CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
Physician, Surgeon: Connecticut, Louisiana, Florida
Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
Board Certified – American Board of Ophthalmology
Board Re-Certified 2003 &2012
National Board of Medical Examiners
ACADEMIC & APPOINTMENTS:
Past Director of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Yale University School of Medicine
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:
Associate Examiner, American Board of Ophthalmology
Past Executive Board: American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ASOPRS
National Education Faculty for Allergan (BOTOX®, Juvederm®, Latisse®, Vivite®, Prevage®, Clinique® Medical)
National Faculty Trainer for Medicis (Restylane®, Perlane®)
National Faculty Trainer Sanofe Aventis (Sculptra®)
EDUCATION:
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Chicago
POST GRADUATE TRAINING:
Fellowship, Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery:
The University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago, IL with Allen Putterman, MD
Ophthalmology Residency: The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Internship: Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
BOTOX®: Injector since 1991
Fillers: Advanced injector (see www.liquidfacelift.com ) JuvedermTM Voluma, JuvedermTM Ultra Plus, Restylane®, Perlane®, Radiesse®, Sculptra®, Kybella
Laser Blepharoplasty, Laser Skin Resurfacing and Rejuvenation, Ptosis Repair, Orbital Surgery Reconstruction of Eyelids
RECENT PUBLICATIONS:
Facial Plastic Surgery; Invited Discussion, Soft Tissue Augmentation using RESTYLANE, May 2004, Vol.20 #20
Techniques of Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery; A case Study Approach – 2004 Lippincott Williams and Williams – Subcillary Skin versus Subconjunctival Approach
Olson JJ. Balanced Botox Chemodenervation of the Upper Face: Symmetry in Motion
Seminars in Plastics Surgery/Volume 21,Number 21 2007 Olson JJ: Lower Eyelid Cosmetic Blepharoplasty, book chapter
AWARDS:
American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievment Award for distinguished service and teaching. 2008
VOLUNTEER:
Oculoplastic Surgery Clinic and Surgery West Haven Veterans Administration