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Dr Barry Eppley's Articles in Cosmetic Surgery

  • Beard Skin, Ears and the Male Facelift
    A facelift in a man poses hair-related issues that are not present in a woman. Beard skin can get displaced onto and into the ear as well as benhind it, posing some new shaving issues. As a result, the issues of a more visible scar in front of the ear and the need to undergo laser hair removal behind the ear after surgery are important issues that men considering having a facelift need to know.
  • Blepharoplasty Makes A More Vibrant You
    Aging eyes are very visible and contribute to false impressions about how you feel. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is a very effective surgery for returning your eyes to their previously refreshed and more vibrant state. Because of their visibility and the focal point of most human interactions, blepharoplasty offers one of the best values of all facial aging surgeries.
  • Cheek Enhancement - The Lost Area of Facial Rejuvenation
    As we age, many people loss fat in the cheek area causing it to sink in and sag. Restoring cheek volume is appreciated to be important in the rejuvenation of some aging faces. Volumetric cheek enhancement can be done by fat injections, cheek implants, or synthetic temporary injectable fillers. These procedures can be done as part of a facelift in patients with more severe neck problems or in younger patients without neck and jowl issues.
  • Chin Implant Surgery and Your Face
    Enhancement of one's profile with a chin implant can make a dramatic difference in the overall appearance of the face. By putting prominent facial features in better balance, one can have a more pleasing appearance. Chin implant surgery is relatively easy, quick to perform, and its effects are immediate with a very short recovery period.
  • Direct Vision Rhinoplasty
    Contemporary rhinoplasty (nosejob) surgery frequently uses an open approach to the surgery. By lifting the skin off the tip of the nose, the structures of the nose can be seen and more accurately reshaped. Such an approach lessens the chances of the need for revisional surgery.
  • Do You Know The Differences in Breast Implants?
    Breast augmentation today can be done by either saline or silicone breast implants. Neither one is perfect and both have their advantages and disadvantages.Knowing what these are allows you to make the right decision fofr you.
  • Facial Skeletal Implants
    Facial implants are a simple and proven method for enhancing one's facial profile and to improve overall facial feature balance. Whether it be chin, cheek, or jaw implants, or combinations thereof, facial implantation on deficient facial skeletal areas can make a subtle or big change depending upon the patient's desire.
  • Fat Injection Grafting for Facial Enhancement
    Fat is a natural option for injection grafting of the face. Unlike all synthetic injectable facial fillers, fat injections have the possibility of being permanent for some patients. Despite the potential for a better long-term result, injection fat grafting is for volume enhancement and not specifically for facial line and wrinkle treatment. It also must be done in a sterile operative environment.
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Plastic Surgery
    The most frequently asked questions about plastic surgery, as well as the correction of some misconceptions about it, are answered.
  • Getting The Natural Rhinoplasty Look
    A natural looking nose is the goal of every rhinoplasty surgery. Today's rhinoplasty surgeon aims to achieve a nose that is balanced to one's face and has strong structural support so that it can maintain its shape over many years.
  • How to Get Rid off Those Facial Parentheses (Nasolabial Folds)
    One of the most common signs of facial aging is the development of the nasolabial folds. Many people find these deepening facial lines disconcerting and frequently seek treatment. Nasolabial fold prominence can be minimized by injectable fillers, implants, or even actual surgical excision. By far, injectable fillers are most commonly used and the particulated fillers seem to be the best choice for this facial area.
  • Injectable Aesthetic Facial Fillers - Sorting Out The Confusion
    There are a variety of injectable fillers today to treat facial lines, wrinkles, folds, and lips. Because they are new and well advertised, marketing claims can cloud the actual science behind their effectiveness. Let's sort out the science from the hype on injectable fillers.
  • LifeStyle Lift, Facelifts, and Facial Aging
    Many smaller versions of facelifts exist today which, for the right patient, are a better match for their facial aging concerns. Because of many trendy names for limited facelifts, such as the LifeStyle Lift, some confusion exists amongst patients who often don't really what an actual facelift is to begin with.
  • LipoDissolve Injections For The Treatment Of Lipomas
    Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that appear as painless round masses under the skin. There are traditionally removed by excision whichi leaves a scar and the risk of a fluid build-upafter surgery if they are large. Lipodissolve injection therapy, used cosmetically for fat removal, can be usted to treat lipomas as well. It requires a series of injections over several months to either significantly reduce its size or eliminate it altogether.
  • Male Enhancment through Plastic Surgery
    Plastic surgery in men is becoming increasingly more popular. Common male plastic surgery procedures include liposuction, rhinoplasty, gynecomastia reduction, blepharoplasty, Botox, and Lipodissolve injection therapies.
  • Plastic Surgery For The Aging Neck
    as we age, we all lose that once tight and well-defined neck. AS the neck begins to sag, this becoems one of the most bothersome signs of facial aging for many patients. There are a variety of treatment strategies whichi differ based on one's age and how much loose is present.
  • Rhinoplasty Surgery Made Easy To Understand
    Relating the complex anatomy of the nose to simple terms makes rhinoplasty surgery easier to understand.
  • The Science of Liposuction
    Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures. While it seems conceptually quite simple, the actual science of liposuction is quite interesting.
  • Understanding A Facelift
    The myths and mysteries of the facelift procedure are unveiled to reveal what it is...and what it is not.
  • Understanding The Advertising Hype in Plastic Surgery
    Marketing and advertising in elective cosmetic plastic surgery is common and is a necessary part of this retail medical business. Much of this marketing is based on achieving good results without much downtime or recovery.How much of this is hype and how much is really true?
  • Your Plastic Surgeon Did What?
    The continued acceptance and demand for plastic surgery has created a demand for a number of different and unusual procedures. These newer plastic surgery procedures are more of a reflection of American society and culture than advancements in surgical technology.

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