Training and board certification
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Vanderbilt University.
- Medical degree, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA.
- General surgery training, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis; matriculated directly into the three-year plastic surgery program at the University of Tennessee.
- Residency and fellowship, University of Tennessee College of Medicine.
- Board-certified plastic surgeon.
- Named a Jacksonville Magazine Top Doctor for 2023.
Source for all: source
His bio states his clinical practice "focuses on breast reconstruction after breast cancer, body contouring after weight loss, breast augmentation, and a full range of cosmetic procedures." It does not name eyelid surgery specifically.
Eyelid surgery work
The practice's page is a group-wide page, not attributed to Dr. Parks individually ("One of our skilled plastic surgeons can meet with you to evaluate your concerns...") (source):
- Upper blepharoplasty. Customized crease placement; evaluates for ptosis (droopy lid) needing elevation; removes fat from either of the two upper-lid fat compartments; elevates the tear gland if needed; may combine with a brow lift.
- Lower blepharoplasty. Incision inside the eye or just under the lash line; repositions fat to blend the lid-cheek margin; may add a suspension procedure or mid-face/cheek lift.
- The page states the practice's approach is "centered around volume preservation to avoid a 'hollowed' appearance."
Other procedures
Dr. Parks's bio lists breast reconstruction after breast cancer, body contouring after weight loss and breast augmentation; the group practice also offers rhinoplasty, otoplasty, deep plane neck lift and facial rejuvenation (plasticsurgeryjacksonville.com).
Insurance and cost
No insurance, Medicare or price statement for eyelid surgery is published on the pages checked.
Recovery
From source:
- Swelling. Bruising and swelling improve over the first few weeks; ice packs limit swelling in the first 24 hours.
- Back to work. Patients typically return to work within 10-14 days.
- Final result. With proper post-surgical care, results "can last many years."