Training and board certification
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Medical school | M.D., Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, 2001 |
| Dental school | D.M.D., Harvard University, 1997 |
| College | B.S., University of Utah, 1993 |
| Residency | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 1997-2003 |
| Internship | General surgery, Mayo Clinic, 2001-02 |
| Fellowship | Facial Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery-accredited, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2003-04, under Dr. Peter Waite |
- Board certified, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2005.
- Board certified, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (Facial), 2012.
- Board certified, American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery, 2016 (per the about page); the practice's page names this third certification the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons; Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (source).
- President, Utah Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2008.
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper blepharoplasty. Incision in the crease of the upper eyelid; addresses drooping eyelids and excess skin that can obstruct vision (source).
- Lower blepharoplasty. Incision below the lash line, occasionally inside the lid, to reduce under-eye puffiness, bags and wrinkles (same page).
- Procedure performed under general anesthesia or IV sedation; typically lasts 1.5 to 2 hours (same page).
- Laser treatments may be applied to reduce surrounding wrinkles during the procedure (same page).
- Brow lift. Offered as a separate upper-face procedure (source).
Other procedures
The practice also offers facelift and neck lift, facial implants, lip lift, fat transfer, otoplasty, injectables and skin resurfacing, plus oral and maxillofacial surgery including wisdom teeth, dental implants and jaw surgery (utahfacialsurgicalarts.com).
Insurance and cost
No specific insurance-coverage or Medicare statement for eyelid surgery is published. The practice's page states cost depends on the type and extent of blepharoplasty and is reviewed at consultation, and lists accepted payment methods (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Lending USA, CareCredit) (source). No dollar price for eyelid surgery is published.