Training and board certification
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| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Background | Native of Sioux Falls, SD; attended the University of South Dakota |
| Medical school | University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion |
| General surgery residency | Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, completed 2003 |
| Plastic surgery residency | Indiana University, Indianapolis, completed 2005 |
- Received the Latchem-Phillips-Schropp Award during residency, described as recognizing "the highest standards of medical training, medical skills and caring relationships with patients and colleagues."
- The page does not print a specific board-certification statement for Dr. Breit; the eyelid surgery page refers generally to "our skilled team of board-certified plastic surgeons."
Eyelid surgery work
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). Removes excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids to reduce sagging, puffiness and under-eye bags (source).
- Ptosis repair. Corrects drooping upper eyelids that may impair vision or affect appearance; has its own service page (source).
- Brow lift and laser skin rejuvenation (Sciton laser) around the eyes are offered alongside eyelid surgery.
- Eyelid surgery can be combined with a facelift, brow lift, or laser skin resurfacing.
- The eyelid surgery page itself shows before-and-after cases (blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, bilateral upper blepharoplasty with brow lift, bilateral brow lift); the site's separate Before & After gallery section does not list a standalone eyelid category.
- No canthoplasty, double eyelid surgery, or revision eyelid surgery page found.
Other procedures
Dr. Breit's team-page specialties: breast augmentation, breast reduction, abdominoplasty, mommy makeover, body contouring. The practice (Plastic Surgery Associates of South Dakota / Rivers Edge Aesthetic Surgery) also lists Dr. Brady Coburn as a plastic surgeon, plus nurse practitioners and physician assistants for injectables, laser and skincare services.
Insurance and cost
Eyelid surgery FAQ states: "Most cosmetic procedures are not covered by insurance as they are elective. However, if your surgery is reconstructive or medically necessary, it may be partially or fully covered." No specific price figures published for eyelid surgery.
Recovery
Per the eyelid surgery FAQ:
- Swelling, bruising and mild discomfort typically last the first week or two.
- Most patients return to normal activities within 10-14 days.
- Strenuous activities should be avoided for about 4-6 weeks.