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Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to know what the cost of doing an extensive skull shaping surgery would be. I basically want some projection of my glabella tapering down the eyebrows and also I would like to add thickness to the forehead both below and above the hairline if possible.  I would also want […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi! My head is flat and small I want it to be rounder and more asymmetric and  not embarrassing, Specifically the top and back of my head are flat they don’t contain that roundness which some people have it.  A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture. This is the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had this x-ray a few days ago, and here it is clear how wide my clavicle is and that my ribs are very close to my hip bone, for this reason you do not see a thinner waist, having this type of ribs so large and united, does it make it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 4o years old, past surgeries include Lefort 1 osteotomy, rhinoplasty, septoplasty, along with braces. I had a class III malocclusion, maxillary deficiency and  crooked nose. I feel very subconscious about the look below my eyes and my hollow cheek and eye area. Like my jaw area is out too far […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi. I had calf implant surgery to help correct the imbalance In my lower legs. I tore both inner heads of my calves during spotting activities. I am not happy with the implants that I have. They only look somewhat ok when viewed directly from behind. The projection is all wrong and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about skull reshaping (or temporal implant). I have already done a back of head augmentation 4 years ago, but it was in South Korea and with bone cement. I initially suffered from back of head asymmetry. The back and one side was flattened. The operation i have done […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have testicle implants that I am not happy with. They are by AART and they feel a little too hard. Do you use Implantech Extra Extra soft implants? Are they worth me looking into? It’s hard for me to find anyone who has used them or knows about them. I am […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, You say that it is possible to start the custom skull implant process after the scalp expander stage, only you told me that the scalp expander must stay in place for 6 weeks and that the average time for the implant process is 13 weeks. The scalp expander will have to stay […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My facial asymmetry is something that has bothered me for quite some time now. The left side of my face is clearly larger than the right, and my right eye appears to be farther back than the left. I believe I may have a minor case of hemifacial microsomia. It is especially noticeable […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi I have a longer side of my face, I had double jaw surgery here in Montana, but it didn’t change the length of my left mandible which is too long and I wish for a symmetrical face please help thank you so much A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi there, i would like to lengthen my forehead with implant, is this possible ? A: That depends on what you mean by ‘lengthening the forehead’. A forehead implant can potentially increase between the eyebrows and the frontal hairline in some people and based on the implant’s design. Dr. Barry Eppley Indianapolis, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have retracting testicles and seem to be always clenched, which make them look even smaller. Would I be a candidate for the “encased” implants or how would that be approached?  A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture. My concern is that scrotal skin seems very tight and it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Due to my remote location (Australia) I won’t have access to a surgeon who works with custom/3d planned implants. I am in need of vertical augmentation, and i also have some asymmetry which means the implants have to differ somewhat. If need be, would it be possible for a surgeon with the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am concerned about my lower third and overall facial features from a purely aesthetic point of view. I am planning on signing up for an official consultation but I first want your opinion and some advice. Thank you in advance for your time. A: Based on just this one front picture it is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I’m a former patient for a two step skull implant. First off it was life changing for me! But years later, I still feel flat in the back of my head and I’m also interested in a forehead augmentation. I’m curious what a process like this would be since I already […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, hello. I had double jaw surgery before. Can a custom made Total jawline implant be placed on it?Is there any risk?   A: It is very common to see patients who have had prior jaw surgery (sagittal split osteotomies, chin wing osteotomies, V line jaw reduction) for custom jawline implants. Such prior surgeries […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, there’s a small discussion going on (url below) on one your patient’s threads about the shoulder rolling which you write can occur temporarily during healing. The point I’d like to clarify with you please (so I can add to the discussion), is, skeletal wise, how do/can the shoulders go back to being […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Are the insertion of the forehead implants performed by you? If so, how invasive/risky is it, and would they be placed behind the forehead muscles?  A: In answer to your forehead implant questions: 1)  Since I am the surgeon I am the one who performs all aspects of every surgery that I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Would I be suited more to the V to Y mucosal advancement lip lift? As there is no scar but not sure it would achieve the look I want? I like the curved off look going from the top to the sides rather than straight diagonally down, so that it gives a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley: I am planning to get cheekbone reduction and currently my biggest concern is skin sagging. But i already accepted the risk of skin sag i just want to minimize the severity. I read somewhere cheekbone reduction through coronal incision reduces the risk of skin sagging. Is it true? Which method is better? […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a cheek implant put in 25 years ago. Due to stress I have been grinding my teeth at night. I do wear a mouthguard. Twice over the past few months, I have woken up in pain where the implant is located. The first time I thought I had an infection […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in cheek implants hoping to eliminate the concave appearance of my cheeks and if possible strive for a more symmetrical appearance.I had cheek implants last year and think there’s plenty of room for improvement;). Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. A: Thank […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question. Is it possible to have a sliding genioplasty for the chin and create a custom wrap around jaw implant together. Reason I ask is that I think I need vertical length in my chin and it’s my understanding that chin implants only give horizontal lengthening.” A: Combined sliding […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I believe I may have excess perioral fat, and I am writing to enquire exactly what these pockets of fat around the highlighted area is. I am situated in London England therefore I am asking to get an opinion on what exactly the right procedure could be. I have already had complete […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My concerns are that my sagittal ridge reduction will be sufficient enough. That there will be no long term affects from having it done. And that I can fly home the day after the surgery as I was told at my virtual consultation. A: In answer to your questions: 1) In sagittal […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I for two years I have been looking for a solution to my problem. I had a genioplasty (periosteal detachment of the mandible with milling of the chin bone relief with the pineapple ball). Since then, my chin is hyperdynamic (spasms all day long) and all the chin tissue is falling (including […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, , I’ve attached some pictures of my original nose before surgery and then some pictures of how my nostrils are shaped now after surgery due to the alar base reduction. I’ve labeled every single picture so that its clear which one is post op and pre op. I’ve also pointed out with […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, hey! i was looking to get a chin reduction, I have a wide and boxy chin, very prominent when I smile. how much would it cost to be able to fix it? I’ve heard it could cause jowls, how would that be avoided? thank you:) A: A chin reduction does not necessarily […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some questions about temporal reduction”  1.  In regards to the convexity that starts above my ear, how much does the temporal bone contribute to the convexity, is the convexity all muscle whilst the temporal bone is straight. Please review my cat scans to confirm what my condition is. 2. Have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a genioplasty with you back in June. I am still happy with the results and everything healed up perfectly. My face no longer looks “short” to me with my new chin, but I still think it looks too chubby for my BMI. My BMI is about 23%, I am comfortable […]