Expertly performed eyelid surgery can make a world of difference in your appearance and your confidence. At the Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery in Rochester, NY, our world-renowned, double board-certified facial plastic surgeons create remarkable blepharoplasty results that help our patients look younger and more refreshed.
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WORLD-CLASS SURGEONS, WORLD-CLASS RESULTS
Our double board-certified facial plastic surgeons treat patients from Buffalo, Syracuse, and throughout New York, the US, and Canada. People travel to Rochester for exceptional care and amazing results, as displayed in our blepharoplasty before-and-after photos.
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OUR PATIENTS SAY IT BEST
“I had extreme skin folds in my eyelids and fat deposits under my eyes. Their consultation gave me the confidence to proceed and I had Blepheroplasty last September. I am extremely satisfied with the results. Everything was corrected. You would never know I had surgery and I actually look younger. Dr. Quatela, and team were very professional and personable making me feel very comfortable. They had continuous follow up visits to ensure recovery was successful. I highly recommend them and I would definitely go back to them again.”
Your Customized Blepharoplasty Experience
If you’re frustrated with loose, sagging skin and accumulated fat along the upper or lower eyelids, you may be a good candidate for blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).
Our double board-certified facial plastic surgeons collaborate with you to create a customized surgical plan that addresses your specific upper and/or lower eyelid concerns. You may be a candidate for one or more of the following:
TRUST YOUR EYELID SURGERY TO A DOUBLE BOARD-CERTIFIED FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEON
Exceptional blepharoplasty results start with choosing a surgeon with the expertise that comes from years of dedicated facial plastic surgery training and experience. That's why people from all over the state of New York and across the country choose the Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery in Rochester.
MEET OUR SURGEONS
Dr. Vito C. Quatela
Dr. Quatela has earned a worldwide reputation as an expert in facial rejuvenation. A double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, for more than 30 years Dr. Quatela has dedicated himself to compassionate, personalized patient care. Dr. Quatela is highly respected in his field and is a past president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the current president of the International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies.
Dr. Heather Lee
Dr. Lee is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, specializing in blepharoplasty and other facial rejuvenation procedures. She completed facial plastic surgery fellowship training under Dr. Quatela and is known for her attention to detail and meticulous technique, which produce beautiful, natural-looking results for her eyelid surgery patients.
Dr. Alex Montague
Dr. Montague is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has developed a reputation for his exemplary technique and personalized patient care. He completed fellowship training in facial plastic surgery under Dr. Quatela, and he is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
OUR PATIENTS SAY IT BEST
“Quatela has the most customer friendly and service-oriented staff Ive (ever) encountered in a medical office. After our first consultation with Dr. Montague and then review of the process with Kylie, it was clear that Dr Quatela has assembled the best team - there are only skilled, friendly people there. It has been a month and the results are beyond expectations. If you are considering having anything this important done to your face, your body - go see the team at Quatela. They have the finest surgeons, the most engaging support - both skilled medical and operationally- and its wonderful to have access to this world renown team of surgeons here in Rochester.”
HOW LONG IS RECOVERY AFTER EYELID SURGERY?
Will I have visible scars from eyelid surgery?
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BLEPHAROPLASTY
Upper eyelid lift scars are concealed in the natural crease where they are not noticeable. Lower eyelid lift scars are either inside the eyelid or in a fold of the lower eyelid. These scars are very thin and typically fade over the months after surgery until they are inconspicuous.
Brow lift vs. eyelid lift surgery— what is the difference?
Sometimes drooping of the upper eyelids is related to a drop in the position of the brow over time. Depending on your concerns, either a brow lift or an upper blepharoplasty may be better at addressing drooping skin on the upper eyelids or brow. Often, patients benefit from a combination of the two procedures.
Are there nonsurgical alternatives to blepharoplasty?
When it comes to significant eyelid sagging and bags, blepharoplasty is considered the gold standard. For individuals with hollows, dark circles, or bags underneath the eyes, dermal fillers can be used to improve the appearance of these concerns. Fillers can also be used to enhance the results of eyelid surgery. During your consultation, your surgeon will talk with you about your concerns and recommend the best procedure for you.
Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery
973 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 244-1000
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Lower Eyelid Surgery:
This procedure, often combined with upper eyelid surgery, is also an outpatient procedure. Depending on the patient’s needs, the incisions are either placed within the lower eyelid (transconjunctival incisions) or just below the eyelashes along the lower eyelid. Through the incisions, the surgeon redistributes the fat to reduce under-eye bags and tightens the skin and muscles. We use dissolvable sutures for transconjunctival procedures.
Upper Eyelid Surgery:
Our surgeons perform upper eyelid surgery as an outpatient procedure in our on-site surgical center. Through incisions placed along the crease of the upper eyelid, the surgeon removes excess fat pockets and lax skin. The surgeon then closes the incisions with fine sutures.
All our blepharoplasty procedures are tailored to each patient's unique physical characteristics and goals. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to facial plastic surgery. All skin types and ethnicities can benefit from the procedure.
Request My Consultation1. A member of our Patient Consultant team will reach out within one business day to discuss your procedure of interest, pricing, and our highly skilled physicians.
2. We will answer any questions you have about the procedure.
After you request a consultation:
1. A member of our Patient Consultant team will reach out within one business day to discuss your procedure of interest, pricing, and our highly skilled physicians.
2. We will answer any questions you have about the procedure.
3. We will schedule your in-person or virtual consultation.
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YOUR CUSTOMIZED BLEPHAROPLASTY EXPERIENCE
If you’re frustrated with loose, sagging skin and accumulated fat along the upper or lower eyelids, you may be a good candidate for blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).
Our double board-certified facial plastic surgeons collaborate with you to create a customized surgical plan that addresses your specific upper and/or lower eyelid concerns. You may be a candidate for one or more of the following:
Lower eyelid surgery is often combined with upper eyelid surgery and is an outpatient procedure. Depending on the patient’s needs, the incisions are either placed within the lower eyelid (transconjunctival incisions) or just below the eyelashes along the lower eyelid. Through the incisions, the surgeon redistributes the fat to reduce under-eye bags and tightens the skin and muscles. We use dissolvable sutures for transconjunctival procedures.
Our surgeons also perform upper eyelid surgery as an outpatient procedure in our on-site surgical center. Through incisions placed along the crease of the upper eyelid, the surgeon removes excess fat pockets and lax skin. The surgeon then closes the incisions with fine sutures.
All our blepharoplasty procedures are tailored to each patient's unique physical characteristics and goals. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to facial plastic surgery. All skin types and ethnicities can benefit from the procedure.
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Can blepharoplasty correct hooded eyes?
Hooded eyelids can be an inherited trait or develop as you age. Upper eyelid surgery removes excess skin that folds below the brow bone. It's an excellent solution for women or men at any age who want a more alert, rested appearance.
LOWER EYELID SURGERY
UPPER EYELID SURGERY
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Recovery from upper and lower eyelid surgery generally follows the following timeline (experiences vary):
Day of surgery:
Patients return home in the care of an adult friend or family member. Most patients are surprised to experience very little discomfort. Ice packs should be applied as directed. Keep the head elevated at all times for the first 7 to 10 days.
3 to 4 days:
Sutures are removed if needed.
Patients are usually ready to return to work and other nonstrenuous activities. Swelling and bruising around the eyes fade. Residual bruising can be camouflaged with makeup, which can be taught to you by our experts at Q the Medical Spa.
1 to 2 weeks:
Restrictions are typically lifted, and most patients are cleared to resume strenuous activities and heavy lifting.
3 weeks:
Final results are achieved when all swelling has faded.
6+ months:
What happens after I request a consultation?
A member of our Patient Consultant team will reach out within one business day to discuss your procedure of interest, pricing, and our highly skilled physicians. We answer any questions you have about the procedure and then schedule your in-person or virtual consultation.
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