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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, Is itpossible 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 myself. A:You are […]

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: Will my surgery leave a scar? A: The question is not whether surgery will leave a scar, as every incision does, by how significant will that scar be. There are a wide number of factors that influence the appearance of an incisional scar from how the incision was made, what was done through that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m curious about your thoughts on the correction of low set ears for individuals with disorders like Turner or Noonan syndrome. Attached is not my photo, but a photo of another woman with similar neck/facial structure as myself. I’m aware of otoplasty for things like ear pinning and other ear deformities (my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Do you guys offer orthognathic surgery to correct the asymmetry of the jaw or implants? What are the costs of both with the xray that I sent?  A: The first question is what do you need and what is the best approach for your jaw asymmetry? That would require more information to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Across the old implant design, CT scan, and picture, are you able to assess whether I have masseter muscle dehiscence? Is it possible that I don’t, and that my current implants poke out without having “broken” the masseter? If I do have jaw dehiscence, how can that affect the visual outcome of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  i want to ask is any way to elongated medial canthus???im not an Asian i dont have fold i only want to elongate medial canthus. A: You mean elongate the inner corner of the eye, not the medial canthus.  This is done by a Y-V lengthening procedure. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to get an opinion on what I think should be done my concerns are mainly relating to midfacial hypoplasia – I have a skeletal Class 3. I am thinking if Jaw Surgery would be enough with Custom Implants or if I need a higher Lefort like Lefort 2 – […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How much does the occipital surgery cost and when can I return to work? A: You did not specify what type of occipital surgery….occipital reduction or occipital augmentation….nor what type of work you do. But in either case as a general statement I would say one week. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a bridge augmentation only rhinoplasty. it seems like a simple procedure to me but i’ve never seen a surgeon heighten a radix as much as i’d want but that may be more because of patient wishes rather than their inability to do it. i added surgery goal notes […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to schedule a consultation in regards to my nasolabial folds, specifically if I would be a good candidate for excision. I am 30 years old. Thank you. A: I would never consider nasolabial fold excision at your young age, the scar would never be worth it. You have to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is the only way to achieve jaw augmentation an incision outer of the mouth area? What about 3 pieces implant? The incision will be visible? A: Custom jawline implants are placed as one solid piece, which is what you want for their linear effect, through three small incisions. Two inside the mouth […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had Medpor jaw angle implants of the lateral style with 9mm width placed 7 months ago, as well as a 7mm forward and 4mm down genioplasty. The left side was placed a little too low, though, and I felt that the genioplasty advancement was too big, so I went to another […]

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. I look forward to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My head big size 61 sm. Can it be reduced? A: The question is not whether it can be reduced but whether it can be done enough to justify your efforts and goal. In reality skull reduction is best suited for spot area reductions rather than a major overall head size reduction. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m a 42yo Male to Female Transgender Person. Im intrested in your Scrotoplasty. Do you also offer Orchiectomy Surgery ? As atm im using Androcur as a Testosteron Blocker. A:Testicle removal can be done with scrotoplasty although if the eventual goal is to have SRS (sexual reassignment surgery) then this procedure would be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to get the rib removal done, I’m wondering if I’m a good candidate and if I’d be one of those patients that would have a dramatic difference or subtle difference. I’ve looked into getting a BBL but I’m hoping maybe a rib removal will slim my waist enough where I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I had a couple questions about my eye area: 1. The first two pictures show my current eye area completely relaxed. Do I have ptosis of the upper or lower eyelid? If not, would ptosis surgery or any other procedure work to lift my lower or upper eyelids a bit? 2. One of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently had bilateral mandibular angle implants done, and it’s been around 2 months today. However one side of my face is still extremely swollen and after reading your online forms where you state that in 3 months you should be able to see your final results. I’m getting close to that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in hip reduction as per the attached diagram. A:The diagram shows an incorrect approach to hip reduction. Hip reduction refers to the iliac crest which is the widest bony part of the hip/pelvis…which is possible. The diagram shows reduction of the greater trochanter of the femur…which is not possible […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi would like to reduce the back of my head. Is it possible? A: Yes it is. Such an occipital protrusion is almost always the result of having thicker bone. How much it can be reduced requires an x-ray to determine. Normally I would take your side view picture and show you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m looking to get surgery to help my eye area and have more almond shaped eyes, as well as get a more defined jawline, as well as any other surgeries you would recommend to elevate my appearance. I’m just looking for what procedures you would recommend. A:It may be the way the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing to seek your expert advice regarding a challenging situation I’ve been facing with my blepharoplasty results. I initially underwent the procedure with an American surgeon, who informed me that scarring was inevitable. However, I was not prepared for the outcome of developing atrophic scars. To address these concerns, I opted […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can I get a skull implant where bone grows into it and replaces the implant material? A:There is no skull or face implant material in which bone will grow into or over that becomes integrated into one’s tissue. It is a great augmentation goal but for now that remains an elusive biologic […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, If i was looking at a chin implant , jawline implant and mid face implant does that require multiple visits? Thank you A:I assume the question is whether these implant surgeries can be done together or do they have to be done separately. (jawline and midface implants) That is a personal choice., It […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I am i 38 yo male with asymmetry on the right side, my left side mandible is fine but the right side angles away and i’d like to have it corrected. I’d need an implant only on the one side. Let me know what is possible. thx A:Such jaw asymmetries are […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I’m MtF and I’m interested in more information on iliac implants. Thanks! A:The first place to start is to determine of you are a good candidate for this unique type of hip augmentation. (iliac crest implants) To do I would need at least a front view of your hips to do some imaging […]

Q: Dr. Eppley ,I am a male looking to improve my facial definition, so as to shape it into a more stereotypically-masculine face. I have already performed buccal fat removal and a chin implant, which I am happy with, but would like to further improve my facial definition.  A:With a lean face and prior procedures […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,Hello there I’m interested in a possible rib removal surgery. I have some questions. Can you estimate how much smaller my waist would be? I have Xrays I can provide as well so you can see ribs. I am unsure if I should just do t11/12 ribs or do t10 as well. Does […]