Training and board certification
- Board certification: "board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery."
- Trained at Washington University School of Medicine, where she served as an Attending and Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery.
- Over 25 years of experience; 18 publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Member of The Aesthetic Society, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Association of Women Surgeons and St. Louis Society of Plastic Surgery; the site also lists FACS / American College of Surgeons Professional Association.
- The site does not list her medical school, residency or fellowship by name.
Eyelid surgery work
- Eyelid lift (blepharoplasty). Removes excess skin, fat and sagging on the upper and/or lower eyelids. Upper blepharoplasty addresses drooping skin that can create a tired look or interfere with the field of vision; lower blepharoplasty addresses puffiness and bags (blepharoplasty).
- Procedure. Outpatient, taking one to two hours depending on the lids treated. Incisions are hidden in the upper lid crease or within the lower eyelid, and patients go home the same day.
- In-office surgery. Select procedures are performed in the office under local anesthesia, without general anesthesia.
- Combination approach. The page describes blending eyelid surgery with injectables, fat placement, laser treatments, neurotoxins and skincare.
- Concerns listed include upper-lid excess skin and fat, under-eye bags, wrinkles, under-eye hollowing and eyelid asymmetry. Blepharoplasty can be combined with brow lift or facelift, per the FAQ.
The eyelid lift gallery holds 16 patient cases (source). The site has no separate page for brow lift, ptosis repair, double eyelid surgery or canthoplasty.
Other procedures
The site lists face and neck lifts, facial liposuction, fat transfer and nanofat grafting, breast and body surgery, labiaplasty, gynecomastia correction, UltraPulse CO2 and other lasers, injectables and the Gurley Glow skincare line (source).
Insurance and cost
The blepharoplasty FAQ states cost usually falls within these ranges, with an exact cost given at consultation (blepharoplasty):
| Procedure | Published range |
|---|---|
| Upper eyelid lift (upper blepharoplasty) | $17,000 to $27,000 |
| Lower eyelid lift (lower blepharoplasty) | $19,000 to $29,000 |
| Upper and lower eyelid lift | $26,000 to $37,000 |
The site makes no statement about insurance or Medicare coverage.
Recovery
- Bruising and swelling: may take 1 to 2 weeks to resolve completely.
- Back to work: most patients are comfortable returning right away, often wearing glasses.
- Stitches: stay in for less than a week.
- Exercise: avoid aggressive physical activity for at least one week.
- Pain medicine is not needed for this surgery; eye drops are often prescribed.