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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…

Botox – Injectors, Preparation, and Effectiveness

Botox is the #1 injectable cosmetic treatment and has been largely responsible for the wave of non-invasive aesthetic office treatments and for the widespread development of the medical spa concept. It has also been the major impetus for the number of non-cosmetic physicians offering beauty treatments. The simplicity of its use and the predictability Read More…

Dr. Barry Eppley Passes Maintenance Of Certification American Board Of Plastic Surgery

Notified on July 1, 2008, Dr. Barry Eppley Indianapolis plastic surgeon, has successfully passed the Cognitive Examination of the Maintenance of Certification in Plastic Surgery (MOC – PS) The module completed for this examination was Cosmetic Surgery. What does this mean exactly? In 2006, the 24 Member Boards of the American Board of Medical Specialities Read More…

Product Reviews – Evolence Injectable Filler

As of June 30 2008, a new soft tissue filler has been approved by the FDA for cosmetic facial application. With the name, EVOLENCE, it is an advanced collagen-based dermal filler that provides long-lasting treatment of moderate to deep facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. The results of treatment with EVOLENCE are Read More…

Different and Unusual Procedures in Plastic Surgery

As plastic surgery has worked its way into the mainstream of American society, it is no surprise that procedures are being done today that were not imaginable a mere ten years ago. And I am not referring here to surgery wonders of technology and scientific advancement (although that exists also), I am talking about what Read More…