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Q: Dr. Eppley, Does Dr. Eppley perform brow bone reduction/type 3 surgery using the coronal incision and or hairline incision approach(s)?  I’m asking in that if he offers the coronal approach would it be possible to get a price range for this surgery?  The reasons being that I have a very tight scalp & I […]

Q:Dr. Eppley, , I have a brow bone deformity similar in nature to this case you did https://exploreplasticsurgery.com/case-study-one-sided-brow-bone-reduction/, and extends somewhat into the orbit. In my case, I have also a moderate case of anterior plagiocephaly with less prominence on the left side, same as where my brow bone protrudes. I have read about that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, If a jaw implant waS designed to correct the asymmetry (vertical high discrepancy as seen in my scan) would that be where the issue would be with masseters and other soft tissue not wrapping around it (which can cause the irregularity in draping)?  Essentially, would that just be adding fake skeletal structure, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in:https://exploreplasticsurgery.com/plastic-surgery-case-study-male-mid-abdominal-tuck-for-horizontal-flexed-skin-wrinkles.  I got botched from lipo and I don’t have much other choice , a normal tummy tuck wouldn’t fix it, this one would resolve almost all the issues. A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. You are correct in that the only way to improve or […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, May i enquire about nasolabial implants. Are they toxic? I was reading they are same as Teflon. A: No facial implant material used is toxic. One of the material options for such midface implants is ePTFE which is very different structurally from Teflon which is PTFE. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello I am interested in potentially having a consultation with Dr. Eppley about Iliac crest reduction surgery and/or shoulder winding surgery. I am a FTM trans man and my main concern is the width of my pelvis which I would like to reduce if viable. However to balance I wouldn’t be against […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to mention that I had a hip implants before on 2022, but one of them was rejected and the doctor decided to took them off. I would like to try one more time. It is one of que questions I have for Doctor Eppley. Is it possible that my body […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, A sliding genioplasty, I hope my chin will continue to project downwards in harmony with my jawline angle instead of stopping short and rounding horizontally. A:What did you are referring to is a sliding genioplasty that adds vertical length as well as horizontal projection. In essence this is really a 45° bone […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am presently writing and searching for practical information about Ultrasoft solid silicone testicle implants. Are they currently commercialized in Europe ? Can they be delivered from the US ? Would Dr Barry Eppley be open to share which brand or which laboratory manufactures them ?I currently have  implantation of 2 Euro […]

Q: Dr. Eppley ,I am initially thinking of replacement chin implant but now preferring sliding genioplasty instead. Attached are my pictures. I already have a small sized standard extended anatomical chin implant from i planttech. I like the jaw contouring on profile given by the wings of the implant but dont find the horizontal and especially vertical […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi there, I previously messaged asking about the filling treatment for flattened back of head issue. The reply was that fillers don’t work but I was referring to the method you are using with the PMMA/bone cement. Can you let me know the approximate cost of this? There are only a couple […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a very flattened back of head about half way down the back. Is it possible to use just the filler type of material rather than implant? A:No form of synthetic fillers or fat injections in the tight scalp work for skull augmentation. Unlike other face and body areas where the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, am an aspiring footballer and I would love to continue my football journey. But my insecurities is playing on me. Can I get frontal bossing surgery done and still play football? A:I would wait to do the surgery until after football life is over. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, Had orthognathic jaw surgery done for sleep apnea and recessed jaw. Unfortunately, my right side (weaker side) did not turn out as well as I would have liked. The jawline has an indentation in it, and the genioplasty I feel created an odd chin shape and chin fold from being advanced too […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 25 year old trans male, who is interested in a iliac crest reduction—even more reduced than pictured. I unfortunately had estrogen dominance for nearly 19 years, and then I was forced on Invega, which seemed to of made my hip bones widen a lot more significantly. I would love […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a hairline lowering procedure and brow lift and hair transplant to attempt to cover my forehead, and it actually emphasizes my protruding and broad forehead, making it appear more obvious. No one told me my issue was actually my skull bone. Can you narrow my forehead and slope it back? […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, i would want to know a bit more about mouth widening surgery, i have a pretty narrow mouth (4cm) and want to change it to about 5-5.2 cm , can you please tell me about the scarring, how bad it is and does it really never go away, and are the results […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Do you have female patients trim hair before placing skull implants? A: No, I never trim/shave any hair in aesthetic skull reshaping surgery. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m dissatisfied with how asymmetrical and long my face appears. For asymmetry, I’m unsure if I’m supposed to reduce one side, enlarge one side, or a combination of both. For length, I was thinking that increasing volume of midface may help but I’m truly just guessing. A:Thank you for your inquiry and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,I’m interested in structural facial surgery to improve projection, balance, and aesthetic harmony. I’ve read about your expertise in jaw, midface, and orbital augmentation. I would appreciate your professional opinion on whether my facial structure qualifies for such procedures. I’m ready to send photos and any details you might need. Thank you very […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m a healthy male in my mid-to-late 20s who is seriously interested in undergoing aesthetic skull augmentation, specifically a 360-degree custom cranial implant to increase my overall head circumference and improve cranial aesthetics. I’ve done extensive research and understand that you’re one of the few surgeons globally with deep experience in custom […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, During my consultation with Dr. Eppley, we discussed skull reduction and he asked if I would still want to reduce my cheekbones afterward. At the time, I was unsure, but I’ve now decided that I definitely do plan to undergo cheekbone reduction. My question is about facial harmony and sequencing: Would Dr. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  i was wondeirng if it was possible for a a forehead, supra orbital, and brow ridge implant in just 1 implant alone instead of 3 sperepate implants If possible, how much would it be speculated to cost? And would it be better than having them seperate? Thanks alot. A: Supraorbital and brow […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My eyes are uneven and I’m looking for something to help with it. Would you be able to help? Here is a picture for reference. Thank you! A: You are referring to Vertical Orbital Dystopia (VOD) in which one eye is usually lower than the other one and more times than not […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a prominent forehead and I would love to reduce it A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. You do have significant frontal bossing which can be reduced if the bone is thick enough to do so. (in most cases it is) To check the bone thickness to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, What are the possibilities of performing surgery on the occipital bone, the back of the head? A: I do occipital skull bone surgery all the time whether it be for reduction of a protrusion or augmentation of a flat bone.  Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in XL male pectoral implants. I have Polands syndrome and missing the lower pectoral major muscle on one side. I would like to increase the size of both and correct for the Polands syndrome. A: Thank you for sending your pictures. When you have Poland’s syndrome or significant lack […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had the Medpor chin implant in April 2024Dr. Eppley describes the burring down and replacement of Medpor implants in his blog. I would like to either have the original Medpor implant burred down to make it smaller or replaced with the smallest chin implant available A: If the goal is substantial […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Will cheekbone reduction osteotomies help to make the ears more visible and the get a more concave especially the lower part of the cheekbones. Also I have infraorbital implants. Is it possible to do the cheekbone osteotomies without damaging the eyes and infraorbital implants? A:Your request for cheekbone reduction osteotomies is unique giving […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a lip lift procedure that removed the nasal sills, presumably to hide the scars up inside the nostrils. I would like to restore the appearance of the nasal sills by implants. Is this an effective way to do so? A: Lost nasal sills are hard to restore and whether augmentation […]