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Medical History in Plastic Surgery at IU Health West Hospital

Joint Gynecological and Plastic Surgery makes Medical History at IU Health West Hospital with Dr Barry Eppley Plastic Surgery is commonly performed as the reconstructive part of an operation with many surgical disciplines from General Surgery, Urology, Pediatric Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology. It is rare, however, that cosmetic plastic Read More…

The Variety of Implants for Facial Enhancement

Chin, Cheek, and Jaw Implants for Facial Augmentation In the pursuit of improved facial balance and shape, the use of solid facial implants is a simple and proven method. While there are facial implants made from different materials that can be used, the use of solid silicone (rubber) chin, cheek, nose and jaw implants are Read More…

Liposuction vs LipoDissolve – Proper Patient Selection is the Key

Liposuction vs LipoDissolve – Comments on the Importance of Patient Selection The treatment of undesired fat today can be done by either traditional liposuction or the newer fat injection technique known as lipoDissolve. The frequent question then for many patients is….which is best for me? The answer to that question lies in the understanding that Read More…

The Value of Computer Imaging in Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty (nose) surgery is one of the most sought after procedures for cosmetic facial changes. The prominence of the nose in the center of the face guarantees that any change done to it will have an impact on overall facial appearance. Because of its facial importance, it is very helpful for a patient to Read More…

Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation

Return to Normal Quickly after Breast Augmentation – Dr Eppley’s Approach in Indianapolis Breast augmentation is both a popular and highly successful procedure that is done over 300,000 times per year in the United States alone. Some women, however, fear the procedure due to the belief that there is a lot of pain after surgery Read More…

Liposuction – After Surgery Care and Expectations

Liposuction in Indianapolis: What to do and What You Can Expect after Surgery While liposuction is tremendously effective at removing fat, it does induce swelling, bruising, and discomfort that requires some time after the procedure to resolve. And because liposuction is really a ‘reductive sculpting’ procedure so to speak, it takes time for areas to Read More…

The Importance of Patient Selection in Liposuction

The Skinny on Fat Removal by Liposuction – Choosing the Right Patient for Surgery Liposuction remains as one of the most popular and commonly done of all plastic surgery procedures. Part of its prevalence has to do with the ubiquitous problem that it treats….fat……and the many locations that can be treated from the neck Read More…

Different Techniques For Liposuction

The Skinny on Fat Removal – Which Liposuction Technique is Better? The popularity of Liposuction, since it was introduced in the U.S. in 1981, continues today due to its unparalleled success at removing fat. No other non-surgical fat removal method has yet proven as successful. Over the past 10 years, numerous new methods of liposuction Read More…

Pectoral Implants for Male Chest Enhancement

Pectoral Implants for Male Chest Enhancement The use of chest implants is more than just for women. More males than ever before are seeking a more rapid means to enhance their chest shape through implants. Men that seek chest implants, however, often do so for a different reason than women seeking breast implants. Women are Read More…

LipoDissolve Injections for Fat Reduction

LipoDissolve in Indianapolis – Its Safety and Results The desire to lose fat for many people is a prevalent one and the recent popularity of LipoDissolve injections offers an treatment option for some of these patients. As a result of its popularity, many patients have been treated around the world with varying experiences. Recent Read More…