Training and board certification
Source for all rows: source
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | Duke University, Class of 1987 |
| Medical school | UNC Medical School, Class of 1995 |
| Residency | Surgery residency, University of Utah, 1995-2001 |
| Residency | Plastic surgery residency, University of Utah, 2001-2003 |
| Fellowship | Craniofacial fellowship, Primary Children's Hospital, 2003-2004 |
- Board certification as printed: "Board Certification Surgery 2002" and "Board Certification Plastic Surgery 2007."
- Division Chief, Plastic Surgery, LDS Hospital, 2008-2014.
- She states she has specialized in face and body aesthetic surgery for over 20 years.
- Awards listed for 1993: University of North Carolina School of Medicine Merit Award, Howard Hughes Medical Fellowship, NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program, and a Plastic Surgery Education Foundation grant.
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper eyelid surgery. The page describes removing excess skin and muscle that drape across the lashes or hood the outer eye. Heavy upper lids can strain the forehead as the brows try to lift them. Fat is removed "only with caution," since removing too much fat can create an aged appearance (eyelids).
- Scars. The upper eyelid scar sits in the crease a few millimeters above the lashes and may extend toward the tail of the eyebrow when the outer eyelid has excess tissue. Cover-up and silicone scar gel are used during recovery.
- Planning. The page states the relationship between the forehead and upper eyelid is reviewed before surgery, and Botox may be recommended so measurements are taken with the forehead relaxed. It names removal of too much eyelid skin as the most important complication.
- Lower eyelid. Upper and lower eyelid surgery may be combined with a facelift, which the page calls sometimes the most natural way to improve the lower eyelid.
- Non-surgical options. Botox, fillers (fat or hyaluronic acid), fractional CO2 laser and medical grade skin care are offered for the eye area. The For Men page shows hyaluronic acid filler placed at the lid-cheek junction for dark circles (source).
The eyelid page shows captioned patient photographs: one patient 3 months after in-office upper blepharoplasty, one 5 months after in-office upper eyelid shaping, and one after upper and lower eyelid surgery with a facelift (eyelids). The site has no brow lift page.
Other procedures
Facial surgery on the site includes face lift, neck lift and lip lift (source). The site also lists body contouring, breast surgery, neurotoxins, fillers, laser procedures, permanent cosmetics, and weight management and hormone wellness services (source).
Insurance and cost
The site publishes no prices and no insurance or Medicare terms for eyelid surgery. The consultations page states a general price range for the surgeries under consideration is provided at consultation, and the site has a financing page (consultations).
Recovery
- Stitches: removed after 4 to 5 days (eyelids).
- Bruising and swelling: eyelids bruise easily; bruising and swelling are the main factors in recovery. Blood pressure should be controlled and blood thinners stopped.
- Comfort: a dry or irritated eye sensation may occur; many patients need no narcotic medication.
- Results: eyelid surgery results last 10 or more years (faqs).
- Every surgical case has a board-certified anesthesiologist present, in an accredited facility (source).