Training and board certification
The practice's bio page does not name a specific medical school or residency program by name.
- Board-certified ophthalmologist; the site states she graduated at the top of her medical school class.
- Specialized training in ophthalmology and ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, then at Plastic Eye Surgery Associates, Houston, Texas.
- Trained at Memorial Hermann Hospital in surgical reconstruction of complex facial trauma and burn injuries.
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons; Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology; Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
- Member: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, International Association of Ophthalmologists, Houston Ophthalmology Society, Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society.
- Provides patient care at The Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann Houston Hospitals, and Texas Children's Hospital.
Eyelid surgery work
- Cosmetic upper and lower blepharoplasty. Repositions redundant eyelid skin and protruding fat pockets to address a "hooded" upper lid or puffy lower lid (source).
- Ptosis repair. Corrects the weakened levator muscle that elevates the upper eyelid; external levator repair uses a small crease incision that heals discreetly, while internal approaches leave no external scar (source).
- Asian (double) eyelid surgery. Creates a defined eyelid crease for patients with an indistinct or "single" upper lid, accounting for incomplete/multiple creases, fat-pad location and thicker skin typical of Asian eyelid anatomy, with incisions placed within the new crease; the site calls it "the most challenging blepharoplasty to perform" (source).
- Functional blepharoplasty. Upper-lid surgery for visual-field obstruction from sagging skin, aimed at restoring visual fields and reversing chronic headaches and activity restriction from droopy eyelids (source).
- Eyelid malposition repair. Covers entropion and ectropion correction (source).
Other procedures
Botox (forehead lines, crow's feet), dermal fillers, Kybella jawline contouring, eyelid surgery for men, eyelid skin cancer removal and reconstruction, tear-drain (lacrimal) surgery, treatment of blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm, thyroid eye disease, orbital tumors, orbital decompression, eyelid retraction repair, festoon correction, IPL photofacial, CO2 laser skin resurfacing, and laser hair removal (source, source).
Insurance and cost
"When ptosis causes functional visual impairment, many insurers (including Medicare) may cover surgery with appropriate documentation. Cosmetic-only procedures are typically not covered" (source). Functional upper blepharoplasty for visual-field obstruction "can, in some cases, meet the criteria for insurance coverage" (source). On cost, the cosmetic blepharoplasty page states price "depends on several factors, including which eyelids are being addressed, the techniques used, and how long the procedure takes"; no dollar figure is published.
Recovery
- Swelling/bruising. Expected after upper or lower eyelid surgery; managed with cold compresses and head elevation (source).
- Back to work. Patients need time off work to heal and must avoid physically taxing activities (same page).
- Contact lenses. Most patients can resume wearing contact lenses about two weeks after the procedure (same page).
- Final result. Results are long-lasting, with most patients enjoying their refreshed appearance for 10 to 15 years (same page).