Training and board certification
- Medical school: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA.
- Ophthalmology residency, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA (1987-1990).
- Fellowship in ophthalmic plastic, facial and orbital surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN (1990-1992).
- Board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery; also certified by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Board of Laser Surgery, and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
- Over 30 years in practice; site states he has performed more than 35,000 surgeries.
- Fellowship director for a facial plastic surgery program and instructor for two university training programs.
- Member, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and American Academy of General Cosmetic Surgery.
Eyelid surgery work
The blepharoplasty page names an upper-lid crease incision with tissue and fat removal, laser blepharoplasty, and the practice's "InsideOut" endoscopic approach; lower-lid options include a transconjunctival (internal) incision or an external incision below the lashes for significant excess skin. Typical recovery is four to seven days, with three weeks as the ideal timeframe to minimize visible bruising and swelling. The ptosis repair page describes levator tightening/resection when the muscle is adequately strong, and frontalis suspension with a silicone rod when it is weak; results are stated to last 10-12 years. The before-and-after gallery shows 26 documented blepharoplasty cases.
Other procedures
The brow lift page names an endoscopic technique, the practice's "Inside Out" method, and a lateral brow lift for the outer eyebrow; patients are about 85-90% healed at one week. The practice also offers facelift, deep plane neck lift, cheek lift, buccal fat removal, lip lift, malar bag/festoon treatment, Botox and laser resurfacing.
Insurance and cost
The site does not address insurance or Medicare coverage. Published prices (pricing page): InsideOut Upper Blepharoplasty $6,500; InsideOut Lower Blepharoplasty (without cheek lift) $8,500; InsideOut Lower Blepharoplasty and Cheek Lift $14,400; InsideOut Ptosis Repair $6,800; InsideOut brow Contour $9,500. Prices exclude anesthesia and facility fees. A $150 non-refundable surgical consultation fee applies.