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Q: Dr. Eppley, What is the difference between the terms Cranioplasty and Skull Reshaping? A: Those terms are somewhat interchangeable as both refer to changing the skull shape. However the term ‘cranioplasty’ is an older surgical name and refers to the historic reconstruction of lost skull bones. The term ‘skull reshaping’ is a contemporary term […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I would like to know if Botox could also be an option for temporal reduction, since it’s a muscle and I have already received injections to reduce the muscles in my jaw and it works very well. If that’s the case, I would start with Botox, which is less invasive, by getting […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, In 2018 I had a neck lift & chin implant. I have included a profile picture pre-surgery as well as a profile & frontal post surgery. Although I am pleased with the implant from the front… the profile angle, I do not like. I feel it is not positioned correctly as well […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had hairline lowering surgery three year ago. The doctor removed almost 1.5 inches and left me with an uneven scar as well as a significantly lowered forehead that is unnatural and disproportionate to my features. I have read and saw a comment from Dr. Eppley online that with the help of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 23 year old woman, who had a chin implant removed over a year ago. I had it removed because I didn´t like how big/wide it was. Both the implantation and removal went fine (both were done from under the chin) and I am now fully healed. However, my chin […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in having a custom forehead implant designed and surgically placed. The surgery/design that fits my case is highly similar to your cases: – https://exploreplasticsurgery.com/plastic-surgery-case-study-custom-forehead-implant-in-male-forehead-reshaping-with-pseudo-brow-bone-protrusion/ – https://exploreplasticsurgery.com/plastic-surgery-case-study-combined-sagittal-crest-skull-reduction-and-custom-forehead-implant-augmentation/ – https://exploreplasticsurgery.com/plastic-surgery-case-study-correction-of-an-upper-forehead-slope-with-a-custom-skull-implant-and-bone-bump-burring/ Since there are not many surgeons out there who have experience in designing/placing these specific implants there is very little information […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was thinking of having a genioplasty I would like to bring it forward as well as widen/broaden it I was thinking maybe 4mm forward and 2-4mm broadening but I’m scared if I broaden it 4mm and bring it forward 4mm It will look the same but broader (still recessed if that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a consultation with you regarding undergoing a possible revision sliding genioplasty.  I am 1 week s/p SG elsewhere — my surgeon reports we did a 10mm horizontal advancement. Recovery afterwards has been easy and unremarkable, but after doing comparison photos now I can see that we didn’t achieve […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in having my chin/jaw asymmetry fixed. I was wondering how much would it cost to shave down one side of the chin or jaw. I have an x ray of my jaw and I could send a picture of my face currently. But let me know please! A:Thank for sending […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting an orbital rim implant with you. Would this be possible to get if I have had a prior canthoplasty? My main concern is if my new lower eyelid would be too thigh to have the implant placed through the lower eye lid. A: I don’t have any […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am hoping to travel for revision ZMC fracture repair surgery. I am concerned about the asymmetry of my face since my injury. A: Asymmetry after ZMC fracture repair is not uncommon, either due to bone alignment issues or soft tissue volume loss.  The latter is often overlooked. But to determine the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, So, ‘wrapping’ my head around leaving my natural testicles and acquiring larger sized implants to ‘hide’ them.My main concerns are: not having four testicles visible, how the silicon objects feel inside me (movement, weight, etc), and the effects on sexual function (pleasure, discomfort from pressure when the scrotum tightens during erection/intercourse, etc.) […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, here were a few questions I completely forgot to ask you about my custom infraorbital-malar implants surgery and was wondering if you could pass them along: 1. I had Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) surgery done several years ago to correct my myopia. Is this a problem with respect to my upcoming surgery with […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Curious what the recovery time is for the tear trough implant procedure? A: The recovery from any infraorbital rim implant is completely about the swelling and the bruising which usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks to fully resolve. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I would like to get a jaw implant sometime in the next month or two, or whenever your next availability is. I got dermal fillers in NYC 3 months ago but would like something more permanent. Essentially I would like a more 90 degree jawline, i’m already pretty happy with my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, What type of vertical chin lengthening procedure do I need? A: The correct vertical chin lengthening procedure depends on three factors; 1) how much vertical lengthening does one need, 2) shape of the lengthened chin, and 3) whether one prefers an implant or prefers to move their own bone. Assuming #2 and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, do this under IV sedation or local? I’ve done a 6 hour revision open rhijo with rib under local and a breast Aug. I had a feminizing laryngoplasty and don’t want to damage it with a tube for GA. Would like to do rib removal or lux, but without the tube. Is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Currently I have questions about whether or not  revision work can be performed on me – specifically if a reverse sliding genioplasty along with a vertical chin length reduction and jaw implants is possible. I had Vline surgery and a sliding genioplasty done 2 months ago and despite not being fully recovered (knowing […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello,I had a procedure done at your office a few years back on maker my head smaller that required removing the temporal muscle.would it be worth my while to do the bone burning on the sides of the skull to make it even smaller?as it is still larger than normal. A:The greatest […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I’m interested clavicle reduction surgery! I’m twenty eight years old, and I transitioned ten years ago to good results. However my comparatively broad shoulders continue to give me a remaining sense of gender dysphoria. I would be interested to learn your assessment of the risks associated with the procedure. A: The […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can I get the brow implants slightly lower in order to reduce the distance between the eye and the brow bone to hide the eyelid and get hunter eyes and make it deeper. A: Per the custom design process a brow bone implant can be made that has a lower profile on […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in your jawline reshaping procedure. My main goals are: – vertical lengthening of the left jaw (to fix the assymetry) – creating more defined jaw angles on both sides – creating a more masculine chin Please note, the pictures were taken with some (half year old) fillers in my chin […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Generally how long is too long for masseteric muscle dehiscence repair? I’ve read on your website that elapsed time since the tear is one of many factors that will determine whether the procedure can be successful. A: Due to the rapid onset of muscle fibrosis the reality is by the time masseteric […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to know the costs of skull reduction surgery and if you are able to reduce the size of the back of my head it’s kind of long and how long the scar takes to disappear. A: By your description it sounds like an occipital skull reduction but I would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi! I’m considering several plastic surgeries this year – came across your practice and was interested. I’m currently considering a tummy tuck, breast reduction and maybe a bbl – but open to discuss! A: As a male who has never been pregnant nor has undergone a lot of weight loss you do […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had facial implants on my mid-face (a “mask” for cheeks and paranasal augmentation). It was done 3 months ago. Since then, I’ve had the right side of my face infected twice. The first infection occurred two months after surgery, inflammation and a hole with a lot of pus coming out. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Just wondering if its 100 safe surgery to remove this knob bone on the back of my head ad it will disappear for good ? A: The occipital knob region of the skull is its thickest part so complete knob reduction can be safely done. Once removed it can never grow back. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in having a chin implant combined with perioral mound and chin liposuction. I have attached three photos from three angles with a simulation of the above procedures (next to each other, for comparison). I was wondering if it would be possible to have a few questions answered (regarding this) […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello. I’m interested in getting shoulder narrowing, rib removal, and hip implants. I have had several rounds of liposuction/BBL previously, but would like to achieve a more feminine hourglass shape. Can these three procedures be done at the same time or is that not advisable? A: While all three body procedures can […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I recently underwent genioplasty and jaw reduction surgery. The jaw reduction did not go as my expectation as they cut across the entirety of my jaw angle and now I have lost the angularity that I once had. I was expected just a slight elevation in jaw angle but they took […]