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Long Awaited Eyelid Surgery - New York

UPDATED FROM Gomar
1 year post

Still disappointed and angry

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Gomar
Dear.Dr.Gupta,
The realistic expectations that I had for the outcome of the surgery were the same as most people who post on this site. Expectations were to have my eyes look refreshed by excising upper lid ptosis, getting rid of the under eye bags, excising my upper lid and lower lid cyst and tightening jowls. And I was expecting to have these changes done for only $15,000.
What I did not expect to have post surgery was; upper lids ptosis, one under eye hollow with ectropion, the other under eye with a bag and jowls showing no difference.
Needless to say I did not attain my "realistic expectations". My eyes look just as tired and unnatural as before the surgery. What is unrealistic is that Dr.Gupta feels that the work done was "beautiful and natural". The only people who told me that my eyes look beautiful in the past year and a half were Dr.Gupta and her staff.
I appreciate all the replies and feedback posted, it only reaffirms what I already feel and see.

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Lopa Gupta, MD

Lopa Gupta, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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Replies (5)

E
March 20, 2015
I'm sorry you have gone through so much with this surgery. I hope when the time is right you can find a compassionate, talented doctor to help you.
G
March 21, 2015
Thank you. I am trying to find one. Best regards
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L
March 29, 2015
You have photos take her to court
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L
March 29, 2015
Spend money on a billboard in your town show before nd afters
L
April 28, 2015
You've done that?
L
April 28, 2015
Hi Gomar, I am truly sorry that you are going through this trust me I know I had some work done by her as well and there is not a day that goes by that I don't regret it. She did the exact same thing to me kept reassuring me that it would get better but deep down I knew I had made the biggest mistake choosing her and my hollowed upper lids and lower eyelid retraction will not be better without some type of revision. Ms. Gupta's MO on all the review boards of patients who have complained about her is to, in a passive-aggressive way place the blame on the patient by stating comments such as "unrealistic expectations" and other condensing comments. Meanwhile we are the one's who have to live with the lower retracted eyes, hollowed upper eyelids and ectropion of the eyes. I've been to 4 plastic surgeons since and all said my complications are because she removed too much skin. She needs to get off the message boards ,going back and forth with patients on Realself, make me heal etc who are because of her back-dated surgery methods are having serious eye complications and cosmetic regrets. Instead Ms. Gupta needs to work on updating her skills as a surgeon and find out why: you can't use laser on all skin types and find out which of your potential patients are more prone to complications and either advise them accordingly or use preventative measures to prevent these complications during the surgical procedures. Sorry again for your regrets, just know you are not alone. P.S. look up "Dr.Gupta reuses dirty instruments from September 17th 2014. Sincerely, Sadness and regrets
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April 29, 2015
Hi, I had an overly aggressive surgery, and I've been looking on this site for options. I've seen a lot of fat grafting to the lower lids that have come out really nice. You might want to look into that w/an experienced doctor. Sorry you are going through this. I know how hurtful it can be when you are going in for surgery for improvement, and you end up more disappointed.
B
September 14, 2017
I went for lower eye lid surgery she talked me into have the upper"s done at the same time Total cost $6,500. Totally dissatisfied with the results. Still, have "bags" under the eyes along with additional unwanted issues. Met with her to discuss results, she said she would address the problem at no cost to me. I replied given the results of the first procedure I would not be interested in a revision surgery performed by her and would seek out another surgeon to fix the issues she had caused. I asked for a partial refund to help cover the cost....still waiting! Don't be misled like I was by her before and after "Gallery". I believe it to be suspect. I also believe many of the stellar reviews posted are fraudulent. When I was in the waiting room to discuss the results of my surgery, there were 2 others waiting who were equally dissatisfied. In my opinion, she's all about the money with zero integrity! My opinion.
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1 year post

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June 22, 2016
I actually think you look much much improved after the surgery. I know you are not happy but it looks good to me. All the best. Tanya
G
June 29, 2016
Most plastic surgeons strive to make their patients look younger and refreshed. Dr.Gupta achieved opposite results for me. She made me look 10-15 years older.
B
September 30, 2017
Sorry, but you do look older. I too looked better before going to her! Found out she is not a Board Certified plastic surgeon, She is a Board Certified eye doctor practicing plastic surgery because, in my opinion, it is more lucrative.
U
September 3, 2018
What did you do with her? I am considering her for festoon/malar bag surgery because she's literally like one of only two doctors I have found who successfully deals with it.
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1 year post

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