Training and board certification
Source for all rows: source
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Bachelor of Science, Biology, cum laude, University of Mobile, 1985-1989 |
| Medical school | Doctor of Medicine, University of South Alabama, 1989-1993; elected to Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) |
| Internship / Residency | General surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, 1993-1999 |
| Fellowship | Plastic surgery, Jackson Memorial Hospital - University of Miami, Miami, FL, 1999-2001 |
- Board certified: American Board of Surgery (2000) and American Board of Plastic Surgery (2002).
- Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Florida (2001-2003), then Medical University of South Carolina (2003-present per CV).
- In private practice specializing in facial rejuvenation, breast and abdomen procedures since June 2007.
- President, South Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons; member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American College of Surgeons.
Eyelid surgery work
The eye lift page describes upper and lower blepharoplasty addressing loose or folded eyelids, puffy fat deposits, under-eye bags and fine wrinkles (source). The procedure is typically performed in-office under local anesthesia; some patients combine it with a facelift. The page states more than 20 years of experience in facial aesthetic procedures. The eye lift before-and-after gallery lists 29 documented cases (source).
Other procedures
The site also offers facelift, deep plane facelift, facelift revision, brow lift and neck lift; body procedures including abdominoplasty, liposuction and mommy makeover; breast augmentation, reduction and lift; and non-surgical treatments including BodyTite, SculpSure, FaceTite, Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, microneedling and thread lifts (Face Procedures nav).
Insurance and cost
- The page states eyelid surgery "can be performed for cosmetic reasons or through insurance to improve sight by lifting droopy eyelids out of the patient's field of vision."
- Upper eyelid surgery: "$3,304 to $8,054."
- Lower eyelid surgery: "$3,234 to $8,005."
- Combined upper and lower: "typically between $10,000 and $11,000."
Recovery
- Swelling peaks in the first three days; most resolves within two weeks.
- Stitches are usually removed around day five.
- Light activities resume within 7-10 days; most patients return to work within 10-14 days.
- Results can last many years with good skincare and sun protection.