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Implants for Chin Reshaping

When one thinks of chin augmentation, most envision simply bringing the chin forward. In many instances, increasing the horizontal projection of the chin is all that is needed or desired. Other patients may want changes in the shape of their chin as well. Revisions of previous chin procedures may only need improvement in its shape Read More…

The Composition of Synthetic Facial Implants

While many types of implant materials have been tried for use in the face, only a limited few have enjoyed a history of good clinical success. Today’s facial implants are composed of the synthetic polymers dimethysiloxane (silicone), polyethylene (Medpor), polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-tex), and polyester. (mersilene) The use of solid silicone rubber (solid, not liquid silicone) Read More…

Principles of Successful Facial Implant Surgery

Chin, cheek, and jaw angle implants are very common cosmetic plastic surgery procedures to effect a change in one’s facial profile and appearance. Implants work well in the face because they are well tolerated. Let us not confuse that with them becoming part of the body. That they never do. Implants do not integrate Read More…

The Popularity of Facial Implants

The use of implantable synthetic materials plays a critical role in a number of cosmetic strategies for improving the shape of the face. Significant advances in materials science and facial implant designs during the past two decades have made certain types of synthetic implants critical for the esthetic augmentation of facial landmarks and contours. Read More…

Securing the Future of Facial Implants

The most common complication of facial implant surgery (such as a cheek or chin implants) is that the implant shifts or moves out of position after surgery. From an outward appearance, this can create an asymmetry between two facial sides or, at the very least, less than the desired facial change thaty the patient wants. Read More…

Facial Beauty and Plastic Surgery

In plastic surgery, we continually strive to make every face that we operate on better. Sometimes the facial problem is easy and the surgery straighforward. Other times, the facial problem is more difficult to identify and takes more careful analysis. Knowing what makes a face attractive is important of we are to try and Read More…

Face The Facts – An Inside Look At Plastic Surgery by Dr Barry Eppley

Dr. Barry Eppley, board-certified plastic surgeon of Indianapolis, has just published a consumer ebook entitled ‘Face The Facts – An Inside Look At Plastic Surgery’. The book provides understandable information on available cosmetic facial surgeries for anyone considering a change of face. The book is available online at Amazon and will soon be distributed through all Read More…

The Future of Injectable Filler Treatments – Injected Fat

The current popularity of injectable treatments is based on placing synthetically-derived compounds and drugs into and under our skin. At best, these are well tolerated agents that create their effect and then are gone after a relatively short period of time. The future of injectable cosmetic treatments will likely be somewhat different. And we Read More…

Facelift vs Direct Necklift for the Severe Turkey Neck

As the face ages, so does the neck. For some, the neck is often one of the biggest areas of facial aging concern particularly as one gets older. The loss of the once smooth jaw line and a more well-defined neck angle are telltale signs of the effects of gravity and time. By definition, Read More…

Botox Injections and Getting the Natural Look

One of the great fears of many new Botox® patients is that they will look unnatural. Or like someone they had seen on TV or in magazine who looked ‘frozen’ and artificial with their facial expressions. In reality, I have seen and treated only a handful of patients over the years who want no wrinkles Read More…