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Q: Dr. Eppley, My face is marginal and atypical, and it harms my life because people think I am stupid because of my close eyes and very narrow face. I heard that you are the only expert capable of making cranioplasty (heavy surgery) an aesthetic goal. My question: is it possible to reshape my face […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had cheek implants placed years ago and believe their positioning is off — they create an unnatural, harsh look rather than enhancing my natural bone structure. My primary goal is removal or repositioning to restore a more natural, balanced midface. Clinically relevant: I can palpate the implants both intra-orally and externally […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,Do you use MMA skull reshaping method for plagiocephaly (one side back head flat correcting method ) ? if yes most of my skull is corrected but I have a dent small area on back left which is the edge part connects with the left side part the previous Dr left to fill […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a bit of a flat face and the outer ends of my eyes hang lower than they should for sure. So I’m wanting to get them lifted a little as shown by my finger in the second picture. I think a lot of people go crazy over wanting cat eyes […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I currently have pectoral implants which are Hansons ACP 2-3 large. I would like to go bigger with new implants. A:Thank you supplying the information on their existing pectoral implants. Your existing pectoral implant dimensions are 16.5 cm in height by 13.5 cm in width and 2.5 cm in projection and an […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in improving my facial structure and am looking into surgical procedures for that. I have a good amount of facial fat even though I weigh 155 lbs at 5’11” height (age 28). I want to have a defined jaw line and cheeks instead of the oval shape right now. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I saw on Dr. Eppley’s website the different types of implants he uses and I’m also wondering if there’s any connection with the implants and structure of the face over time? Will the implants have to be adjusted over time? Will they be more obvious if skin loses laxity? A: In answer […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m looking to correct a negative orbital vector and lack of anterior projection and what I suspect is a lack of anterior projection of my cheeks. I understand that in other cases such as these you’ve recommended custom infraorbital malar implants. I would also like to know if paranasal implants would be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have long face syndrome and also have a gummy smile (with some gum showing when I smile). I would like to ask whether there is any surgery that can significantly shorten the length of my nasal bone and maxilla. Ideally, I want to shorten it by 2 cm. I am willing […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Am I too old for a facial chemical peel? A:Age is nothing to do with whether one can have a chemical peel or laser resurfacing. The question is not age but effectiveness for what one wants to achieve. Will the procedure and older person be effective or do they really need another […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is it possible to create a truly “high-set prominent cheekbones” appearance in someone whose cheekbones are both flat and positioned low—and who, despite having very low fat levels, lacks sharp facial contours? I don’t think custom cheek implants can truly solve this problem because the attachment point of the masseter muscle doesn’t […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have lack of longitudinal growth of the maxilla that makes my face look sunken. I would like to know if these implants could fix the skeletal discrepancy or are good only for people as they age. A:Thank you for sending your better quality pictures. When it comes to a midface deficiency […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I hope you are well. I am writing to inquire about the aesthetic testicular augmentation procedure described on your website, specifically the technique in which an implant encapsulates the existing testicle to increase volume. While researching this topic, I have noticed that several clinics appear to offer enlargement by placing implants beside […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can the forehead part above but in between the eye brows be made even. A:You are referring to the glabella or glabellar valley I assume which in some patients can be quite deep and can be filled in. But without seeing pictures of your forehead concerns I can not how this may […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am wondering if you’ve ever done iliac crest augmentation with medpor implants. I don’t really know if the shape of the titanium implant would look natural – even in the photo of the implant on the pelvic bone, on your page titled “Pelvic Plasty for Upper Hip Widening – Iliac Crest […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m reaching out because I’m trying to understand whether increasing facial width is a realistic and established option in aesthetic facial surgery, or whether facial width is generally considered something that cannot be meaningfully changed in a natural way. My face reads as narrow in proportion, specifically in that the horizontal width […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi looking for cartilage  graft removal from a prior rhinoplasty. I do not want the grafts they added in my nose making it bigger. Graft removal possibly shave down of bridge. The bridge looks super strong and unnatural. A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. Many cartlige graphs can be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some skull augmentation questions after getting a PMMA bone cement procedure. 1) What is a solid silicone skull implant material you use ? 2) Do you have a picture i can see to have a better understanding ? 3) How can it be attached, screws or glue? 4 Is it going to be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I saw your corner mouth widening, and i want to ask you if you perform a corner lip lifting (outer parts of vermillion border) combined with corner mouth lifing, i hope you do that and would like to know how much it would be, i would come from Italy, thanks in advance. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m curious about the feasibility of using larger pectoral implant sizes; potentially in the range of 800cc (preferably more )per side. I understand this may be outside typical sizing, so I would really value your professional perspective on what is anatomically achievable and safe.Aesthetically, I’m aiming for a more pronounced and slightly […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve found your work and I’d like to inquire about a consultation about a reduction genioplasty. I had double jaw surgery to correct a class 3 underbite in 2015 and since then have had no problems, except aesthetically I do not think the position of the chin highlights my improved bite. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello sir I have scaphocephaly head problem what should I do? What surgery is possible to overcome this problem?  A:The term scaphocephaly refers to an elongated skull from front to back. By the way you have taken your pictures my assumption is that the most bothersome part is the length on the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’d like to discuss a couple implants like chin implant, jaw implants and cheek implants. I’m not sure I will get all, but some, and I’d like to weigh my options. In combination with those I would really appreciate your input on double jaw surgery with bimaxillary advancement, assymetry correction (slight cant […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing to inquire about your expertise in facial contouring, specifically regarding procedures to achieve a more defined lower third. I have been researching the various defatting techniques you offer, and I am particularly interested in a combination approach including Buccinator Mucosal Myectomy, buccal lipectomy and perioral liposuction. My primary goal […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can my prominent bony forehead be reduced? A:The question is not whether you can have bony reduction of your forehead protrusion… as you can. The two pertinent questions are as follows: 1) Is the bone thick enough to allow for an adequate reduction? In other] words is this bump due to thicker […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, The goal is to feminize the body of course.  I will let the doctor tell me how to go about doing that.  Once I have his recommendation I can decide how to proceed.  As of now, I am leaning towards fat transfer to hips/butt/thigh rather than hip/butt implants.  That is a flip […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, “Hi, I’m interested in a procedure that isn’t available in my country and exploring options overseas. I’m looking at getting infraorbital rim implants to correct my under eye hollowing permanently. Please get in touch when you get a chance with information regarding the procedure. A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,Thanks for taking the time to answer prospective patient questions! I have congenital prominent eyes and 1mm of inferior scleral show. Would lower lid retraction repair with a graft reduce my staring/occasional bug eye look at rest? When I smile or squint, my eyes look much better. However, I’m also wondering if I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have wide side skull (wide face) and flat head. Is it possible to be corrected (change)  A:Thank you for sending your pictures. What you have is a classic type of head shape that we see and treat. When the back of the head is a bit flat (brachycephaly) the sides of […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am very much leaning towards keeping my existing medpor implant and adding only custom jaw angle implants. However if a custom implant can be designed to extend from the jaw angles through the chin region, adding vertical dimensions on top of the Medpor, that would be ideal. A:Trying to make custom […]