Training and board certification
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | Centre College, graduated cum laude |
| Medical school | University of Kentucky, graduated With Distinction |
- During residency, received the Resident Teaching Award and second place in the Kentucky Society of Plastic Surgery Resident Research Competition.
- Board certified: American Board of Plastic Surgery.
- Member: The Aesthetic Society, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Kentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons, Lexington Medical Society, Kentucky Medical Association.
- Hospital privileges: Baptist Health Lexington, Lexington Surgery Center.
- Site states he "specializes in aesthetic surgery of the eyelids, face, breast and body," and in body contouring after massive weight loss and post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.
Eyelid surgery work
The practice's eyelid page (shared across its surgeons, not exclusive to Dr. Hill) describes:
- Upper eyelid lift. Small incision in the upper eyelid crease, hidden in the natural fold; excess skin and fat removed, muscles tightened; closed with sutures.
- Lower eyelid lift. Incision in the lower eyelid crease; surplus skin and tissue removed; closed with sutures to address under-eye bags.
- Procedure length 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on scope (upper, lower, or both), under local anesthesia or light sedation.
- Can be combined with facelift or brow lift.
- The page cites peer-reviewed sources, including Bhattacharjee et al., "Updates on upper eyelid blepharoplasty," Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (2017).
Other procedures
The practice offers facelift, brow lift, rhinoplasty, neck lift, chin augmentation, corner mouth lift, buccal fat removal, breast surgery, body contouring, hair restoration and med spa injectables/lasers (plasticsurgeonsoflexington.com).
Recovery
- Patients typically take 1-2 weeks off work; light activity and desk work can resume within seven days.
- Mild swelling, irritation, bruising or discomfort may last 7-10 days.
- More strenuous activity can resume within two weeks.
- Avoid contact lenses for a week or more, using eyeglasses instead.
- Wear dark sunglasses outside for about six weeks to protect eyes from the sun.