Training and board certification
Source for all rows: realyouplasticsurgery.com/about
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | Bachelor of Science, Utah Valley University |
| Medical school | University of Utah School of Medicine; Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society |
| Residency | Plastic surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch |
| Fellowship | One additional year in microvascular reconstruction for cancer patients, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston |
- Board certification: the site calls her "a board-certified plastic surgeon" and lists "American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)."
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS); The Aesthetic Society; Utah Medical Association.
- The home page states 15+ years of experience (realyouplasticsurgery.com).
- The about page lists her focus areas as cosmetic surgery, massive weight-loss body contouring, facial rejuvenation and reconstructive procedures.
Eyelid surgery work
Eyelid surgery is a section of the Cosmetic Face Procedures page (realyouplasticsurgery.com/face).
- Scope. Upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery, or both. The page describes removing or repositioning excess skin, fat and muscle to reduce droopiness, puffiness and wrinkles.
- Candidates. People with drooping upper eyelids that may impair vision or cause a tired appearance, and people with puffy bags or excess skin on the lower eyelids.
- Anesthesia. Local anesthesia with sedation, or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of surgery and patient preference.
- Upper eyelid. Incisions are made within the natural crease of the eyelid to remove excess skin and fat.
- Lower eyelid. Incisions are placed just below the lash line (transcutaneous) or inside the lower eyelid (transconjunctival) to remove or reposition fat and tighten skin.
- Closure. Fine sutures, often removed within a week.
- The page states blepharoplasty is often combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures.
The before-and-after gallery holds cosmetic breast, breast cancer reconstruction and cosmetic body categories. It has no eyelid category (source). The site has no page for ptosis repair, brow lift, canthoplasty or double eyelid surgery.
Other procedures
The same face page offers facelift (rhytidectomy). The practice also offers breast surgery, breast reconstruction, body contouring, med spa services (facials, laser hair removal, microneedling and CO2 resurfacing, chemical peels, IPL, injections) and weight loss and hormone therapy (realyouplasticsurgery.com).
Insurance and cost
- The FAQ states the practice accepts many insurances for breast reductions and breast cancer reconstruction cases only (faqs).
- The practice does not give cosmetic quotes without a consultation with Dr. Mecham. Cosmetic consults are $100, applied to surgery when booked.
- Payment options listed: credit and debit cards (3% processing fee), Cherry payment plans, cash or cashier's check (source).
- The site publishes no eyelid surgery prices.
Recovery
- Swelling, bruising and mild discomfort around the eyes are common and managed with cold compresses and medication.
- Avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting and rubbing the eyes for at least 1 to 2 weeks.
- Sutures are often removed within a week; follow-up visits monitor healing.
- Scars are hidden within natural eyelid folds or inside the eyelid; results are long-lasting while natural aging continues.