Training and board certification
Source for all rows: source
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | University Center of Mexico, bachelor degree in chemistry and biology, 1968-1971 |
| Medical school | National Autonomous University of Mexico, M.D., 1977 |
| Residency | Internal medicine and general surgery, Clinica de Diagnostico Integral, Mexico City, 1978-1980 |
| Fellowship | Cardiology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia, 1981-1983 |
| Fellowship | Interventional cardiology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia, 1992-1993 |
| Residency | Internal medicine, Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, 1995-1998 |
| Fellowship | Cosmetic surgery, Baja Plastic Surgery and Med Spa Center, 2003-2007 |
- Board certification as printed: "Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and held certification with the American Board of Vascular Medicine, the American Board of Echocardiography and the American Board of Phlebology."
- Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
- Directed the cardiology department at Maricopa Medical Center (2002-2007) and at Phoenix Memorial Hospital (2003-2006).
- Opened the Chandler practice in December 2007.
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper blepharoplasty. The eyelid page describes treating excess skin, tissue and sometimes fat in the upper eyelids, with incisions placed along the natural fold of the upper eyelid (source).
- Lower blepharoplasty. The incision may be placed just below the lashes or inside the lower eyelid; excess fat, muscle and sagging skin may be removed or repositioned.
- Upper and lower blepharoplasty in one surgical plan is also offered.
- The page states that a drooping upper lid may be caused by brow position or eyelid ptosis, and that some patients may need facial rejuvenation, a facelift or non-surgical eyelid enhancement instead of or along with blepharoplasty.
- The procedure page itself refers to "our surgeons" and does not name one surgeon.
Gallery: the blepharoplasty before-and-after gallery lists 11 cases (source). Seven case pages, covering lower, upper and full eyelid surgery, state "Performed by Dr. Edgardo Zavala"; four state Dr. Roberto Gonzalez. The site has no brow lift, ptosis repair, double eyelid or canthoplasty page.
Other procedures
The site lists liposuction, tummy tuck, Brazilian butt lift, mommy makeover, arm lift, breast augmentation, breast lift and reduction, facelift, facial rejuvenation, non-surgical eyelid enhancement, SmartXide laser resurfacing, injectables and vein treatment (ciaobellacosmeticsurgery.com).
Insurance and cost
- Blepharoplasty cost varies by whether upper, lower or both eyelids are treated, surgical complexity, anesthesia, facility fees and combined procedures. An estimate is given at consultation; no price is published (source).
- The practice offers CareCredit financing (source).
- The site makes no statement about insurance or Medicare coverage.
Recovery
- First week: swelling, bruising, tightness and mild discomfort; rest with the head elevated and avoid rubbing the eyes.
- Weeks 2 to 4: bruising and swelling improve, with noticeable improvement over 10 to 14 days.
- Months 2 to 3: the eyelids continue to settle; incision lines fade over time.