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Can I Shorten My Upper Lip By Shortening My Upper Jaw?

Q: Dr. Eppley,  Hello doctor I got a question, is it possible to shorten the midface by jaw osteotomy (shorten philtrum) about 2-3mms? I guess itis not a big amount and its pretty possible, unluckily...

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Can A Wraparound Jaw Implant Decrease The Depth Of The Labiomental Fold?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I was thinking about getting a custom wrap around jaw implant but I have a few questions. I have recessed chin and a deep labiodental fold. I was wondering if the implant could...

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Do Facelift Scars Heal/Look Better In The Front Or Back Of The Ear?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Is it true that facelift scars in front of the ears heal better than behind the ear? If this is true, what is the reason for this?  have heard this is because blood supply is better...

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Can A Brow Bone Implant Lower The Position Of The Eyebrows?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can you give a few details about lowering the eyebrow position through brow bone augmentation and tissue expansion?  You have claimed that there is no other way to achieve such change...

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Can The Chin Ptosis After A Sliding Genioplasty Be Fixed?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have quite severe chin ptosis following a sliding genioplasty I had. I would like to have this corrected.  I also have a misaligned jawbone following the surgery, my jaw on the left...

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Can A Chin Implant Fix Sagging Jowls?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I wanted to ask you a question about chin implant pricing. I am 54 years old and have a recessed chin and sagging jowls. I want to do a chin implant (referably the one that provides both...

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Can I Have A Local Anesthetic For My Rhinoplasty?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested I’m a rhinoplasty.. Please find attached my photographs. What I am interested in is a dorsal hump removal. I am 28 years old, and have no medical conditions. I do not...

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How Realistic Are My Secondary Rhinoplasty Goals?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Thank you so much for your response. The imaging is definitely an improvement over what I have now. In the model’s picture, the tip of her nose not only projects outward but also...

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How Is Sagittal Crest Skull Reduction Done?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would to inquire about a possible sagittal crest reduction. The top most (crown) part of my skull is slightly raised in comparison to the rest of my skull, and there is a slight dip...

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Do I Need A 3D CT Scan To Get Custom Cheek Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a young male patient with a brief question regarding facial implant work. I noticed that on your website, you have articles that refer to customized male model-style cheek implants....

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Will Fat Injections On Top Of Jaw Angle Implants Create My Desired Look?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 27 years old male. One year ago I got 5 mm Medpor jaw angle implants but unfortunately, I think they are not big enough for my face. I talked with my surgeon and he … Continue...

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Should I Have Hair Transplants Before Or After A Skull Implant?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in a custom skull implant. In particular, i’d like occipital augmentation to mitigate the mild flat head appearance that I have. I would like to ask, do you use PEEK as...

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Will Breast Implant Removal Improve My Back and Neck Pain?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, I have breast implants that have likely outlived their shelf life. I got them implanted in 2001 and since has had a child, plus gained weight. I am having back issues and cannot...

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Can A High Vertical Orbital Dystopia Be Improved By Thinning Out The Orbital...

Q: Dr. Eppley, I suffered from a orbital floor / medial wall fracture 6 months ago and had the fracture repaired with a silicon implant. However, the repair has resulted in vertical dystopia. My...

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Can Injectable Fillers Be Placed Above Lateral Orbital Rim – Brow Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Just wanted to check in and Thank You for the Lateral Orbit Rim – Brow Implants, I really enjoy having a broader profile both above and around my eyes!  I also realized I liked having...

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Do Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers Show UpOn 3D CT Scans?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was wondering if hyaluronic acid injectable fillers show up on 3D CT scans? If not, can we work around them? Because I have fillers in place and would really prefer if I don’t dissolve...

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How Natural Does Mouth Widening Surgery Looks Afterwards?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a few questions about mouth widening surgery: 1) How wide can you make a mouth, would it be possible to increase with around 6mm on each side?  2) How natural would it look after...

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Do I Need A Custom Design For Complete Infraorbital Rim Implant Coverage?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m considering improving my frontal angle of face. I am happy with my jawline but my cheeks lack definition. To add to this I have very unattractive eyes, which are close together and...

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Is It Safe To Do Hair Transplants Over Jaw Angle Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, It has been 6 weeks since my custom jaw angle implant and paranasal augmentation with you. Recovery has been smooth and have not experienced any problems. The pre-existing jaw muscle...

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Should I Get Clavicle Lengthening Over Deltoid Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m wondering do you think in my case clavicle lengthening should be considered since I’ve had this issue with the loss of my deltoid implants? I think I have come to realize that if I...

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