What Type Of Structural Facial Surgery Do I Need?

Q: Dr. Eppley,I’m interested in structural facial surgery to improve projection, balance, and aesthetic harmony.

I’ve read about your expertise in jaw, midface, and orbital augmentation.

I would appreciate your professional opinion on whether my facial structure qualifies for such procedures.

I’m ready to send photos and any details you might need.

Thank you very much for your time.

A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. Based on your inquiry you were trying to determine what structural facial chnagers  may be beneficial. In making an initial determination you have to look at the three facial thirds, the jawline (lower 1/3) , midface (middle 1/3)  and the forehead (upper 1/3), and play around with imaging tools to make some changes to look at their potential impact on improving your facial structure. In that regard I have done so in the attached imaging. These are not meant to be exact surgical resulfs rather they are more conceptual.

The question is never whether one can alter all three of the facial thirds. It is more a question of what facial third changes has the best value and how much effort does one want to put into the extent of the structural changes. In other words in each patient not all facial third changes are equal.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon