Reviews for Armonk, NY Plastic Surgeon Dr. James R. Gordon Blepharoplasty & Ptosis Procedures

My eyes are much more open now but still look very natural - I've always had droopy eyelids, and they got worse over the years to the point where my field of vision was restricted, so I knew surgery was in order. I did a lot of research before deciding to go with Dr. Gordon, and I never regretted it. He is extremely knowledgeable and will not foist unnecessary procedures on you. The surgery was quick, and the recovery process was a breeze. My eyes are much more open now but still look very natural. If I need more eye work done in the future, I'm definitely going to Dr. Gordon again. More

Dr Gordon was a gem of a doctor. He truly made me feel comfortable and welcome. He did a blepharoplasty on my left eye and it looks great! I would DEFINITELY go back to him for anything I needed! More

Blepharoplasty done on my left eye was the easiest recovery - Phenomenal Dr! I had a blepharoplasty done on my left eye and from start to finish it was a great experience. The easiest recovery and I looked like a new person a week later! Dr G is a perfect gentleman and a very cool guy. He even played Metallica for me during the surgery! More

Dr Gordon and staff here are very professional. My wait time was really quick .my examine was thorough . I am very pleased with my result , I would definitely recommend others to get their eyes examined here. Overall very pleased. More

Dr. Gordon is very professional and easy to talk with. He explains everything well. I had recent eyelid surgery with him and am very pleased with the results. Now I’ve had Cataract surgery as well and am very pleased with the results. More

Dr. Gordon took the time to explain to me, everything, in detail, to make me feel more comfortable, with succeeding towards my final results for ptosis repair. He is very professional, understanding and fulfilling with his answers. I really appreciate his honesty most of all. He's one of a few, who really cares about his patients. Thank you Dr. Gordon. More

Dr. Gordon is very professional and easy to talk with. He expains well. I had recent eyelid surgery with him and am very pleased with the results. More

Dr. Gordon is the best, honestly. I see him for cosmetic touch ups and recently felt that at age 47, I have hollow, dark circles under my eyes that aren't so flattering. After a consult, he did a minor and super conservative tweak with a very modest amount of filler, and I look like I'm more rested. The results are instant and totally natural. He's so specialized and he also has the aesthetic artistry part that many doctors simply don't have. I also like that he's very honest and forthcoming - he will advise you against things that won't look natural or get the results you're hoping for. He's awesome! More

Very comfortable under his care, before during & after my eyelid surgery - Couldn’t Be happier with my experience with Dr Gordon from start to finish. I would highly recommend him without hesitation. His knowledge, care and compassion was outstanding. I was very comfortable under his care, before during and after my procedure. More

Office review - a great and pleasant experience - I was referred to Dr. James Gordon by my Ophthalmologist for Blepharoplasty ( dropping upper eyelids)was blocking my peripheral visionfrom initial consultation to the procedure and follow up visits was a great and pleasant experience .Dr. James Gordon is highly recommended. More

He explained everything to the tee that would happen.no surprises! - I had absolutely no pain or issues with my eyes after blepharoplasty…. I did everything the nurse told me and I was fine… went back to work 7 days later! More

Dr Gordon Did Upper Blepharoplasty, The procedure was quick and the recovery was short, with no pain. I’m sorry I waited so long to have the procedure done.I definitely had a fantastic experience I highly recommend Dr Gordon.I found my doctor for life can’t wait to go back for my Botox More

Dr. Gordon is terrific. He was knowledgeable about the issue that affected my eyes and the potential solutions. He went over the options carefully. He is compassionate and warm, and takes the time to answer all questions to ensure that you understand the situation. I look forward to seeing him again. More

I have been going to the Gordon’s for many years trusted them with my eyesight from Dr Bruce Gordon to Dr. Katz , with my cataract of my right eye and now I’m going to Dr. James Gordon for my left eye,. I trust them with my grandchildren children eyes there wonderful doctors and I recommend them highly to all my friends. Dr. James Gordon also operated on the bags under my eyes and they look great. More

Dr Gordan is professional, thorough and engaging. He made the examination experience very comfortable for someone who is extremely sensitive to any type of probing about the eyes. More

I met with Dr. Gordon regarding Eyelid surgery and immediately knew he was the Doctor for me. Dr. Gordon is highly skilled, professional, and knowledgeable. Moreover, he makes personalized recommendations for his patients. For me, Erbium Laser and returning to him for fillers (he’s a master) in the area after the swelling reduced. The single best thing about my surgery is the natural look. I was told what to expect before the surgery was performed, I had answers to my questions immediately. Dr. made honest recommendations for supplies I would need on hand for use before and after the Surgery. I highly recommend using Arnica pellets (prevents bruising) 2 weeks prior. The procedure went smoothly and with little discomfort, virtually no pain, under the local anesthesia, discomfort for the first few days, and tightness, which is to be expected. The eyelid sutures are a bit frightening to see, but things improved quite dramatically each day. Expect a lot of manageable wound management at home for the first few days (Laser). Eyelids and surrounding area swollen after stitches come out, but you can be in public. Laser recovery 7 days depending on the procedure. The results are fantastic and more than I hoped for. Finally, both Dr. James Gordon and the surgery staff are caring, engaging, and professional. I also appreciated the attentive care and follow-up after surgery to ensure all healed properly and I was pleased with the results. I’m very pleased. More

Dr. Gordon and his staff are very polite and professional. I had the pleasure of being examined by him and one of his techs, Karen. The entire office is breathing with experience and professionalism in a welcoming fashion. The expertise and care offered by Dr. Gordon particularly is 10 out of 5. I would recommend anyone to see him regarding oculoplastic or any facial plastic surgery around the eyes, and of course regular eye examinations. More

I did a LOT or research before finally getting my Bletharoplasty with Dr James Gordon of Westchester Eye Associates.  I'm a 40-something year old actor doing mostly film and TV work in New York City, and my left upper eyelid had a developed saggy skin (a "hood") over time and made me look slightly tired and hungover. In the mornings both eyes kinda look that way but after a few hours the right eye goes back to normal but the left still had that saggy 'hood' that never seemed to go away.  As a male actor,  I have always been concerned about ruining my "look" or appearing like i had "work done"  by doing any kind of surgical procedure... This could potentially affect my career, so it literally took me a year of research to finally settle on Dr. Gordon.  The only negative thing  for me was that he's not based in NYC, but now i'm so glad i invested the time to take the 40 min train ride to his office in Harrison, NY to have it done.  I was impressed by his office staff and then by Dr Gordon himself when he came in to have my consult.  He took his time and answered all my questions with genuine interest and concern.  I was particularly impressed that unlike most plastic surgeons i consulted with,  Dr Gordon was very conservative with what he recommended, and didn't want to "up sell" me with doing anything more than was absolutely necessary to make both eyes look equal.  The results are fantastic.  After a few days of healing i could tell it was a success, and now three weeks later, i'm absolutely thrilled by the results and can't recommend him highly enough. Even the scar which i thought would be visible is now very faint and no one could tell i had anything done.  I felt he was incredibly caring and professional,  his prices weren't as high as other surgeons in Manhattan, and his genuine concern for making this perfect was very reassuring.  He even made daily calls to me in the 4 or 5  days after my procedure to answer any questions / concerns i may have had. I'm going to add my before and after shots here once i can figure out how to do that..  so please take a look ... i'm proud to show them off and encourage anyone whether its a medical necessity OR just to improve your appearance to consult with Dr. Gordon.  He does do consultations in Manhattan for a fee,  but If you go to Harrison for the consult as i did... it's free! More

I went to visit Dr James Gordon this morning after arranging a consultation regarding ptosis of my left eye with his very capable staff.  Obviously I was nervous ... My eyelid has been an annoyance and had an effect on me for years. In fact it's totally effected my self esteem.In my head I knew I needed surgery ... But I was completely wrong. Dr Gordon took a look at my eyes and suggested a healthier, more cost effective and less extreme solution for the problem - Drop n Lift is an incredible eye drop that in less than 2 minutes completely normalized my eyelid.I would 100 percent recommend visiting Dr Gordon he is knowledgeable, polite, and truly looks for a great solution for you as the patient ... I am elated with my results and already feel happier.Who would have thought my lid would be fixed with a simple consultation and no downtime or surgery required.You're going to be immediately happy with your results  and it's as simple as one drop a day More

BEST & MOST HONEST SURGEONI went for consultation with Dr. James Gordon. I told him I wanted him to do anything that would make me look better, thereby giving him cart-blanche. He said that I should just do my lower eyelid blepharoplasty, because it would be the biggest bang for the buck. I asked about fillers and my upper eyelids. The good doctor explained that he could perform additional procedures, but I should focus on what would really make the most significant difference. THANK YOU ! More

Dr. Gordon did an amazing job on my upper eyelids, together with Restylane and Botox. The results were very impressive. It was fortunate that I heeded his advice against lower blepharoplasty. A doctor with the highest level of integrity and talent. More

Excellent Doctor! He treated my tired eyes with upper lid surgery and some injectables. Beautiful & natural results!!!! More

It was time for cataract surgery in both eyes. My eyesight had been poor way before the cataract problems. I had been wearing glasses since my preteen years. I was limited to only a few eyeglass frames because of the heavy prescription. I never realized that I would be seeing so clearly; this must have been what it was like when I was a little girl. The implants in both eyes enabled me to see without the aid of glasses. The laser procedure was perfect for me, and I felt fine. Thank you, Dr. Gordon from the bottom of my heart. More

38-year-old Mother of Two Kids, with Sleep Issues. Harrison, NY - Dr James Gordon is a superb doctor. This was my first foray into cosmetic procedures, and he was reassuring, conservative and precise in his technique, and personable. I didn't experience any bruising or swelling, which I was expecting, as I always bruise terribly after blood draws. Regarding the pictures, I am wearing a bit of mascara in the after picture, but otherwise no make-up, and no under eye concealer--for the first time in twenty years! I had one syringe of Restylane Lyft, the vast majority of which was placed beneath my eyes, and a dab in my cheeks, and one syringe of Botox for my crow's feet. More

I went to Dr Gordon because vision in one of my eyes had diminished. He determined I had a cataract. Dr Gordon thoroughly explained the process and the risks of cataract surgery. Because I had retina issues years ago, he sent me first to a retina specialist. We received the clearance for the surgery and despite some initial trepidation, it was a most positive experience! I had absolutely no pain or discomfort - even immediately following the surgery. My vision in that eye is now the best it has ever been in my life - it is sharp and 100% clear. The entire experience was excellent. I am more than satisfied with the end result - thanks to Dr Gordon's expertise. More

I made an appointment for a consultation to discuss possible aesthetic surgery around my eyes.Dr. Gordon was very knowledgeable and counseled me to avoid surgery, due to the fact that I had had prior blepharoplasty and additional surgery would not give me the desired result. I have had other consultations with plastic surgeons and oculoplastic surgeons. All suggested varying procedures, but Dr. Gordon was the most conservative and I benefitted from his cautious counsel. I promised him that I would let him know what I finally decided, which is why I am writing this review. I have had a "needling" laser procedure under the eye to strengthen the skin there, a procedure that Dr. Gordon does not do, or I would have gone to him. The results are modest. More

Great Perlane Results in Cheeks - Harrison, NY - I found Dr Gordon thru Realself and was able to get an appointment for a consult, and procedure fairly quickly. I had had restylane once in the past and had bruised for a week or so I expected the same. When Dr Gordon did his consult he opted to use perlane instead of restylane and said he believed I didn't really need it under my eyes based on what he was seeing, and that injections into my cheeks (upper) should fill the hollows; well he was very right. First I barely felt the injections and using a mirror he went a little at a time until we got the results I desired. The results not only turned out great, but also I never bruised and the swelling was so minimal that nobody knew I had it done (but my wife said it "smoothed me completely out). I will certainly use Dr Gordon in the future, I was very confident with his ability before the procedure and my results were proof positive of his abilities. More

Beautiful eyes and lips - I had my under eyes filled with Restylane to fill up the hollowness. In addition, Dr. Gordon used Juvederm on my lips to add fullness to it. I like my results very much. My eyes and lips look natural, but much better than before. Dr. Gordon has a great eye in details and also the overall balance of the facial anatomy. His office is modern and comfortable, his staff is also very polite. I have no hesitation in recommending Dr. Gordon. More

Beautiful eyes & lips - I had my under eyes filled with Restylane to fill up the hollowness. In addition, Dr. Gordon used Juvederm on my lips to add fullness to it. I like my results very much. My eyes and lips look natural, but much better than before. Dr. Gordon has a great eye in details and also the overall balance of the facial anatomy. His office is modern and comfortable, his staff is also very polite. I have no hesitation in recommending Dr. Gordon. More

PROFESSIONAL AND CARING DOCTOR - I come from a family of doctors so I have learned to do research before choosing a doctor. After much research, I decided to have a consultation with Dr. Gordon - after all, this is about my EYES! I live in Fairfield County and there are many doctors in my area but decided to see Doctor Gordon in Westchester after seeing all positive reviews about him on RealSelf.com. Firstly, the staff is efficient and the facility is state of the art. It is an active and busy office but I did not even have a wait time. Very impressive. Upon meeting Doctor Gordon, it is clear that Dr. G is passionate about his profession. I did not even know what was wrong with my eyes- just that there was an odd and uneven look to them. He described to me that it was a ptosis condition of the eyelid and one eye was more severe than the other. He put drops in my eye which would vastly improve the cosmetic look for up to 10 hours at a time. In 3 minutes the change was amazing and I could see such a positive change in the symmetry of my eyes. For a permanent repair, he suggested ptosis surgery which I am now seriously considering. Only one day ago, this was not even in my mind but his manner evokes a feeling of confidence and trust. He takes a conservative approach and suggested that he operates on one eye at a time about a month apart. The procedure and recovery seems very manageable with my busy work schedule. Again, I want to stress that I he did not push the surgery at all and said that I could continue to use the drops for temporary cosmetic improvement.I believe that Doctor Gordon really does have the patient's best interest at heart. and is a physician to trust. He even called this morning to see how I fared with the eye drops. Not many doctors even do this with a serious procedure - this was about eye drops!I am very happy to have met Doctor Gordon and now feel that I have met the ultimate eye doctor for me. More

i feel so much better - Westchester, NY - The office is completely professional. I immediately felt comfortable. Im not the ordinary patient I had two floor fractures on my left eye that left my under eye very puffy. I thought me as a patient would be a difficult high risk case… This doctor is not only handsome, he is educated, professional, humorous, certified, and case sensitive. I made the best choice to come to an eye surgeon to help me because I did not want surgery. I look and feel refreshed!! More

Doctor About the Right Doctor. Harrison, NY - As a practicing physician, I was well aware of abundance and variety of cosmetic procedures. In my practice I was dealing sometimes with patients whose cosmetic surgery results not always were perfect. Therefore, I did my research for my blepharoplasty very thoroughly. Dr Gordon fully met my expectations as a skilled esthetic eye surgeon, warm person and exemplary professional. I will have no reservations to use his skills in the future and would recommend him to anyone. More

I'm writing this review about my experience having a lower lid blepheroplasty and laser skin resurfacing of my face with Dr. James Gordon. I'm so glad I chose this doctor for these procedures. I had no complications and the results were better than I had hoped for. The reason I looked into these procedures is because I've always had puffy lower eyelids, since I was a child. These bags got worse as I aged. During the year before I had the blepharoplasty done, people were always asking me if I was sick or tired. These comments were seriously like once a week, and it began to make me very self-conscience and depressed. I also was unhappy with the texture of the skin on my face. It seemed dull and uneven, with the beginning of sun spots and fine lines. I also had large pores and some scarring from acne. Dr. Gordon and his office are everything you look for in a medical practice. The office is well-run, modern, spacious and the staff are all friendly and accomodating. The payment and scheduling processes are clear and smooth. Dr. Gordon himself, has extensive expertise in these procedures and is very professional, yet friendly and personable. He takes time to address all of your concerns and explain the procedure, recovery and potential risks. I could tell he is genuinely concerned that his patients do well and have excellent, natural-looking results. Since my blepharoplasty and laser resurfacing, not one person has a made a comment to me that I look sick or tired. The bags are gone and my skin texture is smooth and even. I look better than I did years ago! I had these procedures a year ago and no negative comments like I used to get since!! To make things even better, people often thing I'm several years younger than I really:)) Finally, Dr. Gordon is still my go to doctor when I'm interested additional cosmetic procedures, such as lip enhancement. I wouldn't keep going back if the results weren't worth it!! Anyone who goes to Dr. Gordon will not be dissapointed, and I recommend him to friends and family all the time. You will love how you look after working with him!!:)) More

I'm sure some of you can relate to my story here. I am in my early 40s, but look like I'm approaching 50. Heavy and puffy eyelids, wrinkles all around my eyes were the main culprits (and most certainly, as a mother of 4 boys add years too). Finally, I am ready to give time back to myself and find a plastic surgeon with special expertise on eyes. Dr Gordon was the first doc I scheduled a consultation with. Of the 4 docs I contacted, his staff was the quickest to get back to me. Given my hectic schedule, I really appreciated how Dr Gordon's office tried to work out a time for me. My husband, who accompanied me to the consult, was very impressed with Dr Gordon's credentials, professionalism and bedside manner. We were treated like friends without any pressure. It's heartening to know that this award winning doc doesn't have airs, but want true care for his patients. Without waiting for the 2 other consults I had previous arranged for, I made the decision to go with Dr Gordon. It was like finding your soulmate, you know when you meet the right Doc. In fact, I couldn't wait for my scheduled surgery date (in 5 weeks' time) and asked for quick fixes with Botox. I'm loving the results and really look forward to my surgery day. I know this is the best gift I wanted for the past 10 Mother's Days. More

Excellent practice! My family and I have been with this practice for 16 years and we have been very pleased with each and every physician that we have seen here. The care that each of the physicians have given us over the years is beyond exceptional, so is their expertise, bedside manner, and professionalism. Excellent front desk staff might I add, which is crucial to a successful practice. We've even been able to be seen for emergencies very quickly. They have state of the art equipment and we've had cataract surgery and blepharoplasty and are extremely satisfied with the results. I can't say enough great things about them. More

I really don't think there's a better doctor than Dr. Gordon out there. The day I met Dr. Gordon was one of my best days and decision of my life. Dr. Gordon literally "uplifted" me with upper and lower blepharoplasty, along with skin laser around the sensitive areas around my eyes. He is a master of the eyes who knows not just the anatomy well, but also understands the art of the aesthetic aspect. The outcome is amazing, better than I had expected. I do not look like I had eye surgery. Nothing was too obvious. Everything seems so natural. Because Dr. Gordon is also a trainer for other doctors, he was so skilled in the way he used laser around my eyes to remove my wrinkles and uneven skin tone. Most importantly, all the procedures were done within my budget without any pressure. Truly the best! More

Whenever I do anything serious, such as consider an operation like this, I do a ton of research. I spent days reviewing all the different plastic surgeons in Manhattan to figure out who would be best to do a potential blepharoplasty on my lower lids. I wanted someone with a ton of experience, recognized for excellence in their field, honest, and also someone young enough such that they still had great motor skills and a very precise hand. That search led me to Dr. James Gordon. I live in Brooklyn, but I went all the way out to Marmaroneck in Westchester to see him (not too bad actually, just take the train to Grand Central, then a 1 hour MTA train to Mamaroneck). Out of all the doctors, he was the only one that far, but I decided he was worth it, I honestly could not find one person who wasn't singing his praises. Here's what happened when I got there for the free consultation. He told me he wasn't going to do a blepharoplasty on me. And that was a pretty incredible thing to hear. Many doctors, just like other professions, have people who will try to upsell you, convince you that you need something more, or even make you feel bad about yourself so you consider something you don't need. Dr. Gordon was the opposite. I've always been self-conscious about dark circles under my eyes and wrinkles under them when I smile. He talked to me about this, told me surgery wasn't the way, suggested some other alternatives if I really wanted them, but even said "Hey, you don't even need More

Dr Gordon preformed eyelid surgery on me this past December 2014 and I could not be happier with the results..The in- office surgery was done with no pain, great music to take your mind off of the procedure, and a simple recovery.Dr Gordon checked in post surgery several times and was available for any questions or concerns.Dr Gordon was attentive, professional, and did exactly what he promised. I really love the way it looks. More

I had an EXCELLENT eyelid procedure performed by Dr. James Gordon. Before choosing Dr. Gordon, I asked my internist and my other doctor friend who to go to for the eyelids. Both of them independently told me Dr. James Gordon was the eyelid expert that they recommended. I did a search on the Internet - really loved his patients' before & after photos and wonderful patient reviews. I was definitely more impressed after meeting him. Dr. Gordon has a very easy way about him and made sure my goals were realistic & aligned with his. I had my lids done about one month ago and love my new eyes!! Best choice I could have made. THANK YOU Dr. James Gordon!!! More

I recently had cataract surgery with Dr James Gordon as my surgeon. I can't tell you how happy I am about this. The surgery was a total success - I now have 20/20 vision in both eyes. I was apprehensive about having anything or anybody touching my eyes, but it had to be done. Much to my surprise, the surgery was painless, no swelling, and no blood. The surgery took no time at all and by the time I got home I saw the difference in my vision.The facility was spotless, and the nurses warm, very caring, and comforting, making the whole procedure very easy to take. I would highly recommend Dr James Gordon to anyone needing this type of surgery. His patience, calm demeanor, and knowledge was reassuring. More

My wife and I were anxious about the process of cosmetic eyelid surgery. We went on many consultations but found no one who made us feel more comfortable than Dr. Gordon. Even with us bombarding him with a million questions, he remained upbeat and reassuring. Dr. Gordon was very caring and focused on my wife - he made us feel as if we were his only patient. His new surgical center is state-of-the-art with a team of attentive nurses who made us so relaxed. I can't believe Dr. Gordon called us the day of surgery and the next morning just to check how my wife was doing. We are both thrilled with Dr. Gordon's beautiful work - my wife's friends commented on how refreshed she looks after her "vacation". We are so proud and pleased with our decision! More