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Q: Dr. Eppley, Is there a percentage risk of chin imprinting with the chin implant? Or a general idea of how many patients experience it?  A:As a general rule 100% of chin implants experience it. It is the normal body response to the pressure of an implant when placed over a solitary pony projection that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m a young woman who was recently diagnosed with Turner Syndrome. I have a noticeable webbed neck and would like to ask if surgical correction might still be possible at my age. Additionally, I underwent two scoliosis surgeries about 20 years ago, so I wanted to mention this in case it may […]

Q: Dr. Eppley I had head trauma four years ago which required a  temporal craniotomy. As a result I have temple hollowing on my left side due to losing the fat during the craniectomy, so now I am left with a dent on the side of my face that is very hard for me to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can I Get a second clavicle shortening procedure? A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. As best as I can tell from the pictures the aesthetic difference in the prominence of the two clavicles appears to be in the larger midshaft segment of the bone. After 10 years it would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a sliding genioplasty for recessed chin/jaw and side profile. However, I really like my smile and front profile most of the time. I do not like the double chin I always seem to have, even when my weight is down. A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Good afternoon,I wanted to inquire about the face shortening surgery. I’m not really sure about the name of the procedure, however, I believe it makes your face look rounder instead of longer, I guess the name is face shortening procedure, correct me if I’m wrong A:When you are referring to in face […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have attached some pictures below. I would like to inquire about lateral canthoplasty, fat transfer to the upper and lower eyelids, mild ptosis repair and spacer grafts all in one if possible. Does the doctor perform drill hole canthoplasty? I would prefer this technique combined with the spacer grafts to eliminate […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I am a man but I had Facial Feminization Surgery at one point it my life where I believed I was trans, would it be possible to ‘reverse’ most of the forehead work(type 3 browbone reduction and orbital rims shaving)? I know I won’t look exactly like I did before, but I have […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I’m interested in a forehead and upper skull contouring procedure to improve the overall proportions of my head. I’ve seen your case where you performed a full-head reduction by a few millimeters, and I’m curious whether it’s possible to apply a similar technique limited to the frontal area.My main goal is to reduce the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Honestly speaking I’d only like to have an opinion It d be very appreciated if the doctor that is a the best could say me his opinion on this implant shape and thickness. A: Looking at an implant design by itself is meaningless as there is no context to it. What is […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, Do you perform Xiphoidectomy’s at your office? Thank You. A: Yes. Xiphoidectomies are performed in my surgery center as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia. Dr. Barry Eppley World Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing with an interest in your opinion on how to go about correcting a minor dent in the upper right side of the back of my skull. I would estimate the overall indentation measures about 2″ x 1″ and indents into my skull about 1 cm. This is not a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking for quotes to have my butt revised with adding mesh to hold up the implants. I have now had two different butt implant procedures. The doctor said he did his best with what was possible and maybe mesh could work but hes not experinced in this. I can feel […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to know Dr Eppleys assessment of the CT scan and if it confirms what we are suspecting, and if based on the CT scan, the planned procedure remains suitable with the expected outcomes we discussed? A: To clarify common custom implant misconceptions: 1) The 3D CT scan is merely […]

 Q: Dr. Eppley,you said the limitation of clavicle lengthening was the soft tissue. I was wondering if, just like the 2nd leg lengthening surgery I had, the real limitation of my soft tissue length was due to the fascia. Perhaps if the fascia was released, more lengthening could be achieved. A: The soft tissue limitations […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can you create custom facial implants with a 3D MRI scan instead of a CT? Don’t CT-scans increase the risk of cancer? Wouldn’t MRI remove that risk while still providing a 3D model of the skull? Thank you, A: Custiom facial implants  need to have CT data for implant design. MRIs unfortunately […]

Dr. Eppley, Shoulder width reduction: is there a way for the hardware used to not be so palpable and obvious? On a woman, clavicle is delicate and dainty; the bulkiness of the hardware make that surgery seem not so appealing. A:The fixation hardware used for any form of clavicle reshaping surgery, albeit lengthening or reduction, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Facial customized implants: your workmanship in this area, I believe, is unmatched. However, these implants are intended to be for life. But faces change – our face grows thinner and saggier with age. How do these facial implants age with the patient? It seems the implants do not and, at some point, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about pectoral implants for filling a chest gap. As you can see in the picture below, my pectoral muscles insert very widely against my sternum, creating a big gap which I have always been insecure about. I’m wondering if it would be possible to fill this gap with […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a tattoo on the side of my arm that i would love to get removed. I’m assuming skin graft would be needed. Any info helps. Thanks a ton. A:In large multicolored tattoos the standard treatment approach would be laser treatments. Between the large number of treatments needed and that complete […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering if you could check if, based on my scans after my clavicle reduction surgery, Dr. Eppley thinks it’s possible to reduce them further now that I’m all healed and stable? A: That is a good question and I will preface my answer by saying I have never yet done […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I would like to inquire about options for fixing my mental crease/deep labiomental fold. My chin is further back but I have a deep chin crease and I e read it can make the crease worse. I would be happy if I could at least smooth out my chin My chin is further back […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to lessen the occipital ridge area to where it’s not as prominent.  A:Thank you for sending your picture and describing your concerns. You have correctly identified a prominent nuchal ridge. There are two ways to treat it depending upon one’s aesthetic objectives. The first is the one of which you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’d like to discuss whether a sagittal crest reduction is possible. I have a small bump on the top center of my head that gives it a slightly elongated “egg” shape. I’m generally happy with the overall shape and am only interested in a subtle reduction to create a more rounded appearance. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in facial feminization with bone work. My issues are:  brow bone, orbit bone, recessed mandible, uneven face/jaw, flat midface/maxilla, low ears, floppy skin under chin, hollow temporal area, hairline, low brow, chin recess short, Skin texture/pores. Suggestions? Really look forward to hearing back. A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending all of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had 20cc testicoe implants put in a year ago but would like to have larger implants put in as these feel too small. A: At a 20cc testicle implant size that is 4.0 implants. If one is interested in a visible size increased the general rule is that it needs to be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am very interested in the temporal bone reduction surgery that Dr. Eppley performs. I would like to ask a few questions before scheduling a consultation: 1. Is it possible to combine bone reduction with a partial reduction/removal of the temporal muscle if needed for a slimmer head shape? If yes, what […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I’m interested in exploring a revision for my genioplasty. I had the procedure five years ago and I feel like I’m not completely happy with the results. Specifically, I feel like my chin looks a bit too projected and masculine, and I especially notice it when I smile. I’d like to understand what […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I saw Dr Eppley respond to a question regarding muscle displacement after a jaw jaw implant and I’ve been told that might have been what happened to me, so perhaps Dr Eppley can help me!  I had surgery with an oral surgeon and he placed two gore-tex gonial implants in the back […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to discuss the benefit and risk involved with shaving down an existing Medpor chin implant. I’ve been informed that removing it to replace with a custom implant, can cause tissue damage. The implant has been in place for about 1 year. I’ve also been informed that shaving down the […]