Training and board certification
Source for all rows: source
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | Syracuse University, Bachelor of Science in biology |
| Medical school | University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, magna cum laude |
| Surgical training | Tulane University Medical Center |
| Residency | Plastic surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine |
- Performing plastic surgery in Louisville since 2007.
- Past president of the Kentucky Society of Plastic Surgeons (KSPS); member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons and Kentucky Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Top Plastic Surgeon Award (2013); Most Compassionate Doctor award (2011-2013); John W. Price Award for Excellence in Teaching Medical Students; Owl Club Award for Best Surgical Teaching Resident.
- Surgical mission trips to Ecuador and the Philippines, repairing cleft lips and palates for children.
- No board-certification statement specific to Dr. Quintero found on his bio page; a "Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon" credential in the page's structured data describes practice founder Dr. Calobrace, not Dr. Quintero individually.
Eyelid surgery work
- Blepharoplasty (upper and lower). "Incisions are very fine and hidden within the natural folds and creases of the eyelids. The procedure may involve removing or repositioning fat, removing excess skin, and altering muscles." Outpatient, 1 to 2 hours, local or IV sedation (source).
- Eyelid surgery for men. A separate page states the practice tailors the procedure "to the masculine eye, focusing on maintaining a strong, natural contour without feminizing the features," again naming both Dr. Calobrace and Dr. Quintero (source).
- Brow lift. Listed among facial procedures at source; Dr. Quintero's own bio lists "Brow/Forehead Lift" among his top procedures.
- No ptosis repair, double eyelid or canthoplasty pages found.
Other procedures
Facelift, lip lift, facial fat transfer, Brazilian butt lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, body contouring, labiaplasty, breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, plus nonsurgical rejuvenation procedures (source).
Insurance and cost
No insurance or Medicare statement for eyelid surgery found. Published prices: upper and lower eyelid surgery, "$8,000 to $10,000"; upper eyelid lift alone, "$5,000 to $6,500" (source). Financing options are offered.
Recovery
- Bruising. May last for 2 to 3 weeks.
- Back to work. Typically ready to return to work in 7 to 10 days; limit strenuous activity for 3 weeks or more.
- Swelling. Temporary discomfort, tightness of the lids, swelling, dryness and burning may occur.
Source for all three: source.