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Q:  Dr. Eppley, I had a rhinoplasty done three years of which I am very unhappy from the results. I am of Middle eastern ethnicity and initially had a big hump on my nose that I wanted to get rid of. I just wanted my nose to look more proportionate and not be so big. […]

If you ever consider having plastic surgery, qualifying the doctor is an important first step. Are they the right doctor for you and what you need? Many magazine articles and other sources will give you a list of good questions to ask when you have an in-office consultation such as  (1) are they board-certified, (2) […]

Liposuction is a very popular body contouring surgery largely because it works. It is an immediate method to remove certain areas of unwanted fat that you just haven’t been able to budge by your best efforts. With this fat removal method, may people expect to lose weight as well. It is no wonder many people […]

Q:  Dr. Eppley, I was involved in a car accident in 2009 and sustained what is called a subcondylar jaw fracture. I was told by the doctors that it was not bad enough to fix so they let it heal without surgery. After a few months when I could open my jaw better, I noticed […]

Q: Hello Dr. Eppley, I am an Asian male and want to know if alar plasty can reduce the size my nostrils and reshape my nose? It kind of looks like Eddie Murphy as it is really flared.  I want my nose to look like Justin Biebers nose , straight and pointed and not very […]

Q: I have a steep angle from the back of my jaw straight to the chin. It looks very odd to me although no one else seems to notice strangely enough. I know it is not very common in women but I think a jaw angle implant would work well to make this look better […]

Q: I would like to get a tummy tuck, but I scar really bad. Will the scar be just a bad as and noticeable? All the scars I have are big and bold and dark. I am Puerto Rican. A: The issue of scar appearance after surgery due to hyperpigmentation (darkening of the scar)  is […]

Q: I am interested in RZ Mandibular Angle Implants for cosmetic purposes – the smallest size. Approximately how much do they cost? Also, could Dr. Eppley do a consult via photographs or Skype? A: The smallest size of the RZ Mandibular Angle implants adds 3mms in width (this can be shaved down even further during […]

Q: Hi there. I tried to send a photo over for the 3d imaging but it didnt send unfortunately – said I hadn’t filled in all fields but they were all complete.Was after some advice really. I have had maxillofacial surgery because I had an under developed bottom jaw. This included a genioplasty too. However, […]

Q: I have a keloid on both sides of my right earlobe and it was at the back before I’ve tried operation back in 2008. Last year I went back to the hospital and they told me they would have to cut my whole earlobe off and that’s when I asked them to discharge me. […]

Q: I have a quick question…I got liposuction last year and I recently had to have it touched up in March. I noticed these “indentions” on the side of my back so I googled to see if it is normal and I ran across your post on Explore Plastic Surgery. I was just wondering if […]

Q: I am interested in getting bigger fuller breasts with cleavage. I have attached a front picture of my breasts for you to see what shape they are in. Do you think this is possible to achieve? A: Thank you for sending your picture. There is no question that your breasts can be made bigger […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had silicone chin, cheek and jaw implants placed.Within a month, the jaw implants and the chin implant had shifted. The right jaw angle implant actually shifted through the incision into my mouth.The doctor repositioned both implants in a revision surgery. I asked him about fixating the implants with screws, but he […]

Q: I am interested in getting chin and jaw angle implants. I would like the chin implant to be lengthened (to the most extent) and squared (to the most extent) being in the category of the latest style available on the market. The jawline height should be lengthened and widened to its proportionate maximum possibly […]

Q: Dear Dr. Eppley, I wanted to send you my pictures to review. I had a childhood scar which I had revised in 1995 and the result was this elongated revision which I have not been too happy with. It has been about 16 years since then and I was hoping to find out if can […]

Q: Hi Dr. Eppley, I don’t like the look of my mouth. Can you help me to look like every other normal people and to make my mouth so that it isn;t so big. Because now I look like a monkey. I really don’t like my look and nobody else likes it either. Please send me […]

Q: Dr. Eppley I am just wondering how I am able to fix the dent in my forehead above my brow bone? I want a more smoother look. How much would the procedure cost? A: You are referring to the area above the brow ridges where you would like it to be more smooth and […]

Q: I am requesting male masculinization including cheek and jaw implants. I want a  “wrap around” jaw implant with a very good cleft in the chin portion.. I would like a widened, elongated and very distinctive jawline angle and very shapely square chin, preferably the most square chin implant. I would also like that fine […]

Q:  I am interested in getting a revisional rhinoplasty but honestly this is a difficult decision. Overall I’m not eager to go through the whole process again.  I’m trying to determine if my gain in appearance is worth putting myself through it again.   I’m 43 years old now and somewhat concerned about my body healing […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting liposuction. I thought I would never even consider this but times have changed. My main concern is my hips.  I’ve tried for years to lose this area. I am really having a problem finding clothes to fit me due to this problem.  I usually have to buy a […]

While women have always made up the majority of plastic surgery patients, the percentage of men is steadily increasing. More men today acknowledge what women have known all along…appearance does matter regardless of age. While the goals are always the same, to look as good as one can, a man’s age influences why it matters. […]

Q: Dr. Eppley I am interested in revisional surgery. Over a year ago I had a rhinoplasty done. While there have been some improvements, there are numerous features about it of which I am not happy. I would like tip size reduced/refined to reduce the overall size. I might be intereted in some more narrowing […]

Q: What is the cost of tummy liposuction? A:  This seemingly simple question is actually more complex that it appears. When people request liposuction of their stomachs, and its associated fees, they often are under a false perception that this is what will work for them. About half of the patients that I see for […]

Q: I am interested in doing a ” Brow ridge reduction “, at least that is what I think it is. Also I would like a chin reduction. So my questions are; Are these types of surgeriess even possible? How far in advance do I have to schedule them? Have you ever done similar work to […]

Q: Hi, I have one very prominent ear that is a big source of embarrassment for me. I am fifteen and this is a huge deal for me. I would love to get this fixed but I am worried about cost. A:  First, it is important to know that I, nor any plastic surgeon, can […]

Q: Dr. Eppley, we talked about1 month ago about forehead reduction. Subsequently I have gone to a hair transplant specialist where I live and he told me that he thought that I would not lose anymore hair in my life. Now this was of course only his assumption. Anyway, I’m really struggling with my forehead […]

Q: My upper arms are huge and flabby. I can’t get rid of it. My arms hurt to move. I’ve had rotator cuff surgery on both shoulders and bicep reattachment on my right shoulder. I have Medicare and Tricare insurances. My shoulders and arms hurt terribly. What can I do? A: Based on your description […]

Q: I am interested in SmartLipo on the upper arms. I have lost over 100 pounds with lap band surgery and would still like to lose some additional weight. I was wondering about the effectiveness of having the liposuction while still planning and needing to lose weight. I may want to have additional procedures in […]

Q: Can you please advise of any plastic surgeon that does breast lift/augmentation at a discounted rate? I have a birth defect that has hindered my ability to become intimate for years. I am ashamed/embarrassed to have anyone see/feel my breast. I am 40 yrs old & desperately want to be normal for once in […]

Q: I have two surgical pitted crater-like scars on the side of my nose which are really annoying. I have previously tried erbium laser, two courses , nine months apart, and punch excision surgery, but neither treatment helped me. I noticed that your Doc had some impressive photographs of before and after scarring online and […]