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Can Botox Be Used For Facial Tics?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have facial tics from Tourette’s syndrome. The facial signs that I have are that I blink frequently and occasionally will wrinkle my nose. I have researched Botox for facial tics and...

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What Can Be Done In My Revision Rhinoplasty?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am seeking a revision rhinoplasty. I had an open rhinoplasty about five years ago and I am unhappy with the results. It was a very conservative rhinoplasty little to no changes were...

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Which Chin Reduction Approach Is Best?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a chin reduction. have always had a unique chin with over-protruding bone, an excessive soft tissue pad and deep labiomental crease. It almost looks like I have a...

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Will A Sliding Genioplasty Improve Sleep Apnea?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am scheduled to have a sliding genioplasty next month and I just wanted to clarify some things. Is there some sort of guarantee I get that this procedure it would improve or...

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Is This Chronic Infection Of My Supraorbital Rim Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Two years ago I got lateral supraorbital rim implants made of Medpor.There is only one design of supraorbital rim implants available from this company (Porex/Stryker). They were placed...

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How Feasible Is A Facelift For Me?

Q: Dr. Eppley, How feasible would it be for a healthy 70-year-old female to undergo a “turkey neck, jowl, eyelid” lift?  I’m on Medicare and a fixed income.  A: Feasibility for any type of facial...

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Would I Qualify For Insurance Coverage For An Abdominal Panniculectomy?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I honestly need an abdominal panniculectomy and need a price. I do have Medicare and Medicaid. I live in Indiana. How much do they cover and how much would it cost out of pocket. I get...

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Can A Lip Advancement Be Reversed?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had an operation on my lips in order to have bigger ones. I had the operation about six months ago. I did not like the result of the operation and two months later I had a … Continue...

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What Type Of Lower Blepharoplasty Do I Need?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am 38 years old and have horrible bags under my eyes despite good sleep and a healthy diet. Can you tell me what the best option would be to get rid of them and down time … Continue...

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Will Insurance Pay For My Abdominal Panniculectomy?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in getting a body lift. I have had bariatric surgery two years ago and I need to get rid of excess skin. This excess skin around my waistline is causing severe chafing....

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Should My Sliding Genioplasty Be Reversed?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently had a bilateral sagittal split ramus mandibular osteotomy with a sliding genioplasty. My bottom lip (and perhaps top) have thinned considerably. It seems the bottom lip flips...

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Can I Get Fat Injections Instead Of Implants For Cheek Augmentation?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking to achieve more definition and masculine features. I want a more defined jawline, neck and cheekbones. I actually am even more dissatisfied with how my face looks from the...

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What Can Be Done For My Lower Lip Asymmetry?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am looking to do something for my lower lip asymmetry. My bottom right lip pulls down. It is worse appearing when I smile. What type of lower lip symmetry surgery may solve my problem?...

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Can A Submalar Implant Restore The Volume Lost From A Buccal Lipectomy?

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I had my buccal fat pad extracted a few years back when I was younger. I liked the look initially, but it has now made me look a little too gaunt. Anyway, I’m looking to add more …...

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Do I Need Facial Implants Or Fat Grafting?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have some questions about facial implants.  I had a square chin implant and paranasal plus midface rim implants placed one month ago. I’m happy with the augmentation they’ve provided,...

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Do I Need Jaw Advancement Or A Sliding Genioplasty?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Which is better for me, jaw advancement or a sliding genioplasty. I think my whole lower jaw is short and needs to be brought forward. I have attached some view pictures of my ideal...

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What Is The Cost Of Remaking My Custom Facial Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had custom facial implants placed recently and it looks like they’ve been infected and need to be removed. The initial cost for these implants was $5500. Assuming I would like the same...

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Can You Help Me With Breast Implant Sizing?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in breast augmentation and need help in breast implant sizing. I am very small in size I am not looking for something huge. I am 4’11 and weigh 100 pounds. I am a 32C …...

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Does Brow Bone Augmentation Raise The Eyebrows?

Q: Dr. Eppley, One thing I did notice in brow bone augmentation before and after pictures was that the eyebrows seem more raised. This was most apparent to me in brow bone augmentations that were done...

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Can Cheek Implants Become Infected By Using Certain Drugs Or Treatments?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am very interested in getting cheek implants. I have some questions and infection concerns that I need answers to. 1) Will using Rogaine(Minoxidil) on my head twice a day increase the...

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