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Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi there. I’m trying to find out what this might be. I noticed it about 3 years ago when I started to shave my head. It’s bony and feels like part of the skull. No symptoms or issues. Thanks. A: Based on this one picture this lump appears to be a benign […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I am enquiring about having my cheekbones decreased in width. I would like them to be less wide and was wondering if there was a procedure for this. Thank you. A: The procedure is known as cheekbone reduction osteotomies in which the entire cheekbone throughout its length is moved inward by […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, A question I have in response is that from researching the website about sliding genioplasty, one possible aesthetic concern especially as a male is a narrower chin from the frontal view. I was wondering if this would be overcome by adding a small pre-jowl implant in front of the osteotomy as mentioned […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, To whom this may concern. I was wondering if the surgeon is able to a large restructuring to a patient’s skull that has sagittal crainosynosis? Thanks! A: In adult scaphocephalic head shapes the typical approach is bony reduction of the AP length as well as thge sagittal crest (as the bone thickness […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in a beard transplant and would want to get that done before doing a jaw implant. However, I’m still very much interested in getting the jaw implant done with Dr. Eppley in the near future. I do have one question for Dr. Eppley regarding the beard transplant however, if you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, At this point I don’t know where to turn too. I removed four healthy wisdom teeth. Ever since then I’ve developed a range of health issues. However, I noticed a lot of facial changes such as a loss of forward growth, loss of cheekbones, less defined angle of jaw, less defined jaw, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I found your page when searching for testicle enlargement. I’ve been on testosterone for about a year and have noted a significant decrease in the size of both of my testicles during that time. I have heard of two possible procedures and would like to get information on both. First is an […]

Q:Dr. Eppley,as I recall, he mentioned that it’s possible to contour the body further through liposuction. In this context, I have a question: Is it possible to define the midline of the abdomen more prominently using liposuction? Or to make the abdomen appear more contoured overall through liposuction? Please find three reference images attached, including a recent photo of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been at a stable weight for years and I don’t smoke.  I lift weights 4 times a week. I had 5 children at 10 to 11 pounds each. I grew up not wearing sunscreen so age, pregnancy, weight loss, and sun damage caused me to have loose skin. I’ve been told I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been experimenting with eye area aesthetics lately and have thought about what you said last time, that you do not need to have “true ptosis” to have ptosis correction surgery on the upper eyelids. I believe an optimal correction for my case would be to raise my upper eyelids to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would you mind letting me know if it’s possible  To reduce height of the top of my head ? It’s high in height sort of cone shape and I want it reduced and more rounded. I have attached an edited photo to illustrate is this much seem doable? Left side is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing to inquire about a potential reconstructive surgery to reposition soft tissue and fat on my face, which has become displaced following cheek implant removal. To provide some context, I previously had cheek implants, which involved creating pockets that required the dissection of the attachments to my soft tissue and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, For a little over a year now I’ve had what I believe to be enlarged temporal arteries on both sides. I’ve had no headaches, tenderness, or any vision problems. They fluctuate in size, if the temperature is hot, if I’m being active, or anxious they become very noticeable. On the other hand […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, 13 years ago I got a chin implant made from mersilene mesh. I got an resorption (about 13 mm long). I do not have big symptons and it was an accidental discovery. I spoke with two maxillofacial surgeons but they do not have experience taking off mersilene implants and the plastic surgeon that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, After my cheek implant removal I had a midface lift to help with the cheek sagging. While the mid-face lift did help reposition the deeper layers of my face, the more superficial soft tissue  and fat remains significantly lower than the deeper layers of muscle on my face.  I’ve been using PDO […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve been just super insecure about my lips for awhile  they’re just not wide and I feel like it just throws my face off. My questions are how much is pricing typically and is this a life long thing or will it go away after awhile. Thanks A:You are undoubtably referring to mouth […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in a sliding genioplasty. My occlusion or bite is fine( as far as I know and have been told.My chin has never been operated on or i.e. a virgin chin that I think needs only minimal to moderate changes in order to harmonize and balance my face.  Having said that;I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I have a webbed neck and would like to learn more about the surgical procedure. I have not been diagnosed with Turner’s Syndrome, however I was also never tested. I am very self-conscious about it and would love to improve the look and functionality of my neck.  A: First, webbed neck […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My goal is to do this surgery. I hope you can help me to get red of rejection among people . Honestly I live hard live because of my skull shape. I wonder could you fix all this destruction on my skull. How much the possibility to have a good shape after […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I had maxillofacial surgery twice to increase size of chin. There is something that is missing on the jawline. I was thinking that an implant may help A:I believe what you are saying is that you have had two bony genioplasties to increase your chin projection. In so doing what often […]

Q:Dr. Eppley, I would like wraparound testicle implant with the most size because it is my the trauma of the young man having small testicles. A:Because of the numerous complications from the wrap around testicle concept (implant separation)  I only use large side by side implants today (6.0cm or greater) which have none of those […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had my brow bone shaved down four years ago and feel like it is not proportionate and throws off my eyebrow shape and doesn’t let them fully settle on the bone for a relaxed look. This is the before and after – while I am happy with my side profile I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I wanted to follow up if there are any planning images to be shared so far ? As you know I recently had my stage 1 scalp expander put in and I’m eager for the design process to unfold. Furthermore, when I spoke with Dr. Eppley in person, he mentioned the goal […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello I am interested in an operation before fall. I just don’t know which one because of my limited knowledge. I would like my side profile to be less “flat” and maybe my nose to be sharper as I think it is flat aswell. My cheekbone and under eye support is also […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have several issues. First, I want to define my jaw line .Throughout implant perhaps customized. Second issue is that I had chin implant before and I removed it afterwards. I noticed that the position of my chin changed and as if it was being pulled down. The previous doctor created a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am planning to have a sliding genioplasty surgery in order to increase my chin projection 1 cm horizontally. I know that average mandible symphisis thickness is around 1 cm.I have seen some photos from surgeries on internet operated with plates more than 10 mm which puts the lingual cortex of the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi. I have a very undeveloped mandible and recessed jawline. I had a chin implant surgery more than a year ago and I had no problem with it, but I still don’t get enough projection with it as I desire, especially from the profile. I want my chin to be more forward, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi I am seriously considering going to your practice to have mandible implants but am undecided whether to go with conform mandible implants or lateral mandible implants. Can you briefly tell me the differences please.  My goal is to have jawline accentuation and mainly widening. I have a very narrow face. But […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Quick question: on one response from the dr to the question around whether or not silicone testicular implants can be seen on a tsa screen says no , but the same question on another area of this same site says that silicone breast implants and testicular implants can be seen. Which is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I live in Scotland and I want to have surgery because I am not happy with the shape of my skull. But I have a question, is the back of my skull high or the front low, what do you think is the problem exactly? A:The interpretation of a head shape […]