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Breast Reduction – Qualifying For Health Insurance Coverage

Breast reduction is a tremendously effective procedure are reducing the size of the breasts and the associated musculoskeletal neck, back and shoulder pains that result from them. Frequently, although not always, breast reduction can be covered by your medical insurance if it is part of their covered benefits. Whether one qualifies for medical Read More…

Facial Reshaping Techniques for Improving The Round Face

Not infrequently I get requests from patients for the desire to transform a round face into a more shapelier one. One cause of a round face is that the patient is overweight. A full neck, round cheeks, and a lot of subcutaneous fat throughout the face creates a generalized fullness that creates a fat Read More…

LipoDissolve (Kybella) Injections For Postoperative Liposuction Irregularities

LipoDissolve, or the injection introduction of a fat-emulsifying chemical solution to treat small areas of excessive fat for cosmetic improvement, is a controversial procedure that is not FDA approved. (or even off-label as it has no approved medical uses) Despite its regulatory status in the United States, I have found LipoDissolve in my practice Read More…

Most Expensive Cosmetic Surgery Procedures in 2007

In the most recent July 2008 issue of Plastic Surgery News, the top five most expensive cosmetic surgical procedures for 2007 were reported. These figures are based on the national average per plastic surgeon and represent the physician’s fee only, excluding the cost of the operating room, anesthesia, and any other related expenses. Circumferential Read More…

Direct Neck Lift in Men

While facelifts in men are less common in women, men also have concerns about their sagging jowls and in particular about their neck waddles. My observation about men and facial aging is that they usually only undergo a procedure when their problem is much more advanced and, as a result, they are usually older Read More…

Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) in Children

Having spent a long time in plastic surgery at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis, I have performed a lot of cosmetic otoplasty procedures for protrudung ears as well as ear reconstructions in children both with missing or partially missing ears. Parents frequently have a lot of questions about otoplasty in their child and many of these Read More…

Dr. Barry Eppley on Blog Talk Radio

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon Dr. Barry Eppley is on Blog Talk Radio today discussing his plastic surgery practice, experience, and the Ology Spa concept which he has developed in Indianapolis.’ Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD, one of Indianapolis premier plastic surgeons is giving patients from Indianapolis and across Indiana a glimpse of his professional background Read More…

The EMMI Solution Experience In Plastic Surgery

EMMI Solutions based in Chicago provides online medical education programs in 16 different specialities for patients on various medical conditions and surgical procedures. Through physician enrollment in the program, they can offer their patients online education which helps them prepare for and recover from medical procedures, manage their expectations, and engages them in quality and Read More…

LipoDissolve (Kybella) Injections For The Treatment Of Lipomas

Lipomas are fatty tumors that can appear anywhere on the body from the scalp to the legs. They are soft, easily moveable (non-adherent) masses under the skin that are always round in diameter. They are usually right under the skin and are very slow growing. Most patients seen usually just have one in isolation. Read More…

Getting Rid Of Fat – Liposuction vs. Lipodissolve (Kybella)

Even though we are in the middle of the summer (or maybe because we are), you may have decided to get serious about getting rid of those unsightly fat areas that diet and exercise just won’t. But with different methods of fat removal available, which one is right for you? It may be tempting Read More…