Training and board certification
- Double board certified: American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery. The site states he is the only Facial Cosmetic Surgeon in New Mexico certified by the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Oklahoma, 2005.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency, University of Oklahoma; served as Chief Resident; completed residency in 2009.
- On staff at the Presbyterian Hospital System and select Lovelace Hospitals in Albuquerque.
- Relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2009.
Source for all rows: sandiaoralsurgery.com/meet-us/meet-dr-eric-tuggle
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper eyelid surgery. The page states he uses "radiosurgery to make tiny, well-hidden incisions along the natural lines of the upper eyelid," removing excess skin and sometimes fat and muscle "using a special laser that prevents bruising," closed with dissolving sutures hidden in the natural crease (source).
- Lower eyelid surgery. The page describes "a fine incision inside the lower lid with a laser that prevents bleeding, bruising, and swelling almost completely," with an additional sub-lash-line incision when skin removal is also needed.
- Eyelid surgery price. "Eyelid Surgery Special: starts at $3500."
- Brow/forehead lift. Performed under general anesthesia using an endoscope "the size of a soda straw" through small incisions in the hair above the forehead to elevate the brows and smooth the forehead; priced "starts at $5000" (source).
- The practice site has no before-and-after gallery page.
Other procedures
The practice is primarily oral and maxillofacial surgery (dental implants, wisdom teeth, bone grafting, jaw surgery), alongside a cosmetic surgery line that also includes facelift/neck lift, buccal fat removal, neck/chin liposuction, chin augmentation, mole removal, and non-surgical facial aesthetics (Botox, Juvederm, chemical peels) (sandiaoralsurgery.com).
Insurance and cost
The site's general insurance page describes dental insurance reimbursement for covered procedures but makes no statement specific to cosmetic eyelid surgery coverage. Price statements for eyelid lift and brow lift are listed above.