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Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a rather prominent zygomatic arch, it doesn’t really bother me or anything, but what really bothers me is the fact that my front part of the skull is quite narrow compared to the proportion of the zygomatic arch protuberance, which makes my face have kind of unevenly shaped, by starting […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve been researching plastic surgery for the past couple of months and I’m considering getting several facial procedures done. Recently my eye was caught by clavicle lengthening. My narrow shoulders have been pointed out to me for as long as I can remember and have solidified themselves as a pretty big insecurity. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I came upon this website after searching for jaw implants. After seeing some of the custom jawline implants, I noticed one of the patients had a similar jaw issue that I have. I got an opinion from a maxillofacial surgeon locally that after seeing my x-ray he recommended jawline implants due to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I suffer from nasomaxillary hypoplasia. I was informed that lefort III could fix my problem, and I have the recommendation of you as an excellent doctor. For that reason I’m reaching you to know if it’s possible to fix with implant instead of Lefort 3 and how much would you charge for that. I’m […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How can my masseter muscle dehiscence be fixed after a custom jawline implant was placed? A: What you really have is a combination of both masseter muscle dehiscence and, most importantly, what is known as implant reveal. (an implant design issue) Your jawline implant design was destined to have this problem as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question that greatly confuses me. When I see you talk about implants, you often greatly emphasize that the thickness of the facial tissue has an immense impact on the outcome of facial implantation. I always took this to mean the amount of fat in the face; however, I seen you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I need your help.  I got a facelift (deep plane) in another country. I like the lifting so far, but I ended up with pixie ear deformation. Could you fix my problem? If yes how it is possible? Usually I don’t want to lift again. A: Pixie ears are a reflection of over […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My original right testicle was removed when I was 2 years old because it was not formed correctly. I had an implant put in 5 years ago and I hate how hard it is and would like more information on your soft implant. Thanks A: If the testicle implant feels very hard […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a Lefort 1 osteotomy to correct an underbite a few years ago but I’m unhappy with the outcome. I have quite hollow under eyes and flat cheeks with a heavier puffy lower face and no definition. I would like to achieve a more slim and defined feminine look with more […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was hoping you could please help me understand what I can do to resolve the lower heaviness in my face. Despite being 5’11 in height and less than 135lbs, I still (and always have) carried a lot of weight in my face, which becomes particularly pronounced when I smile. I have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My breast implants were put in 1997, I am 64 now, never an issue, they are still soft and no pain at all..but want them out, but cant afford that. I believe they were 350cc. I need a mammogram but refuse the one where they smash you down! i am too afriad […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in tear trough infraorbital/paranasal implants post orthognathic surgery.  My goals are : a positive orbital vector, elimination of dark circles, mitigate areas “left behind” after subspinal lefort I. A: Most likely you are referring to infraorbital-paranasal midface implant design to fill in what the LeFort I osteotomy did not accomplish. The […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I have really close set eyes and I’d like to get them further apart. I want to get around 6-8mm of extra pupillary distance. Could this be achieved with some sort of implants in the eye orbits? Or in any way that doesnt involve a craniofacial surgery? Thanks. A: Only orbital […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been on testosterone replacement for ~25 years and have atrophied testicles. I was interested in the wrap around technique; however, after reviewing blog entries, due to the small size of my testes side by side implants would be appropriate. I would be surprised if my right, and larger of the […]

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 […]