Training and board certification
Source for all rows: dubuqueplasticsurgery.com
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | Creighton University, BS in mathematics |
| Medical school | Creighton University, Medical Doctorate with honors |
| Residency | General surgery, Madison, Wisconsin |
| Plastic surgery training | Cincinnati, at the University and Shriner's Children's Hospitals |
| Further training | Cosmetic plastic surgery instruction, Miami, Florida |
- Board certification as printed: "Board Certified in Plastic Surgery since 1997," by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). She also achieved board certification in General Surgery after residency.
- She opened her own practice in Dubuque in 1997.
- She served as Chairperson of the American Society of Plastic Surgery ethics committee and on the Finley hospital disruptive physician committee, and has taught national courses on coding.
Eyelid surgery work
- Eyelid lift (blepharoplasty). Removes excess skin and fat of the upper or lower eyelids. The site states it can improve eyelid contour and, when upper lid skin is severe, vision.
- An incision in the upper eyelid crease or just under the lower eyelashes allows excess fat to be removed; skin is re-draped and excess skin removed, and key sutures are placed.
- Local numbing medicine is normally used; some patients prefer general anesthesia. Surgery takes 1 to 2 hours and patients go home the same day.
- Surgery is generally performed in the practice's accredited surgical suite, or at a local surgery center depending on health status.
- Botox, fillers, laser resurfacing, forehead lift and facelift can be performed at the same time. Dr. Kennedy may discuss eyebrow position at the time of eyelid surgery.
- Poor candidates include smokers and people with poorly controlled high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, glaucoma or detached retina.
- Listed risks include unrecognized blood or fluid causing vision change, and turning out of the lower eyelids.
Gallery: the Eyelids gallery shows nine patient cases, ages 50 to 82, several labeled upper and lower eyelids (source).
Other procedures
The site lists facelift, breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction, plus Botox, Juvederm and Radiesse fillers, Sciton laser, CoolSculpting, Latisse and medically managed weight loss (face).
Insurance and cost
The eyelid page states no insurance or Medicare coverage terms and the site publishes no prices. The FAQ states costs vary by procedure, are explained after consultation, and include surgeon, anesthesia and facility fees plus pre- and post-operative care (faq).
Recovery
- Sutures out: in less than a week.
- Back to work: most patients in 7 to 10 days. Ice packs and head elevation are used early on.
- Exercise: more vigorous activity resumes in 4 to 5 weeks.
- Vision: near vision may feel slightly blurry from swelling; the page advises not changing a glasses prescription within 4 to 8 weeks.
- Durability: some people go 15 to 20 years before they feel they have extra skin again.