Training and board certification
Source for all rows: source
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | University of Southern California |
| Graduate | PhD in immunology, University of Illinois at Chicago |
| Medical school | Rush Medical College, Chicago, 1984 |
| Residency | General surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York City |
| Plastic surgery training | Columbia University |
- Board certification, as the site states it: "board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery"; also holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Cosmetic Surgery from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS).
- In practice since 1989. Former Chairman, Department of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital, Bethesda.
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda; former academic appointments at University of Connecticut and Columbia University.
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons; former President, National Capital Society of Plastic Surgeons.
- Major, U.S. Army, three years at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, including Desert Storm.
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper blepharoplasty. Incision along the natural upper eyelid crease; excess skin and fat removed, underlying muscle tightened; about one hour under general anesthesia, same-day discharge (source).
- Lower blepharoplasty. Incision hidden in the natural crease beneath the lower lash line or inside the lower lid; fat removed or repositioned, tissue tightened, loose skin trimmed; one to two hours, same-day discharge (source).
- Male blepharoplasty and Asian eyelid surgery pages are also offered (source).
- No transconjunctival or other specific surgical technique named beyond the general incision descriptions above.
Other procedures
Practice also offers facelift (NaturalLift, Deep Plane), neck lift, and breast/body procedures across its three-surgeon group.
Insurance and cost
- Upper blepharoplasty: starting price displayed as "$5K+."
- Lower blepharoplasty: estimated cost listed as "$7K."
- No Medicare or insurance coverage statement found; a "Request Pricing" link and financing option are offered instead of published exact prices.
Recovery
- Swelling and bruising subside over 7-10 days (upper); 10-14 days (lower).
- Light activities resumed within one week.
- Strenuous activity avoided 4-6 weeks (upper) or a minimum of four weeks (lower).
- Final results visible at about 3 months.