have all told me that they believe the condition is “minor” and doesn’t need any treatment. […]

Q: Can liposuction of the ‘love handles’ be combined with the hip and inner thigh areas? I have lost several pounds through the years. I was told laser treatment to melt the bit of fat would be the way to go but not sure what would happen with the bit of excess skin? A: It […]

Catchy and clever names are an integral part of branding in the essential game of marketing for most products. A great working product without a memorable name may never catch any attention with the public, while a mediocre product could grab a market share with just the right name. While this use of ‘naming’ is […]

Q: Dr Eppley, How long does it take for a bull horn lip lift scar to fade? I read that a lot of people experience bumps and track marks from the sutures. Also, looking at some pics, it looks like a crack or line between the nostrils that the make-up is not hiding very well. […]

Q: I am interested in a full body lift. How much does that cost? A: The term ‘full body lift’ is a rather vague term from a plastic surgery standpoint. Even though it is a widely used term for a plastic surgery procedure, I have learned that what it means to a patient can be […]

Q: I am interested in having lip reduction surgery some time in the near future. However, there is not much detailed information or before and after pictures regarding the procedure. Is it possible to enhance or alter the look of the cupid’s bow while simultaneously reducing the size of the upper and lower lips? A: […]

Q: I have loose wrinkled skin on the inside of my arm where my elbow bends. Is there a procedure that would improve this area? It is not due to weight loss. It is due to aging. I am 50 years old and this just appeared recently. A: Loose skin often appears across joints like […]

Q: I am 58 yrs old and in good health. I have never smoked, drank alcohol or done any drugs. While I am an upbeat person, I have had a difficult past and been exposed to a lot of physical and mental abuse. I just want to have a natural smile. My mouth has always […]

Q: I had a baby about 16 months ago and still have a little pooch I cannot get to go away. I am interested in finding out about whether lipodissolve, smart lipo, and liposuction and seeing which one may be best for me. A: Pregnancy does one thing that works against the effectiveness of any […]