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Q: Dr. Eppley, This is the kind of head widening implant design I think I’ll need .. I made a line where I think the implant should start or somewhere around there .. my main thing is the thickness I just want to have a normal head shape I would say I want the maximum […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I ask about options in orbital box osteotomies that don’t expose the brain? I dug up two examples I found online: 1.  Here’s a variation of the box osteotomy that tries to avoid the brain by cutting into the sinus instead: 2) Here’s an implants-focused approach with minimal/no osteotomies?  It seems like […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Im interested in hip/buttock implants and would like more informations. A: The first clarification is that I only do implants for buttock and hip augmentation and not fat transfer. (aka BBL surgery) That being said the first step is to determine what your buttock and hip augmentation goals are and whether they […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Sir, In general of larger sliding genioplasty,how much percent of setback is possible?  The problem is I had underdeveloped jaws ,old surgeon didn’t inform me about that and did did a maximum vertical and horizontal advancement, so my mouth is near to nose (it’s in upper position) and my chin is too […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I was wondering if there was anything that could be done about my forehead. One side is good and the other side bulges out very far. I sent an image to better explain what I mean, the arrow is to the side I am talking about. Please let me know if […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, With the new custom skull implant, will there be a void between the implant and my skull? or will the implant be in full contact with my skull for the entire surface area?  The implant is placed directly onto the bone (skull).  Understood, however, if the volume is greater than the thickness of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello I would like to schedule a consult, before I do I just have one question. I’m looking to have infra orbital malar implants done. Would this interfere if I decide to have double jaw surgery down the road ? A: Infraorbital-malar implants are placed well above the level of a LeFort […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I hope you might be able to offer an increase in calf size for me.I’ve been working out for 10 plus years and they just don’t grow 😊 😊Therefore, a polite inquiry as to whether it would be possible to get them bigger via calf implants A: The gastrocnemius muscles can be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve developed pixie ear deformity from a mini lift 3 years ago. I’m 26 years old and don’t have much skin laxity. I’ve done a lot of research into how to fix this, I’m aware some of the options include a revision facelift but also a more direct approach by reducing the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, , I have a very protruding rib cage while at the same time being pretty thin. Can this be reduced by rib removal/shaving safely? Does the rib cartilage regrow? Will there be life long limitations on exercising etc? A: The question is not whether the prominent subcostal ribs can be safely reduced […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi! I had clavicle reduction and waist narrowing with Dr Eppley on March 13, 2023. I am considering having the clavicle hardware removed. I’m interested in learning more about what it would cost, how far out it would have to be scheduled, recovery restrictions, that kind of thing. I am very pleased […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting calf implanst to make  my lower legs bigger. Do I need three implants per leg to do so? A:I am not aware of a 3 implant approach to calf augmentation. There is only one muscle (gastrocnemius) with two heads in the lower legs that can be augmented […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in custom infraorbital-malar implants from Dr. Eppley post-double jaw surgery Ihave scheduled in 8 months. I’m contacting wondering how long I should wait after having the jaw surgery to come in for a consultation with him about the implants? I heard residual swelling can last many months, but wondering if […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,Hello, I’ve recently (6 days ago) had several surgeries for my eyes, to make them look more alert. The surgeries were a lateral canthopexy, lower eyelid raising, lower blepharoplasty, brow lowering and fat grafting to the upper and lower eyelids. I now have the issue that I look too changed, mainly from what […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I had previously made an inquiry about my shoulders a month ago and I’ve come back to make a new inquiry that would really help me if I could get some sort of disclosure on it. I have a square jawline that I’m not happy with and I was wondering what could be done to make […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to make my waist as small as possible. how many inches are patients typically able to get off? A:On average patients report 1″ to 3″ waistline reduction but that will vary depending upon their height and body type. What I pay for attention to is the effect rather than […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was thinking of getting a nosejob to help improve the symmetry of my face but I’ve recently come to the realization I may have a negative orbital vector. I’d like to correct this issue but I’m not sure if I should I get a rhinoplasty before or after I do anything […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I had previously made an inquiry about my shoulders a month ago and I’ve come back to make a new inquiry that would really help me if I could get some sort of disclosure on it. I have a square jawline that I’m not happy with and I was wondering what could be done to make […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to make my waist as small as possible. how many inches are patients typically able to get off? A:On average patients report 1″ to 3″ waistline reduction but that will vary depending upon their height and body type. What I pay for attention to is the effect rather than […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was thinking of getting a nosejob to help improve the symmetry of my face but I’ve recently come to the realization I may have a negative orbital vector. I’d like to correct this issue but I’m not sure if I should I get a rhinoplasty before or after I do anything […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have searched for a long time for a doctor who operates webbed necks. Due to the pictures of your homepage, I think you are very talented. So my question; I have a webbed neck and I would like to fix it with a operation. What do you think about my webbed neck? Would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 28 year old male who was born with a significant lack of muscle in my upper right leg and l was looking to discuss getting thigh implants or something that would help my leg look more proportionate to my left leg. I have tried building my leg muscles at […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have attached the facial pictures you have requested for assessment for my facial surgery. I did my own Photoshop of the desired changes. A: When a patient does their own imaging they are showing me what they would like to visually accomplish so that is tremendously helpful in two ways: 1) […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, While doing the skull reductio n bone burring, Dr. Eppley mentioned that he can tell when he needs to stop. How exactly can he tell? I understand there are 3 layers in the skull, and only the outer layer (outer table) can be reduced. Is the entire outer table removed during a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thank you so much for taking the time to educate us… i am forever grateful to come across your wisdom and knowledge. I noticed there are a few articles in regards to knee lift surgery procedures which i am currently considering but would like to educate myself more about this topic prior to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, With this approach of the orbital decompression and 180 degree/inferior orbital box osteotomy, does the whole eye go down along with the upper/lower eyelids? Because I saw Dr Eppley mention before that the eyelids don’t move down with the eye if the orbital floor is lowered alone. Thanks! A:That is correct, the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am wrapping up the research and design thoughts, I had two questions beforehand in regard to placement of the max projection area and rim coverage of the custom cheek implants. When researching the cheekbone I see the typical “max projection” area sits parallel at or in the middle of the infraorbital […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I am interested in the skull reshaping procedure and have a few follow-up questions: – 1) What is the estimated size/position of the scarring for the parietal reduction (third image from previous email)? Is there a reference photo or another visual depiction I can look at to get an idea? Would it be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I am in Australia and saw some of your occipital bone reduction work online. Do you know any surgeons in Australia who do similar work to you? I’ve never heard of such surgery here and I have an occipital bone which is quite pronounced which I feel I would like to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in a skull reshaping surgery. I was wondering that could it be done before Face lift surgery or after? I’m 42 years old. A:Whether you should do skull reshaping surgery before or after a facelift depends on what type of skull reshaping surgery you need. The term ‘skull reshaping’ is a […]