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What Type Of Cheek Implants Do I Need Because Of My Asymmetry?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been an admirer of your work for some time & consider your website an invaluable resource for patients seeking to inform themselves in regard to cosmetic procedures. I am a...

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Can Medpor Jaw Angle Implants Be Removed And Replaced?

Q: Dr. Eppley, In 2010 I had vertical Medpor jaw angle implants implanted. I am not so pleased with the result so therefore I would like to remove them. Is this possible? Also, I would like to replace...

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Can My Jaw Plates And Screws Be Removed?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in mandibular plate and screw removal. I had a sagittal split mandibular advancement done in 2012 with the use of 4 hole titanium plates and screw on each side of the...

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Can I Get A Forehead Augmentation With My Own Bone?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 20 year old male and am interested in forehead augmentation. I have a protruding occipital bone and a slightly sloped forehead. I would like to get my occipital bone reduced, and...

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Am I A Good Candidate For Custom Facial Implants?

 Q: Dr. Eppley,  I am interested in custom facial implants to correct asymmetry and deficiencies from previous corrective jaw surgery. My case is completed in that I have significant nerve damage on...

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What Type Of Forehead Reduction Do I Need?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in forehead reduction surgery. I have always had a high forehead and I have been embarrassed about it most of my life. I do my bangs everyday cause its all I can do to …...

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How Do I Achieve A Rhinoplasty That Does Not Look Too ‘Surgical’?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in rhinoplasty surgery. I guess my wish list is quite long, but I don’t want to look like a different person. I’d like to reduce or remove the hump and slightly shorten...

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How Soon After Breast Feeding Can I Have Breast Augmentation?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m breast feeding now. How long should I wait after I stop before I come in for a breast augmentation consultation? How soon can I have breast augmentation after breast feeding? A:You...

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What Type of Cheek Implants Do I Need For High Projection Near The Zygomatic...

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m 21 years old and I have average sized cheekbones. I’ve always dreamed of having very prominent and chiseled cheekbones, such as those of Mads Mikkelsen (even though I’m a girl) that...

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What Is The Best Way To Have A Jaw Angle Implant Revision Done?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I wanted to ask you a quick question regarding jaw implants revision. I  am a 29 year old male and have had silicone jaw and chin implants placed previously. I am very happy with them,...

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Can A Reduction Of My Sagittal Skull Ridge Be Done?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in skull reshaping, specifically a reduction of a sagittal ridge. Not sure what to expect, I got a high top ridge at the back of my head (covered by hair, so a photo does...

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How Can My Face Be Shortened?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can you tell me what the cost of jaw surgery would be to shorten and recontour the face? I attached photos which show my face length. A: The concept of facial shortening by double jaw...

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How Can I Make My Face Shorter?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a long face shape but small forehead. (like Sarah Jessica Parker). I really hate my face shape and would like to make it shorter. My nose is long and I was wondering if it were …...

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Should My Cheek Implants Have Screw Fixation?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am getting cheek implants next week but I became worried because my surgeon says he does not use any screws to secure the implants to the bone…just uses a pocket and wait for the scar...

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Can My Jaw Angle Resection Be Reconstructed With Titanium Jaw Angle Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had jaw resection surgery.But it was overresected. So I am thinking of my jawline reconstruction. In theory would it be possible to have a strong and tough jaw by having my mandible...

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Will Perioral Liposuction Help With My Protruding Mouth Appearance?

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I am a 32-year old woman and I have been searching for a solution to my protruding mouth (or perioral mounds)…I have had this all my life, and recently got some filler in my chin to...

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What Bone Cement Can Be Used For Forehead Augmentation After Tumor Removal?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a brain tumor surgery (meningioma) the size of a tennis ball taken out three years ago and I would like to know if bone cements for forehead augmentation/ reconstruction has any...

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Can Stem Cell Injections Be Used For Dorsal Rhinoplasty Defects?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Since you are always up on the latest cutting edge techniques I was wondering if you were aware of Biotimes Renevia scaffolding gel injectable which was created to be a 3d scaffolding to...

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Does Fat Grafting Help In Linear Scleroderma Of The Face

Q: Dr. Eppley, In elementary school I was diagnosed with Linear Morfia but I have also heard the doctors call it scleroderma as well. I am now in college and it effects the right side of my face. I...

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What Is The Best Type Of Chin Implant?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in chin and maybe jawline implants. Do you favour the intra-oral or extra-oral approach for chin implants? Also, do you use silastic or porous implants? I have attached...

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