Training and board certification
Source for all rows: source
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College and medical school | Tufts University |
| General surgery | Five years at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA |
| Plastic surgery | University of California, Irvine Medical Center |
| Additional training | One year in Hand and Microvascular Surgery, University of California, San Francisco |
- The about page states he "is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties and the American Board of Surgery." The eyelid page calls him "Double board-certified."
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons; member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
- He opened his own outpatient surgery center in 2013 and is on the medical staff at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Burbank.
- The about page states a career of nearly 25 years.
Eyelid surgery work
The eyelid page (source) states that he performs upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery, or both in one operation.
- Upper eyelid surgery. The incision is concealed in the upper eyelid crease. Through it he repositions fat, tightens muscle and tissue, and removes excess skin if needed. It is typically done under local anesthetic with an oral sedative, or under general anesthesia when combined with another procedure.
- Lower eyelid surgery. There are two incision options: one just below the lower lash line to remove excess skin, or a trans-conjunctival incision inside the lower eyelid to remove or reposition fat. Lower lid surgery with fat removal is typically done under general anesthesia.
- The page states upper eyelid surgery is sometimes necessary when a droopy lid impairs peripheral vision. Patients are asked about glaucoma, dry eye, retinal detachment and thyroid disorders at consultation.
Brow lift. The brow lift page (source) describes surgery under general anesthesia through small incisions within the hairline. Incisions can be placed at the hairline to shorten the forehead, and a coronal ear-to-ear technique is described as an alternative. Staples are removed 6 to 8 days after surgery, and about 7 days off work is advised.
Galleries: combined upper and lower eyelid surgery, upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery and brow lift.
Other procedures
The site lists facelift, rhinoplasty, revision and ethnic rhinoplasty, nasal tip plasty, ear pinning, breast surgery, tummy tuck, liposuction, arm lift and surgery after weight loss. It also lists injectables, lasers, chemical peels and microneedling (source).
Insurance and cost
- Blepharoplasty: $4,454 to $8,929, depending on whether upper lids, lower lids or both are treated and on the anesthesia required.
- Forehead and brow lift: $7,055 to $15,059, depending on whether it is combined with eyelid surgery.
- Quoted prices include surgeon, anesthesiologist, operating room and surgical team fees, the pre-operative appointment, basic labs and Arnicare for blepharoplasty patients. Prescriptions and some medical clearances are extra.
- The pricing page states: "medical insurance does not cover plastic surgery." The eyelid page offers financing.
Recovery
- Cold compresses are used for the first 48 hours.
- Swelling should resolve within 5 to 7 days; bruising may last up to 10 days.
- Sutures are removed 3 to 5 days after the procedure.
- Strenuous activity is avoided for 6 weeks; walking starts within 24 hours.
- The head stays elevated above the heart for 2 weeks.