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Calf Implants for Lower Leg Enhancement

Calf Implants and Augmentation The use of calf implants to give the lower leg more shape is not as uncommon as you think. There are many different reasons why someone wants calf implants; from the bodybuilder who can’t get the calfs big enough compared to the rest of the thighs, a birth defect or surgically-induced Read More…

Scar Types and Revision Approaches

Insight on Scar Revision The occurrence of scars is a frequent fact of life. As a plastic surgeon, I usually see several patients a week who come in just to have a scar evaluation and talk about what can be done to improve the appearance of their scars. Many have unrealistic expectations or inaccurate or Read More…

Browlift Options For Those Sagging Brows

Forehead lifts and Browlifts for Periorbital Rejuvenation When we are young, our forehead is smooth with thick skin. As we age, our foreheads develop lines, the brows droop, and we begin to look tired, angry, or old. Signs of aging include horizontal crease lines, scowl lines between the eyebrows, droopy eyebrows, and hooding of the Read More…

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…