Home / Ohio / Dr. Walter Bernacki
Ohio
#17
Score
67.6/100
Plastic surgeon

Dr. Walter Bernacki, MD

Walter L. Bernacki, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists in Gahanna, Ohio, serving the Columbus area. His site describes eyelid surgery (upper and lower blepharoplasty) and brow lift surgery among its facial procedures (eyelid page).

Practice
1085 East Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Phone
(614) 682-5095
Website
ohioplasticsurgeryspecialists.com
Plastic surgeonsFacial plastic surgeonsOculoplastic surgeons

Dr. Walter Bernacki (large marker) and the top 23 eyelid surgeons in Ohio, numbered by state rank. Markers sit at the center of the practice's ZIP code. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Training and board certification

Source for all rows: source

Stage Detail
College Miami University, cum laude
Medical school The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Fellowship Plastic Surgery, Summa Health System (two years)
  • Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery; participates in its Maintenance of Certification program.
  • Founding member, Columbus Society of Plastic Surgeons.
  • Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
  • Chief of Plastic Surgery, Mount Carmel East Hospital and St. Ann's Hospital; Chairman of Surgery, Mount Carmel East Hospital.
  • More than two decades in private practice; founder of Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists.

Eyelid surgery work

  • Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). One combined page covers both upper and lower lids: "Dr. Bernacki will make precise incisions in the natural folds of your eyelids to remove excess skin, fat, or muscle." States the procedure typically takes one to two hours (eyelid page).
  • A separate FAQ entry distinguishes the two: "Upper blepharoplasty targets sagging or excess skin on the upper eyelids... Lower blepharoplasty addresses puffiness, hollowing, and under-eye bags" (FAQ).
  • Brow lift. Described as addressing "frown lines" and a low or drooping brow using "the latest techniques and technology" (brow lift page).
  • No ptosis repair, double eyelid, canthoplasty or revision eyelid pages found on the site.

Other procedures

Breast augmentation, breast lift/reduction/revision, tummy tuck, liposuction, mommy makeover, arm/thigh lift, labiaplasty, facelift and neck lift surgery; non-surgical treatments including Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, BodyTite, Morpheus8 and laser skin treatments (source).

Insurance and cost

No insurance or Medicare statement specific to eyelid surgery found. The FAQ's only insurance answer addresses arm lift ("Brachioplasty is generally considered a cosmetic procedure and is not typically covered by insurance"), not blepharoplasty (FAQ). No eyelid surgery prices are published.

Recovery, from the practice

From ohioplasticsurgeryspecialists.com, read 2026-09-30, each with its source page.

Recovery, in the practice's words

TopicStatementDays
Sutures out"Follow-up visit is typically scheduled 7-10 days after surgery." Source10
Swelling"Recovery time is generally minimal, with most patients returning to normal activities within a week or two." Source14
Final result"Initial healing typically takes one to two weeks; complete recovery and final results can take a few months as tissues fully settle." Source14
Exercise"Avoid lifting, pushing or pulling anything over 5 lbs, or vigorous exercise, for 2 weeks." Source14
Travel"Avoid sun exposure for 6 weeks, then apply SPF 30+ when outdoors; avoid hot tubs or saunas for at least 6 weeks." Source42

Before you book

The operations Dr. Walter Bernacki offers, what they cost, when insurance pays and the other surgeons nearby.