Training and board certification
Source for all rows: meet Dr. Prichard
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | Rice University, graduated with honors |
| Medical school | University of Texas, Galveston, graduated with honors |
| Residency | Plastic surgery, Michigan State University |
| Further training | Post-residency training in precision medicine, Harvard Medical School |
- Board certification: "certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery."
- The site also states he "is a Diplomate of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons" (as printed).
- Former Chief of Plastic Surgery at John C. Lincoln Hospital, and Medical Director for Plastic Surgery.
- Founded the Vincere Cancer Center in 2015. Founder of DecathLife, also the title of his upcoming book on longevity and wellness.
- Has taught for Valley Leadership in the Phoenix area.
- Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina; speaks Spanish and English.
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper blepharoplasty. An incision along the upper eyelid crease removes excess skin and fat.
- Lower blepharoplasty. For under-eye bags, the incision is inside the lower eyelid or along the lower lash line.
- The page also lists double eyelid surgery as a procedure type. Stated benefits include a defined upper eyelid crease and removal of lax skin that may block vision.
- Anesthesia: IV sedation or general anesthesia, given by a board-certified anesthesiologist, as an outpatient procedure.
- Brow lift. Two techniques (brow lift):
- Endoscopic: several small incisions behind the hairline and a camera, with sutures or clips to close.
- Coronal: an ear-to-ear incision across the top of the head. The page states it does not suit patients with a high hairline or thin hair.
Galleries:
- Eyelid surgery: 17 patient cases over two pages. Captions include upper and lower eyelids with fat transposition, and eyelid surgery combined with face lift, neck lift or rhinoplasty (source).
- Brow lift: 2 patient cases (source).
The site has no separate page for ptosis repair, canthoplasty or revision eyelid surgery.
Other procedures
Face procedures on the site include facelift, neck lift, rhinoplasty, FaceTite and non-surgical treatments. The site also covers breast augmentation, lift, reduction, revision and breast reconstruction after mastectomy, and body procedures such as tummy tuck, liposuction, mommy makeover, thigh lift, arm lift and BodyTite (drprichard.com).
Insurance and cost
- The site makes no statement about insurance or Medicare coverage for eyelid surgery and publishes no eyelid surgery price.
- The brow lift page states cost depends on the amount of correction and complexity, and is discussed at consultation (brow lift).
Recovery
- Treated areas are covered after surgery; a trusted person should escort the patient home.
- Swelling and bruising: cold compresses for the first 24 hours; head kept elevated during the first week or so.
- Back to work: within 7 days or so.
- Strenuous exercise: about 3 to 5 weeks after surgery.
- Eye drops may help with irritation.
- Brow lift: head elevated for 7-10 days; return to work within 7 to 10 days (brow lift).