Training and board certification
- Residency at The Lahey Clinic Medical Center, which the site describes as "at Harvard University." She then returned to her hometown of Fort Smith to practice.
- Board certification as printed: "Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery." The certifications list names the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Fellow, American College of Surgeons; Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
- Adjunct faculty, Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine; clinical adjunct faculty, Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine.
- The site states twenty-five-plus years in practice: 20 years with Cooper Clinic, Mercy Clinic from 2017, and her independent practice from 2020.
Eyelid surgery work
- Eyelid lift (blepharoplasty). Excess skin and fat are removed from the upper and lower eyelids as needed to reduce puffiness and heaviness around the eyes.
- Blepharoplasty is often accompanied by periorbital laser resurfacing to tighten the skin around the eye.
- Incisions follow the natural lines and creases around the eyes.
- Dr. Passmore uses a laser cutting tool, which the site states typically lessens postoperative bruising.
- The surgery is performed in an outpatient setting. A facelift is often combined with an eyelid lift.
- Surgery sites: Baptist Hospital, Executive Park Surgery Center, Mercy Outpatient Surgery Center and Fianna Hills Surgery Center (source).
The site has no eyelid before-and-after photos and no page for brow lift, ptosis repair or other eyelid procedures. Before-and-after images on the surgical page cover facelift and neck liposuction.
Other procedures
The site lists facelift, ear surgery (otoplasty), neck lift and neck liposuction; breast enhancement, liposuction and body contouring; scar and skin cancer care; and non-surgical injections and fillers (source).
Insurance and cost
- If blepharoplasty is recommended to improve vision, with field of vision studies required, "insurance will sometimes pay a portion of the surgical and hospital expenses" (surgical).
- Cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance. Patients pay co-pays, deductibles and amounts their insurer does not cover at the time of the visit; the office accepts cash, check and most major credit cards (faq).
- The site publishes no prices. Financing options are offered as an independent practice.
Recovery
- Reading and television: after two to three days.
- Contact lenses: may be worn two weeks after surgery.
- Normal activities outside the home: most people feel ready in a couple of weeks.