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How Soon Can Revisional Genioplasty Be Done?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is a revision genioplasty more risky than the original genioplasty? How soon can a genioplasty be revised? My surgery was two months ago and the lower part of my chin (below the fold) is...

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Can An Additional Implant Be Placed on Top Of An Existing Orbital Floor Implant?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had an orbital floor injury and subsequently had an orbital floor implant added but I may need another metal implant or simply silicone on top of it. Can that be done? A:You can place...

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What Surgery Do I Need To Create The Look I Get When I Slide My Jaw Down And...

Q: Dr. Eppley,“I am looking to enhance jaw and chin area. Attached are six photos- 1. Front- full bite/molar teeth touching 2. Front- relaxed face 3. Front- advancing chin vertically and slightly...

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How Can I Make My Labiomental Fold Less Deep?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a deep mental crease. Some time ago I underwent a bilateral sagittal split, which I am told was successful and to date, have had no issues. I have regular checkups at the dentist...

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Do Hip Implants Ever Feel Natural?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I just wanted to ask a couple more questions about hip implants if that’s okay.  I understand the pricing, the pain level, the scar, and that I need about 3cm per side custom hip...

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Does Orbital Decompression Affect Horizontal Palpebral Length?

Q: Dr. Eppley, how would orbital decompression effect palpebral fissure length? I have rather wide set eyes, albeit shallow set ones, and anything that would make my eyes seem horizontally shorter...

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Will Custom Facial Implants Looks More Chiseled Than Injectable Fillers?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’d like to ask 2 questions to Dr. Eppley regarding my future procedures I’m going to get from him  1) If I get a custom jawline implant and infra-orbital-malar implant, will they always...

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Can I Get Scapular Reduction, Rib Removal and Clavicle Reduction All Done...

Q: Dr. Eppley, In addition to my previous email, I’ve become intrigued by a recent post you put up on IG regarding clavicle reduction. I’m interested in doing somewhat of an “upper body feminization”...

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Can Rib Removal Be Done Right Under The Breast?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can the costal margin directly under the breast be shaved/reshaped/removed? Or is that not possible due to it be so close to the chest? Most people I’ve seen with costal margin...

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Can Infraorbital-Malar Augmentation Be Done By Osteotomies and Bone Grafting?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a fairly recessed midface and orbital area. This is noticeable from profile and indicated by my negative orbital vector. It also results in the appearance of dark tear troughs...

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Can Orbital Box Osteotomies Be Done To Increase Intercanthal Distance?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an aesthetic eye spacing concern. I believe my eyes are positioned too close together in proportion to the rest of my face. It is something that has bothered me for a very long...

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Can I Get Botox For Masseter Muscle Swelling After Mandibular Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, A week ago I had mandibular implants placed. My jaw muscles are not extremely large and bloated. Is getting Botox so soon after surgery an option? Would that compromise the result or...

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Will A Chin Implant Lessen The Labiomental Fold?

Q: Dr. Eppley, . I consulted with you in June about post-orthognathic concerns, and we discussed jaw implants, midface implants, and revision genioplasty. Unfortunately, the timing didn’t work out (on...

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Can Facial Implants Be Seen On Dental X-Rays?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I wanted to ask a question regarding jaw and cheek implant. Are facial implants such as these visible in dental x-rays? I am strongly considering this procedure but feel somewhat...

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Can My Uneven Brow Bones Be Reshaped?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an uneven brow ridge with uneven eyebrows (one is flat while one is pexed, makes me look constantly expressive). I want to know if it’s possible to correct the asymmetry of my...

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Would IPL, Laser or a Vi Peel be Best After Facial Scar Revisions?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I wanted to let you know, first of all, that I am thrilled with the results of surgery. You have really increased my confidence and I no longer feel that people are looking at my scars,...

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Will My Skin Sag If I Remove My Custom Jawline Implant for Orthognatic Surgery?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I wanted to provide an update since last we met. I’ve recently obtained new imaging and found out that my skeletal asymmetry is causing my bite to continue and to worsen and my right...

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Is A Chin Implant Or A Sliding Genioplasty Better For Improving My Double Chin?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been struggling with my double chin for many years. I had Cool Sculpting done twice to my chin. After the results didn’t work to get rid of my double chin. I went to see a …...

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Is An Endoscosp[ic Technique Needed For Making The Intramuscular Pocket In...

Q: Dr. Eppley, For the buttock implants, do you use endoscopic technique in order to make sure of the strict intramuscular location of the implant (or do you think it’s unnecessary) ? and do you...

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What Are The Chances Of Blindness in Getting A Brow Bone Implant?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in the brow ridge implant. From the website I noticed there are two kinds of implant, one goes with the way to the upper forehead the other do not, which is more suitable...

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