Parag D. Gandhi, MD, FACS

CONSULTATION & PRE-OP: For fear of NOT looking like myself, I’ve always been hesitant to have anything done to my face; however, my eyelids got so droopy that if felt like there was a constant shadow over the top of my eyes and I had a “resting frown.” After a lot of research, I am so glad that I found Dr. Gandhi! He has a great bedside manner. In addition to taking preliminary measurements and providing me with plenty of details about the procedure, he listened with such patience and was very thorough in answering all the questions I had. A big concern for me was that I wanted only removable sutures. Right off the bat, Dr. Gandhi listened to me and agreed to do only removable sutures; additionally, the consultation did NOT feel rushed at all, and it gave me such a high level of confidence that Dr. Gandhi was the right doctor to give me the desired results for my upper bleph. He provided Arnica beforehand, with instructions to start taking pre-op. SURGERY: Surgery date (April 2025) went off without a hitch. I was relaxed and comfortable. Altogether end-to-end was about 3 hrs, but that includes setup, prep (numbing, measurements, etc.), and then surgery itself (local anesthesia). My eyesight was blurry for the first 3 days due to the antibiotic ointment, which I expected. 2 MONTHS POST-OP: I also had dryness, which gradually tapered off in the 1st 2 weeks, to none at 2 months post-op. I woke up quite swollen the next day (I expected that), this gradually subsided by the 2-week mark, and was hardly noticeable 1 month post-op (I was able to attend Mother’s Day with family and got comments on how good I looked, but no one isolated my eyes in particular). My eyelids would still look slightly puffy in the mornings right when I wake up; however, I doubt anyone else noticed – also, this subsided early mornings, after I’d been up for about 2 hrs. I also noticed sensitivity to bright screens (phone, computer), but that gradually improved, I just couldn’t have the screen at its max brightest. There has been NO detriment to my eyesight – I don’t wear glasses/contacts and I could still see are normally as I did pre-op. I still had a slight tightness around the outer corners of my eyes, if I open my eyes wide in a somewhat exaggerated way; however, I am ok with this, since this is wide-eyed expression is NOT standard daily-use – I don’t feel this tightness and my eyes feel “normal” when just going through daily use. 3-MONTHS POST-OP (NOW): My eyelids no longer swell in the mornings, eyesight is still good and no issues with dryness. I love, LOVE my results!! POST-OP AFTER-CARE: Dr. Gandhi’s after-care has been excellent! The post-op instructions were clear, and I had various appointments – starting with immediately after, 2 days post-op, 1 week post-op, 2 weeks post-op, 1 month post-op, 2 months post. Also, when I texted questions along the way, Dr. Gandhi or his staff responded quickly. REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS: Depending on how your skin historically heals, your experience will be unique to your body. I think it’s important to have realistic expectations. Since excess skin is being excised, there is going to be a suture line, which depending on how you heal, you’ll need to tend to. I see people complaining about incision lines extending a bit farther out than the end of their eyelid (a few mm). From what I now see, this is necessary; otherwise, you would have that extra skin bunching at the outside corner of the eye. Also, scars have faded away with the silicone scar sheets I was using. SCARS: My scars tend to be naturally raised, so I know to be on top of it with silicone sheets as soon as the doctor okays it. After suture removal, I applied silicone scar sheets (basic CVS brand) for 1-3 days in a row, then remove to clean and oil the area (vit E oil), after which I’d reapply and repeat. I cut thin slices out of them, just wide enough to fit over the suture line (I did NOT use any scar gel). Closer to the insides of my eyes took a bit longer to flatten. MY THOUGHTS ON RESULTS: This is the best thing I have done for my face!! I absolutely LOVE the end-result! My face looks more youthful. I am SOOOO glad I chose Dr. Gandhi!! He did a fantastic job because: (1) my eyes are evenly matched – same shape/size; (2) my eyes close fully (even immediately post-op); (3) the incision line is matched on both sides and is right inside the crease of my eyelids; (4) he recommended NO fat removal, which I now realize was a great suggestion because my eyes look “normal,” just more open and refreshed; (5) he has integrity and did NOT pile on unnecessary add-ons – he told me I did NOT need an eyebrow lift; (6) his bedside manner is top-notch and leaves nothing to be desired – he is very responsive, kind and friendly, he listens patiently and actually truly hears your concerns – and better still, acts on them; (7) his staff are very friendly and highly responsive (8) his after-care is stellar! (9) No surgery is worth NOT looking like myself, so, most important of all for me is that I still look very much like myself! Dr. Gandhi is sheer awesomeness, and I absolutely highly recommend him!!

I wanted an upper bleph for several years now, but as a 36 year old I was cautious that I may be jumping the gun a bit. After doing some research (I 100% wanted an expert in eye plastic surgery - an oculoplastic surgeon - rather than someone who was only doing eye procedures once a week and breast aug every other day), I decided to just go for it and not postpone joy, since I'm sure I would end up doing it in my 40s or 50s. I found Dr. Gandhi here on RealSelf and he has fantastic reviews. I was impressed at my first consultation, rather then just tell me 'Yes, there's enough skin to take off, let's book you now for the procedure' instead he said he'd like to see me in another month after my Botox had completely worn off so that he could get a better baseline. To me, that signaled he was most concerned with making an accurate assessment of my needs rather than rushing to get me on the books - green flag! So I went back for another consultation, he was very thorough measuring and doing a full eye exam (my vision is not obscured but it's good to check overall eye health as well). All interactions leading up to my surgery made me feel comfortable and supported. The procedure itself wasn't exactly pleasant (unsurprisingly!) but Dr. Gandhi and his assistant checked on me constantly so I felt well taken care of. Now for the most important info: I LOVE my results! It's so much easier to put eyeliner on and I no longer have the asymmetry that has bothered me for years. As an aside, during my healing process I had a routine skin check at my Johns Hopkins dermatologist and the derm asked me where I had my eyes done (still had visible stitches). When I told her it was Dr. Gandhi, she said "Oooooh he is very well regarded!" and said my eyes looked great. One more thing, Dr. Gandhi and his assistant never pressured me to buy their skincare products or to get other injectables they offer ('tox, filler, etc.) which is really refreshing considering most medspas absolutely make you feel pressured.

Dr Gandhi performed my upper blepharoplasty surgery 6 weeks ago and I am already so happy with my outcome! My eyes look great, feel great and I no longer have to constantly raise my eyebrows to see. He is professional, knowledgeable, kind, very detail oriented, all in all a great doctor! At each appointment he took the time to listen to my concerns, answered all my questions and I never felt rushed . Shout-out to Trish, Dr Gandhi’s assistant, for always being so kind and helping me relax during my procedure. Thank you both for making my whole experience so pleasant and making me feel cared for!

Dr. Gandhi operated on me 4 times and every time he explained the procedure fully and the recover thoroughly. He takes as much time as you need for each appointment and is very good at listening to your concerns and answering any and all questions you may have. I would highly recommend him to anyone with the utmost confidence that you will be satisfied with his ability and manner. I was surprised that each appointment was about an hour and I left with well deserved confidence.

After suffering with unknown eye issues for months I finally found relief with Dr. Gandhi. I had been passed around to numerous Ophthalmologists, Allergists and Oculoplastic Surgeons. But Dr. Gandhi took as much time as I needed to come up with the proper treatment plan. He was the first provider to let me speak and explain my history with an open mind. He is a great listener and a thorough provider. I never felt rushed and left the appointment with clear answers. Dr. Gandhi also reached out to me outside of his own office hours to check in as well. I then decided to book eyelid repair surgery with Dr. Gandhi and the process was a breeze. From beginning to end him and the office staff made the process super easy. Recovery was fast and I am ecstatic with my results. He fixed the issue with my eyelid position and my incisions have healed beautifully and are almost invisible. Dr. Gandhi is extremely gentle and caring! I cannot recommend Dr. Gandhi and his staff enough.

I had a great experience with Dr. Parag Gandhi. After the initial consultation I completely understood what was involved with having blepharoplasty surgery and what to expect regarding recovery and results. I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.

I have positive experiences with Dr Gandhi's treatments. Dr Gandhi has been treating my migraine sxs & eyes for the past 2-3 years. I am very pleased with his expertise, attention to detail, honesty & concern for my wellbeing & comfort. He takes the time to explain the treatment plan & reason for that treatment. He is supported by his awesome Assistant, Trish, who is so patient & walks the extra mile to accommodate/arrange my care. I travel from Florida to Maryland for Dr Gandhi's care.

My dentist is in the same building at Dr. Gandhi and I passed his door many times. I had had a lipoma removed from my head back in 2020. The biopsy came back Negative for any cancers and I am cancer prone. Just runs in the family. Right above where I had the lipoma removed I had gotten what I though was a Zit. It wouldn't heal and stuff would come out of it once in a while. After two years of fooling with it I decided to pay Dr. Gandhi a visit. He did a biopsy on the area right away. It took about a week for the results to come back and it wasn't good, it was Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He got on my case right away contacting a Mohs Surgeon to take the cancer out. I went to have it removed and the next day met Dr. Gandhi and the Timonium Surgery Center so he could close the wound. Dr. Parag Gandhi of Maryland Eye and Face is the Awesome! He saved my forehead and me from other terrible complications from the Cancer. He is so Caring and he listens to your concerns and answers all your questions. I'm only 3 weeks out healing and am healing nicely due to his craftsmanship of putting me back together again. He is my go to Doctor for anything that has to do with my face. Whether it be more cancer problems in the future or cosmetic procedures such as fillers and any other procedures I may need down the road he's my guy!

Dr. Gandhi and his team couldn’t be more attentive cutting edge, and knowledgeable. I am so lucky to be in their care. The time that is taken with me is unparalleled- Dr. Gandhi really goes above and beyond to explain a procedure or options and provides wonderful care. We are so lucky to have his or practice in the area!

The short version of my review: Set up a consultation with Maryland Eye and Face, you won't regret it. The long version: For background, I am a 31 year old, white female that has never had any type of work done (including injectables). I contacted the office for a possible lower eyelid lift/blepharoplasty. I have a very prominent, herniated fat pad under my left eye that has been there since I was a child and I have always been incredibly insecure. Its gotten worse the past few years and I finally decided to get something done about it. The assistant Trish is amazing. She is so kind and efficient at her job. She made me feel welcome and relaxed, and went over a very detailed health history with me. Dr. Gandhi was incredible. He and Trish spent over 2 hours with my at my consult. I never felt rushed or that I was in any way a bother with all of my questions. Dr. Gandhi took the time to explain all my options, and in the end I decided on under eye and cheek fillers. My results are incredible. I would say I look like I'm 20 again, but I actually look better than I ever have. No one is telling me how tired or sick I look all the time. I barely spend time with concealer anymore (so much time/money spent trying to correct my under eye bags...) All in all, I would highly recommend Maryland Eye and Face. I will be going back in the future.