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Q: Dr. Eppley, My tragus piercing split almost a year ago. Is there any form of surgery that could help covering or fix the cleft? I am really uncomfortable and insecure with it. Thank you. A: Just like a split earlobe, a split tragus can be equally repaired. The cleft tragalskin can be excised and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to get information on corners of the mouth lift and under eye hollow implant procedures. I had a midface lift with fat transfer to the undereye hollows several years ago but it didn’t adequately solve the undereye hollows. A:Under eye hollows can be successfully treated and there are five different […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 25 years of age, I’ve dealt with plagiocephaly most of my life. The left side of my head is caved in, while the right side is pushed out. There’s a very big issue with the muscles in my neck as well due to this. This has affected the way the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had orthognathic surgery more than a year ago, in which surgery they also transferred my buccal fat pads upwards to the paranasal area.  I want them removed because it doesn’t look good.  Is it possible to remove them, if not, can Kybella injections fix that?  A: Surgical removal of the transferred […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hope all is well. Attached is a zip file of some new photos for the upcoming appointment. I’ve also added the DICOM file that came with my CT scan cd. If you’re unable to view the CT photos or would prefer this sent a different way please let me know. Also, just […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, The maxillary advancement is the original reason why I consulted with you. My plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills told me he’s the go-to guy for this and it’s what I need. Does he believe I would benefit from it? I do not mind putting off cheeks/midface augmentation until this decision is made.  […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in forehead reduction by hairline advancement. Would I be able to get a hair transplant in the future sometime after the surgery if my forehead is not lowered enough?  A: My concerns remain, as probably stated previously, that in a thin Caucasian female the scalp is usually quite tight […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can someone do MMA, boxing etc. after a sliding genioplasty? Is it strong enough to withstand those forces – or is it more susceptible to fracturing? Or is it relative to how much the bone was moved? i.e. 8 to 10 mm would be weaker long-term and a 4 to 6 mm […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello! I am interested in facial reshaping. I have had one consult already, but after looking at your photos, I am blown away! I now think there may be other options, better options, than what has previously been presented to me. I’m definitely interested in a rhinoplasty to correct the hump on […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi! I would simply like to know what would be best in fixing my deep labiomental crease (and thus reducing my chin protrusion). Im leaning towards an implant but Im worried if the implant shifts, because my main goal is to get a less noticeable chin, but I don’t want to undergo […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a few questions about your approach to genioplasty. I sent your assistant my picture and question about having genioplasty plus implant. She sent me your reply with a morphed picture, along with your assertion that a geneoplasty alone should be enough considering all I should need would be 12mm or […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can I use skull  bone grafts for midface retrusion augmentation. I know you are a renowned surgeon to use midface implants but I want to avoid synthetic material because I am very sensitive and want to avoid any risk of infection. You can use a lot of bone grafts from the cranium […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thank you for your detailed answers to my questions regarding sliding genioplasty; I am now much clearer on the process.  I am also considering two other procedures: something to solve my excessive scleral show and also a lip lift. Similarly to with the chin surgery, I had a couple of preliminary questions […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I got my custom skull implant for the beck of my head last December and you did tell me after a while that my swelling would go down. I’ve definitely noticed some things, and wanted to know if he did anything for the more bottom part of the back of the head! […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I am looking to get facial masculinization surgery. The aspects I dislike the most are how “flat” my face looks from the side and that I don’t have a very broad brow from the front which imo makes me seem like my face has a very “open” and “feminine” look. I also dislike […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, is there a way for a custom implant to reduce back flatness of head and frontal flatness. I could benefit from a little convexity. Is there also a way minor changes could be made to reduce flatness? I just want a lil bit of change in appearance. Thanks A: Thank you for […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, i had a LeFort 1 with maxilla impaction and slightly advancement. Now Im left with a potruding mouth area, a more upturned nose and a longer upper lip. My biggest concerns are the upper lip inclination(more convex and straight) and the more upturned nose. Can a rhinoplasty with tip derotation influence the inclination of the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been looking up on your clavicle lengthening procedure online and am seriously considering it. I am a 22 year old man with very short clavicles and your procedure is the only hope I have left regarding my shoulders. I am have been working out for many years and my narrow […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve been looking at your Iliac crest implants for pelvic plasty, and wanted to get some details. Firstly, how much would the surgery and implant cost? Where is the surgery done? A: In answer to your iliac crest implant questions: 1) Titanium iliac crest implants can currently only be done in South […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a flat (and somewhat asymmetrical) back of the head since infancy. I would like a custom implant to correct this. I would also be interested in procedures to reduce the width of my head if possible. A: The back of the head can certainly be augmented with a custom skull […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, First off I’d like you to know I was born a female as I think I would benefit from brow bossing reduction. After having rhinoplasty I noticed my brow bone more prominent because my nose was now more feminine it stood out more. Also I’m considering sub mental and possibly corner lip […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, for people who already had a masseter muscle retraction after jaw angle implant removal, can they have a new jaw angle implant placed even with a retracted masseter muscle? A: Masseter muscle dehiscence does not preclude secondary jaw angle implant placement. Dr. Barry Eppley Indianapolis, Indiana

Q: Dr. Eppley, Do you do calf implants? I was hoping to add 2-3 inches. A: Double calf implants (inner and outer heads) can have a significant lower leg augmentation effect. But I would be cautious about trying to put a specific circumferential number increase on it as that is not completely predictable and depends […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an indented scar on my left upper buttocks. I’m thinking of having a BBL. Can a BBL make it look better. I also notice anytime I press on it it’s painful. I have had this on me for more than 10 years.  A: With an indented scar that is adhered […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I’m a 23 year old female and have a very masculine and odd-shaped forehead. My forehead is bumpy (horns), uneven, my brow bone sticks out, and my hairline is further back than it should be. I was wondering if you could perform both forehead reconstruction/contouring and hairline lowering/hair transplants. Thank you! […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’d like to learn more about the trapezius reduction surgery. I have never seen this surgery offered anywhere else. My questions are as follows:  1. Why are there so few surgeons offering it? Is it high risk?  2. I have seen Botox offered much more frequently. Have you found Botox to be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, we had discussed about my skull augmentation project a few months ago. I am coming back to you because I would like to make my project a reality. During our last exchanges, you indicated that I would  need a scalp expander operation first and once this step is completed, the custom skull […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Was wondering about the “Hip Widening By Iliac Crest Bone Implant Augmentation” procedure. I’ve been following the procedures approval process in South Korea for a few years now and was wondering how you feel about the results of your patients that you’ve performed this procedure on.  My worry is that it would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering issues regarding lip incompetence and other facial features.  I think I got lip incompetence due to allergies or maybe dust mites?  I want to fix my lip incompetence because I have breathing problems and I cannot breathe through my nose, only through my mouth.  I also wanted to know […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am desiring a Brow Bone Reduction. Based on my x-rays which brow bone reduction technique is best for me?  A: Your lateral brow bone x-ray shows clearly that any effort at brow bone reduction can only produce meaningful results with a bone flap setback technique. Only a few millimeters of reduction […]