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Q: Dr. Eppley, I have lipomas which make me very self conscious.  I saw a video on you tube about Dr.Eppleys lipo-dissolve injections and I was so thrilled.I always thought the only way to get rid of them was surgery. The idea of a bunch of scars frightened me. I live about 2 hours away […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 20 year old female. I used to weight 105 lbs and gained a lot of weight after going on the Depo shot. I currently weight 145 lbs. My height is 5’0 so I believe it is a lot of fat for my size. I have fat on my arms […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been on your website which is quite impressive….I had jaw implants/small chin implant and a little lipo on the neck/jaw area. It’s been 8 weeks exactly and although a major amount of swelling has subsided, it still seems too large and one side is quite noticeably larger than the other…..not […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a two time kidney transplant recipient, both from cadaver donors. Due to both surgeries, my abdomen healed fine, it’s just that it healed in the shape of the letter V so to speak, and I have this big pouch that looks like a giant lip at my lower abdomen, no […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had breast implants placed, 500cc silicone gel implants placed under the muscle, four months ago. After surgery my right implant was seen to be lower right after surgery and it stayed that way. Then three weeks ago, I had the implant revised and tucked up higher. I am concerned now as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an asymmetric face, jaw, and bite and looking to even things out. The left side of my face is bigger. I’m seeking to make my jaw and cheekbone on the left side smaller to match the right. Also, my right eyelid and eyebrow are lower than the left. A: I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a non-invasive procedure for fat reduction basically at thigh and abdomen. I would like to know what you recommend and what do you think about CoolSculpting. I have had 3 c-sections, no other medical conditions. Thanks. A: Let me make some general comments about the differences between non-invasive […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had an upper blepharoplasty where a lot of skin was removed. This caused my eyebrows to lower ( about 5 or more mm). I want to restore my eyebrow position but I don’t want my eyes to appear any more wide open than they are and for too much  of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have had a breast enlargement in September under the muscle. Three weeks ago I had to have revision surgery as my right breast dropped and now my breast still does not look right as he has tucked it up so tight the breast looks square. I would really appreciate if I […]

Q: Dr.Eppley, I am interested in skull augmentation.  I have heard of Osteobond being used overseas.  Is an expander needed? I have a normal shape, just want to make it larger.  What is the estimated cost? Thank you, I appreciate your time. A: Whether an expander is needed for skull augmentation depends on how much skull […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have gynecomastia reduction but my puffy nipples persist which was the problem in the first place. My surgery was in October 2012 and it was liposuction via the armpit area. I am a 31 year-old in good shape and this has been a problem in my life since I can remember. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, first I appreciate your answers to the questions that I asked you about custom made facial implants. Recently I read of computer or CAD/CAM designed implants. What is the difference between them? The CAD/CAM designed implants would work well for the reconstruction. While custom made implants designs are made by hand, computer designed […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Firstly, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you endlessly for the abundance of information you have on your website regarding cranioplasty. You seem to be the only person that has posted information about it, which has in turn reassured me throughout my own medical process. The reason for my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 37 year old male. I have been feminizing my face for the last few years. I’ve already had my brows shaved and my hairline brought down. I wonder if you can help with 2 other areas that trouble me. (1) I used to have a narrow, pointed chin. Unfortunately […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I believe I need a pubic lift. I have lost 100 lbs and am still over weight by a lot. But I had an abscess removed from one side of the upper pubic area and I’m also uneven on both sides. If you type in pubic lift blog on yahoo and under […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, have a little crater on the outsite skin on the top of my nose. I tried filler, excision, laser and dermabrasion. Nothing helps. The crater is 2/3 millimeter deep. Now a doctor in Switzerland want to put a little piece of cartilage under the skin to lift the crater. But I have no […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I Am 73 years old. Is blepharoplasty an answer to my swollen, puffy under eye condition? If they can be removed, will they come back? A: Lower eye bags are caused by the progression herniation of fat that comes out from under the eyeball. Many people will eventually get them as they […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a couple of questions and I have included a photo of me now (right side) and when I was younger (left side). I’m currently overweight and intend to lose that weight but what interests me the most is if it is possible to look like my younger and fresher self […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting revision of my numerous arm scars. I have attached two photos of the scars on my left arm. The first one on my upper arm is an 8 year old scar. It is the largest of my scars. The second photo is of self inflicted wounds that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am going to have rhinoplasty and otoplasty and, for a variety of reasons, will need to not do them together. I have some questions about the procedures: 1. How realistic is the imaged  “after” rhinoplasty result on the nasal profile? While the projection itself is noticeably smaller, I think half the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had Sculptra and Artefill (at difference times) injected into both sides of my chin area a couple of years ago. Recently (January 2013), I had a series of lumps followed by this deep depression on one side. The discoloration on the other side has been there a while, but I usually […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello!  I have used unlimited number of eye creams and products in hope of trying to eliminate the dark circles around my eyes. Do you offer any surgical procedures to remove my dark circles/sunken eyes? A: There are numerous causes of dark circles from hyperpigmentation to anatomic deficiencies such as retruded infraorbital […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have recently seen photos of myself at many different angles refereeing basketball games and in family pictures.  It made me come to the realization that I really do have rather large ears.  I attached 3 pictures of myself to this email to illustrate.  I looked on your webpage, and I see […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve had a consultation to receive chin liposuction as I rather dislike the definition of my jawline and chin angle. However, after studying myself more closely and researching the topic further online, I’m not sure liposuction will provide a significant result. From what I can perceive, my lack of jawline and chin […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am only just researching these procedures. I have lived my entire life with an asymmetrical face and flat head, being told that one half of my face looks young and the other like an old man. I’m 23 years old. This deformity is my biggest most unavoidable insecurity which has hindered […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have questions about the laser scar removal and which would be best for my kind of scars. I have acne scars on my face and I am determined to do something about it before to much time goes by. Because its ruining my life to be honest. I have a family […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I currently weigh 255. I would like to get down to 215.  I’ve improved my eating and exercise, but I’m not seeing results.  I would like 6 inches of fat removed from my waistline to help improve the fit of my clothes and my appearance. A: I think it is important to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, you are the first surgeon that has listed this on their site. I have been looking for a solution for my downturned mouth for years now and finally I have found it! My mouth has been troubling me for several years now and I keep having to sleep extra and drink extra […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 46 years of age and a runner in great health–I use to love my breasts, but now not so much.   Looking at either breast lift or augmentation and brazilian butt lift.  I have always had a flat butt, especially flat since I run…and sit all day–have great legs want the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an “apron” that hangs below my pelvic bone due to 3 c-sections. I have had this for 20 years. It is my dream to wear a wedding dress and not see the hang over through the dress. Would I have time to heal before wedding date of late October 2013? […]