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Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello! I was wondering if you perform surgeries that can increase the space between the eyes? My eyes are too close together, and I am interested in getting a surgery to make them more wide-set A: The type of procedures that can make a significant difference in increasing interpupillary distance, orbital box, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I am interested in your large skull reduction procedure. My head circumference is about 23.5 inches, and it looks disproportionately large compared to my frame. I was wondering if the burring method could be used around the entire skull to reduce the size, and if it would be possible to get […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’d like to make my face more angular. I thought that a three level facial augmentation could be my best option. Is it a good idea or does It risk too look “too much” for me? I’m not sure about brow bone augmentation btw. I’ve had double jaw surgery and rhinoplasty in […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have VOD (right eye lower). I will send (attach) photo. can it be fixed? I am planning on getting the right eyebrow lifted with botox next week (I have done this before), which kind of helps to even things up, but as you can see, the pupils do not line up […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to know more information about scalp rolls removals and wrinkled skin at back of head. A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. In looking at your pictures my suspicion is that this scalp roll may be associated with a bony overgrowth of the occipital knob or nuchal […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I’m interested in undergoing a reverse otoplasty targeting the lower and middle portions of my ear. I previously had otoplasty and part of the ears are too close to my head. From my research, I believe this may require the use of a grafting material to achieve the desired projection. Given your extensive […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I have currently have silicone implants, size medium. Please see link to the model below: https://www.implantech.com/product/conform-terino-malar-shell/ Previously to this, I had the combine malar shell implants in size small: https://www.implantech.com/product/combined-submalar-shell-2/ I absolutely loved these implants and feel they really suited my face. Unfortunately I developed a small infection, so the surgeon opted to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, https://exploreplasticsurgery.com/case-study-correction-of-eyeorbital-asymmetry-with-hydroxyapatite-cement/ Hello, I found you through this article. The man in your post is experiencing the same problem with my eyes. I live in Türkiye, and I don’t know if there are any doctors specializing in this. If I were to come to you for an examination and surgery, could I inquire […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, can woman get this done the side of your head temporal implant and can it increase cognitive function? A: Women as well as men can have temporal implants if so indicated. This is a cosmetic procedure which has no effect on cognitive function. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 66 yr old male who has always been very thin and very limited in the pectoral muscle area. I have read that pec implants can be done on males. I would be interested in seeing if you feel I would be a viable candidate and if I would really […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is it possible to widen the mouth ever so slightly with a corner lip lift? Or is a commisuroplasty the one and only way? Would there be a difference in achievable width in different cases? For example would there be more width for someone with a downturned mouth than someone with a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve always struggled with insecurity about my facial structure — especially the roundness of my face. Despite being healthy and at a low body fat percentage, I’ve always had a “baby face” appearance that doesn’t reflect how I feel internally. About 7–8 months ago, I underwent chin implant surgery and neck liposuction. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, The left picture of the (first collage) is when I had the Omnipore small chin implant in, the right side is before I had the implant in.In the second collage, the same thing left is when I had the implant in, and right is before the implant. (As you can see my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking to add height but trying to avoid limb lengthing would skull implant be the only option. A: A skull implant will create some modest height (1.5cms) but far far less than limb lengthening can do…so they are not remotely comparable in terms of height enhancement. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, in the pictures I just woke up so the veins or whatever it is it is still sort of flat it gets worse as the day goes on. This is the result of a short scar lower lift. when I went back to the plastic surgeon she said there was nothing she […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How Do I get of my “turkey neck”. I am a male 78 years old. A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture. What you are describing is a direct necklift through excision of the turkey neck which can be done in various geometric patterns. Older males choose this option, as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi I’d like to ask a question to Dr Eppley and ask what’s the maximum of forward movement that supraorbital and glabella implants can mimick? Same thing for the midface /maxilla A:I don’t know what the maximum forward movement at Implants could do for the upper and lower face is that number […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m looking to infraorbital implants or infraobital-malar implants. My infraobital bone is deficient and it creates a negative orbital vector, dark under eyes, unsupported, round eyes. I want to create a more sharp appearance to the eye and more under eye support. I’d be very to keen to do a virtual consultation […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have Bellafill in my cheeks under the test through I want removed. I have severe swelling g and use steroids to get the swelling g down. It’s awful. I want it removed without a scar will a facelift remove it? What can be done? A: Bellafill is a permanent filler because […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing to inquire about the feasibility, estimated cost, and scheduling for a specific comprehensive facial reshaping plan with Dr Eppley. The procedures I am interested in pursuing are as follows:  * Custom Brow Bone Implant  * Custom Cheek Implants  * Custom Jaw Angle Implants  * Sliding Genioplasty (for chin shortening […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’d like to try to reduce the appearance of my nasolabial fold, and fill in some hollows under my cheekbones and (ideally) around my nose—ultimately to add fullness to (and maybe appear to shorten) my midface.My left side in the picture is a bit more what I was going for, but I’m […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I saw that Dr. Eppley posted online about using fat grafting to treat coccydynia. I was hoping he can answer some questions: Is fat grafting for coccydynia more effective than injections? Does this treatment usually involve multiple treatments or is it usually a one time surgery? What is the approximate success rate […]

Dr. Eppley, I have extra skin on my nose due to an implant placement that was removed several years ago. I’d like the attached procedure from your website. My goal is to be able to see my nostrils more from the front. I attached a before picture of myself  and current picture. Please do not […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m curious if it’s possible to modify the medial canthus to be more downturned or positioned slightly lower, like shown in the photo below. I understand this area is very difficult to alter due to the intricate anatomy, such as the nasolacrimal duct and puncta, which is why most surgeons avoid operating […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,Who is the manufacturer of the very soft low durometer silicone testicle implant? I would like to conduct my own research of the prosthesis before continuing. A: All such custom low durometer silicone testicle implants are manufactured exclusively for me by the Implantech company. You will not find any information from the manufacturer […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I desire to enhance and harmonize multiple facial and cranial features through a combination of custom-based implant augmentation and soft tissue procedures. My primary concerns include upper projection and asymmetry of the midface and lower face, disproportionate upper and lower lips, narrow oral commissures, dissatisfaction with the previous rhinoplasty, and a notably […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi I had a genioplasty back in 2019 in which the chin was advanced 8-12mm. In 2022 I began gender transition. In 2024 I underwent facial feminization surgery in which the surgeon went through the mouth again to do jaw contouring to resolve the step deformity that was created by the genioplasty. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi. I have received micro fat transfers ender my eyes and enhancing my cheek area twice. Each time, I LOVED the initial results (probably partially driven by swelling) but then the results faded over the next couple of months. I’m looking for a more permanent solution that is a bit more precise […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I desire to enhance and harmonize multiple facial and cranial features through a combination of custom-based implant augmentation and soft tissue procedures. My primary concerns include upper projection and asymmetry of the midface and lower face, disproportionate upper and lower lips, narrow oral commissures, dissatisfaction with the previous rhinoplasty, and a notably […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi is there any procedure that can make my nose taller? I have a short midface and short nose and want it to end lower on my face. I can imagine Le fort 1 or Le fort 2 alongside a rhinoplasty increasing length and projection might be possible? I made a mock up […]