Training and board certification
- Medical degree, Southwestern Medical School, University of Texas.
- Internship and general surgery residency, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport.
- Plastic surgery residency, Medical University of South Carolina.
- Hand and microsurgery fellowship, Christine M. Kleinert Institute, Louisville, Kentucky.
- Board certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery.
- Joined Associated Plastic Surgeons in 2000. 2013 President, Kansas City Plastic Surgery Society.
- Surgical practice at Children's Mercy Hospital.
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Fellow, American College of Surgeons; member, Kansas City Plastic Surgery Society.
Eyelid surgery work
The eyelid surgery page describes upper and lower eyelid surgery through incisions placed in the natural contours of the eyelid, performed separately or combined. (source)
The eyelid before-and-after gallery credits Dr. Rast on five posted cases: three upper-and-lower blepharoplasty and two upper blepharoplasty cases, each with a "Contact Dr. Rast" link. (source)
The practice site has no ptosis repair, transconjunctival, canthoplasty or double eyelid surgery page.
Other procedures
The site also offers a brow lift, which can be combined with eyelid or facelift surgery. (source)
Insurance and cost
The practice site has no insurance or Medicare statement for eyelid surgery. The eyelid page states cost depends on whether upper, lower, or both are performed, with a detailed quote given at consultation. (source)
Recovery: most patients return to light activity within a few days; initial wound healing takes 5 to 10 days, when contact lenses may resume; full scar refinement can take up to one year. (source)