Training and board certification
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| Years | Stage |
|---|---|
| 1978-1981 | University of Georgia, Athens GA (major: physics and chemistry) |
| 1981-1985 | M.D., Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans |
| 1985-1991 | General Surgery Residency, Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals |
| 1991-1993 | Plastic Surgery Residency, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas |
| 1993-1994 | Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas |
- Board certification: "double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery." Maintenance of Certification with both boards is listed as current as of 2021.
- Associate clinical professor of surgery at Tulane University, teaching plastic surgery fellows.
- Secretary of the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; chairman of the Utilization Review Committee at East Jefferson General Hospital.
- Fellow American College of Surgeons; member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
- Publications listed include papers in Annals of Plastic Surgery on ultrasound in plastic surgery and the extended SMAS facelift.
- The home page states he has been in practice for over 25 years (source).
Eyelid surgery work
- Blepharoplasty. The page describes three parts: removal of skin, removal of excess fat and tightening of the lower eyelid, applied according to each patient's anatomy. Upper and lower lids can be done together or separately. All patients have a preoperative eye exam by their ophthalmologist, and dry or irritated eyes can change the approach (eyelid surgery).
- Incisions. An incision in the fold of the upper eyelid for upper procedures, and a second incision below the lower eyelashes for lower procedures.
- Lower lid laxity. For ectropion, the lower lid is tightened with canthopexy; more severe cases need canthoplasty. Both are done at the time of blepharoplasty.
- Ptosis. Upper eyelid ptosis from stretching of the levator muscle is described as correctable, with an approach different from standard blepharoplasty.
- Operating time. 1 hour for upper blepharoplasty and 2 hours for upper and lower together.
- Brow lift. Endoscopic, with 3 small scalp incisions when combined with a facelift or 5 when done alone; absorbable Endotines hold the brows during healing. In men it is usually paired with upper blepharoplasty to improve the field of vision (brow lift).
- Gallery. The photo gallery page has an eyelid surgery section with 12 patient cases and states all patients shown are Dr. Lindsey's (photo gallery).
Other procedures
The site lists facelift, rhinoplasty, chin surgery, ear surgery, dermabrasion and lip augmentation, plus breast and body procedures. Surgery takes place at Houma Outpatient Surgery Center, an AAAHC-certified facility, and at East Jefferson General Hospital (procedures).
Insurance and cost
- Eyelid surgery "can sometimes be covered on your insurance plan"; visual field testing from an ophthalmologist is often required.
- Cosmetic surgeries are not covered by insurance; reconstructive procedures may qualify.
- The site publishes no prices; financing is available.
Recovery
- Aftercare is described as essentially painless when lubrication and cold compress instructions are followed.
- Back to work: 1 week off for sedentary jobs; up to 2 weeks for manual jobs.
- At 2 weeks, cosmetic improvement is usually evident and residual bruising can be covered with makeup.