Training and board certification
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| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | BA with Honors, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA |
| Medical school | MD, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA |
| Internship/Residency | Surgical internship and residency, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL |
| Residency | Plastic surgery residency, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C. |
- Certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
- Privileges at Mary Washington Hospital, Stafford Hospital Center, and Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center.
- Has given presentations and published throughout his years in practice (specific titles not listed on the page).
Eyelid surgery work
The eyelid surgery page describes upper eyelid surgery (incision along the natural crease to remove tissue and fat, reducing skin that impairs vision) and lower blepharoplasty (incision below the lash line to remove tissue and fat and lift the skin), sometimes combined with nonsurgical laser treatment or dermal fillers (source). The procedure is performed by both Dr. Heppe and Dr. Pejman Aflaki; a patient review on the page specifically credits Dr. Aflaki for an upper eyelid surgery.
Other procedures
The site lists body procedures (mommy makeover, tummy tuck, liposuction, post-weight-loss surgery, labiaplasty, BBL, arm/thigh lift, fat transfer, hand rejuvenation), breast procedures (augmentation, lift, reduction, gynecomastia, revision), other face procedures (facelift, brow lift, chin augmentation, ear pinning, neck lift, rhinoplasty, buccal fat removal), and skin care treatments (injectable dermal fillers, chemical peel, Obagi skin care, laser skin resurfacing) (site menu).
Insurance and cost
The eyelid surgery FAQ states insurance may cover part of the cost "if the excess skin around your eyes is limiting your sight," typically requiring a diagnosis from an ophthalmologist or optometrist that the surgery is medically necessary. No dollar price figures for eyelid surgery are published; the site offers a personalized cost estimate and low-interest medical financing.