Training and board certification
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| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | Colby College, Waterville, Maine; B.A. |
| Medical school | Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY, 1998 |
| Residency | General surgery, University Health Center of Pittsburgh, 1999-2001; plastic surgery residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 1998-2004 |
| Fellowship | Pediatric and craniofacial surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2001-2002 |
- Board certification, as the site states it: "American Board of Plastic Surgery (member since 2006)."
- Assistant Professor at Columbia University (specific dates not stated on the site).
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery since 2006; member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery since 2019.
- Established her independent practice in Maine in 2006; the site states over two decades as a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper eyelid surgery and lower eyelid surgery, offered individually or combined, addressing loose or sagging skin, fatty deposits, under-eye bags, drooping lids and lower lid wrinkles (blepharoplasty).
- No transconjunctival or other named surgical technique appears on the page.
- No public before-and-after gallery; the site states patient photos are shared through a secure TouchMD portal.
Other procedures
Site also lists forehead lift (brow lift), ear surgery, earlobe surgery, fat transfer, lip lift, neck lift and facelift.
Insurance and cost
No price statement for eyelid surgery; the site references CosmetAssure insurance and financing options generally, not tied to eyelid surgery specifically. No Medicare statement found.
Recovery
- Bruising and swelling of the eyelids may last 1-2 weeks; scars may remain slightly pink for 6 months or more; gradual improvement over several weeks; maximum discomfort in the first few days.