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Q: Dr. Eppley, But I saw you comment on a question forum about my exact issue so what I think I have is chin ptosis! For years I have been getting filler in my chin to correct it and was considering a sliding genioplasty or implant but what I realized I really want is for […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, thank you for your time. I know you are busy. I am an avid reader of your online content, blog, and responses on forums. I have a question I hope you can answer, as I feel you are the best expert on this.  I have long history of many intra-oral chin implant […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 27 year old trans woman and I am very interested in having rib removal surgery for waistline narrowing. I have a few questions: 1. How long must patients stay in town before flying home?  2. Is it possible for me to have this procedure on my own without a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a broken zygomatic arch that was not repaired in time which has resulted in loss of facial symmetry. What can I do to correct it now? A:To determine the best corrective approach for a displaced zygomatic arch fracture a 3D Ct scan is needed so there is a clear understanding of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question regarding the combination of standard chin and jaw angle implants.  How do they connect? I´m aware that they are 3 separate implants, which are not connected by screws or anything like that. But will there be visible gaps between them if you wrap the skin around them very […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can I get an advancement sliding genioplasty if my chin is not recessed? Like its perfectly lined straight with my lips but i want to advance it for an even more forward grown look. Thank you.  A: A sliding genioplasty can be done just as easily/effectively in a chin with normal projection […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, could you tell me all of the risks involved with your post-genioplasty procedure of intra-oral release and fat graft? Also how long does recovery generally take? And can this procedure help to raise the lower lip a bit to cover the lower incisors more / reduce lip incompetence?  Thank you! A:The only real […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I have had a Le Fort Osteotomy for sleep apnea in 2020, and am unhappy with my jaw appearance after (too narrow, undefined). I tried a jaw implant in 2021 but it became infected and had to be removed. I am wondering if a custom jaw implant would be an option […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I’m interested in clavicle shortening. However, I’m wondering if this would make my collarbone a lot less visible. I already have not really visible collarbones and I’m worried they will fully disappear.  A:Good question and actually the reverse of your concern, becoming more visible, is more likely to occur due to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently had custom peek jaw implants in Europe, they look great and have healed well. The only issue is that the right hand side implant was ever so slightly malpositioned, such that at the point of contact along the mandible (about half way between gonion and chin) the implant edge is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an initial video consultation scheduled with you already. My question is, can all the procedures I am wanting be performed on a single day? Tentatively, I am planning to get infraorbital-malar implants, nasal tip rhinoplasty, buccal lipectomy, and sliding genioplasty (bilateral where applicable). Of course, I won’t finalize plans for […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I had a chin burring procedure intraoral approach in November 2020 but when the swelling went down my chin was noticeably long and flatter, my main concern is that the tissues are now drooped and filler has made it less unsightly but still drooped and long, smiling makes it worse. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have untreated plagiocephaly which has caused several asymmetrical features of my face and head And I’ve only started to notice as I got older.  The right side of my face is pushed forward and the left side is pushed back affecting my eyes, cheekbones, ears, jaw and head. The right side […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had a testicular implant since 13. There is a large size disparity between my real testicle and the implant.  I am about to have a urologist insert a larger implant. In researching the Coloplast, the largest size is not even close.  What are my options? A: The beet approach would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a botched genioplasty and I am wondering if you could fix it? My doctor said I had to wait 6 months for a revision but 1) I really do not trust him to do the revision and 2) I have seen other people have revisions/reversals before 6 months. Thank you. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, i want to know after a surgery like skull reshape how do you feel your head because I’ve had some surgeries and all the zones of the cut feels like electricity and numbness. It is the same for the head? A: In my experience skull reshaping patients will experience some temporary […]

Q: Dr. Eppley ,I am writing to you because 3 years ago I had Lefort 1, BSSO and a cheekbone augmentation with hydroxyapatite granules. Since this year, I have noticed the cheekbone (implant/granules) grew much larger, mainly on the left side. It has been getting bigger still and it protrudes much more from the side. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, thank you for all your information about skull reshaping surgery that you provide which is very useful for us. I would like to know if it is possible to reduce the width of a human skull by reducing the thickness of the parietal bone by about 3 to 5 mm on each […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a sliding genioplasty to advance my chin 6mm forward 7 weeks ago. I know that I am still early in the healing phase but I hate my chin so far and I feel like it’s not so swollen anymore. It makes my face seems a lot longer and narrower. From […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am very interested in the procedure that I see you are an expert in, forehead augmentation with custom implants.  My question is the following, I have a very backward sloping forehead, and I want to increase considerably in volume that area, I have read that in the case that it is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My head is flat on the back and underdeveloped on sagittal and frontal, and it’s been troubling me and cause I h me depression just being aware of it 24/7. I got a few questions about the procedure. 1. Is it bone cement you’ll be using for skull reshaping surgery, or silicone […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Does the burring method, which, from what I gathered, removes the outer layer of the skull, result in a weaker, more vulnerable skull which can increase the risk of hurting one’s head and brain (cracking, piercing skull, etc)? A: Removal of the outer layer of the skull as is done in skull […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about your stance on the ability of infraorbital rim implants to marginally effect scleral show on the lower lids.  I’ve researched this topic quite a lot, and your name always pops up within discussions surrounding it. I’m a bit confused, though, as in some posts — whether it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m a MTF transgender. I wish to reduce my underbust measurement through modifying my rib cage. I just read a post here https://exploreplasticsurgery.com/case-study-transgender-rib-removal-surgery-body-contouring/?doing_wp_cron=1619818519.8208200931549072265625 and I realised it is possible to modify the ribs to reduce waist size. I’d like to ask if it is possible to modify the ribs to reduce my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an initial video consultation scheduled with you already. My question is, can all the procedures I am wanting be performed on a single day? Tentatively, I am planning to get infraorbital-malar implants, nasal tip rhinoplasty, buccal lipectomy, and sliding genioplasty (bilateral where applicable). Of course, I won’t finalize plans for […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a few of questions regarding infraorbital implants, which I am considering potentially having (I am right now trying to choose between fillers or implants) and would really appreciate some expertise help choosing.  My first question is, how long do they last, exactly?  I know they are said to be permanent, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’d just like to say that this case study is incredibly valuable and the results visually look excellent – very natural and impossible to detect that work was done. I think 15mm is ideal in that regard.  I have a question about the method of surgery. When you do clavicle reduction, you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Good Morning! I have a general question. Is it possible to have a shoulder width reduction surgery and rib removal waist line reduction at the same time? Or do they have to be performed separately? A:It is not uncommon, in the properly qualified patient, to do shoulder and waistline reduction during the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I underwent V-line surgery and zygoma reduction surgery nine months ago. But I’m still unhappy with my face width/size. I’m wondering if it’s possible I still have any swelling in my face? I know it’s been 9 months but I’m wondering if it’s possible I still have residual swelling. Maybe not, but […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve wanted to decrease the convexity of my forehead for about 15 years, I don’t like the bulk/bulbous look it has. I didn’t know it was possible to do until a few years ago I saw your patient results. I do not want my hairline lowered, and worry if the scar will […]