Meet Dr. Westreich

Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Meet Dr. Westreich: Expert Facial Plastic Surgeon in NYC

At the forefront of facial aesthetics and rhinoplasty is Dr. Richard W. Westreich, a Castle Connolly Top Doc in Facial Plastic Surgery for 10 years running. Practicing in New York City at NewFaceNY, Dr. Westreich is renowned for his expert understanding of facial symmetry and his meticulous approach to cosmetic surgery. His philosophy centers on enhancing each patient's unique features, improving not just their appearance but also their confidence and quality of life. Under his care, patients receive personalized consultations that respect their individual goals and concerns, backed by his extensive experience and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes.

Dr. Westreich graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Biological Basis of Behavior, Neuroscience concentration in 1995 from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his medical school training at the New York University School of Medicine in 1999 with an M.D. and Honors in Cell Biology Research.

Dr. Westreich received his post-graduate training in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology at the prestigious Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City.

He is an assistant professor at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and is on staff at Lenox Hill and Mount Sinai Hospitals. He is a faculty member and teacher at a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery at Mount Sinai. His private practice is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, where he specializes in rhinoplasty, septoplasty, secondary and reconstructive rhinoplasty, facelifts, eyelid surgery, and non-surgical procedures, including FaceTite, BodyTite, fat grafting, laser skin treatments, fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Voluma) and wrinkle relaxing injections (Botox and Dysport)

Credentials

Dr. Westreich was selected multiple times by Castle Connolly and New York magazine as one of the top doctors in facial plastic surgery. He is a past president of the New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society. He has served on the review board of the American Journal of Rhinology, is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the American Academy of Otolaryngologists, the New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

He is active in the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and contributes his time to several committees aimed at patient education and improving surgical outcomes. He has been a presenter at numerous medical meetings and a course instructor for the AAFPRS. Dr. Westreich is recognized as an expert in his field and has authored numerous articles for peer-reviewed journals on the topics of Septoplasty and complex Rhinoplasty techniques, as well as the surgical correction of the deviated nose. He is the originator of the innovative Foundation Rhinoplasty™ technique, a closed method of surgery that is utilized to straighten noses in people with nasal septal deviations and/or facial asymmetries.

Renowned Plastic Surgeon and Top Rhinoplasty Specialist in NYC

Dr. Westreich has been listed in the Guide to America’s Top Physicians as a top 10 plastic surgeon in New York City, a Top Rhinoplasty Surgeon nationally, and is recognized as a top Otolaryngologist and Plastic Surgeon by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals. Dr. Westreich has been listed annually as a Regional Top Doctor by the prestigious Castle Connolly group since 2014. Dr. Westreich has appeared in many magazines, websites, newspapers, and television programs, including W Magazine, LX TV, NBC, NewsMax, The Sun, the New York Daily News, Realself.com, and many other national and regional media outlets.

Based on his extensive training and expertise, Dr. Westreich has limited his practice to aesthetic facial and reconstructive surgery and the nasal aspects of ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat). He continually strives to provide his patients with natural, elegant, and lasting facial cosmetic enhancements in a friendly, compassionate, and caring environment.

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An Introduction to Dr. Westreich

Dr. Westreich’s Surgical Specialization in Rhinoplasty

For starters, one must know that not all Plastic surgeons work on all areas of the body and face. Therefore, a facial plastic surgeon specializes in the neck up. That means that a facial plastic surgeon spends all of his time performing procedures in the region you are considering. When someone is specialized in a specific area, they will likely have seen a variety of nasal shapes, ethnicities, deviations, desires, and outcomes and have more experience in general.

Secondly, having a background in Otolaryngology can give a doctor the expertise a patient wants in their surgeon. Otolaryngology, or Ear, Nose, and Throat doctors study those intricate structures of the face specifically. The nose is complex and more than just a physical feature of the face; it is also a key part of your respiratory system. Did you know that your septum actually goes as far back as your throat does? Having a nose specialist means your doctor can not only cosmetically enhance the nose, but he can correct septal deviations, breathing impairments, and sinus issues and knows how internal changes may affect the exterior appearance.

Commitment to Exceptional Care

In choosing your surgeon, you should feel extremely comfortable that your doctor is committed to giving you exceptional care. This starts with the consultation, when the doctor should be comfortable answering your medical questions and explaining thoroughly (in a language you understand) the surgical plan and expected outcome, including possible difficulties or limitations. Each doctor’s recommendations may vary slightly, so it can be confusing for a patient. This is why most patients choose the doctor they feel is being thorough and attentive to their personal goals while informing them of realistic options. Exceptional care also includes being available after the procedure, following up with your progress, and providing realistic expectations throughout the healing process.

Meet Dr. Westreich