Training and board certification
Source for all rows: source
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Medical school | The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Summa Cum Laude, 2001 |
| Internship | General Surgery, Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, Ohio, 2001-2002 |
| Residency | Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, 2002-2006; Administrative Chief Resident 2005-2006 |
| Fellowship | American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Williams Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, Latham, New York, 2006-2007, under Edwin F. Williams III, MD |
- Fourth-generation Central Ohio surgeon, double board certified in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
- Director, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University; Assistant Professor in the department.
- Fellowship Director, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper blepharoplasty. A small ellipse of skin removed from the eyelid crease to tighten drooping upper lids; incision hidden in the crease (source).
- Lower blepharoplasty. Small incisions placed just below the lower lash line to remove fatty pockets causing under-eye puffiness (same page).
- Transconjunctival blepharoplasty. For patients with fat pockets and no excess skin, the incision is made inside the lower eyelid to remove fat with no visible scarring (same page).
- Double eyelid surgery (Asian eyelid surgery). Described as creating a double eyelid fold for patients with a single fold or no lid crease; the page states the surgeons have experience with this procedure (same page).
- Eyelid surgery is performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation; surgical time 30 minutes to 2 hours (same page).
Other procedures
The practice offers facelift (including mini and lower facelift), neck lift, brow lift, rhinoplasty, septoplasty, otoplasty, lip lift, facial fat transfer, and non-surgical laser, injectable and skin treatments (smithfacialplastics.com).
Insurance and cost
No insurance or Medicare statement for eyelid surgery is published. The page states cost depends on the type of eyelid surgery performed and is quoted at consultation, with financing options available.
Recovery
- Bruising. Common; may take up to two to four weeks to resolve.
- Back to work. Most patients return to work and normal activities within seven to ten days.
- Exercise. Strenuous activity and the gym avoided for about two weeks.
- Final result. A small pink incision line may remain for about six months before fading; results can be permanent.
(All from source.)