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Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering are infraorbital-malar silicone implants inserted through a transconjunctival incision or intraoral? Thanks. A: Those are two incisional options for custom infraorbital-malar implant placements both of which are associated with a higher risk of infection (intraoral), implant malposition (intraoral and transconjunctival) and infraorbital nerve injury. (intraoral) Whether those incisions are […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question for about lateral orbital rim rimmorbital augmentation using bone cement. Does it work and could you do that please. A: Bone cement is very hard to place in a complete and smooth manner at the lateral orbital rim through a small eyelid incision. It is not a question […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  With regards to skull augmentation, instead of placing implants under the skin, would it be possible to extend the bone and place implants or some kind of bony material in place of the gap in between the bone when it gets split open? For instance, you can extend the forehead by making […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in Rib Removal and Clavicle Reduction surgeries. I had a few questions : – what is the expected reduction in waist size for rib removal (width and circumference)? – does you have experience with comparing outcomes between the two procedures? A: In answer to your questions: 1) Rib removal […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had two chin implant surgeries intraorally and considering a revision to a custom chin implant. If I were to proceed with a custom implant, is there a way to improve the tightness in the labiomental crease as part of the revision surgery? I have heard fat grafting to this area […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, hello, I am wanting to have a sliding genioplasty done. I had a consultation with an oral surgeon and was told that one of the risks are that two small grooves on either side of my chin my occur as a result. She recommends advancing 9mm. But i wanted to ask you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a young Asian female. My main concern is I  have prominent chin and my mid face is flat , I had braces when I was a teenager, now my bite is correct , but I still have a crescent moon side profile . I ‘d like to got consultation to […]

Q; Dr. Eppley, Im interested in fat transfer to brow and temple and/or non invasive brow lift (not botox) and fat graft to the hands. I had a mini lower facelift several years ago and just had an upper eyelid lift this year. My eyelids are still heavier than I’d like because my brow needs […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can you do the skull reshaping procedure? I want my skull reduced because I have extra grown two horn-like bones on top corner of both sides of the head. This made my head shape really awkward like an Alien shape, has made me insecure throughout life, made me lost confidence in many […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,Would it be possible to decrease the distance between the eyebrows by removing a portion of skin between the eyebrows right above the nose bridge in a sort of sideways (american) football shape and then stitching the wound closed, pulling the skin and therefore eyebrows a few mm closer together? A: That would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a facial feminization surgery scheduled in the fall. How long would I need to wait after this surgery to be safe to be in the ‘facing down’ position for the rib removal surgery? A: I would wait a minimum of 3 to 4 months after facial feminization surgery so most […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering if the hydroxyapatite paste you use in the chin surgeries turns into bone later? Or does it just become hard but not into bone? A:I don’t use hydroxyapatite paste in chin surgeries since it is a ceramic and never turns into bone. What I use is allogeneic corticocancellous bone […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is bilateral temporal reduction risky? Does it have any history of affecting you. How long does the surgery last? A:Temporal reduction is a perfectly safe surgery that has no adverse effects. Because it is a reductive procedure its effects are permanent. Dr. Barry Eppley Indianapolis, Indiana

Q: Dr. Eppley I had breast augmentation last year but my right breast is doesn’t look like left one, my right nipple 1 cm lower then left one, I just wondered that can we do crescent breast lifting for my right breast lower nipple. Because I don’t want big scars.  A :It is important to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a very weak chin (I think) and was curious what you would recommend as the best course of action?  A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. Your chin is weak but not in the traditional horizontal manner. Rather the chin and entire jawline is vertically deficient. This is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in hip pelvic implants but not the kind that are simply stuffed into a pocket, I’ve been to numerous doctors and the only type of procedure they do are standard hip implants stuffed in a pocket. I have contacted a hospital in Seoul that is known for pelvic plasty […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome). because of this, my head from front view looks wide and makes it impossible for me to wear caps. I want a little parietal bone reduction on the sides above my ears only… No matter how little it can be trimmed, i will appreciate that. Please i […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a surgery, dermal graft and testicle implants but it didn’t work. I lost part of the dermal graft because one got infected. Regarding implants… I don’t like them because they’re too small and I can see 4 testicles as I have too much skin. So I would like “the bigger […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,After a few months after my buccal lipectomy I am thinking I want to reinsert fat back into my buccal area. Just not satisfied with the look, my face just looks too skinny.  I probably just should’ve went with the buccinator myectomy and perioral mound liposuction initially, can’t change the past and can […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is sliding genioplasty an option to improve jawline/chin structure? I don’t want to have more major jaw surgery, since I don’t have the ability to take that much downtime off work. Also, I have no bite problems and no sleep issues. If sliding genioplasty is an option, I would be interested to see […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I might be interested in the bicep implant. Maybe you can give me some more information on cost and if there are any scars after the surgery.  A: Thank you for your inquiry. There are two approaches to the placement of a bicep implant, on top of the muscle under the fascia […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in having Forehead Augmentation Surgery. I am a transgender woman and I have had my brow bone shaved down. While it improve my appearance, it still did not give me the forehead I am looking for. I want to achieve a more rounded/flat, feminine forehead, right now mine has […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am very unhappy with how long/big my head is. I am wanting to inquire about a skull reduction procedure, and specifically reducing the size of the back of my head; seeing if what I would like done is even an option.  Thank you for your time. A: Thank you for your […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing to you as an expert in male facelifts that are bald. I am interested in knowing if I am a good candidate for the surgery. (pictures attached) A: Thank you for sending your pictures. I am not certain what qualifiers one as a ‘bald male facelift expert’ but I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I like your explanation about Brow Bone Hypoplasia on website and I am thinking get this done, I am asian and I like the asian model’s result on that section, my purpose to have brow bone raised to have more eye depth and more defined look.  I do have couple questions if […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,After a few months of thinking about this I think I want to reinsert fat back into my buccal area. Just not satisfied with the look, my face just looks too skinny.  I probably just should’ve went with the buccinator myectomy and perioral mound liposuction initially cant change the past and can only […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I only need a change my nose, a rhinoplasty revision. There is implant in my nasal bridge. My nose was very flat before the implant. What I need now is reduction the tip of nose and a symmetric nose. Is that possible? A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is ” Cool Sculpting ” an effective method of permanently reducing fat from underneath the chin? (double chin) A: From an ROI (return on investment) standpoint…no. Surgery is far more effective. Such technologies exist for those patients who are willing to go to great lengths to avoid surgery…and are willing to accept […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi I was wondering whether you can return back to a contact sport like boxing after temporal muscle reduction and if so how long is it you have to rest. A: You should be able to return to contact sports within 30 days or less after temporal reduction surgery. Since tissue is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been thinking about getting this looked at for some time. I am missing a tiny bit of bone in my brow bone just under my left eyebrow causing my eye to move freely within its socket (vertical orbital dystopia) as well as having a prominent left brow and what I’d […]