Cheekbone Reduction Outcome
Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to ask are cheekbone reductions always bound to have some sort of sagging of the midface area or incur premature aging?I thought I had done enough research on zygoma...
View ArticleVertical Maxillary Excess
Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a couple questions about some problems I have with the lower third of my face and lip area. To begin with, I’ve noticed that my lips have begun to age. My upper lip looks quite …...
View ArticleCustom Facial Implant Questions
Dr. Eppley Q: Dr. Eppley, Can you please give me some information on custom facial implants? If I decide to go ahead with the procedure how much time do I need in the USA? From the date that I arrive –...
View ArticleLip Advancement after Lip Implants
Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a young female and am interested in lip advancements. I just have a few questions about the lip advancement procedure. I have pretty full lips. I have lip implants in currently and...
View ArticleCustom Jawline Implant vs. Standard Chin and Jaw Angle Implants
Q: Dr. Eppley, Thank you for the informative consultation a few days ago, I am currently in the process of narrowing my choices. I just had a few questions. 1.) What are the odds of long term side...
View ArticleTemporal Artery Ligation
Q: Dr. Eppley, i am writing to you for some possible assistance. I was reading a thread just now that was posted a few years back about bulging temple veins. One of the gents on the forum talked about...
View ArticleOtoplasty Reversal
Q: Dr. Eppley, I had an otoplasty done several years ago to correct my protruding ears. When I saw the results, I was disappointed and thought my ears were undercorrected. I decided that I wanted...
View ArticleDelayed Jaw Implant Infections
Q: Dr. Eppley, I had a question I was hoping you could shed knowledge regarding delayed jaw implant infections. I had jaw implants placed two years ago and just yesterday I noticed some tenderness on...
View ArticleFacial Bone Contouring
Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve read a lot of your responses on RealSelf, as well as sifted heavily through your blog and website. I appreciate you taking the time to read about my situation. I am Chinese and as I...
View ArticleSkull Implant Surgery
Q: Dr. Eppley, Sorry that I was groggy right after my skull implant surgery and I didn’t had a chance to ask you some questions and I hope I can still ask you through email. 1) I know you usually use...
View ArticleCheekbone Reduction Surgery Tissue Sagging
Q: Dr. Eppley, Last year I went to a famous Chinese plastic surgery hospital for cheekbone reduction surgery. My cheeks were not extremely big but only had mild protrusion, but I still decided to go...
View ArticleTissue Sagging after Zygoma Reduction
Q: Dr. Eppley, From your blog, I’ve read that weak cheekbones can contribute to midface aging. Does this mean that with zygoma reduction, there could be potentially adverse side effects in the future,...
View ArticleRib Removal Recovery
Q: Dr. Eppley, what is rib removal recovery like? I understand it is two to three weeks, but is that time spent in bed, or is it closer to recovery the first week, then taking it easy for two more …...
View ArticleCheekbone Reduction Sagging
Q: Dr. Eppley, Late last year I underwent cheekbone surgery on the left side of my face to correct some asymmetry. I wasn’t aware that this type of surgery was offered in America, so I had this surgery...
View ArticleCustom Jawline Implant after Chin Wing Osteotomy
Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in your surgery expertise and I hope you can help me. 1. I had a “chin wing” osteotomy a couple of years ago. Can jaw implants be placed on top of this? And does …...
View ArticleFacelift after Extreme Weight Loss
Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m 31 years old and I’ve been overweight for most of my young adult life. I’ve spent the last three years trying to lose weight and I’ve managed to lose a whopping 110 lbs. I am proud...
View ArticleRib Removal Questions
Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in rib removal for body contouring purposes. I have the following rib removal questions: 1. Estimated cost for the surgery 2. Recovery period after surgery, especially if...
View ArticleCheekbone Reduction Healing and Soft Tissue Sagging
Q: Dr. Eppley, I am very appreciative of your insight, it is amazing to even get a glimpse into your wealth of knowledge of facial surgery. Is there any particular reason why the potential negative...
View ArticleParanasal Augmentation by Dermal-Fat Graft
Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking for solutions to improve my paranasal area. I have quite chubby cheeks for my age and with my paranasal area slightly sunken in, it gives the illusion or shadows of...
View ArticleCheek Implant for Lower Eyelid Elevation
Q: Dr. Eppley, I was told a cheek implant is necessary to elevate the lower eye lids to shape it more lateral to create this look. I am not sure how this makes any sense. While some also suggest that …...
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