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 Practice Information
Doctor William Portnoy is Board Certified in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck
Surgery as well as Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and specializes
in rhinoplasty. The doctor's
practice in located in Manhattan, New York. He performs all types of facial
surgery including cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery with a
particular specialization in rhinoplasty. Doctor Portnoy's Manhattan office is located at
160 West 18th Street on the south side of the street between 6th & 7th
Avenues (just off the corner at 7th):
160 West 18th Street
(between 6th & 7th)
New York, NY 10011
t: 212.366.0848
f: 212.366.0847
The Board Certified Facial Plastic & Reconstructive surgeon's contemporay office engenders an environment of warmth and
modernism, supported by state of the art Electronic Medical Record keeping
as well as sophisticated digital computer imaging and morphing.
The office is staffed by knowledgeable and helpful professionals who are
dedicated to providing his patients with the care and concern one expects
from a medical specialist.
The office is conveniently located in the Chelsea district in lower
Manhattan, easily accessible on foot, via subway or by car with nearby
commercial parking available. Please do not
hesitate to contact the office for more information about your rhinoplasty
(cosmetic, functional or revision) procedure.
Office Hours
Monday 10 - 6:00pm
Tuesday 9 - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9 - 5:30pm
Thursday 9 - 5:30pm
Friday 9 - 5:30pm
Payment Options
All major credit cards, checks, or cash are acceptable forms of payment.
Patients enrolled in managed care are required to present appropriate
referral forms at time of initial consultation.
Cash accepted
Checks accepted
Credit Card accepted
Patient Financing available
About Your Rhinoplasty Consultation
Dr. William Portnoy and his staff are committed to providing you with the
finest possible medical services. Dr. Portnoy personally performs all
surgical rhinoplasty procedures and provides your postoperative care along
with the support of a highly trained medical staff available throughout your
recovery.
When you meet with Board Certified Dr. William Portnoy for the first time,
he will take a thorough medical history and carefully listen to your
complaints. He will gather information in order to perform a complete nasal
assessment. Dr. Portnoy will ask you if you've ever had any injuries
resulting in an undesirable change in your nose. He will inquire if you
suffer with breathing difficulties, perhaps related to allergies or other
illnesses. Dr. Portnoy will examine the structure of your nose, both
internally and externally, to assess any abnormalities and help determine
what surgical procedure is indicated to affect these corrections. He will
question what you like or dislike about your nose and carefully analyze your
face to determine proper proportions.
After assessing your nose, Dr. Portnoy will ask you about your expectations
and explain to you the various surgical options and what realistically can and cannot be achieved. He will
also discuss factors that may influence the outcome of the surgery, such as
skin type, ethnic background, age, degree of deformity, and the extent
of the dysfunction of the nasal structures.
Also during your initial rhinoplasty consultation digital photographs may be
taken to assist in the analysis. Sophisticated digital “morphing” software
is available to aid in this assessment and guide the surgical decision
making process. Should you desire, he will share with you his extensive
library of "before" and "after" rhinoplasty photographs of previous
patients.
For those with breathing problems or previous injuries, a more thorough
internal nasal examination will be performed to help Dr. Portnoy find any
obstructions or anatomical abnormalities inside the nose. The doctor may use
a small fiber-optic video camera to evaluate the anatomical nuances inside
the nose. This information will help the doctor better advise you of any
corrective procedures that may be required.
Prior to Your Rhinoplasty Surgery
Dr. Portnoy will explain the specific surgical techniques and anesthesia to
be used during your surgery. Furthermore the risks, benefits, limitations
and other options available to you will be reviewed. His staff will assist
you in determining where and when the rhinoplasty surgery will be performed
as well as the cost involved. Most insurance policies don't cover purely
cosmetic surgery; however, if the procedure is performed for reconstructive
or purely for functional purposes, such as to correct a breathing problem or
a deformity, the procedure may be covered. Dr. Portnoy's highly experienced
office administrator will assist you in completing the paperwork and
identifying whether your insurance will cover the procedure.
The Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon's and staff will give you specific instructions on how to prepare
for surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, taking or
avoiding certain vitamins and medications. Carefully
following these instructions will help your surgery go more smoothly.
Before you can make an informed decision to have surgery, you must feel
comfortable and confident with your rhinoplasty surgeon. If you and the doctor agree that surgery will
benefit you, you can begin to plan for the rhinoplasty operation.
If you have any additional questions or concerns about rhinoplasty or if you
would like to make a rhinoplasty consultation with Dr. Portnoy, simply
contact his Manhattan, New York office to schedule an appointment or fill
out the eForm on the contact
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