Training and board certification
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS; Bachelor of Arts in Physics, Cum Laude, 1986 |
| Medical school | University of Mississippi Medical School, Jackson, MS, 1990 |
| Residency | General surgery, University of Mississippi, 1990-1995 (Chief Resident, 1994-1995) |
| Fellowship | Plastic surgery, Medical College of Georgia, 1995-1997 |
- Site states he is a "board-certified plastic surgeon" without naming the certifying board.
- Board of Directors, South Eastern Society of Plastic Surgery, 2006-2010.
- Key opinion leader for Inmode Aesthetics, Obagi Medical and Allergan Aesthetics; Medical Advisory Board, Obagi and Allergan.
- Chief of Staff, North Mississippi Medical Center, 2015; Chief of Surgery, 2008-2013; multiple other hospital leadership roles listed.
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper blepharoplasty. Incision typically in the natural fold of the upper lid, removing excess skin and fatty tissue; usually under an hour, most performed under sedation (source).
- Ptosis repair. Incision in the natural upper-lid fold, weakened muscle repaired, standalone or combined with upper blepharoplasty (same page).
- Lower blepharoplasty. Incision hidden just below the lower lashes; excess skin, muscle and fat removed or redistributed; more complex, may take longer than upper lid surgery; laser skin tightening may be added (same page).
- Brow lift. About 1.5 hours under general anesthesia, outpatient; combinable with a facelift or eyelid lift (source).
Other procedures
Facelift, ear surgery, fat injections, lip augmentation, a mini facelift branded "Accent Rejuvenation Lift," breast and body procedures, and non-surgical services (Botox Cosmetic, dermal fillers, Kybella, laser treatments, microneedling, medical-grade skincare) (site navigation).
Recovery
- Final result. Blepharoplasty results continue to improve as swelling subsides; final results take up to 6 months or longer (source).
- Bruising. Fades within 7-10 days; stitches removed within a week (same page).
- Swelling. May persist for several weeks; some notice improvement within a week (same page).
- Exercise. Avoid lifting more than 10-15 pounds and bending to lift heavy objects for the first two weeks (same page).
- Swelling. Most brow lift swelling and bruising subside within two weeks; optimal results in 2-4 months (source).
- Back to work. Most brow lift patients need about a week for healing; strenuous activity avoided for several weeks (same page).