Training and board certification
Source for all rows: source
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM) |
| Residency | Five-year residency in otolaryngology (ENT) and facial plastic surgery |
| Fellowship | Year-long American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) accredited cosmetic surgery fellowship |
- Board certification as printed: "Board Certified in Cosmetic Surgery: Certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS a non ABMS board)."
- Board certification as printed: "Board Certified in Facial Plastic Surgery & Otolaryngology: Certified through the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) certifying board."
- He has practiced only cosmetic surgery in Salt Lake City for nearly 20 years.
- He holds staff privileges at Alta View Hospital and operates primarily in his certified in-office surgery center.
- Born and raised in Utah (source).
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper blepharoplasty. Dr. Dunkley makes an incision in the natural fold of the upper eyelid and removes loose skin and excess fat. Fine stitches are typically removed at a follow-up visit the next week.
- Lower blepharoplasty. The incision is placed just below the lash line, or inside the eyelid (transconjunctival approach). The page states the transconjunctival technique avoids visible skin scars and suits patients who need only fat removal.
- Surgery is done with IV sedation and numbing injections in the eyelids, and takes 45 minutes to two hours depending on whether one or both lids are treated.
- The page states Dr. Dunkley "has performed hundreds of blepharoplasties."
- Brow lift. Three methods are described: a direct brow lift with an incision above the eyebrow, an endoscopic lift through incisions behind the hairline, and a smaller lift through a blepharoplasty incision. Dr. Dunkley prefers incisions behind the hairline and endoscopic methods when possible. Surgery takes one to two hours (source).
The practice gallery has no eyelid or brow lift category; its face section shows croton oil peel, ear repair, otoplasty and rhinoplasty (source).
Other procedures
Facelift, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, chin implant, breast augmentation and lift, tummy tuck, liposuction, Brazilian butt lift, mommy makeover and med spa treatments. The practice also includes Dr. Derick Fenton, a cosmetic gynecologic surgeon (source).
Insurance and cost
- "Cosmetic surgery is generally considered elective surgery and is not covered by insurance." The FAQ names eyelids sagging enough to impact vision as an exception where insurance could cover blepharoplasty or part of it (faqs).
- Financing options are listed (financing). The site publishes no eyelid prices.
Recovery
- Bruising, swelling and watering of the eyes right after surgery; cold compress on the day of surgery.
- Normal activities within a few days; three to five days off work.
- First week: no deep bending, heavy lifting or strenuous exercise.
- Makeup after a week; bruising can take a few weeks to clear.
- Brow lift: bruising may persist 2 to 3 weeks; normal activities within a week (source).