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Why Didn’t My Endoscopic Browlift Work?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had an endoscopic brow lift to help lift my upper eye lids. Although I had an upper blepharoplasty done over three years ago, that surgeon not only did not remove enough skin to...

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How Is An Inverted Nipple Repair Done?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in inverted nipple repair. However I don’t know anything about the procedure and how it is done. Can you help me with that information. A: I believe you are inquiring...

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How Much Can Be Done To The Chin By A Sliding Genioplasty?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a sliding genioplasty but want to know how much it can change the shape of the chin? What is the maximum vertical height and horizontal projection I can receive? A:...

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How Much Width Increase Can Temple Implants Make?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question about temple implants. What I want is to build width and length to my face through multiple procedures. (Not all done at the same time of course). These include jaw...

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How Is Skull Reshaping Surgery Done For A Flat Back of The Head?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in skull reshaping surgery for the back of my head. I have attached some pictures. Although they are a little fuzzy I think you can see the problem. The left is much...

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Do I Have A Breast Implant Rupture?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I want to know if my breast implant got ruptured. I got in a car accident last week. My car was from the side and the air bag was deployed, striking my right breast with considerable...

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What Type Of Scar Revision Would Improve My Hair Transplant Scars and Scalp...

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in scalp scar revision. I had hair transplantation done twenty years ago. However I now shave my head but the recipient area at the front is knobbly and raised where the...

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Will A Corner Of Mouth Lift Get Rid Of My Drooling and Infections?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have always had a long upper lift, and a downturned mouth, causing people to think I’m sad or annoyed, when I’m simply feeling neutral. As I have aged (over 40 now), the downturn has...

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Can Malar and SubMalar Cheek Implants Be Combined?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I understand that malar and sub-malar facial implants can be used to add volume, 3-dimension and contour to the face. Initially the imaging you provided showed the malar implants only, I...

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What Is The Difference Between Malar And Submalar Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently read your blog about malar and submalar implants. I just have one question since there doesn’t seem to be much information on these implants, but where exactly are the malar...

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What Type Of Ear Reconstruction Is Needed For A Complete Ear Avulsion?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in ear reconstruction. I lost my right ear several years ago in a car accident. I have attached a couple of pictures so you can see the extent of the ear loss. How can …...

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Will Suprapubic Liposuction Help With A Buried Penis Problem?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in learning about suprapubic liposuction. I’ve been searching for answers for my 8 year old son for 8 years. He has a buried penis. He has had two surgeries already when...

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How Much Skin Can Be Removed In A Subnasal Lip Lift?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in a subnasal lip lift. I have a long upper lip and I think it would make my face more balanced and attractive. I have not read anywhere on how one determines the amount...

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Will Fat Grafting Of My Face Go Away?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had fat grafting to my face and I love it. I am three weeks out and I have noticed already that some of the fullness has started to go down. I would prefer it to stay … Continue...

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Can Skull Reshaping Surgery Reduce The Prominence On The Back Of My Head?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in skull reshaping reduction of the size of the back of my head. For a long time, I have had a distressing issue with the prominence of the back of my head in what …...

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What Type Of Facial Implants Will Help A MIdface Deficiency?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have been diagnosed with a mild midface deficiency.  I would like to have this corrected to end up with the most aesthetic appearance possible. I have been reading about facial...

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Do I Need A Mini- Or Full Tummy Tuck?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to get a tummy tuck and belly button reconstruction. I’m not sure what type I need. I workout approximately 5 days a week. I have a lot of scar tissue near my c-section scar...

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Why Is A Straight Line Excision Better Than A Geometric Broken Line Closure...

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in scar revision of my wide midline abdominal scar from a prior surgery. One surgeon I saw recommended a geometric broken line closure (GBLC) type of scar revision. You...

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What Facial Reshaping Procedures Can Deround A Face and Made To Look Thinner?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in facial reshaping/liposuction for my son. For several years my 16 year old son has expressed concerns with excess fat in the cheek/chin/neck area. He has a genetic...

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How Can My Chin Implant Be Improved?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a chin implant questions/issue.  In my opinion, I have a recessed chin and jaw. Eight years ago, I had a large silicone chin implant inserted, and liposuction below my chin. At my...

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