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Q: Dr. Eppley, how can I attempt to improve my asymmetrical eyes? You will note that the medial canthii are different to each other. A: I assume that you realize that the differences between the two medial canthi positions is relfective of the more global issue of vertical orbital dystopia (VOD). The right eye and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to know, in my case if an occpital bun reduction would be possible. I would also like to know if Dr Eppley use video consultation for clients from others country. Thank You A: You have provided the definitive answer to the question of whether occipital skull reduction would be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I do have a couple of follow-up questions as I think through which approach would be the best fit for my goals: For Rib Xcar, since the permanence is listed as dependent on corset wear, is there any updated information on how stable the results tend to be long term once patients […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi I wanted to ask does this top of skull surgery make the face look visually longer once it’s shaved down I can’t see the patients full face but I have a feeling the face could look longer after this surgery? Im trying to work out if it’s suitable for me or […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, here are picture of my cheeks. Two are obviously when I went for a consultation for implants, these are the highest profile ‘off the shelf’ implants & I would go with them if a custom option wasn’t available. Third pic is of natural cheek, you can see the flatness on the point, this is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a consultation for back of the skull reshaping to make it more round. What the procedure options? Is there any hair loss involved? A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. Flat back of the heads are the most common skull augmentation procedures performed using custom skull […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m reaching out to request your professional opinion regarding my chin projection and whether a conservative sliding genioplasty would improve overall facial harmony. I do not have functional issues with my bite or jaw, and this is strictly an aesthetic evaluation. I have been told previously that my chin may be slightly […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in clavicle lengthening and would like your opinion on whether the amount of widening I need is surgically achievable. I’m a trans man and I’m trying to bring my shoulder width into a more masculine proportion relative to my hips. I’m 152 cm tall. My bicristal breadth is approximately 26.5 […]

Q: Dr. Eppley I am interested in vertical chin reduction and if I proceed with the surgery I don’t want any titanium or steel screws I want the dissolvable screws is that possible?? A:Vertical chin reduction can be done by intraoral osteotomy which requires some form of hardware fixation. Resorbable screws will not work for […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I just had customized jaw angle implants done one week ago. I suspect the result will not be of my liking. I wanted a wider jaw from the front (along with more defined angular jawline from the sides), and to enhance a more “broad like” or harmonic jawline that has a smoother […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I need to get forehead reshaping done. I have a narrow forehead. A:Thank you for sending your picture. When you have a narrow forehead widening of it requires frontotemporal augmentation. You cannot just augment the side of the forehead alone because the temporal area adjacent to the forehead is also narrow and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I am interested in a cosmetic occipital skull augmentation to correct a flat posterior skull shape. I have a symmetric but significantly flat occipital area, which affects my side and back profile.I would also like to ask if it would be possible to combine the occipital cranioplasty with a rhinoplasty during the same […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been reading on the internet that the problem that I have around the corners of my mouth are called perioral mounds. I would like to get those removed (microlipo?), or whatever I need to do to fix that area. A:Like anywhere else on the body the success of liposuction is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to know if you perform rib remodeling specifically in the area under the breasts, as I have ribs that are visible from the side and affect my lateral profile. I am not referring to the waist, but the floating ribs under the chest. A: I believe you are referring […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing to inquire about the possibility of aesthetic cranioplasty to correct my head shape. I have concerns regarding the dimensions of my skull. Specifically, I have significant protrusion on the sides (above the ears) and a noticeable flatness at the back of my head. My goal is to achieve a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,Do you do CT scans to see facial bone structure/recession? A:All facial bone surgery, or considerations thereof, require a 3-D CT facial scan for both assessment and treatment planning. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had cheekbone reduction surgery 3 months ago. However, there is misalignment where the cheekbones are cut and reattached, causing a visible dent especially on the right cheek. The left and right side are also slightly asymmetrical. I’m looking for infraorbital malar implants to cover up the dents and make the 2 […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Here is a photograph of my shoulders for consideration for clavicle shiortening.. I was also wondering if he offered scapula reduction with the clavicle since they can both use the same incision. A:Thank you for sending your pictures and in preparation for your upcoming consultation I can provide the following comments: 1) I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m post-op DJS and looking for one more procedure to enlargen and fix lower third asymmetries to meet ideal facial ratios, in addition to providing additional undereye support to infraorbital rims and potentially zygos. How many months post-op would I need to be and how soon could this procedure take place? A:Pursuing […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a right neck dissection with many lymph nodes removed. They thought I had cancer but it was benign. I have a large neck scar and would like it to be less noticeable and a lot of fluid has collected under my chin since the surgery. A:Thank you for your inquiry […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Temporal reduction –  is it effective does it actually reduce majorly the side of the head or just a little bit? A:Temporal reduction surgery can be very effective at reducing the width and convert shape of the side of the head improperly selected patients. Its effectiveness is based on the anatomy and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can you decrease the length of my head? A: The height can be decreased as much as the thickness of the bone will permit. That requires a 3D CT skull thickness analysis to see how much bone can be safely removed. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering when the additional implant wouldn’t be necessary for the pelvic plasty. I’m trying to not have to get any silicone implants when it comes to cosmetic surgeries. thank you for taking the time to read this A: Pelvic plasty can be done with or without the attached silicone hip […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, i want to get a wrap around jaw implant already have the money according to what other people have paid on reddit. what’s my next step to be ale to get this surgery do i need CT scan? A: The basis of all custom facial implants, including wrap around jaw implants, is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to know what type of scan this is that shows previous implants and even hyaluronic acid fillers? Because I had a CT scan, but my right jaw angle implant and the fillers didn’t appear, only the implant screws. A: The only aesthetic facial implant material that can be seen […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have questions regarding forehead reduction. I have very prominent frontal bossing. I would like to only do a forehead reduction but i was wondering if it would can look botched by such a procedure. Can you look at my forehead and tell me if a forehead reduction would solve my problem. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My midface is flat and downwards and my eyes are prominent having a huge lower scleral exposure. A:You have classic negative orbital vector which means the infraorbital mailer complex of your upper mid face is horizontally deficient. This is best addressed by a custom made infraorbital-malar implant with lower eyelid lengthening with […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m messaging you because for some time I’ve been unhappy with my facial symmetry but I can’t quite put a finger on what it is. I think it’s a combination of the dynamics between my nose, my eyes and my eyes brows being uneven but I’m not exactly sure. I have messaged […]

Q: Dr. Eppley ,I suffer from a flat, even recessed, maxilla and would most likely benefit more from jaw surgery, however, my desired results could also be achieved through implants and I’d rather take the latter route as jaw surgery is way too extreme for my liking. As of now, I am definitely most interested […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I took some pics where you can kind of see the slight difference in my jaw angle implants. I don’t think I can handle surgery right now, but in the future, do you think he could make it even for a fair price. the side with the added length is good and […]