Training and board certification
Source for all rows: Dr. Gadaleta bio
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University |
| Residency | Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia; five years of surgical training dedicated to the face and neck |
| Fellowship | Sole Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow, New York University |
- Board certification as printed: "board-certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery." The bio heading reads "Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon."
- Member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (as printed).
- The eyelid page states he trained in advanced periocular surgery during the fellowship at NYU Grossman School of Medicine (eyelid surgery).
- Research in 3D printing and tissue engineering, presented at national meetings.
- Co-founded OG Aesthetics with Dr. Timothy Ortlip in 2022.
Eyelid surgery work
- Upper blepharoplasty. Small incisions in the natural eyelid creases remove excess skin and fat; in some cases the muscles that support the eyelids are tightened. The page states it can be done for appearance or to improve vision.
- Lower blepharoplasty. Targets puffiness, dark circles and sagging skin beneath the eyes. The page lists lower blepharoplasty with tear trough rejuvenation.
- Ptosis. The page describes congenital and acquired ptosis and states ptosis correction is needed with upper blepharoplasty when drooping interferes with vision; a brow lift may be advised in some cases.
- Asian double eyelid surgery and non-surgical eyelid rejuvenation are listed among the practice's eyelid services.
- Brow lift. The page describes the endoscopic brow lift (a few small scalp incisions with a camera scope), the lateral or temporal brow lift (outer third of the brow) and a limited brow lift (incisions at each temple and in line with the brow peak) (brow lift).
Galleries: the blepharoplasty gallery holds 28 cases and the brow lift gallery holds 10. Case captions name the procedures but no surgeon; several combine eyelid surgery with deep plane face and neck lift and CO2 resurfacing.
Other procedures
The practice offers deep plane facelift, neck lift, revision facelift, rhinoplasty (ethnic, functional, revision and non-surgical), ear surgery, chin augmentation, buccal fat removal, lip lift, facial fat transfer, injectables and laser resurfacing (source).
Insurance and cost
- In most cases blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic and not covered by insurance. Coverage may be possible when surgery treats impaired vision from excess upper eyelid skin; staff give guidance at consultation (eyelid surgery).
- The site publishes no prices; a customized quote is given at consultation. A financing page is listed under About.
Recovery
- Stitches, if used, are typically removed within a week.
- Bruising may take one to two weeks to subside; normal activities resume in one to two weeks.
- Return to work within 7 to 10 days.
- Eye makeup usually resumes 10 to 14 days after surgery.
- Driving within 5 to 7 days, with clear vision and off prescription pain medication.
- Brow lift recovery generally takes about two weeks (brow lift).