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Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello I don’t have pictures to upload I’m just looking for your opinion on this: In your opinion is it ever really necessary to place malar or submalar cheek implants in through an eyelid incision? Or could this be accomplished intraorally. A: While a lower eyelid approach is one method for placing […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Ive been looking into cranial implants for some time to add some width to the shape of my skull and finally decided to do something about it. I’ve been doing some research and most surgeons seem to use medical grade PEEK or titanium implants. The quotes I’ve received have come up particularly […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I recently had sliding genioplasty surgery and I’m very unhappy with the result. My surgeon has told me revision is impossible and he refuses to do it, despite me crying in his clinic saying I want one. He told me that revision is dangerous and if anyone tried my entire jaw […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing to get your opinion on whether I should pursue a genioplasty with you vs. jaw surgery. I have sleep disordered breathing and after having a CT scan and seeing how small my airway is — it’s only 3mm wide at the narrowest — I feel like I’m a textbook […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, last year we had contact because I was really interested in skull reshaping. I would like to ask for your advice again. Today I still struggle with the same problem and I still always wear bun to hide the shape of my head. To wear hair down is my biggest wish and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can a customized wrap-around jaw implant be designed to give a chin an additional vertical projection (downwards) or do one need to perform it with a sliding genioplasty for a vertical projection effect to be included? A: It depends on the amount of vertical chin length needed as well as how much […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Please see pictures of my face attached for you to look at. I also like to ask you if I would need orthognathic surgery because it was brought up by my dentist if that is the case can I do that at the same time as my jaw line implant and cheek […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in a jaw reshaping / reduction procedure. I’ve considered a trip to South Korea but don’t love their V-line approach.  My biggest concern would be sagging skin as a result but looking at your results, I believe there are techniques to address that. Possibly fat grafting under eyes and temples […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, if I decide to get a open browlift with hairline lowering (if it stretches) can I later on get a skull implant or will that make it harder or undo the lift?  just confused as to which sequence I can do these and what is a big no no etc. A: Getting […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting custom hip and buttock implants and fat transfer from my abdominal area to my legs. Would all this be possible at one time? What are the recommended post operation procedures, in particular, how long would I need to be away from my home? As for the follow […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have always had a hereditary lack of volume under my eyes. My eyes have thin, purplish hued skin under them that lacks fat and creates significant dark circles. I am quite frankly tired of looking tired and believe having the appearance of raised cheekbones and a fuller midface will greatly enhance my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I was looking online to see if anyone else had my condition. After shaving my hair I noticed how the back of my head is really indented got concerned. I realized my father also has this but it never bothered us. Aesthetically though, after shaving my hair, I don’t feel comfortable […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My son (5) developed a flat head when he was a baby. My daughter (6) also had a flat head due to sleeping on her back, but it corrected itself pretty quickly. Because of this, I assumed my son’s head would correct itself, but it never did… and now I find myself […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m sending this email to query about some things I’m concerned about, iIjust saw a case of a patient that had a skull augmentation with 28mm amount of increase of skull height but somehow I still believe that wouldn’t be sufficient enough in my case to achieve the desired results, my skull […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, How did the new implant feel relative to the testicle? Was it indistinguishable or slightly harder? And was it mobile in different positions would it move with the real one? A: It will feel and move very similar to your natural testicle once the swelling and full healing has occurred. They are […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in custom implants for my chin/jawline. and also for cheek augmentation. I am hoping to achieve a more chiseled, high cheekbone look, so I would also want all of the fat removed from my cheeks, and under my chin.  My other area of concern, that I would like to […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, When I was a baby I had a very flat head, and never got the helmet or any other treatment. I am now 26 years old and not only is the back of my head still flat, but it has also caused an abnormality to the structure of my face, jaw, eyes, […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in submalar implant, and one of your patient’s result matches the kind of difference I want. (in -Photo Gallery- -face- -cheek- -patient 4- )  May I ask what kind of submalar implant was used to achieve it? especially the material… Because I have been looking through things, and could not […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, For a little background, I have had buccal fat removal in the past and found that it did not help with the chubbiness and volume in my lower cheek (area next to my lips).  I’m now looking at perioral mound liposuction/reduction, and I could only find one surgeon in my area that […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in subnasal implants to help my midface deficiency, I would be traveling from out of the counrtry and so want to know the price range before I book flights, would you be able to tell me this? A: The key question is whether these subnasal implants would be standard ePTFE […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a sliding genioplasty done two years ago and my chin is still very tight. My chin feels stiff and tight and it can make talking a challenge. Is there anything I can do to try and get the suppleness and lightness back in my chin? It feels very heavy and […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thank you for your time. I hope this message will not be too long.  Almost one year ago I underwent a sliding genioplasty with the aim of improving facial aesthetics and gaining a better lip seal. While there was some aesthetic improvement, the advancement has been quite small and I am left […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to change the back of my head. As you can see on the photos down below the back of my head is flat and makes the top of my head really high and the back of my head have a point. The back of my head has a box […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking in to see if i would be a good fit for head width reduction. A lot of width seem to be more anterior than posterior. On my left side its definitely my temporal bone that protrudes above the ear and the anterior region its solid bone i can feel […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had Juvederm about four months ago and ever since I have these lumps on the side of my mouth. Can they be fixed and how? With more filler or do I just need a mini facelift. I’m 48 yrs old and I feel like I look ridiculous with these long lumps. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am actually a previous patient of yours, I received a full custom jaw implant almost two years ago. Honestly, I could not be happier with my results. The fullness that the custom implant provides has given my profile a much more masculine and esthetic look. My jaw angles are also much more […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, -hope you’re doing excellent! Huge fan of your work, as there is a reason you have the credentials/track record you do. (college student-live in Carmel area) Despite never having any cosmetic surgeries, my eyebrows have always been higher-throwing off my facial/width/height harmony. As seen in the first picture, my eyebrows are at […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some specific questions regarding the projection of my upper and lower jaws because I’m unsure if I would be a candidate for maxillomandibular advancement or not. Is my maxilla projected forward enough in your opinion? Are my tear troughs caused by a deficient maxilla or something else? I saw an […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hey, I am somewhat contemplating getting a chin implant and was wondering what are realistic options. A: Thank you for your inquiry. I am not absolutely sure what you mean by ‘realistic options’. But in any form of facial augmentation, including that of the chin, the first step is to determine your […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to reshape my forehead for a more feminine appearance. Here are a couple of images. As you can see, my forehead is rather sloped, instead of rounded. Likewise, from the front, there is a horizontal crevice that can be seen in certain lighting. Also, I am looking at how to […]