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Q: Dr. Eppley, So I have a very small head. So small that I’m convinced I have the smallest head on earth for a healthy adult male. I know for sure it’s smaller than 54cm. I have a few questions about this procedure but rest assured I will be making an appointment in the future.  […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi! I love your work and I am very interested in your shoulder narrowing surgery! Have you done any cis-gendered women? Also, do they end up looking hunched over? Thank you !!! A: About 25% of shoulder narrowing patients are cis-females so they do request the procedure just not as much as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, The testicle implant I have was placed nearly twenty years ago. My actual testicle size is about 3.5 – 4 Cm approx….I used a simple ruler to measure them. I would like to get a large implant for both sides to improve size and also a softer and natural to the touch. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a male and I was wondering if u could fix my asymmetrical face and one of my eye brows go up higher than the other side and on one side of my lip is bigger than the other side and the other side of my face is sagging than the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a male and I was wondering if you could fix my asymmetrical face and one of my eyebrows go up higher than the other side and on one side of my lip is bigger than the other side and the other side of my face is sagging than the other.  […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to ask Dr Eppley 3 quick questions regarding brow bone reduction. – what is the average bone thickness over the frontal sinus?  – how much bone can we shave over the frontal sinus? (in mm) – and what is the minimal bone thickness we can let over the frontal sinus? […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, If the effect of temporal muscle injection is relatively small, can the anterior temporal bone and the posterior temporal bone be erased about 1cm by bone grinding? At the same time, I have another question, that is, the zygomatic arch, temple and forehead in my CT are relatively wide, can I remove […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, In regards to the Pelvic Plasty procedure (iliac crest implants) where is the incision made to place them and what type of scar does it leave? A: The incision for iliac crest implants is made at the posterior iliac crest region and is about 3 cms in length. This requires the surgery […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I was wondering if it would be beneficial to do the Scrotox injections to keep things relaxed while healing from getting large testicle implants? Worried about the incisions being pulled due to the natural swelling that will occur after the surgery. Maybe not a issue but curious… A:Incisional dehsicence has never been a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I shave one eye lower than the other one and it has been so since birth. After researching on the internet I believe I have Vertical Orbital Dystopia. What can be done to make my eyes more symmetrical in appearance? A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture. To learn […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I really appreciate your medical service. Thank you for posting superior medical job at this site. I`m living at Asia and preparing for MTF surgery. I have two questions about body contouring surgery.  First, how long should I stay for healing process? (Essential hospitalization term) Second, Which surgeries can be done […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How many custom implants can be placed in one session? Is it possible for chin, jawline, zygomatic arch and temporal implants in one session? A: Placing multiple custom facial implants during the same surgery is common in my experience. I have seen as many as ten custom skull and facial implants placed […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been looking for plastic surgery for  supraorbital augmentation because my eyes are like Asian eyes and i like caucasians eyes. The  Caucasian supraorbital bone covers eyes and it makes the deep and shadowed which I find attractive. It sounds like that I am trying to change my race. But if […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, For a long time I have had some major insecurities with forehead. I liked my look but not side profile.I went to a FFS doctor to do a forehead reduction since I felt it was so masculine and people have always said I look different from my side profile and this was […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I am just inquiring if you are able to correct SCAPHOCEPHALY, which is when the head shape is slightly narrow and abnormally long?  If so, are you able to help children and adults?  Thank you A:I do have an approach to treat adult scaphycephaly as seen in the attachments which consists […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago and I am concerned the results are below my expectations. I found your details through a google search and am wondering if you can give me your opinion please I had liposuction, muscle tightening/stitches and skin removed from the upper and lower abdomin.  I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am in love with the results that can be achieved with forehead reshaping/temporal line reductio. I want to do the same for myself. Only problem is I have had hair transplant where they take strip of skin from back of head. So to do the temporal line reduction, I don’t think I’ll be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am planning to get cheekbone reduction surgery. I have done lots of research and understood and accepted the certain risk of skin sagging. My surgeon recommended me lifting the muscle while doing the cheekbone reduction surgery to precent from sagging. Can this help the sagging? Even if i sag would smas […]

Q: Dr. Eppley: I have some questions about vertical orbital dystopia (VOD) surgery which I would appreciate if you could answer for me. 1. For VOD surgeries like mine, what risks/complications should I be aware of? 2. Out of all the VOD surgeries you’ve performed, have you seen any cases of severe or irreparable complications […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to know if the temporal constriction/reeduction is feasible. My forehead and the left and right sides of my skull above my ears are wide, which makes my head bulky in a beatle or tie. Maybe the temporalis muscle resection isn’t going to be as effective as I’d like. The […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is it achievable via liposuction or removing of excess skin to get a uniform “smile” gluteal fold across both glutes. This problem has deeply affected my self esteem and i am looking for someone with experience in correcting the issue with beautiful results. Your response and considerations will be greatly appreciated.  A: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a lip lift done last year in which 11 mm of skin was removed from my philtrum, which was 24 mm, and I’m wondering if there are any procedures that could be done, for example tissue expansion or skin grafting, that could add some mm back to the philtrum.  I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a very serious facial problem, the left side is different from the right, and the left eye is smaller than the right and the mouth goes more to the left. Please let me know if you can perform surgical corection. Thank you A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I read about your procedure to shave a Subcostal Rib Protrusion. I had a trauma to my left rib. After it fully healed there is a pointy protrusion that interferes with laying on my stomach or side on hard surfaces (like yoga, Jiu Jitsu, or even just crawling under a car to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in the clavicle lengthening procedure and have several questions about it. 1. What is the overall cost of the procedure?  2. Will the bone restore the full diameter after a complete recovery or will the bone remain thinner in the expanded area?  3. How long after the surgery will […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in chin reduction of soft tissue chin pad with no bone removal? I was wondering if I could get a chin reduction of the soft tissue chin pad only with no bone removal…my bone is fine. I just have a lot of chin pad..looks like a ball on the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I came across your website while searching for skull reshaping solutions. I was interested to know a little be more about sagittal skull reshaping. The back of my head and a bit on the top are flat. I had 2 questions:  1 – Are you the only people in the country that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, i am interested in rib removal. I am a fitness trainer and I need a narrow tail. What is the effect after the treatment plus wearing a corset? Is it possible to reduce the lateral abdominal muscle ??  A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture. Having done someone similar […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, At the age of 42 I have decided to get testicular implants. As it is purely for aesthetic purposes my approach is: go big or go home. So I have decided on an implant  size of 7cmx5cm. We have decided on orchiectomies for both testes which will be followed by hormonal replacement. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m hoping you can get back to me. Essentially my main issue is the lack of mandible width and asymmetry in my lower jaw. There is absolutely no definition and I have a long, narrow face. The other problem is that one side is a lot “worse” than the other, it’s as […]