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The Unpredictability of Injectable Fat Grafting – An Anatomic Analysis

Autogenous fat grafting continues to have tremendous appeal due to its ease of harvest, ample donor sites (in most patients) and injectability. But no matter how it is done, the fate of the injected graft can be unpredictable. Some may tout that retained volume of the graft is a reflection of the technique used, and while this Read More…

A New Technique for Reduction Malarplasty for Prominent Cheekbones

The cheekbone or zygoma is one of the highlights of the midface area. Most Caucasians prefer a well-defined and prominent cheekbone which can be weak from congenital development or an injury. This is why cheek implants are a common cosmetic procedure in this population. Conversely, by comparison, Orientals prefer a softer facial contour but Read More…

The Pubic Lift with or without a Tummy Tuck

Sagging and fullness of the pubic area, also known as the Mount of Venus, is a very common problem in mature woman. This condition is often observed in patients who have been suffering abrupt weight loss, pregnancies or simply because of aging. The falling down (known in plastic surgery as ptosis) of the pubic area Read More…

Rhinoplasty: Autogenous Grafts vs Synthetic Implants

Rhinoplasty remains one of the more challenging of all plastic surgery procedures. Because of the intricacy and interconnections of the bone and cartilages of the nose, surgical outcomes are far from guaranteed. Given that the nose is the most central and forward projecting part of the face, it undergoes considerable patient scrutiny, particularly after surgery. Read More…

Injectable Rhinoplasty – What It Can and Cannot Do

Getting a change in your nose without surgery seems impossible. But yet there are some nose imperfections that can be corrected without resorting to surgery. Some have referred to these as a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty or a Surgery Free Nose Job. Personally I don’t like these terms as they imply one can have a major changes Read More…

Stem Cell-Enhanced Fat Grafts for Facial Rejuvenation

The use of fat has long been thought of by plastic surgeons as an ideal injection material for facial augmentation and rejuvenation. With no chance of rejection and more than an adequate amount of usable graft available from almost every patient, its appeal continues to grow. It s biggest drawback, however, is that it is Read More…

Mondor’s Syndrome after Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a very successful cosmetic procedure that, fortunately, is associated with a low risk of medical complications such as bleeding or infection. When talking to my Indianapolis plastic surgery patients about breast augmentation, I try to cover the most likely complications which can occur. Most of these will center on issues relating to Read More…

Zoom Plastic Surgery Consultations with Dr. Barry Eppley

In order to better educate and serve many patients in the United States as well as around the world, Dr. Barry Eppley and Eppley Plastic Surgery has instituted the use of Zoom to do virtual consultations. While e-mail can be an effective source for answering some basic questions, an actual verbal isual consultation is much Read More…

Getting Past the Fears Of Lip Augmentation with Injectable Fillers

Lip augmentation continues to be one of the primary uses for injectable fillers. While some may debate as to which filler material is the best to achieve one’s desired look, that discussion is not nearly as important as the technique used to do it. The two primary concerns that I have observed in my Indianapolis Read More…

What To Expect Immediately After Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is an operation that makes an immediate and dramatic change. Because of the implant’s expansive effect, there are certain alterations in the overlying skin of the breast mound that most patients don’t think about or aren’t aware of. These changes frequently result in phone calls and concern during the first month after surgery. Read More…