After the surgery, my right eye has been constantly irritated and in pain

It has been a year since I went to Dr. Amadi for a lower blepharoplasty with fat repositioning. Everyday I regret doing so.

For me, not only was the cosmetic result discouraging, but I now have to live with a medical condition that will cost me $600 monthly, along with constant discomfort and countless trips to specialists. This has negatively impacted my ability to work, and taken a toll on my mental health.

I trusted Dr.Amadi to perform lower eyelid fat repositioning for me a year ago because (1) he has good reviews, (2) he is specialized in this field, and (3) his assistant claimed he charges more than most practices in the area because he’s “the best”.

I thought that these were all good indicators of his competency, but I didn’t realize that they could also be indicators of his arrogance and negligence. He never seemed to take my specific situation into account, and ended up creating more problems than he solved.

Cosmetic Results (see photos):

Hollowness/Depression on the right eye - caused by fat removal
Two raised bumps when I smile - caused by fat repositioning

Medical Condition:
After the surgery, my right eye has been constantly irritated and in pain. I asked Dr. Amadi about it in every follow-up appointment but he just told me to wait and that it would get better with time. It didn’t. In our last appointment (more than six months after the surgery), he finally suggested that I see a dry eye specialist.

I have tried many types of medication since then. The only medication that has any effect is an eyedrop that costs $600 a month, and most insurance doesn’t cover it.

For anyone who’s considering doing an eyelid surgery with Dr.Amadi, especially if you’re an Asian female, please please reconsider and do more research. You don’t want to make a decision that will negatively impact you for the rest of your life.