Training and board certification
Source for all rows: source
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | University of Pittsburgh, summa cum laude; Golden Key Honor Society |
| Dental school | University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, D.M.D.; valedictorian; Omicron Kappa Upsilon |
| Medical school | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, M.D., with honors; Alpha Omega Alpha |
| Residency | Oral and maxillofacial surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center |
| Residency | Plastic surgery, University of Virginia Medical Center |
- Board certification as printed: "certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery" (source).
- Societies: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgeons.
- Holds degrees in both dentistry and medicine.
- During residency he won first place in the Straumann Resident Research National Competition two years in a row, and first place in the Virginia American College of Surgeons Research Competition for breast reconstruction work.
- More than 20 publications; over 25 years of experience, per the home page.
Eyelid surgery work
- Blepharoplasty. Eyelid surgery can treat the upper lids, lower lids or both, alone or with a brow lift. For the upper lid, Dr. Johns makes an incision in the eyelid crease and removes excess skin and fatty tissue. For the lower lid, the incision is made just below the lower lashes; he removes excess skin and fat and may redistribute fat to reduce puffiness. Incisions are closed with sutures (blepharoplasty).
- All eyelid procedures are outpatient. The site states he performs most procedures at Delmont Surgery Center, a state-approved ambulatory surgery center that opened in 2010 (locations).
- The typical candidate is in their 40s or older, in good health and a non-smoker; smokers must quit before and after surgery.
- Brow lift. The most common method is endoscopic: small incisions in the hair, an endoscope to see the tissue, removal of excess skin and fat, and elevation of the brow. A traditional brow lift with a larger incision across the hairline is recommended for patients who need more skin removed; it needs more healing time (source).
The blepharoplasty gallery shows four patient cases (source). The site has no brow lift gallery and no page for ptosis repair, double eyelid surgery or canthoplasty.
Other procedures
The site lists facelift, deep plane facelift, mini facelift, rhinoplasty, otoplasty and chin implants; breast augmentation, lift, reduction and reconstruction; tummy tuck, body lift, liposuction and mommy makeover; and Botox, fillers, chemical peels and laser treatments (source).
Insurance and cost
The site publishes no price for eyelid surgery or brow lift and makes no statement about insurance or Medicare coverage for these procedures. The site states the practice's ambulatory surgical center is AAAHC accredited and licensed by Medicare (source).
Recovery
- Swelling and minor discomfort in the first days; rest with the head elevated for at least 24 hours.
- Some patients have blurry vision for up to a week, after which they can return to work and routine activities.
- Protective eyewear for a few weeks after surgery. Eye drops are provided.
- Brow lift: bandages stay on at least two days; most patients return to work within 10 days and avoid strenuous activity for at least two weeks (source).