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Avoiding The Need For A Lift In Breast Augmentation

The placement of a breast implant is often viewed as being either under the pectoralis muscle or above it. When it comes to being above the muscle in the so-called subglandular position it can only be completely in that position. But when it comes to the submuscular position, a partial or complete placement relative to Read More…

Plastic Surgery’s Did You Know – Lip Advancements and Bigger Lips

The visible lip is composed of a special tissue known as vermilion. It is the pink or red part of the lip. Its vertical height determines the size of the lip that is seen. Vermilion is uniquely different than the surrounding skin being thinner, much more pliable and capable of substantial stretch. This is a Read More…

Case Study: Upper Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lifts) Under Local Anesthesia

Background: Some of the earliest signs of facial aging affect the eye area. The frequent sphincteric closure of the eyes and their thin skin ensures that aging will appear first on one’s face. One of the inevitable eye changes is the development of extra skin on the upper eyelid. Due to the constant opening Read More…

Case Study: Labiomental Fold Reduction with Implant

Background: The chin is composed of various tissues that simplistically is a ball of soft tissue sitting on top of a prominent bony ledge. At the top of this ball is a horizontal groove or indentation that sits between the lower lip and chin about 2/3s the way up from the very bottom of Read More…

Patient Testimonials: Migraine Surgery

Dr. Eppley, I really want to thank you for changing my life. I can not express my appreciation for what a difference you have made. I was in such pain every day and after spending 25 years in school it is quite disheartening not to be able to rely on your brain. I Read More…

Common Myths of Breast Lift Surgery

Lifting of the sagging breast is one of the most challenging of all body contouring procedures. While measurements and angles are marked out for a breast lift, there is real artistry in choosing the design of the operation and executing it so that optimal symmetry exists between the breasts. Since every woman’s breasts are Read More…

Case Study: Surgical Reduction of the Occipital Knob Skull Deformity

Background: The shape of the skull frequently has various lumps and bumps of bone that stick up from an otherwise smooth surface. Many such bony protuberances have no specific reason for being in their location and are aesthetic nuisances that merely represent the way the skull formed and are present at a very early Read More…

Treatment Options for Facial Acne Scars

Acne is a common skin condition that results in a wide variety of scars types and patterns. Even though there are a number of available treatments for acne scars, they are not always universally successful. Acne scars represent a difficult challenge for improvement and every option must be considered in each patient. Often different Read More…

Plastic Surgery Product Review: Microcannulas for Injectable Filler Treatments

While injectable fillers are highly popular and one of the top non-surgical aesthetic treatments, it does involve the use of a needle and is not pain-free. Placing injectable fillers is more difficult and can be more uncomfortable than a ‘simpler’ Botox injection session. The use of sharp needles for placing injectable fillers has been Read More…

Case Study: Correction of Breast Implant Bottoming Out

Background: The placement of breast implants is largely debated about whether it should be above or below the pectoralis muscle. While this is an extremely important decision, the implant’s relationship to the inframammary fold also has relevance. It will have an influence on how the augmented breast shape will look, regardless of the tissue plane Read More…