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Q: Dr. Eppley, I am considering to do the mouth widening procedure that you offer but was wondering how much of the mouth can be widened? Can 8mm be taken by both sides? And can a corner of the mouth lift be done at the same time? A: 8mms is too much per side and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, hello doctor, I would like to know if after a cheekbone reduction surgery it is possible to place implants, because my face is very wide, but the cheekbone does not project forward, only laterally, and I want to do both but I don’t know if that would be possible, I wait for […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m just wondering if you can rebuild jaw bone ? I don’t mean by adding jaw implants. My jaw bones are very thin and just wondering if he’s able to rebuild jaw bone back up? A: The key question is why is the jaw bone thin? If it is naturally thin then […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello I’m from Vegas, I came upon this website after searching for jaw implants. After seeing some of the custom jawline implants, I noticed one of the ‘skulls’ had a similar jaw and issue that I have. I got an opinion from a jaw surgeon here in Vegas after seeing my x-ray […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I hope this email finds you well. I stumbled upon your Instagram while browsing for possible custom facial implant surgeons, but unfortunately, you are in a different country than mine and I am unable to fly out, by any chance can you consult with me online and help design my implant and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am about ready to proceed with a consultation for Pec Implants. I was curious about the PowerFlex Plus Pectoral implants. I note that they are 15cmx19cmx3.9cm in a vertically placed position. Looking for the maximum augmentation, I believe this model/size in terms of projection would be ideal. However, I do not […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question on minoxidil topical solution and the implant placed in 2019. If you may share his thought on this, it would be really helpful. With likely having male pattern hair loss condition, I apply minoxidil topical solution 5% (e.g. Rogaine) or sometimes 7% on scalp for stimulating hair growth. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Five months ago, I underwent double jaw surgery together with V line and cheekbone reduction surgery in South Korea. The result of the surgery was not what I expected, and I have regretted it since. My facial aesthetic appears to be much more feminine and much less attractive compared to pre-operation. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,Hey, I read about your practice in a 2019 New York Magazine article… I’d like to get more information on the testicular augmentation “clam shell” implant — e.g., cost of procedure, recovery time, possible complications, detectability by others, effects on testosterone production, etc. Haven’t been able to find that info on your website. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I have just a major question for Dr. Eppley (maybe he can answer it on his blog)?  I am considering getting either orthognathic surgery (I have been given the option of DJS or LJS), which would be covered by insurance due to my mild sleep apnea and TMJ, or doing a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently read an article that was published by Realself on shoulder surgery, they stated some possible short and long term complications that I don’t remember hearing about during our consultation. It has sparked some questions for me. In the consultation I was told that the main risks associated with shoulder reduction […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I suffered a severe chemical burn to my scalp while at a hair salon, measuring 8 cm by 4cm. It has now healed and the dermatologist says there will likely be no hair regrowth. I’m looking for direction or recommendation on my next step. I have read about hair transplant, scar reduction […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Good day,  doctor, I would like to ask for your help my face is crooked, the left side of my face protrudes, half of my face on the right side is flat and sinks in, I live in Hungary, they can’t help me here I want a character with a straight, beautiful face like Justin […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, As you know, your facial width, angularity, and overall face in general are different at 10% body fat compared to 18%. As someone who will often fluctuate between 10 and 20 percent body fat throughout the year purposefully to gain muscle mass–how can I guarantee that my genioplasty won’t look great at 18% body […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had an otoplasty May 2022 this year and I think my prominent ears were overcorrected. Also, the top of one ear sticks out a bit and the rest of the ear looks like it’s glued to my head. I wanted to know if it would be better for me to get […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about your skull reduction procedure for bigger heads? Is it still done? And is can it really shave of 1-2 inches of head circumference? Thanks! A: Circumferential measurements are not a good method to determine the reductive changes that can be done for larger heads. It is more […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in wraparound testicular implant, cost, recovery? I am taking testosterone and my testicles have almost disappeared. I would like to know how much it would cost for your largest implants. thank you. A: Wrap around implants are not a good idea in really small testicles. When the volume of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am currently about to get double jaw surgery and already have a weak midface and undereye area (bad case of dark circles). Ideally I would like to get midface implant surgery soon after the jaw surgery. I want a lot of mass added to my cheekbones area especially the undereye area. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, i always wanted a more heart shaped, small chin and jaw, soft, youthful face instead of square or long. id love your opinion on how i could achieve that look and what seems like the biggest problems. id like to get filler/botox soon but im interested in surgery if it still feels […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi.. how are you? I’m interested in fixing my shoulders with implants, to make them wider. Also in that surgery I would also like to change my breast implants. Im attaching some pictures so you can see my problem If possible we can schedule an online meeting so we can discuss everything. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, five months ago, I underwent double jaw surgery together with V line and cheekbone reduction surgery in South Korea. The result of the line and cheekbone reduction surgery was not what I expected, and I have regretted it since. How long should I wait for before having a reconstructive custom jaw line […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I came across your practice from Google and wanted to reach out and ask some questions or possibly set up a consultation. I have a very thin, narrow face and as I’ve aged (42 yrs old) it’s only gotten more emphasized. I had previously had an chin implant put in but I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question in regards to the placement of mandibular angle implants (PEEK/silicone). In your experience over the last years/decades of placing mandibular implants – normal sized to small implants so not radically large ones – how many of your patients have showed signs of (partial) masseter (PS) disruption/dehiscence? And how […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking for infraorbital rim implant and i have beem told you are the best surgeon, i got many questions if you could answer them please, is it permanent?, will it fix my scleral show?, will it make my eye more deep set and almond eyes looking?, thank you for the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve been looking at your custom jawline implants and I have a question. How high along the ramus can a custom jawline reach. All your custom jawline implants only augment the area below the bottom row of teeth along the ramus. Is there an anatomical reason for this? Thanks! A:Because it is aesthetically […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to come to see you for perioral mound liposuction (if applicable). However, I would only be able to go by myself. If I come alone, would I still be able to have surgery if I take an Uber?  2) I had a chin implant and buccal fat removal procedure […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello Dr Eppley! About 1.5 years ago, I had a custom wrap around silicone jaw implant to fix what i felt were subtle assymmetries. I’m a 35 year old woman, and thought for some reason this would give me the same face shape, only sharper. This has not only masculinized my narrow […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am not happy with the aesthetics of my eye, even if I can consider that I have a good shape of the eyes in fact I already naturally have almond eyes I think that the eye is too high because I have a low and round lower eyelid, I would like […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a question about Le Fort I Osteotomy. From what I saw online the procedure is able to raise the nasal spine of the maxilla. Would this then shorten the vertical height of the nose by raising the base of the nose? The issue that I have is that my nose […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about eye area; what procedures would be necessary to replicate those eyes? My eyes are not as deep set and instead of this angular shape are more almond shaped. Canthal tilt also sits lower. So I guess orbital implants with horizontal and vertical projection would be necessary. But how much […]