Training and board certification
Source for all rows: source
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Cairo University, School of Medicine, 1970-1975 |
| Internship | Cairo University Hospital, 1976; St. Pierre University Hospital, Belgium, 1977 |
| Residency (England) | Obstetrics/Gynecology, 1977-1982, at hospitals in Kent, Somerset, Sheffield and Devon |
| Residency (USA) | OB/GYN, State University Hospitals of New York at Buffalo, 1984-1988 |
- Board certification as printed: "Diplomate of American Board of Cosmetic Surgery."
- "Diplomate of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1991"; board recertification in OB/GYN 2011; FACOG.
- Board certification in OB/GYN in England, MRCOG, 1982; member of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists of London.
- Member: American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery; California Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons; American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons; American Academy of Cosmetic Gynecology; the site lists the "Nation Society of Cosmetic Physicians" (as printed).
- Serves on the faculty of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.
- Private practice in OB/GYN since 1988; over 25 years in cosmetic medicine.
- Hospital privileges listed: St John Hospital Medical Center, Oxnard; St John Pleasant Hospital, Camarillo; Community Memorial Hospital, Ventura; Spanish Hills Surgery Center; Channel Islands Surgical Center.
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Performed in the office under local anesthesia or IV sedation, generally taking 1 to 2 hours. Dr. Hanna removes excess skin, muscle and fatty tissue; the incision is hidden in the natural crease above the eyelid and closed with one fine stitch (source).
- Lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Local anesthesia or IV sedation, typically 1 to 2 hours. The incision is placed in a crease about 1 mm below the lash line and closed with a tiny absorbable stitch; excess fat and wrinkly skin are removed.
- Eye bag removal. Described as similar to lower blepharoplasty, with the same incision about 1 mm below the lash line and removal of excess fat and skin.
- The practice's surgical facility is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) (lanouvellespa.com).
Gallery: blepharoplasty before-and-after images, upper eyelid and lower eyelid bag cases by Dr. Hanna (blepharoplasty before and after).
The site has no page for brow lift, ptosis repair, double eyelid surgery, canthoplasty or revision eyelid surgery.
Other procedures
The site lists breast augmentation and breast lift, liposuction (tumescent, SmartLipo, Vaser, PAL), tummy tuck, arm lift, gynecomastia reduction, vaginal rejuvenation, labiaplasty and vaginoplasty, vein treatments, and medspa services including fillers, Botox, Kybella, lasers and peels. Dr. Jack Shenouda, also at the practice, performs facial injections (lanouvellespa.com).
Insurance and cost
The site publishes no eyelid surgery prices and makes no statement about insurance or Medicare. Consultations are free. Financing is offered through Shorr Solutions (0% interest for 3 to 20 months, credit permitting) and Cherry payment plans (source).
Recovery
- Upper eyelid: stitches removed in 5 to 6 days; normal activity within one week (source).
- Lower eyelid and eye bag removal: recovery generally 5 to 6 days.