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Q: I have an inherited double chin that makes me look twice my 46 years of age. Can you make it disappear so I can look younger ?? A: A  ‘disappearing’ act is what we do a lot of in plastic surgery. Whether it be liposuction, chin implant, facelift…or some combination….it certainly can be made to […]

Q : I am bothered by the size of my nipples. They stick out too far. It is embarrassing in shirts. They are even noticeable in bras unless they are padded. I often wear nipple pads or ‘dimmers’ so they are not so obvious. I am interested in having them reduced but am afraid of […]

Q : What kind of headband or sweatband do you have your patients wear after otoplasty? Thanks! How long do you have them wear this? A: Otoplasty, or pinning back ears, uses internal permanent sutures to reshape the cartilage. This is done from an incision on the backside of the ear. The security of the […]

Q: I have been contemplating rhinoplasty for many years.  Only now that I’m approaching my thirties have I decided it’s time to take that step.  Please provide any information you can at your convenience and hopefully we will be in touch.  Thanks. A: Considering rhinoplasty is a big step given the very significant changes that […]

Q : I had liposuction in December and still have pain in my stomach. Also I have an ugly lump under my chin after my liposuction and facelift. Have you seen such chin lumps before? A: While liposuction doesn’t look like much from the outside, what goes on inside is quite extensive and traumatic to […]

Q: I am in the very early stages of looking into treatment for the area under my eyes.  I believe the problem could be easily fixed by the right Dr. and this is my first attempt to find out what is involved and how much it would cost.  The skin directly under each eye is […]

Q : Hello Doctor, I had a chin implant in November 2008. It got infected and had to be removed two weeks later. Now after one and a half years later my chin is still loose and stretched, making my chin look like it is hanging and looks weirdly different. I like to find out […]

Q : Dr. Eppley, I have had silicone gel implants for 31 years and am still very pleased with them.  I am presently 65 years old and in good health.  I regularly had mammograms every two years until five years ago.  At that time, the place where  got my mammograms asked me to sign a […]

Q : I am scheduled for facelift surgery and want to do everything to shorten my recovery and have a good result. I have read about the medication Arnica which is supposed to reduce swelling and bruising. I bought some Arnica montana to take 2 weeks before surgery and 2 weeks after and what I […]

Q: I am wanting to get liposuction and a tummy tuck and I have learned that it is quite expensive. Do people generally pay cash, out right? What financing options are available? A:  Elective cosmetic plastic surgery is not inexpensive and many people considering it do require some financial assistance. While the concept of financing […]

Q: Dr Eppley I have had my lower eye bags and lids done and also had a MAC facelift with liposuction to my neck all at the same time. I now have two eyelids that are different and am not pleased with the result of my lower neck. I went back to see the surgeons […]

Q : I had my lower eyelids tucked (blepharoplasty) over 6 months ago. While my lower lids look much better, I have had  a problem with dry eyes and tearing since the surgery. It was really bad right after and has gotten somewhat better. It is almost painful to be out in direct sunlight and […]

Q : I am interested in reshaping my forehead. When I was a child I was diagnosed with craniosynostosis of the middle forehead suture which I think is called the metopic? I had infant cranial reshaping which I am sure helped a lot but since I was so young I can’t remember what it used […]

Q: I am interested in breast implants. After I lost all my weight (was originally 198 lbs), I have a muscular body but I have NO BREASTS!!! When I was heavy,  my cup size was 40D. Now I wear 32B and you can see my ribs all the way down to my stomach. I workout […]

Q: I have been infected with HIV for 31 years, and have seen every one of my former friends and acquaintances succumb to AIDS. For some reason meds have always become available just in time to save my life. For that I am thankful But my life feels hardly worth living with the disfigurement of […]

Q: I am interested in receiving a jaw and chin augmentation. I live in Canada. I have a consultation scheduled with a local plastic surgeon in a week, however I see that Dr. Eppley is very experienced in the procedures I am interested in. My question is do your do consultations over the web? If […]

Q: I had an otoplasty performed about 2 years ago. Although very pleased with the initial result, I feel the upper third part of my ears have relapsed to a more prominent position. I heard of a procedure using sutures between the root of the helix and the temporal fascia to correct this problem without […]

Q: I am interested in forehead reshaping. I have a very large forehead which I know takes away from my appearance and I’ve been teased about it alot. How is this procedure done? A: The forehead makes up one-third of the total face and is frequently overlooked as having a major contribution to one’s appearance. […]

Q: I am interested in having small cheek implants and was wondering who you would recommend I see in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area. I have spoken to several plastic surgeons who say they remove more cheek implants than they put in. I am wondering who has had good results with this procedure? A: I wish […]

Q: I have a problem with my profile. I wish it would look normal or see my jaw line. I always wished to see it. I think this is because I used to sleep with my mouth open when I was a child. I also a rhinoplasty by a bad doctor who made my nostrils […]

For most Americans, the war in Iraq is far away and none of us can really comprehend what it must be like to live there. Living and working in an environment where uncertainty, the military presence from any side, and the potential to not be here tomorrow is an everyday reality that can not be […]

Q: I am currently a nurse in the US Marines stationed in Afghanistan and will be visiting home for a month in September later this year. I’m interested in breast augmentation surgery and have thought having this done for some time. Do I get a discount because of the Patriot Program? I am also interested […]

Q :  I have a stomach pouch that I just can’t stand. After my third child, I just could not get rid of this loose skin and fat that hangs below my belly button. Despite really watching what I eat and trying to exercise more, it won’t come off. It hasn’t budged at all in […]

Q: I have seen your chin osteotomy video on Youtube. I’m from Vietnam. May I have your advice? I really need it. I had my chin done about 6 weeks ago. My chin bone was cut and moved forward about 8mm and now I have 3 small pieces of stainless steel in my chin bone. […]

Q: I have numerous small lipomas on my forearms and legs. How effective is lipossolve on these? A: Lipomas are benign fat tumors that develop for unknown reasons. It is common that one may eventually develop one or two lipomas over their lifetime. Usually they are small and can develop anywhere from the scalp down […]

Q: I would like to know what the rate of satisfaction is amongst patients that have had chin osteotomies or chin implants when actually they should have had lower advancement jaw surgery? Are they happy with their appearance or do they feel their top teeth extend out too much when they smile? A: The short […]

Q :  Which is better for my laugh lines, Botox or fillers? A: It is very common that Botox and injectable fillers are confused as to what they do. Because both are administered by a needle and are used in the face, many assume that they do similar things. In fact, they are quite different […]

Q: What is best way to build up an African-American nose that is short and small? A: The overall shape of the African-American nose is often that of being broader and less projecting than that of a more Roman or aquiline nose shape. As a result, one of the key considerations in the rhinoplasty management […]

Q: I am interested in getting liposuction done on my stomach and flanks but am confused about the different types that I have read about. There appears to be regular liposuction, ultrasonic, laser, water jet…and and even something like ultrasonic done from the outside without surgery. Which type of liposuction is the best? A: Liposuction […]

Q :  I had gastric bypass surgery about six months ago and have already lost 65 lbs. At the pace I am going, I will reach my goal of 100 lbs within one year after surgery. While the weight loss is fantastic, the amount of loose hanging skin that has developed is disgusting. I want […]