Quantcast
Channel: Dr. Barry Eppley, Author at Plastic Surgeon | Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD
Browsing all 1928 articles
Browse latest View live

When Is The Swelling From V Line Surgery Over?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I underwent V-line surgery and zygoma reduction surgery nine months ago. But I’m still unhappy with my face width/size. I’m wondering if it’s possible I still have any swelling in my...

View Article


Can Shoulder Reduction And Rib Removal Surgery Be Done Together?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Good Morning! I have a general question. Is it possible to have a shoulder width reduction surgery and rib removal waist line reduction at the same time? Or do they have to be performed...

View Article


Can The Bone Marrow In The Clavicles Seen In Clavicle Reduction Surgery Be...

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’d just like to say that this case study is incredibly valuable and the results visually look excellent – very natural and impossible to detect that work was done. I think 15mm is ideal...

View Article

Do Infraorbital Rim Implants Need To Be Replaced Because They Wear Out?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a few of questions regarding infraorbital implants, which I am considering potentially having (I am right now trying to choose between fillers or implants) and would really...

View Article

Can Facial Implants, Rhinoplasty, Buccal Lipectomies and A Sliding...

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an initial video consultation scheduled with you already. My question is, can all the procedures I am wanting be performed on a single day? Tentatively, I am planning to get...

View Article


How Can I Fix My Chin Which Now Droops Down After An Intraoral Chin Burring...

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I had a chin burring procedure intraoral approach in November 2020 but when the swelling went down my chin was noticeably long and flatter, my main concern is that the tissues are...

View Article

How Many Facial Procedures Can Be Done At The Same Time?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have an initial video consultation scheduled with you already. My question is, can all the procedures I am wanting be performed on a single day? Tentatively, I am planning to get...

View Article

Will My PEEK Jw Implants Last A Lifetime Even If Malpositioned?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I recently had custom peek jaw implants in Europe, they look great and have healed well. The only issue is that the right hand side implant was ever so slightly malpositioned, such that...

View Article


Will Shoulder Reduction Surgery Make My Collarbone Disappear?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I’m interested in clavicle shortening. However, I’m wondering if this would make my collarbone a lot less visible. I already have not really visible collarbones and I’m worried...

View Article


Is A Custom Jaw Implant A Good Option After Orthignathic Surgery?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I have had a Le Fort Osteotomy for sleep apnea in 2020, and am unhappy with my jaw appearance after (too narrow, undefined). I tried a jaw implant in 2021 but it became infected...

View Article

What Safe The Risks Of Post-Genioplasty Release and Fat Grafting?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, could you tell me all of the risks involved with your post-genioplasty procedure of intra-oral release and fat graft? Also how long does recovery generally take? And can this...

View Article

Can A Sliding Genioplasty Be Done In Normal Projecting Chin?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can I get an advancement sliding genioplasty if my chin is not recessed? Like its perfectly lined straight with my lips but i want to advance it for an even more forward grown look....

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Will Standard Chin and Jaw Angle Implants Create A Smooth and Uninterrupted...

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a question regarding the combination of standard chin and jaw angle implants.  How do they connect? I´m aware that they are 3 seperate implants, which are not connected by screws...

View Article


How Can I Improve The Facial Asymmetry From A Zygomatic Arch Fracture?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have a broken zygomatic arch that was not repaired in time which has resulted in loss of facial symmetry. What can I do to correct it now? A:To determine the best corrective approach...

View Article

Can I Have Rib Removal Surgery If I Come By Myself?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a 27 year old trans woman and I am very interested in having rib removal surgery for waistline narrowing. I have a few questions: 1. How long must patients stay in town before...

View Article


Should I Try and Deepen My Labiomental Sulcus After Chin Resuspension Surgery?

Q: Dr. Eppley, thank you for your time. I know you are busy. I am an avid reader of your online content, blog, and responses on forums. I have a question I hope you can answer, as I feel you are the...

View Article

Am I A Good Candidate For Chin Pad Reduction?

Q: Dr. Eppley, But I saw you comment on a question forum about my exact issue so what I think I have is chin ptosis! For years I have been getting filler in my chin to correct it and was considering a...

View Article


How Can I Improve My Wide Lower Facial Shape After Chin Implant Removal?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would like to discuss the options for a chin revision. I had a chin augmentation in January 2021 and the removal of the implant in May of 2021. Since then my facial structure has...

View Article

How Far Off The Bone Can Cheek Implants Be Placed?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I understand that a cheek implant is placed primarily on the bone, but I was wondering how far off the bone can a cheek implant hang? Especially in the submalar region?  Thank you A:...

View Article

Will A Sliding Genioplasty Help The Look Of My Jawline?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello, I am a young female 117 lbs and 5’5. I’ve always had a very round fat face despite being very skinny everywhere else. I think one of the main reasons for this is my recessed chin....

View Article
Browsing all 1928 articles
Browse latest View live