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Q: Dr. Eppley, My goals are to get rid of the under eye exposure maybe through orbital rim implants and to get a sharper jawline that still looks natural and a wider lower jaw. A:For under exposure an orbital rim implant is certainly needed but that alone will not completely elevate the lower lid. This […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I don’t have any pictures but I do have cd’s of scans of my entire skull and face.. I’m interested in the services the Dr. Eppley provides. He must be the only one in the country that can help me. A:To determine of what you need is something in which I may […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, do you do jawline shaving to where you make me look more feminine? A:The question is not whether you can have chin and jawline reduction, as you can,  but whether in doing so it would make you look more feminine. This type of potential change is best assessed in the front […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to reduce the skull. There are prominent bones and a lot of asymmetry. The skull is wide. A:Thank you for sending your illustrated pictures. On the one picture with the drawling I am going to assume that these are the desired general areas of reduction not necessarily how much you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had custom infraorbital implants placed earlier this year and it did not make my undereyes look a lot less hollow. Why is this? I have good lower eyelid position with no sclera show. Is this because I have no fat pads under my eyes and need a fat transfer, or because […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like a very dramatic midface transformation; I have been insecure of my strong nasolabial folds and premature genetic jowls since I was a child. I would like the implant to be at least 2-3 cm thick in some areas, for example the under-nose area, where my recession is evident.  A: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, What kind of suture technique  does Dr. Eppley use in the forehead reduction ( hairline lowering surgery) to reduce suture tension? A: Bone anchored flap scalp advancement…that is the most effective method of reducing tension on the scalp-forehead suture line closure. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I always thought my head is really wide and weirdly shaped. I think I didnt look like that when I was a child and now It looks like its huge and rounded. Is it possible that my bones grew up and thats the reason I look like this or it could […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Interested in knee lift and lower buttock lift ( ptosis case II) I had failed thigh lift and my buttock dropped. A: Thank you for sending your well illusrated buttock and knee pictures. Your buttock pictures show a low infragluteal crease with a resultant elongated buttock appearance. The type of buttock lifted […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve been interested in getting a rhinoplasty as well as a chin implant/genioplasty. My question is, in your professional opinion, does a genioplasty have an advantage over a chin implant when it comes to breathing/opening the airway? My understanding it that it stretches the muscles out more which improves sleep apnea. Wouldn’t […]

Q:Dr. Eppley, Hello, Im looking into skull augmentation focused on temporal and forehead areas. i believe i have an underdeveloped skull and facial structure. please see attached pics and video. my overall skull seems underdeveloped and grown downward. i was planning on getting cheeks and a chin implant for forward projection and width to help […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My eyes are uneven and I’m looking for something to help with it. Would you be able to help? Here is a picture for reference. Thank you! is a pic. Please let me know if he thinks he can bring one eye up higher and if he thinks I would look drastically […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like a very dramatic midface transformation; I have been insecure of my strong nasolabial folds and premature genetic jowls since I was a child. I would like the implant to be at least 2-3 cm thick in some areas, for example the under-nose area, where my recession is evident.  A: […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, , I have been on corticosteroids for around 20 years due to kidney disease, and I had a kidney transplant 12 years ago. Over time, long-term steroid use has significantly changed the shape and size of my face and head, as shown in the attached photos (age 16 before steroids vs. age […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello! I was wondering if you perform surgeries that can increase the space between the eyes? My eyes are too close together, and I am interested in getting a surgery to make them more wide-set A: The type of procedures that can make a significant difference in increasing interpupillary distance, orbital box, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I am interested in your large skull reduction procedure. My head circumference is about 23.5 inches, and it looks disproportionately large compared to my frame. I was wondering if the burring method could be used around the entire skull to reduce the size, and if it would be possible to get […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’d like to make my face more angular. I thought that a three level facial augmentation could be my best option. Is it a good idea or does It risk too look “too much” for me? I’m not sure about brow bone augmentation btw. I’ve had double jaw surgery and rhinoplasty in […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have VOD (right eye lower). I will send (attach) photo. can it be fixed? I am planning on getting the right eyebrow lifted with botox next week (I have done this before), which kind of helps to even things up, but as you can see, the pupils do not line up […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to know more information about scalp rolls removals and wrinkled skin at back of head. A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. In looking at your pictures my suspicion is that this scalp roll may be associated with a bony overgrowth of the occipital knob or nuchal […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I’m interested in undergoing a reverse otoplasty targeting the lower and middle portions of my ear. I previously had otoplasty and part of the ears are too close to my head. From my research, I believe this may require the use of a grafting material to achieve the desired projection. Given your extensive […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I have currently have silicone implants, size medium. Please see link to the model below: https://www.implantech.com/product/conform-terino-malar-shell/ Previously to this, I had the combine malar shell implants in size small: https://www.implantech.com/product/combined-submalar-shell-2/ I absolutely loved these implants and feel they really suited my face. Unfortunately I developed a small infection, so the surgeon opted to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, https://exploreplasticsurgery.com/case-study-correction-of-eyeorbital-asymmetry-with-hydroxyapatite-cement/ Hello, I found you through this article. The man in your post is experiencing the same problem with my eyes. I live in Türkiye, and I don’t know if there are any doctors specializing in this. If I were to come to you for an examination and surgery, could I inquire […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, can woman get this done the side of your head temporal implant and can it increase cognitive function? A: Women as well as men can have temporal implants if so indicated. This is a cosmetic procedure which has no effect on cognitive function. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 66 yr old male who has always been very thin and very limited in the pectoral muscle area. I have read that pec implants can be done on males. I would be interested in seeing if you feel I would be a viable candidate and if I would really […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is it possible to widen the mouth ever so slightly with a corner lip lift? Or is a commisuroplasty the one and only way? Would there be a difference in achievable width in different cases? For example would there be more width for someone with a downturned mouth than someone with a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve always struggled with insecurity about my facial structure — especially the roundness of my face. Despite being healthy and at a low body fat percentage, I’ve always had a “baby face” appearance that doesn’t reflect how I feel internally. About 7–8 months ago, I underwent chin implant surgery and neck liposuction. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, The left picture of the (first collage) is when I had the Omnipore small chin implant in, the right side is before I had the implant in.In the second collage, the same thing left is when I had the implant in, and right is before the implant. (As you can see my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking to add height but trying to avoid limb lengthing would skull implant be the only option. A: A skull implant will create some modest height (1.5cms) but far far less than limb lengthening can do…so they are not remotely comparable in terms of height enhancement. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, in the pictures I just woke up so the veins or whatever it is it is still sort of flat it gets worse as the day goes on. This is the result of a short scar lower lift. when I went back to the plastic surgeon she said there was nothing she […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How Do I get of my “turkey neck”. I am a male 78 years old. A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture. What you are describing is a direct necklift through excision of the turkey neck which can be done in various geometric patterns. Older males choose this option, as […]