Eyelid Surgery: Cost, Photos, Rewiews, Q&A

Name: Allison Schwedelson, DO

Rating: 5.0

Name: Kathleen Herne, MD

Began aesthetic medicine in: 1999

Rating: 5.0

Name: Jason Pozner, MD

Statement: Jason Pozner, MD is an esteemed aesthetic plastic surgeon and an authority on nonsurgical devices and techniques. He is the founder of Sanctuary Plastic Surgery and co-owner of Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center in Boca Raton, Florida. “At Sanctuary Medical, I work to enhance all aspects of the face, breasts, and body,” says Dr. Pozner, who was awarded Top Doctor status by RealSelf. “Whatever your challenge, I’m here to help you feel your confident, youthful, most attractive self.”

As someone who loves to fix things, Dr. Pozner is known as an expert in revision surgery—70% of his busy surgical practice is spent on “challenging, but fun” secondary breast, face, and lipo cases. Dr. Pozner is up-to-date on less-invasive procedures and new technology. For instance, he’s considered an authority on laser skin resurfacing, which can be performed on its own or as a complement to surgical facelifts.

Dr. Pozner received his medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine with a Distinction in Research, which means he conducted and published the results of an original research project during medical school. He trained for five years in general surgery, completing an intensive internship and residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He completed a plastic surgery residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He went on to complete two fellowships: one in microsurgery, at Montefiore Medical Center, and another in aesthetic and endoscopic plastic surgery at the Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Center of Maryland. While in Maryland, he was an assistant professor of plastic surgery at the esteemed Johns Hopkins Medical Center. He is currently an adjunct clinical faculty member in the department of plastic surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida.

Dr. Pozner is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He’s a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He’s also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

The 5,000-square-foot surgical facility at Sanctuary Plastic Surgery is fully accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, the State of Florida, and the Florida Board of Medicine. Dr. Pozner regularly sees out-of-state and international patients and his staff works with patients to make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 1993

Rating: 4.6

Name: Alan Gold, MD

Began aesthetic medicine in: 1978

Rating: 4.6

Name: Azza Halim, MD

Name: Jonathan Cook, MD

Statement: Dr. Jonathan Cook, MD is a double board-certified plastic surgeon who brings over a decade of unparalleled expertise to patients at Sanctuary Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton, Florida. Though he is skilled in a wide range of specialties, he is most sought after for his talents performing breast enhancement surgery, body sculpting procedures, laser and nonsurgical rejuvenation, and hand surgery. In addition to his precise hand and aesthetic eye, Dr. Cook is recognized by his patients for being warm, easygoing, professional, and thorough.

After completing a competitive plastic surgery fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Cook spent a year at Sanctuary Plastic Surgery, earning board certification in both general and plastic surgery before pursuing a fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the University of Miami. After honing his craft, Dr. Cook returned to Sanctuary Plastic Surgery to practice with its founder, Dr. Jason Pozner.

Beyond his practice schedule, Dr. Cook authors publications in peer-reviewed journals and trains plastic surgery residents and fellows via his practice’s affiliation with both the Cleveland Clinic Florida and the University of Miami. He also enjoys training for marathons.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2019

Rating: 5.0

Name: Elizabeth Simon-Hogan

Position: Physician Assistant

Can answer: 1

Name: Caroline Kozlowski

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Can answer: 1

Years experience: 5

Biography: Caroline Kozlowski is a Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Caroline pursued her interest in nursing, from Adelphi University on Long Island, NY with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduating in 2007. She works closely in collaboration with Dr. Pozner here at Sanctuary Medical. Caroline is an active member of several professional organizations including the American Association of Nurses.

Her passion and skills in aesthetics led her to pursue learning new skills and techniques in the field. Caroline is committed to customizing individual programs and treatments for each patient to achieve maximum results throughout every step in the aging process. She is very passionate about aesthetic medicine’s benefits to the patient as a whole, increasing self-assurance because confidence breeds inner beauty!

Name: Lori Harrington, PA

Position: Physician Assistant

Years experience: 20

Name: Krystie Lennox, PA

Position: Physician Assistant

Can answer: 1

Years experience: 14

Biography: Krystie P. Lennox has a passion for education, evident in both her accomplishments and initiatives in the field of aesthetic medicine. She is a practicing physician assistant, trainer and consultant with more than a decade of expertise spanning aesthetics, skin care, laser and related products and services.

Ms. Lennox is the founder and co-director of the Aesthetic Extender Symposium, a conference designed to educate aesthetic physician extenders in cosmetic dermatology procedures, as well as the latest laser technologies. Ms. Lennox is also an aesthetic practice consultant through Lennox & Associates, LLC, as well as a trainer for Allergan. She is a frequent lecturer, having spoken at conferences by the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), Galderma, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the International Master Course on Aging Skin (IMCAS), The South Beach Symposium and the Cosmetic Dermatology Seminar.

Name: Cheryl Staurowsky

Position: Aesthetician

Years experience: 30

Biography: Cheryl Staurowsky has practiced as a licensed Clinical Aesthetician for over 30 years. She has spent her entire career gaining extensive knowledge, working side by side with plastic surgeons, as well as continually updating her knowledge of how to improve current procedures and innovations in the skincare field. She helps patients with conditions such as sun damage and hyperpigmentation such as melasma, acne, and rosacea. Cheryl not only helps her patients to achieve an improved appearance, but she also helps them feel better about themselves as a whole.

Cheryl’s specialties include chemical peels, exfoliating treatments, and various other anti-aging treatments. She is also a National Educator for PCA and travels all over the United States teaching other dermatology and plastic surgery professionals.

Name: Tina Roth- Paramedical Aesthetician

Position: Aesthetician

Name: Gail Tarzy- Licensed Aesthetician and Certified Medical Electrol

Position: Aesthetician

Biography: Gail Tarzy is a licensed Aesthetician and Certified Medical Electrologist. She has been providing excellent care to health and beauty industry clients since 1999. Gail has also received additional training and certification to perform other services, including chemical peels, VelaShape™ II, Apollo™ by Pollogen®, Exilis™, Pelleve™ and GentleMax® Pro laser system for unwanted hair reduction.

Gail helps to enhance the appearance of clients and works to improve their skin issues. She provides services such as laser hair removal, skin appearance improvement with chemical peels, as well as other treatments designed to reverse the effects of sun damage, acne and other skin problems. She also performs Radio Frequency treatments that help tighten and tone skin. Another popular treatment is body contouring, which helps reduce fat, reduce the appearance of cellulite and tone and tighten various body areas.