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Q: Dr. Eppley, I know it has been a long time since I have reached out with any comments about my implants I had gotten done with Dr. Eppley, and there are no complaints or issues whatsoever. Everything is stabled and seems to have been well integrated. My only question for Dr. Eppley would be about […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My right eye brow has uneven bone little bit prominent could you please help me correct it. A:For brow bone asymmetry due to a greater prominent on one side this is often a reflection of an overgrown frontal sinus on one side. The key question is whether its reduction can be done by […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I sent a few photos that you analyzed and you indicated that one side of the face droops lower than the other. Can this be corrected by a face lift or any other measures. A:It is not that one side of the face droops, it is that one side of the face […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some questions about two stage skull augmentation: 1. How do the scalp expanders work? 2. Does it hurt to have them? 3. How long do they last until permanent implant? 4. Can the scalp expanders be placed anywhere on the skull? 5. Will the scalp expanders alter the appearance of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about otoplasty reversal. Before meeting you, I consulted another doctor experienced in reversal otoplasty who suggested using a tissue-banked rib graft. After consulting with you, I returned to this doctor for a second opinion, and here is what he said: “Alloderm is a very soft material that has […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a consultation with another doctor who also does facial implants. He told me that I have a flat jaw and that through the x ray he can improve on this and I think make it sharper, not sure…..Can you do this too? Heres a pic I just took now. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,What would the estimated cost to remove this occipital protuberance from the back of my head? I’m growing my hair out more these days but I’ve always been self conscious about it and it is still very visible. Also, is there anyone who can do this procedure closer to Texas? A:This appears to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a question regarding my two stage skull augmentation procedures. Let’s say I later wanted to have a larger implant, would it be possible to change the implant?  I’m sure I’ll come back to you later for more volume. A:I believe you are asking if one gets a 275cc skull implant can […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering about a reduction of dark circles and under eye hollowing.  I am desiring a more uninterrupted eye cheek junction.  I am wondering if a custom malar infraorbital rim implant would have an anti aging effect on my face. A:Custom infraorbital implants (not standard infraorbital implants as they don’t saddle the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I’d like to know more about your services. I have a flat head and I know there are different ways to correct it. A:here is only one definitive method for augmenting the back of the head, a custom skull implant, in which the amount of augmentation is controlled by the stretch […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have included additional photos to determine if only the hairline advancement procedure would be beneficial in my case and I would not need the frontal bossing reduction as well.  I have drawn two distances on my forehead.  Ideally, I am looking to move my hairline forward so it reduces or eliminates […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I came across some of your answers regarding the modified subcranial 180 degree orbital osteotomy used to widen the eye distance by 3-4mm. My question about this is it possible to move the eye lower using this technique as well? To correct orbital/eye asymmetry if one eye is higher than the other […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Interested in a consultation for JAW IMPLANT. I already have a chin implant from a previous 2016 surgery. A:Many custom jawline implant patients have a prior history of a chin implant. The question is not whether the conversion to a full jaw augmentation can be done but what type of lower facial […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would be open to discussing the wrap around jawline implant further. Is it possible to see the impact of this on the front profile? A:You are probably not properly interpreting what the role of facial imaging is. It is NOT done to show what you are going to looking like as […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I have cheek asymmetry after a cheekbone reduction fracture repair and I assume it is due to how the fracture was repaired. A:I have reviewed your 3D CT scan which shows the cheek asymmetry between the two sides. (see attached) While the left ZMC fracture repair was decent it is underrotated a bit […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How can I reduce this ridge in the top of my head? Do I need sagittal crest reduction. I have attached my skull CT scan for you to review. A:I have reviewed your CT scan which has been enormously in determining both the origin of your sagittal crest, its thickness and surgical […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I discovered Dr Eppley after I was diagnosed with midface hypoplasia due to receiving cranial radiotherapy by mistake when I had Leukaemia aged 5. I did have a malocclusion Class III but that was corrected with upper jaw surgery. Under our health system in the UK the plan was to treat the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I’m experiencing complications following DJS and genioplasty – specifically extreme tightness in my chin at rest (gets worse when smiling or talking) my lower lip is curled in and the outside corners are being pulled down, new lip incompetence (did not have prior to surgery) I’m exploring genioplasty revision options but I’m […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I am interested in speaking to someone regarding front bossing procedure and forehead lowering. A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. The combination of a high (long) forehead and frontal bossing are aesthetically synergestic….and not in a beneficial way. A long forehead can make the bone appear more […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello. I am a transgender woman from England. i previously have had two jaw surgery and also mandible shaving as part of a few facial feminization procedures however they removed too much bone so i have a very weak mandible angle. would you be able to tell me if you do custom […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello! I want to have rib removal for a smaller waist & I’ve previously enquired about shoulder narrowing surgery. I am set on having 2.5cm removed on each side. As for rib removal, I have a couple of questions. Would it be possible to remove both the 11th & 12th ribs during […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I would like to inquire about a consultation for chin ptosis treatment. It’s congenital, I’ve had it all my life and never had any facial surgery. I tried Botox for the first time a couple weeks ago for it and I feel like it made it even worse. A: I am […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, 1. Would any cosmetic skin treatments like microneedling or Fraxel laser therapy pose a risk to my implants? (in particular the malar implants but also the chin or jaw implants) 2. Have you ever heard of apthous ulcers causing jaw hardware infection? I am taking rapamycin for longevity benefit, and this drug causes […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is it safe for someone to get Botox if they are allergic to cow’s milk, Casein & or egg? A: Botox is a synthetically derived toxin in which its production does involve albumin, a cow’s mild protein. So if one has a true albumin allergy then one should not get Botox. However  […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, you did my breast augmentation back in February of 2017. I have had a wonderful experience so far! I am simply curious when or what I need to do to “check” to make sure they are good. I know it’s usually 10 years it is requested to get new ones, but can […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I wanted to ask you if there would be a change in volume compared to the extension, that is to say will there be more volume once the implant is placed?  Or will the change not be very different compared to the scalp extension volume?  A: While a scalp expander and the skull […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I hope you’re doing well. I have a lip deformity that developed after I underwent double jaw surgery and genioplasty almost a year and a half ago. At rest, my lips don’t meet naturally and I need to force my lips closed since my bottom lip drags down and rolls outwards […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My son is 6 years old has brachycephaly. At what age can this procedure be done? A: 16 years of age is the minimum age with parental consent. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in midface and cheekbone implant but am not sure if I can afford it. I was wondering the range of cost of the procedure? A: There are two strategies to midface augmentation in the Asian patient, standard cheek (modified for anterior cheek/infraorbital augmentation) and paranasal-premaxillary implants and a custom […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to ask if you are able to conduct buccal fat rejuvenation surgery.In a previous facial surgery,I had removed about 50% of my buccal fat and I would like to see if it’s possible to restore some of this fat in my cheeks. If there is any information you can provide it […]