Dr. Anthony Sclafani
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
New York, NY
34 years experience male
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Anthony P Sclafani, MD, FACS
New York, NY
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310 East 14th Street, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, NY
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Anthony P Sclafani, MD, FACS
New York, NY
Division of Facial Plastic Surgery
New York, NY
About
Bio
Double Board Certified in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery. Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary in NYC since 1996. I specialize in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head and neck.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Facial Plastic Surgery
Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery
Doctor Q&A
192 Answers
63 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Microtia: The patient should be evaluated by a geneticist, oms, otologist and facial plastic surgeon. Distraction osteogenesis can be done now for the hemifacia... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
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Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Not really: Have the procedure which maximally addresses your aesthetic concerns. The post-op recovery of these choices isn't that much different. You should be p... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Possibly: While discoloration of the skin is uncommon, even after revision rhinoplasty, it may persist for years or occasionally permanently. Discuss this with ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
6-8 weeks, but.....: Speak with your surgeon. Post-operative swelling can alter the appearance of your nose, especially in the early post-op period. Discuss this with yo... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Likely a bruise: Bruising after revision rhinoplasty can occasionally take several weeks to completely resolve. Blood supply to the skin of the nasal tip can be somew... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Unlikely but ....: An allergic reaction to Restylane (dermal fillers) is very unlikely although possible. Should this occur, redness and swelling typically occurs until... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Rhinoplasty: Not treating a sinus infection while performing a rhinoplasty may increase the chance of post-operative infection. Rhinoplasty can usually be perform... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Broken nose: Nasal obstruction and/or nasal deformity.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Hyaluronic acid fill: Hyaluronic acid fillers can work well under the eyes, but should only be administered by a physician trained in aesthetic surgery, as incorrect placem... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
IPL: Ipl, if performed properly, is generally very safe. However, any procedure can have less-than-perfect results, and complications are always possible.... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
2-3 weeks: Bruising is generally gone in 10-14 days, but there is still mild swelling and redness of the incisions. By te end of te third week, with a little mak... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Facial Scars: There is no way to remove a full thickness facial scar. Improvement is what may be possible. Ask a facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon or dermat... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Derm or Plastic Surg: Hyperhydrosis of the underarms or palms can be treated with Botox by either a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Many options: Age spots can be faded/removed with office based treatments such as certain lasers and intense pulse light therapy. Check with a board certified facia... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
No: Non-essential procedures should be avoided, as the developing child is susceptible to physiologic stresses. Additionally, it is very unlikely a 30 yea... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Facial surgery: Contact or refer to the websites of the american academy of facial plastic & reconstructive surgery, the american society of plastic surgery or the am... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Rough Facial Skin: There are a number of ways to address rough facial skin, including topical tretinoin, chemical peels, ipl, lasers or dermal filler injections, among o... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
No: Septoplasty recovery is generally fairly quick and is not associated with weight loss.
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A female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Improvement: No scar can be completely removed. Rather your goal should be to improve the appearance of the scar and make it less noticeable.
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A female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
No: A facelift repositions skin. Wrinkle are creases and folds in the skin. After a facelift, sagging skin is better supported, but wrinkles remain. Oth... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Depends: While you may go in the water in a few days, it is best to avoid competitive swimming or diving for at least 2 weeks.
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A female asked:
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Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Depends: Improvement of the area under the chin is based in the problem causing the contour irregularity. Excess skin and loose muscle is generally best treate... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
As an adult, nothing: In infants, the cartilage is soft enough that the ear can be held in a more desirable shape or position with tape; as the child matures, the cartilage... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Yes: Yes- see a laryngologist (subspecialist in ent) experienced in Botox injections.
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A female asked:
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Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Bleeding is minimal: Bleeding during rhinoplasty is generally quite minimal. Your anesthesiologist and your surgeon will work together to prevent blood in the back of the ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Facial Exercises: Facial exercises have not been shown to produce any substantial cosmetic results.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Blepharoplasty: In general, eyelid surgery entails removal of a small amount of skin and fat in the eyelids. The incision in the upper eyelid is placed in a natural ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Facial Liposuction: Liposuction is the face generally removes small amounts of fat, and is really a contouring of the face by selective fat sculpting. Even thin people m... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Otoplasty: Typically, the ear achieves 85% of its adult size by the age of 6 years old. Typically, otoplasty is not done until around that age or older, but ther... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Facial Plastic Surge: Obviously, this depends on your insurance. Cosmetic procedures are generally not covered. Procedures which improve the function of facial structures a... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Nasal Lesion: It is hard to tell what the cause may be. However, since this is a chronic problem and occurring on one side only (or mostly), see an otolaryngologist... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Deviated septum: Many people have a deviated septum without any symptoms and do not need surgery. However, septoplasty is indicated in patients with deviated septums ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Rhinoplasty: Recovery after rhinoplasty depends on the specifics of the procedure performed as well as the patient's body. Generally, bruising lasts 7-10 days, sw... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Facial Plastics: A facial plastic surgeon is trained in both otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) and rhinoplasty.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Crooked Nose: Rhinoplasty for a crooked nose can be challenging. While rhinoplasty is part of ENT training, complex and difficult cases are best performed by facial... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Keloid Scars: There are many optons for keloid scars. The best treatment depends on the location of the scar, appearance and quality of the scar as well as factors... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Rhinoplasty: An experienced facial plastic or plastic surgeon can reshape the tip by rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can review the specifics of your case after a thorou... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Facelift Recovery: Generally, there is a significant reduction in post-op swelling after facelift over the first 2 weeks. By 6 weeks, the vast majority (80-90%) of swell... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Deviated septum: Many people have a deviated septum without any symptoms and do not need surgery. However, septoplasty is indicated in patients with deviated septums ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Yes: Rhinoplasty is a safe an excellent way to improve the appearance of the nose. Consider carefully what aspects of the nose you want to change, and dis... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Rhinoplasty: Generally, bruising is gone after 10-14 days. Most swelling is gone in 3-4 weeks although the last bit of swelling may take several months to fully re... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Every 3-4 months: The cosmetic effects of Botox typically last 3-4 months, although some patients may need retreatment less frequently. Retreatment is done when the ef... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Absolutely: Chin implants can be removed. However, it is important to discuss your goals with your surgeon before surgery so an implant of the correct size is us... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Filler vs neurotoxin: Elevesse is a temporary soft tissue filler used to increase volume, while Botox blocks the contraction of muscle which cause wrinkles.
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A female asked:
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Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Perhaps: Most internal swelling has resolved by one year after rhinoplasty. There may be other causes unrelated to the surgery which may cause nasal obstructi... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
No: Surgery is surgery, with all the benefits that come with it and the recovery required. It remains the best method for rejuvenating sagging mid and lo... Read More
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A female asked:
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Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Yes but uncommon: Yes, but uncommon, especially after endoscopic brow lift.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Restylane (dermal fillers): Restylane (dermal fillers) is approved for injection into lips or wrinkles and folds.It can however be injected into the nose to correct contour defor... Read More
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A 48-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sclafanianswered
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Depends: It is important to keep wounds clean and moist to facilitate healing. Topical antibiotic ointment, with or without coverage with a bandage, is someti... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 34 years experience
Rhinoplasty: The nose heals after rhinoplasty over time. However, if injury occurs soon after the surgery, long-term damage can occur. It would be best for you t... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Sclafani is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Sclafani is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Really useful information as my deviated septum is becoming troublesome. Thank you!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Ok. I'll look into this. One more online site # will be sent now.Bye!
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you. My apologies for not doing it sooner.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, PA
Graduated 1989MD
Residency
NY EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY
Awards
Named a Top Doctor by US News and World Report, 2012-2013
Named one of New York Magazine's Top Doctors annually, 2004-2014
Awarded the Sir Harold Def Gillies and Ira Tresley (twice) awards by the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for excellence in facial plastic surgery research.
Affiliations
Professor of Otolaryngology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai
Surgeon Director and Director of Facial Plastic Surgery, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mt. Sinai
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