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Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve been reading about hip augmentations specifically iliac crest implants, and the silicones ones you’ve been offering. My question is, do you think the South Korean version (the titanium implant) is even safe the way you would have to put the screws in incase of removal? Also, I was wondering if you’ve […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a genioplasty two weeks ago and I hate the results. I’m a 23yo female and my chin now looks square and strong. I wanted to know how long I should wait to get it reversed since I don’t want my soft tissues to sag if I wait too long. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I am interested in looking into the buccal fat removal procedure. I am looking for a way to make my face less ‘puffy’ and round especially when smiling. I was interested in finding out if this could be an option for what I’m looking to achieve. Thank you! A: Thank you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently had a lip lift which has turned out extremely unflattering, I would like a second opinion, to see what if any procedure can fix it, as I am avoiding being seen and dreading returning to work, I have chosen to not pursue a revision with my surgeon because I believe […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How much height can be achieved with skull implants? I’m a model and additional height is never a bad thing. What is the average thickness of a “flat head” implant? What was the largest you’ve done? A: In answer to your top of the skull augmentation questions: 1) The amount of skull […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi I want the custom anterior temporal implant design for a head widening effect. My questions are:  1. what are side effects.  2. In case after surgery it is too pain, is it possible to get the injected filler out and back to normal. A:  In answer to your custom temporal implant […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested to know if you do 11th and12th rib resection for medical problems as those 2 ribs are pushed inward and up causing pain.I have a case of my left 12th rib syndrome .My 12th rib is not touching my pelvis, its angulated up and inward,being to close to my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Are there skull implants for the side of the skull that could give me a square head shape?  A: You have correctly surmised that to get a more square head shape you do have to build up the sides along the bony temporal lines. Whether that is done with two separate implants […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about jaw implant revision surgery 3 years ago when I put two silicone jaw angle  implants. While one stayed in the correct position and I’m very happy with it, the other one moved a bit or was misplaced causing a bit of an asymmetry which I solved these […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to improve my side profile of my mouth area and would love to consult with you virtually if possible.  I am considering a Lip Lift. As well as a Bottom Lip reduction + Chin Implant to address droopy, hanging lip that exposes the bottom gum when mouth is at […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in getting chin and jaw implants. I was wondering how long the waitlist is for that. I’m getting married mid November so was hoping he would have an open slot sometime in August. A: Thank you for your inquiry. I would be very cautious about doing facial implant surgery close […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a cyst removed from my left cheek. It left a very noticeable dent on that side of my face. I’ve been searching for a plastic surgeon to fix this issue for a long time. I’ve been getting filler injected into that area, but it dissolves (or moves) from that spot […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How many weeks after buttock implant surgery will I need to wait to go back to work? iu will need to be able to sit in meetings for up to 3-4 hours comfortably. How much swelling would I have? Will I have any restrictions? Driving or Exercising?   Do I need a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, What are your complication and revision rates for infraorbital rim-malar implants? In particular, I am concerned about asymmetry and eyelid retraction. Fyi, I plan to get lateral canthoplasty too. I had emailed you pictures previously, but am not asking for any evaluation with this particular question, just wondering about complications. Thanks. A:In […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I really admire your work. I am considering a brow bone implant as well as a custom wrap around jaw implant  with you a few years down the road. I just have a few concerns that I was hoping you could address.  1. If I have a recessed mandible (my bite is normal) […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have severe plagiocephaly and It is difficult for me to live with it, so I would be very interested in your services.  But I have a few questions, because this is not a operation that has to be taken lightly.  So if I understood correctly, to correct the plagiocephaly, you use […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can buttock and calf implants be done together? Do the buttock implants cause more swelling in the lower legs than the calf implants alone? A: I have done body implants during the same surgery and the buttock implants do not cause any additional lower extremity swelling over the calf implants in the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can fat injections be used to treat a deep furrow between my eyebrows? A: No it would not as any injectable material, synthetic or otherwise, is too soft to push out an indented scar. Fillers only effectively work to improve valley-like deformities without prominent edges and a rolling contour shape which pish […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in having my Perioral Mounds removed. Am I a candidate for that procedure? A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. While your ‘perioral mounds’ can be treated by liposuction that is not the best treatment for them. They are actually tissue that has drifted forward as part of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I wanted to please ask if you could assist me with forehead reshaping surgery. I find the profile of my forehead very straight, and I’m looking for it to be more convex and backward sloping. Is this an achievable goal? A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. Your forehead […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to give to my scalp a more asymmetric and rounded shape. From my analysis i just needed to fill some spots to achieve the goal. A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. As a general rule you don’t try to ‘spot’ augment a skull shape unless it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I got a sliding genioplasty on July 6, 2022. Since I saw my face I thought that it looks long and I look older, also my lower lip is smaller now, it feels very tight when I talk and when I smile my face looks way longer which I hate because I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I dont have pictures of my case right now, but my case is quite similar to this one “Plastic Surgery Case Study – Custom Deltoid Implants for Shoulder Contour Restoration After Muscle Atrophy From An Axillary Nerve Injury”. I am so excited to find a documented procedure for this deltoid athrophy. Currently, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had double jaw surgery to correct a severe underbite three years ago. An 8mm sliding genioplasty was also performed at that time. While I look and feel much better now, my jawline still lacks definition from the sides, and my chin falls slightly short of what I believe is the optimal […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to have my lips lengthened via lateral commissuroplasty to have each corner of my lip come directly under my pupils as I feel my lips are too narrow and not ideal. A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture. I would certainly agree that your mouth width is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently found you while searching for temporal reduction, And hoped you can answer my query. I have brachycephaly which I had surgery for to fix the flat spots on the back of my head, however the side of my head is round, I was wondering if temporal reduction by Botox can […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in jaw augmentation for my short lower face. What can be done? A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. You have a fairly severe chin deficiency due an underdeveloped lower jaw. Ideally you should have lower jaw surgery first before any efforts are done from an aesthetic […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Interested in forehead contouring, specifically glabellar furrow excision with placement of ePTFE bone implant. Please can you advise on the scar left following this surgery and does it fade? A: The scar from glabellar furrow excisions usually do quite well since the furrow is already very much like a scar and a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, is it possible (either through rhinoplasty or implant) to basically provide more volume under the alar? One of my nostrils is slightly lower than the other, which I know can be fixed with rhinoplasty, but it also seems to sit further back in my face, i.e. more recessed in a way. Is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have two very distinct bumps/horns on my forehead. Only directly noticeable  with “above-lighting”. Is there a proven surgery method for evening my forehead? A:Thank you for your inquiry. Forehead horns are a common forehead concern, particularly in males, that I see for reduction. To fully understand how they are reduced I would […]