Training and board certification
- B.S., City University of New York's Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, cum laude and on the dean's list.
- Medical degree, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, completed in two years.
- One-year internship, Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York.
- Three-year residency, Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York; Chief Resident in his final year.
- Fellowship in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery, 1995, University of Toronto, Canada.
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- Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
- Fellowship endorsements from the American Society of Ophthalmic Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
- The site states over 30 years providing cosmetic services in the Detroit, MI area.
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper eyelid surgery. Incision in the natural eyelid crease; excess skin, fat or muscle removed or repositioned; local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia; procedure under an hour with same-day discharge (source).
- Lower eyelid surgery. Incision inside the eyelid (transconjunctival) or just beneath the lashes; fat removed or repositioned, skin tightened as needed (source).
- Laser eyelid surgery. CO2 laser incisions on the upper and/or lower eyelids, performed under local anesthesia with mild sedation; the page states the laser seals blood vessels during cutting, reducing bleeding and bruising (source).
- Ziplyft eyelid lift. In-office upper eyelid skin removal using the CoCo device, local anesthesia, no sutures, closed with medical adhesive; procedure time around 10-15 minutes per eye (source).
- Brow lift. Addresses forehead furrows, frown lines and drooping eyebrows; described as also known as a forehead lift (source).
Other procedures
The site also offers facelift (several named techniques), neck lift, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, NeoGraft hair restoration, body contouring, breast surgery, injectables and non-surgical skin treatments.
Insurance and cost
The site states no insurance or price information specific to eyelid surgery.
Recovery, per the procedure pages: upper eyelid surgery brings mild swelling, bruising and tightness for 5-10 days, with return to normal activities including work after 7-10 days; lower eyelid surgery patients return to social activities or work within 10-14 days, with final results in about 4-6 weeks; laser eyelid surgery brings mild swelling and bruising for about 5-7 days, with full recovery in 1-2 weeks; Ziplyft patients are typically socially presentable in 3-7 days, with final results settling at 7-10 days.