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Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello I am looking to remove bone cement that was done about two months ago on top head region. Too much was added on top. Only wanted top side head to fill in and also a bit of back. A:  In regards to your skull augmentation bone cement removal: 1) What type […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is it also possible to get It less sticking out with out changing the shape of my forehead? A: That question is an oxymoron…if you reduce the protrusion by definition the shape of the forehead will change. Dr. Barry Eppley World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon

Q: Dr. Eppley, What method will be used to make them permanently protrude? How close will it be to the picture? Is there anyway we can replicate what’s in the picture? If I use filler afterwards to increase the protrusion to match the picture, will it eventually be remodeled to match that protrusion? A: When […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a consultation regarding forehead augmentation to address asymmetry caused by a recessed frontal bone on one side. The imbalance is structural rather than soft tissue-related, and I am exploring options such as custom implants or bone cement to achieve a more symmetrical appearance. I would appreciate the opportunity […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, just had genioplasty Do you think that if the surgeon’s plan was to advance the chin forward 6mm and I asked for 5mm will make a significant difference? I’m so scared of having ruined my results and that now the chin will look too small. A:  1mm is not going to make […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello I would like to change my 600cc hp silicone for 800cc uhp silicone I’m 5’4 with a bwd of 14 the first pics are of me the other 2 are wish pics. Thank you A: Given that 800cc ultras high profile silicone breast implants exist and the volume change (200cc or […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am distressed by the outcome of my surgery, I just had this midface and temporal lift in Turkey on January 23rd 2025, it’s been 3 weeks last saturday. I find the temporal lift (canthis and eyebrows) too high, too pulled up, I would like to lower it and have a natural […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to tell you about a problem with my head shape. It is a condition that I have noticed since my childhood. I have a problem with my head looking too wide from the sides. My father has the same problem. He also has a wide head when viewed from the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  How long do you estimate recovery time to be: am I going to need another person to assist me with daily necessities (preparing meals, showering)? 2.1. Given that’s correct (I am going to need a caregiver), then  for how long? 3. How much narrower can the shoulders be made? A: These are very […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a lipo for the banana rolls 5 years ago and the suction was probably too strong. Since then I have had a deep crease, especially on the right side. This causes me pain and discomfort. Do you think I would be a good candidate for a lower buttock lift? Would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I didn’t notice my MARPE changing the width of my mouth at all, which I’d hoped it would. I’m just curious, is there another way to slightly widen the mouth? Also, I’ve heard that you need time for your palate sutures to fuse again until you have jaw surgery. Is that true? […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in forehead advancement as well as shaping. I have a high hairline and vertical central bossing of the forehead. I believe my hairline would need at least 3 cm of advancement so likely would need tissue expansion. Can you provide me with a general idea of timing for an […]

Q: Dr. Eppley.  I feel like my entire skull is too wide, I know the area above the ear can be narrowed but I was wondering if skull reshaping can be done in such a way that the distance between the 2 ears are reduced. A: While head narrowing surgery typically refers to decreasing the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in lower facial artery ligation. I have been experiencing pulsating stinging, soar and painfully arteries just above my both sides of my lips, center area between nostril and lip. Feels like damaged area on artery of about (1cm) this area stings non stop as like it is damaged from […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m a 22 year old female with  a narrow face that not proportional with face length typically 12.5 cm face width i want a wider face about 14.5 cm width is it possible to widen each side of my face by 10mm through combination of zygomatic arch and jaw implant temple implant […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Wanted to get some info about testicle implants. I currently have silicone in my sack and would like to get it removed but replaced with silicone testicles. Is that possible? A: If one has had silicone injections in their scrotum the silicone masses/granulomas first need to be removed before testicle implants can […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had Custom Jawline & Custom Bilateral Cheek Implants four years ago. I am considering a lower blepharoplasty (for dark circles and slight bags under my left eye) in Seoul (I’m living in Asia now) and just wondering if there are any limitations or considerations I should be aware of when undergoing […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, This is something I’ve wanted to do for a while, and I would love to know all the information behind the surgery! Here are photos of my goals and what i want to achieve with this surgery. i would love to know his thoughtsall the non-photoshopped photos are on the left side! I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Im 37 and I have lop ears that are small and curled. I’m not in your area. I was wondering if you can help me find someone in my area? I found otoplasty doctors but they always say they can’t do my ears. I had one consultation and they said they couldn’t […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a custom back of the head skull implant. How many days take to recover or how many days should i stay in USA. How many weeks time does it take to make the implant? It is Is my dream to realize that  this type of surgery can be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 58 and have been on TRT replacement for about a decade. I workout 5=6 days a week, very muscular in shape health nut of a guy. I was inquiring about testicular implants. (I asked my urologist about fat injection and he said the results are very mixed.) I’ve read your […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I hope this email finds you well, I am hoping to book in for a online consultation with Dr Eppley as I am not in the states so would not be able to visit the office, the procedure I am interested in is the vertical backlift & rib removal, I have a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi there, I wanted to enquire about whether I would be a good candidate for forehead reduction surgery and brow lift. I have a protruding forehead which is quite angular (almost like two horns on either side). I would ideally like this shaved down and then for my hair line to be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, . I have an overcorrected right ear from previous surgery. I would like to know if it would be possible to correct using a rib cartilage graft. It’s the mid portion of the ear. And also if possible to create a fold at the top similar to my left ear. I am […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How much is forehead augmentation with PMMA bone cement? A: As a general rule the use of PMMA bone cement is an almost historic method of forehead augmentation due to issues with getting a smooth shape to the forehead,and the need for a bicoronal scalp incision needed top adequately place. As a […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a chin implant removal and a sliding genioplasty performed in its place. It has been almost 8months and I continue to feel a lot of tightness/ stiffness under around the lower lip. If I place a finger on a pinpoint location under the lower lip and hold it there it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, What is the youngest age you would do a clavicle shortening on, with parental consent? And why specifically would it be more ridky for adolescents? A: I only do this procedure on patients 18 years or older. The long term effect of clavicle shortening on growing bones is not known. Dr. Barry […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, is there are any possibility of augmenting the side of the head? I want to augment thia area…is it possible…and whic type of material use for this augmentation..it is silicone implant or PMMA? If i use silicone implant is there any possibility of infection?If silicone implants are used, is the temporal muscle shaved […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Do I need temple implants or skull implants? You told me temple implants were not custom, but are there different sizes? If so, which would these be? A:I have initially imaged a side of the head submuscular augmentation that did NOT extend and blend into the side of the forehead as the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hey Im a 36 yr old male. I had a testicular prosthesis put in when i was 17. At the time the Colopast was the only available brand. As now being older I was wondering is there a softer brand available. A: Ultrasoft solid testicle implants that I used are much softer […]