Training and board certification
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albany Medical College |
| Residency | Internal medicine, Staten Island University Hospital; ophthalmology, Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, NY |
| Fellowship | Oculoplastic, orbital surgery and neuro-ophthalmology, Nassau County Medical Center |
- Site describes him as "Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon" without naming the certifying board.
- Site states over 20 years in practice.
- Section Director of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Rush University Medical Center; attending physician, NorthShore University Health System.
- Fellow, American Society of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology; Fellow, American College of Surgeons.
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper blepharoplasty. Incision in the natural eyelid crease; removes excess fat and skin, closed with fine sutures for a hidden scar (source).
- Lower blepharoplasty. Transconjunctival (inside-lid) incision for concealment, or a sub-lash incision when more tissue needs to be removed (same page).
- Brow lift. Three approaches offered: endoscopic, through "two very small incisions in the hairline"; traditional (pretrichial), with a longer but camouflaged scar; and direct brow lift (source).
Other procedures
Full and mid facelift, liposuction, FaceTite, BodyTite, Morpheus8, PRP facelift, dermal fillers, neurotoxins, chemical peels, laser hair removal and other medspa services (source, source).
Insurance and cost
"If your vision is impaired by drooping upper eyelids," insurance may cover blepharoplasty, with proof required from the surgeon (source). No procedure prices are published; the site offers Cherry Financing.
Recovery
- Swelling/bruising. About 7 to 10 days after blepharoplasty; sutures removed at 3-5 days (source).
- Back to work. About 10 days off work after blepharoplasty (same page).
- Activity. Avoid eye makeup for 10-14 days and swimming/water immersion for 3+ weeks after blepharoplasty (same page).
- Brow lift. Recovery takes about two weeks on average; avoid exercise and heavy lifting for at least three weeks (source).