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Face-Lift (technically known as rhytidectomy)
At the Manhattan, New York City practice of Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon,
William Portnoy, MD, FACS facelift surgery is considered the key to facial
rejuvenation. Facelift surgery can significantly improve the jowls and neck
area. This is accomplished by lifting and tightening the relaxed muscles and
then removing fatty tissue and loose baggy skin from the face and the neck
area.
Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, William M. Portnoy practices in Manhattan, New York where he performs
all types of plastic and cosmetic surgery and specializes in reconstructive
facial surgery. He has a special interest in face lifts.
Board Certified Facial Surgeon, William M. Portnoy, MD, FACS customizes
every face-lift (for both men and women) to maximize the patients unique
facial features, needs, and goals. During your consultation, Doctor
Portnoy will examine you and discuss recommendations for the specific type
of face-lift to yield the best results for you.
Preparing for Your Face-Lift: Doctor Portnoy and his staff at his
Manhattan, new York office will give you specific instructions on how to
prepare for your face-lift surgery, including guidelines on eating and
drinking, smoking, and taking or avoiding certain vitamins and medications.
After Surgery: You should be up and about in a day or two, but plan
on taking it easy for the first week after face-lift surgery. Dr. Portnoy
will give you more specific guidelines tailored specifically for you for
gradually resuming your normal activities. They are likely to include avoid
strenuous activity for at least two weeks (walking and mild stretching are
fine); avoiding alcohol, steam baths, and saunas for several months. Above
all, get plenty of rest and allow your body to spend its energy on healing.
Where Will Your Face-Lift Surgery Be Performed:
Your facelift may be performed in Board Certified Facial Surgeon, William M.
Portnoy's New York City office-based facility, an outpatient surgery center,
or a hospital. Doctor Portnoy is affiliated with the following Manhattan,
New York hospitals:
St. Vincent’s Medical Center,
Beth Israel Medical Center, or
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Schedule a Face Lift Consultation: When looking for information about
face lift surgery, it’s important that you contact a doctor who can provide
you with the most authoritative information possible. A
face lift consultation at his Manhattan, New York office will provide
you with the information you need to make a fully informed decision.
If you are interested in facelift surgery and would like to make a
consultation with Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, William M. Portnoy,
MD, FACS please contact his Manhattan, New York City office to make a
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Member
American
Academy of Otolaryngology
Member, American Head and Neck Society
National
Board of
Medical Examiners
Member
New York Head and Neck Society
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DR. WILLIAM PORTNOY BOARD CERTIFIED 
