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Q: Dr. Eppley, I can’t thank you enough for the time and effort that you put into answering patient enquiries. Although I may not be a direct patient of yours, your blog has helped me tremendously. Thank you for not beating around the bush, as many surgeons on RealSelf tend to do. I’m a 24 […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing with hopes for more information on jaw angle implant removals. It seems jaw angle implants are relatively rare compared to other facial implants so it is difficult to find any information or cases online regarding them let alone their removal. I have seen that you have experience working with […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I sent you some pictures not long ago and you kindly recommended a full custom jaw implant because my jawline is vertically deficient. I wanted to ask your opinion about a genioplasty to obtain an increase in vertical height on my chin. Would this be a viable route to take ? And […]

Q: Dr. Eppley: Over the last few years I’ve been intrigued with the idea of customizing implants to fit an individual’s face, and I’m looking into getting a customized implant for my cheekbones. My cheekbones are quite flat but also quite low down my face. Meaning the main part of my cheekbones seem to sit […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in breast implant replacements surgery. I had three spontaneous lung collapses and video assisted lung surgery followed by talc pleurodesis to correct the issues about a year ago. I have breast implants placed yeas before these lung problems and now I want to go bigger. Do any of my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want a chin reduction and already had one 5 years ago through under the chin. I feel its still too long and broad and pointy. It needs 6mm vertical reduction and 6mm horizontally reduced and tapered to narrow it. Is it best to perform a osteotomy reduction or burring it instead? […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in weird head shape surgery. I’m 24 years old. I have thinning and receding hair which I have come to terms with. However I can’t come to terms with my weird head shape. I will include pictures below as well. Picture 1: Left and right arrows show dips in […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in orbital rim implant removal. Is it possible to remove OMNIPORE Inferior Orbital Rims Implants? Will be an emptiness there after removing which has to be concealed? How to conceal? What is the earliest/best time to remove them after placing? A: Omnipore facial implants is just a branded name […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in eye asymmetry correction. I have also always been conscious that my right eye is slightly lower than my left. Looking at the CT scan, I can see that this could be caused by the bottom of my eye socket on the right side being lower than the left.Another […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in Sculptra injection reversal. I had Sculptra injections about 6 months ago and it has given me a square chin and is making me very depressed. The doctor is using an enzyme to dissolve the other fillers I had put into my face but, of course, the Sculptra won’t […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in side profile enhancement. I am really insecure about my side profile, I know I want to do something about it, but I’m not sure what the best course of action is! I would like to have a less receding chin and defined jaw line (I’m not overweight). At […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, Last year, I went to South Korea for a simple chin narrowing genioplasty. I consulted for a mini-vline surgery, which is what they call chin-narrowing surgery without the jaw bone shaving.  I don’t know if things got lost in translation or if my surgeon just didn’t understand what I wanted. But my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, several years ago I had double jaw surgery plus a sliding genioplasty. The jaw surgery itself created what I believe to be alignment issues with my bite, and possibly TMJ and  tinnitus. My major concern right now is that my lower lip and chin tightness, especially when talking or smiling. With my […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My question is that I am a 60 year old male and have had this problem for many years and have now decided that I would like to do something about it. It is not due to weight. I would like to make an appointment but thought I would first ask you […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I am interested in jaw reduction reversal surgery. I’m looking to fix the aesthetics of my face after an over-done jaw reduction surgery. My jaw bone was sliced off up to 1cm below my ear, which gives me a long-chin, long-face and aged appearance that I find difficult to get accustomed to. My surgeon wants […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I first heard your name from your TV interview concerning Pixee Fox. I came across you again while googling for information concerning shoulder width reduction by clavicle shortening, and was excited to read your post. I’m very interested in eventually getting this procedure, if it is possible. You mention that it would […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, A comparatively recent (4 weeks ago) facelift revealed a prominent Adam’s apple and even more prominent larynx. I am a fairly slim woman, and those two bumps stick out visibly and are quite unsightly. Could you please advise on whether anything could be improved? A: Thank you for sending your after facelift […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a combination problem consisting of a venous malformation over my right ribcage and a prominent frontal bulk, which I assume is rib cartilage, in the front. My questions are;  1) Where would the scar be for the venous malformation and rib removal? Would it be in the same place (around […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had fat injection at lower eyelid three months ago. Now there is lump under one of my eyes. When I touch it I feel something under my skin which is almost lying on my lower eye orbit but I can almost move it a bit up and down with my finger […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am in need of secondary jaw angle implant surgery. I have had medlar jaw angle implants done twice and both times they had to be removed due to infection. In addition on one side I developed masseter muscle dehiscence. If I go for third jaw angle implants try what can I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking eye asymmetry surgery. I added pictures and you can clearly see on it my eyes are not right. Also I know my jaw is not right but will have consultation in August about that. I am not worry about my jaw beacuse I know is possible to fix it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in zygomatic arch reduction. I am asking this because I have a wide face due to my zygomatic arch flaring out heavily toward the back, giving a somewhat rounded appearance. Specifically I would like to know a few things: 1) Is a moderate width reduction possible without cutting the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in mouth widening surgery. My questions are: •Once the procedure is done, how long after it do the stitches come off? I can manage a 2 week trip at most to the US. •Should any infection or complications arise when i head back home what could be my options? •What […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  How much would a custom jawline implant cost? How quickly can it be arranged? What will my face look like after the surgery? What complications may arise? What happens if the result is unlike that which I desire? A: In answer to your custom jawline implant questions: 1) My assistant Camille will […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in midface augmentation efforts. First of all, thank you for your fast reply. So my first problem is the malar and midface area after my double jaw surgery, which I underwent about a year ago. The skin and soft tissues in this area used to be “tight”, in other […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have sone questions about zygomatic arch implants. 1.I am wondering if this patients results are a normal outcome of this procedure? 2. Where is this type of implant usually inserted? 3. Did he augment his malar area as well 4. Is buccal fat removal a good procedure to combine with the […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in temporal artery ligations. I’ve found you while searching for a problem I have which is swollen superficial temporal arteries. I believe weight lifting caused this. So it is possible to remove these arteries or at least the offending parts? If so, can weight lifting be resumed? If I […]

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I’m a 32 year–old female interested in secondary chin reshaping. A year ago I underwent a sliding genioplasty which I deeply regret as it has affected my work and self-esteem. My chin prior to surgery was very pretty, just horizontally deficient.  My chin was advanced 5mm and vertically shortened 5mm. However, it […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, My current pre-consultation questions are as follows: 1. Will a combination of custom chin and mandibular angle implant be able to expand the width of my entire jawline from chin to mandible? I am concerned about the possibility of seams and bumps between the separate implants. Would a single-piece wraparound implant be […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, For several years I have been interested in pursuing jumping genioplasty to correct my elongated chin. I have seen a couple of oral surgeons and to my surprise have became aware this is not a common procedure- I finally found one willing but he lacked confidence and told me the end result […]