Training and board certification
- Medical degree, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
- General surgery internship, residency and chief residency, Saint Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center, New York Medical College.
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery residency and chief residency, University of Louisville Hospitals.
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellow under Dr. Sherrell J. Aston, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York.
- Board certified: American Board of Surgery (November 2010-current) and American Board of Plastic Surgery (November 2013-current).
- Site states 10+ years in specialty practice.
- Member: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Fellow, American College of Surgeons.
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Eyelid surgery work
- Upper blepharoplasty. Addresses anatomical causes of a tired look around the eyes for "a natural, well-rested, non-operated look"; performed under general or local anesthesia (source).
- Lower blepharoplasty. Addresses the same tired appearance around the eyes (source).
- Brow lift. Repositions and suspends the brows for a more youthful appearance while maintaining natural contour and symmetry (browlift).
Insurance and cost
No insurance or Medicare statement found on the eyelid or brow lift pages. No specific prices published; pages state a final quote is given at consultation, with financing through Cherry and PatientFi.
Recovery statements, upper blepharoplasty: most stitches removed 3-5 days after surgery, return to work feasible in that window; swelling and bruising substantially subside by 7-10 days, when light aerobic exercise is approved; gradual return to strenuous activity over weeks 3-6; final results at 3 months. Brow lift: sutures removed 3-4 days after surgery; return to work and reduced swelling/bruising by 10-14 days; gradual activity increase over 2-6 weeks; final results at 3 months.