Lopa Gupta, MD

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0

Nov 22, 2024

Absolute Perfection!

I knew I’d need blepharoplasty since my late twenties. I had significant bags under my eyes (fatty, not water retention) as well as a bulging fat pad above my eyes along with droopy upper lid skin. Once I was in my forties, I looked old and tired no matter how much sleep I got or what eye creams I used. I’m not rich by American standards so I saved money over the years and did a lot of research before selecting a surgeon.

Once I spoke to Dr. Gupta and her staff, there was no contest about who would do the procedure. Dr. Gupta’s work speaks for itself. The before and after photos on her website are one thing, but I saw the results of a lower lid blepharoplasty in person. I couldn’t believe how perfect it looked. So I got an upper and lower lip blepharoplasty with the removal of all four of the fat pads around my eyes.

The procedure was flawless. It did not hurt at all sans a few tiny pokes from a few injections of the local anesthetizing agents. Dr. Gupta and her team function as a well oiled, perfectly engineered machine. I honestly cannot think of anything they could have done better. It’s clear that Dr. Gupta and her team have done this thousands of times and they have perfected every aspect of the process. I left her office extremely happy and in no pain at all.

Dr. Gupta is an not only an expert surgeon but an impeccable artist and a lovely human being. Her team, Emilia, Imelda and Anne, are ultra-competent and clearly love what they do. They are at your service from the moment you step into the office. They make you feel so comfortable and safe, like you have nothing to worry about and everything to be excited about. And you should feel that way: You’re in the best hands!

The post-operative self-care was not difficult. You’ll want at least a week with nothing scheduled. There are a lot of compresses but if you follow Dr. Gupta’s instructions you’ll probably be surprised at how fast the healing occurs. I returned to work a week later, only needing some makeup and my regular prescription glasses to hide some of the bruising and the sutured seams. Within a month I was rocking a style of eye makeup I hadn’t worn in decades. Over the next few months I met with Dr. Gupta for treatments to reduce minor swelling and speed healing. I saw my eyes transform to look like they did 15-20 years ago.

When I went for my one-year follow-up I asked Dr. Gupta for a budget friendly way to lift my mid-face and make my nasolabial lines a little less harsh. She told me about a procedure she invented, which I opted for (filler + threads) and I could not be happier with the subtle yet very youthful results.

The surgery and the filler/thread procedures were a huge investment for me, but I am so happy I did it. Pre-procedure, I had a lot of concerns about the expense and I felt like I was buying into a culture that puts too much weight on appearance. But every day I look in the mirror I still feel good about the decision. Just removing a little bit of skin and a little bit of fat, and a little bit of a lift, can completely rejuvenate your face and how you feel when people look in your eyes. I’m moving across the country soon but I when I return to NY to visit, I will make sure to have an appointment with Dr. Gupta on the schedule. She’s worth every penny. I know I’m going to get old no matter what I do, but I feel like I will age much more gracefully because of Dr. Gupta. I can’t recommend her enough!

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