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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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Will Insurance Pay For My Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am intersted in finding a physician that can do A Fleur De Lis tummy tuck with hernia repair after weight loss for “reconstructive repair” that will accept and submit to insurance. I...

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Would It Be Beneficial To First Try Injectable Fillers Before Getting Facial...

Q: Dr. Eppley, you and I spoke previously about temple implants. cheek implants, and forehead fat grafting. You did some imaging for me as well, and I realize you understand my goals in reshaping my...

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What Can be Done For My Asymmetric Eyes?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have sent you a lot of pictures and will try to explain my questions! I definitely have some skull asymmetry. The back of my head is kind of flat and it looks really weird when I have...

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Can A Right Jaw Angle Implant Be Made To Match My Left Side?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a minor case of asymmetry to my jawline .the right side of my mandible is angled higher and shorter in length to my left side. My right side is also weaker than my left side …...

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Can Jaw Angle Implants Break From Boxing?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had jaw angle surgery and it was over-resected. I want to reconstruct my jaw angle (vertical height) and widen my front chin .  I have a before and after x-rays of my mandible and I...

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Are Custom Jaw Implants Worth The Higher Cost?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I exhibit a weak jawline and recessed chin. I have had several consultations with doctors in the Los Angeles area. The most logically sounding consultation seemed to be a custom jaw...

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Why Are Jaw Angle Implants Done By So Few Surgeons?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am specifically looking for angle of the mandible implants (jaw angle implants) to increase the width of my jaw as well as increasing the vertical height to give it a more angled,...

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What Facial Procedures Do I Need For A Male Model Look?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 25 year old male. I am interested to coming to see you for some procedures to help me get the model look. I have some areas of my face I am unhappy with. One … Continue reading...

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What Can Help Breast Lifts Last Longer?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been doing some research and I found some info on Refine Suture lift and mesh lift with fat grafting.  I was wondering about these procedures and if you would suggest this over...

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How Can The Dents In My Forehead Be Fixed After Forehead Reduction?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had very prominent brow bossing which I had burring done on by a physician who doesn’t perform these procedures frequently. After the burring, my brow ridge looked better, but I am...

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How Does a Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation Work?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I first contacted you in March and have taken awhile to get a consultation scheduled. I am now down to Breastfeeding once a day, so even though my breasts don’t look exactly like they...

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What Facial Reshaping Procedures Do I Need?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in making some changes to my face and I would value your expert opinion on what needs to be done for this type of facial reshaping. My face does not seem very...

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What Skull and Face Reshaping Procedures Do I Need For Improved Craniofacial...

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a young man with symptoms of moderate plagiocephaly. The left-back side of my head is flat, the left eye and cheekbone is slightly higher and more prominent, my right eyebrow is...

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