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Facial Paralyses (Reconstruction Surgery and
Re-animation of the Paralyzed Face)
Double
Board Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, William M.
Portnoy, MD, FACS has extensive experience in facial reconstruction surgery
and re-animation of a paralyzed face. As a result of his pioneering
surgical efforts many victims of facial paralysis are now able to smile again and
obtain facial symmetry. Doctor Portnoy is on staff at three hospitals in New
York City: Beth Israel Medical Center, St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical
Center and The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Board Certified Facial
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, William M. Portnoy, MD, FACS performs
the following facial reconstructive procedures:
Temporalis Sling for lower face rehabilitation /
Eye Rehabilitation:
Gold
weight to the upper eyelid
Lower
eyelid tightening
Brow
lift
Rhytidectomy
(face-lift)
Nasal
Valve Repair
Neurological Procedures:
Hypoglossal
to Facial Nerve Microsurgical Re-animation
The plastic surgeon's goals of facial reconstruction of the paralyzed face include the following:
- Facial symmetry at rest
- Adequate facial function, including oral competence and eye closure
- Voluntary facial movement
- Spontaneous facial expression
- Absence of synkinesis or mass movement
Double Board Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, William
M. Portnoy, MD, FACS offers comprehensive, state of the art reconstructive
surgery at his Manhattan, New York City surgical offices for congenital,
post-traumatic, and cancer treatment-related problems of the head and neck.
A full range of surgical procedures are offered for facial paralysis problems affecting the
face, head, nose, ears, jaws, mouth, and throat that result in functional or
aesthetic disabilities.
If you have questions about reconstructive plastic
surgery for facial paralysis, or would like to schedule a consultation, please
don't hesitate to contact Board Certified Facial Plastic & Facial
Reconstructive Surgeon, William M. Portnoy, MD, FACS at his Manhattan, New
York City Office by phoning 212.366.0848. |
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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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