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Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking into deltoid augmentation through fat grafting.  Is this something you have done in males?  Is the result permanent? A:I have done fat grafting to the deltoids numerous times in men. Like all fat injections the survival is not always 100% predictable but what does survive should be permanent long […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an average jaw and chin. I was wondering if the off the shelf implants would suffice, or if the custom chin wrap would be more fruitful. I would love to consult with you and compare options. I have included pictures for computer imaging.  Thank you, A:I have done some initial […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a naturally broad shouldered female with narrow hips. I am interested in a hip augmentation procedure to widen the width of my hips in proportion to my shoulders. I likely do not have enough donor fat to have a fat transfer to the hips, so I am primarily interested in […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am potentially interested in a skull reshaping procedure, specifically crown augmentation. I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me.? How long is the recovery in general? Is hair loss at the incision site common?  Thank you very much, A: In answer to your skull augmentation questions: 1) […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I also had a few practical and technical questions about soft tissue jaw angle implants to treat masseteric muscle dehiscence: 1 – Once I commit to the surgery, how long does the planning process take leading up to the operation date? (I.e. will I need new 3d CT scans)  2 – After […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m having a bilateral orchiectomy next month. Right side is potential stage 0. I opted to have both removed at once so that I can do implants later on. I don’t like the size or the idea of doing fluid filled ones. I want some big ones if I’m going all in. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, my main concern is my nose. I would like a more feminine nose. I think the bridge is to wide I have a hump and my nostrils are much to wide and large. I have had trouble finding a surgeon that will reduce the size of my nostrils. I’ve been told […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, i had buccal fat removal twice. Most recent one was 2 years ago so im over the swelling phase. The doctor claimed he took out all the fat but my face still looks fat in the area where ive drawn the red arrow.  What on earth is going on and please tell […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I really hate my wide, feminine hips and dream of having really narrow masculine hips. Can this be achieved by shaving down the tronchater or something similar? If so, I’d be quite concerned about chronic pain or other complications post surgery.  What would the actual procedure be? Cost? Scarring? Complications? Chance of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Due to a car accident two years ago I have deltoid paralysis in my right shoulder due to axillary nerve impingement. I was wondering if you could help me find my way back to have even looking shoulders. A: Thank you for your inquiry. The first place to start is to send […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, i want to improve the appearance of the lateral hooding of skin at the corners of my eye lids, my brows are straight and i feel a little low. I am confused as to whether i need a brow lift or eye lid surgery, I am getting mixed opinions. I would value […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, In regards to the saddle infraorbital implant, I am just wondering, is there any risks associated with the saddle? Like the edge of the orbital bone eroding, or just general safety issues associated with silicone entering the eye socket?  Also, is this implant commonly requested for? So few surgeons do this implant […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had 800 CC gummy bear implants for 5 years. I would like to increase my size to 1000 or 1100 CC silicone memory gel implants, small base high projection.  A: Thank you for your inquiry. In the U.S. the maximally allowable silicone breast implant size by any manufacturer, including Mentor, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a chin implant last October by a plastic surgeon in my country… after a few months i notice food particles entering the incision i tell my doc about it he keeps assuring me it’s normal, after removing the stitches the wound/ incision widen and more food enters. Now I’m left […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a problem with face retrusion as a complete front area of face. I have discussed my concern with one of my friend who has contacted you on the past. Acording to him you are very skilled on face augmentation by cranium bone grafts. So I’m interested in using bone grafts.I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a sliding genioplasty four weeks ago. It involved a +3mm lengthening, +3mm projection, and +4mm widening. As my swelling has gone down, I realize that from a side profile view I like the lengthening and projection achieved, BUT, from the front view I see that my chin is asymmetric. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I just wondering on having a high forehead with no loss of hair or receding. Would I get a forehead reduction or hair transplant. My dad and mom have huge foreheads. I’m 21 and want to make it smaller but I’m nervous about the scar and stuff  A:Because the often inadequate hair […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m 28 years old and transgender (MtF) and have previously had two rounds of facial feminization surgery elsewhere. The specific procedures were brow bone reduction and trachea shave initially and chin/jaw reduction later. This has made a significant improvement to my face, but there are some points that still bother me: 1. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve been dealing with this issue for years. Ever since my last year of high school I’ve found out about this problem. It was quite embarrassing in high school years when I cut my hair off my last year even though I’ve grown my hair out since junior high school. Since I’ve […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, can a cleft chin (butt chin) go away after genioplasty? I really want to get rid of cleft chin I read somewhere that cleft chins are because of mentalis muscles and they can be managed during genioplasty. Also, can a very deep mental crease be made less prominent with vertical lengthening genioplasty? A: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, is it possible to improve the ogee curve without adding width to the face?  I mean, from the frontal view. A: The ogee curve is largely an oblique facial profile view so by definition there has to be a little width added to the anterior cheek area….which will add to the facial width […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking skull augmentation on one side of my forehead to achieve symmetry. The right side of my forehead lacks volume and is sloped inward, while the left side of my forehead is not. I would like to add volume to the right side of my forehead on the frontal side […]

Dr. Eppley, I am considering whether to undergo plastic surgery for this coronal suture indentation. There are a few things I would like to ask you about this surgery.  – Can the plastic that you use if I have this surgery deteriorate over time and affect the outcome of the surgery?  – Is there any side […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am suffering with insecurities regarding my face, especially my forehead and jaw area. I know I have a facial profile typically associated to those with sleep apnea/mouth breathing and I want to change that. May I ask what I can do to my forehead to reduce the sloppiness of it so […]

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.  […]