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Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I was wondering if I could get a consultation from you re a recent sliding genioplasty I just had. I did a google search after the surgery and saw your comments about lip droop. I measured my facial dimensions and it appears my chin was shortened by about 10 mm after […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  Are the titanium hip implants hard when someone touches you? Can I see some before & after pictures please? A: They are metal so they are hard to the touch, just like your natural iliac crest bone. We are just starting implantation of these implants here in the U.S. so we don’t […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Would  hydroxypatite implants be an option for skull implants? A: Unless it is a very small area that is located on the bony skull (not the sides)  in which a long scalp scar can be used to access it….no. While hydroxyapatite is biologically appealing it is a poor aesthetic augmentation material whether it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, hello I have ptosis of the chin. A surgeon put sutures for an elevation of the vestibule, no anchorage,  and it did not work.I know that now you make facial implants but how to fix this please? what technique? help me A: Ptosis of the chin can be very difficult to significantly […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Could he also do a midface lift from inside the mouth incision to combat any sagging from removal. A: A midface lift requires a superior point of pull, thus an inferior intraoral approach will not work. But I would doubt that would ever be necessary from nasal base implant removals. Dr. Barry […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, is there a way to make rib removal results more extreme? like removing more ribs? A: The reason I present the imaging in the way it is shown is because you make a decision for surgery based on the LEAST amount of change that is known to occur NOT on the most […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, In your case study titled “Plastic Surgery Case Study – Buccal Lipectomy Reversal with Dermal-Fat Grafts” you write “With the suture placement through the graft the dermis surface of the graft into the pocket on the opposite side of the incisional closure.” I have 2 questions about the Dermal Fat Grafts (DFG) orientation  […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a problem with flat back head and have few question about skull reshaping surgery. How long does recovery take after surgery? Can I travel by plain after surgery? Do the implants need to be replaced or do they last for life? A:In answer to your flat back of head questions: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, This is the kind of head widening implant design I think I’ll need .. I made a line where I think the implant should start or somewhere around there .. my main thing is the thickness I just want to have a normal head shape I would say I want the maximum […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I ask about options in orbital box osteotomies that don’t expose the brain? I dug up two examples I found online: 1.  Here’s a variation of the box osteotomy that tries to avoid the brain by cutting into the sinus instead: 2) Here’s an implants-focused approach with minimal/no osteotomies?  It seems like […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Im interested in hip/buttock implants and would like more informations. A: The first clarification is that I only do implants for buttock and hip augmentation and not fat transfer. (aka BBL surgery) That being said the first step is to determine what your buttock and hip augmentation goals are and whether they […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Sir, In general of larger sliding genioplasty,how much percent of setback is possible?  The problem is I had underdeveloped jaws ,old surgeon didn’t inform me about that and did did a maximum vertical and horizontal advancement, so my mouth is near to nose (it’s in upper position) and my chin is too […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I was wondering if there was anything that could be done about my forehead. One side is good and the other side bulges out very far. I sent an image to better explain what I mean, the arrow is to the side I am talking about. Please let me know if […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, With the new custom skull implant, will there be a void between the implant and my skull? or will the implant be in full contact with my skull for the entire surface area?  The implant is placed directly onto the bone (skull).  Understood, however, if the volume is greater than the thickness of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello I would like to schedule a consult, before I do I just have one question. I’m looking to have infra orbital malar implants done. Would this interfere if I decide to have double jaw surgery down the road ? A: Infraorbital-malar implants are placed well above the level of a LeFort […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I hope you might be able to offer an increase in calf size for me.I’ve been working out for 10 plus years and they just don’t grow 😊 😊Therefore, a polite inquiry as to whether it would be possible to get them bigger via calf implants A: The gastrocnemius muscles can be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve developed pixie ear deformity from a mini lift 3 years ago. I’m 26 years old and don’t have much skin laxity. I’ve done a lot of research into how to fix this, I’m aware some of the options include a revision facelift but also a more direct approach by reducing the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, , I have a very protruding rib cage while at the same time being pretty thin. Can this be reduced by rib removal/shaving safely? Does the rib cartilage regrow? Will there be life long limitations on exercising etc? A: The question is not whether the prominent subcostal ribs can be safely reduced […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi! I had clavicle reduction and waist narrowing with Dr Eppley on March 13, 2023. I am considering having the clavicle hardware removed. I’m interested in learning more about what it would cost, how far out it would have to be scheduled, recovery restrictions, that kind of thing. I am very pleased […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting calf implanst to make  my lower legs bigger. Do I need three implants per leg to do so? A:I am not aware of a 3 implant approach to calf augmentation. There is only one muscle (gastrocnemius) with two heads in the lower legs that can be augmented […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in custom infraorbital-malar implants from Dr. Eppley post-double jaw surgery Ihave scheduled in 8 months. I’m contacting wondering how long I should wait after having the jaw surgery to come in for a consultation with him about the implants? I heard residual swelling can last many months, but wondering if […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,Hello, I’ve recently (6 days ago) had several surgeries for my eyes, to make them look more alert. The surgeries were a lateral canthopexy, lower eyelid raising, lower blepharoplasty, brow lowering and fat grafting to the upper and lower eyelids. I now have the issue that I look too changed, mainly from what […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I had previously made an inquiry about my shoulders a month ago and I’ve come back to make a new inquiry that would really help me if I could get some sort of disclosure on it. I have a square jawline that I’m not happy with and I was wondering what could be done to make […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to make my waist as small as possible. how many inches are patients typically able to get off? A:On average patients report 1″ to 3″ waistline reduction but that will vary depending upon their height and body type. What I pay for attention to is the effect rather than […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was thinking of getting a nosejob to help improve the symmetry of my face but I’ve recently come to the realization I may have a negative orbital vector. I’d like to correct this issue but I’m not sure if I should I get a rhinoplasty before or after I do anything […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I had previously made an inquiry about my shoulders a month ago and I’ve come back to make a new inquiry that would really help me if I could get some sort of disclosure on it. I have a square jawline that I’m not happy with and I was wondering what could be done to make […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to make my waist as small as possible. how many inches are patients typically able to get off? A:On average patients report 1″ to 3″ waistline reduction but that will vary depending upon their height and body type. What I pay for attention to is the effect rather than […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was thinking of getting a nosejob to help improve the symmetry of my face but I’ve recently come to the realization I may have a negative orbital vector. I’d like to correct this issue but I’m not sure if I should I get a rhinoplasty before or after I do anything […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have searched for a long time for a doctor who operates webbed necks. Due to the pictures of your homepage, I think you are very talented. So my question; I have a webbed neck and I would like to fix it with a operation. What do you think about my webbed neck? Would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 28 year old male who was born with a significant lack of muscle in my upper right leg and l was looking to discuss getting thigh implants or something that would help my leg look more proportionate to my left leg. I have tried building my leg muscles at […]