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Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi Dr, will I be able to move and rotate my shoulders and hands freely after clavicle shortening? And will I be able to play some simple hand sports?  And, is there a plastic surgery that can increase the vertical length of my chin? My chin is so small and short and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi I was wondering whether anterior and posterior temporal muscle reduction and temporal bone reduction can all be done in the same day, I know you prefer muscle reduction than bone reduction but are you able to have both done in the same day A:It is not that I ‘prefer’ temporal muscle […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, First off, thanks for being a pioneer in this field and paving the way for other surgeons to follow suit. My question is with regards to your blog: widening vs vertical jaw angle implants. In it you say, a widening implant can add a little bit of vertical dimension as well. How much […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I did have a small size chin implant inserted several years ago which I am very happy with. I think a larger one would leave me with a boxy chin. I do not want to try to look younger either. But I do feel I have a somewhat weak lower facial profile and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering about follow-up to https://exploreplasticsurgery.com/plastic-surgery-case-study-outcome-assessment-of-transgender-male-to-female-shoulder-narrowing-surgery/?doing_wp_cron=1633484309.4748740196228027343750  Specifically,I was wondering if you had any photos showing a back view after the patient had time to recover from the surgery? In the “1 day after” photos, the patient appears to have extremely hunched posture which looks to compromise the aesthetics. A: As stated […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, As a trans woman considering iliac crest implants does one need to be on hormones prior to the surgery? A: While many transgender women are on hormone therapy, and I would consider this to be the normal, it does not have a beneficial or adverse role in successful implantation onto the iliac […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, what is the recovery time for iliac crest implants? A: The recovery time from iliac crest implants is a direct reflection of having raised part of the TFL fascia off of the iliac crest to place the implants. This causes some discomfort with walking as would be expected initially. This will take […]

Q: Dr. Eppley: I weigh 375lbs highest weight was 400. I am trying so hard to loose weight but my “fat appron” is causing a lot of issues for me. Rubbing raw and so painful when I try to exercise. I feel I hit a wall. I really want to get a panniculectomy and was […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a chin that is a little but long when I smile. Also I feel my chin is a bit short. I would also like liposuction under the chin at the same time. What would be the approach for optimal correction? A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your picture. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can shoulder narrowing surgery and hip implants be done at the same time? This has some obvious advantages in terms of efficiency but what about the recovery? A: The question is not whether one can have both shoulder narrowing and hip implants done at the same time, as that can be done […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a young man who is due to undergo bimaxillary advancement for health reasons. The planned procedure involves a Le Fort 1 osteotomy. I have researched this topic in depth, so I am aware the different Le Fort osteotomies and their aesthetic implications. I have learned that I not only have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had an orchiectomy nearly twenty years ago due to an undescended right testicle. I have an implant which I have never found satisfactory. It is too small and has been stitched in place, so it does not hang or appear correct. I’m interested in your much larger implant. Can you please […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in fat injection breast augmentation. Attached are a few photos that I took this morning. As for the breasts I do not want large breasts, I just want to fill out the skin that I have. You can see in my side profile that the top half is pretty […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I know you claim the buccal myectomy produces just modest results but for a highly motivated patient that is willing to accept risks, would you be able to remove more and tighten more muscle for a more dramatic result?  What kind of risks are there if you try to tighten more?  A: […]

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 […]