Matthew WhiteDr

Dr. White is the only plastic surgeon I know that my friend and I did not have to have anything fixed or redone. All of the other women I know who used...

I came to Dr. White with a severely deviated septum (twisted in random directions and completely blocking one side of my nose), fractured nose, collapsed nasal valve on one side, and swollen turbinates - all of which I had been dealing with my entire life. He fixed all of those problems in a single surgery where I experienced near zero side effects (no pain, no bruising, no loss of feeling, etc - just congestion much like a cold and minimal swelling compared to what I was dealing with before surgery). Today was my followup appointment and I went to see him to get the splints + cast taken out. I can't stress this enough: even though my nose is still slightly swollen from surgery and I can feel the bones are still healing, from the outside it looks like zero work has been done, and for the first time in my life I can breathe out of both nostrils and the pressure/full feeling in my sinuses is completely gone. Overall, it's clear to me that Dr. White is an extremely skilled surgeon and I'm glad I trusted my gut and went with him to do this kind of reconstructive procedure. I should note that before talking to Dr. White, I consulted with 3-4 other surgeons in NYC and all of them came across as straight up incompetent and many had poor bedside manner, even highly recommended ones from coworkers. Dr. White was the *only* surgeon that I spoke with where I could tell knew what he was doing and had a clear plan on how to fix my nose. Others used phrases like "maybe we'll do this thing when we start operating, maybe this other one" "I hope I don't have to add stitches here, wouldn't want the nose to collapse, hope it doesn't..." "ugh! oh wow, your nose is the worst I've seen!" but Dr. White simply stated his plan of action without hesitation, noted that he had seen noses like mine many times before, and did the surgery flawlessly as far as I can tell. I also appreciate that he personally called my mom after my surgery was complete and called me to check up on me the day after surgery. This is the type of surgeon I respect and I would not go to anyone else if you're having any kind of nasal surgery. I'll update my review in a few months to note if anything has changed, but for now he deserves the highest possible recommendation Update after a few months: swelling is 99.99% gone, voice is clearer, breathing is much improved. It's definitely not perfect but I went from 0% (nose was truly completely blocked) to 80% I'd say and it's quite a big difference. I haven't had any complications at all and would still highly recommend going with Dr. White.

I came to Dr. White with a severely deviated septum (twisted in random directions and completely blocking one side of my nose), fractured nose, collapsed...

I am now almost 3 years post surgery with Dr. White. He performed reconstruction of my nose following Moh’s removal of a basal cell carcinoma. Let me start by saying that the removal of my carcinoma was serious business: they removed a large portion of my nose and I was truly terrified that I would never look “normal” again. As soon as I met Dr. White and his nurse Soledad, I knew that if anyone could save my looks, it was them. Dr. White spent a good 30 mins just figuring out his strategy…he considered various approaches until he finally said “Got it! I got it.” From there, he and Soledad worked on me for almost 3 hours. I will admit that I was so nervous that I was trembling uncontrollably in the chair…and as soon as he realized it, he started joking around with me. I’m not sure how I went from uncontrollable trembling to laughing heartily as this man performed surgery on my FACE, but there you have it - he has, by far, the best bedside manner I have ever experienced in any physician. He is just a nice, kind, amiable guy who puts his patients at ease with a combination of gentleness, humor, and serious competence. And the jokes he trades with Soledad are pretty disarming, too. They are a really funny team! And Soledad is a doll: she is so gentle and sweet, and really knows what she is doing. Almost 3 years later, the results speak for themselves. I can see a small scar, but it is very faint and definitely hard to notice. With a little foundation and powder, it’s barely perceptible…and I’ve had (honest) people tell me it’s not noticeable at all unless you’re looking for it. Honestly, given the state of my nose when I sat down in his chair, it’s a miracle that it looks as good as it does. I told Dr. White halfway through surgery, “If men start describing me as having a ‘good personality’, I’m coming back and demanding a refund.” Dr. White, if you’re reading this, I have good news: in the 3 years since I saw you , no man has described me as having a good personality - so rest assured that you did a fantastic job! Thank you, thank you, thank you for saving my nose, my face, and my self-confidence. Please don’t think twice about going to this doctor. He is the best kind of mensch: a competent one! I am so glad I ended up in his office and not anyone else’s.

I don't know how to start this review, I have wrote probably 3 reviews in my life, one of them was to my appliances repairing co. they did an amazing job,...

From the moment I walked in the door at Dr. White’s office, I immediately felt like I was suddenly part of this amazing family. I made my initial consultation with him because I was concerned with how my face was aging, specifically in the neck and jowl area. During my consultation, Dr. White took time to really listen to what I wanted to achieve with my surgery. When I asked his opinion, he was truthful, compassionate and kind. He gave me an honest opinion about what he felt would be best for what bothered me most. He knew that a neck lift was just what I needed and he assured me that his goal was to give me a beautiful, natural result that I would love. And he was 100% right! My results were just as he promised and then some. I look so natural that no one that didn’t already know I was having surgery has been able to tell. Following my surgery Dr. White was so gentle and made sure I experienced as little discomfort as possible (which really wasn’t anything at all!) when he took out my stitches. Throughout my entire recovery he listened to and addressed all my concerns (all part of the normal healing process) with patience and understanding. I really felt like he always listened to me. Not only is Dr. White truly the best, but his staff could not have been better. From the first time I called to make my initial appointment, they, too, treated me just like family. Every single time I call or visit, Steffanie and the entire staff, always make me feel like I am their priority. They were all there whenever I needed anything before and after my surgery. I was so well prepared, that on the day of surgery I wasn’t worried about anything. To this day, Dr. White and his staff are just as engaged and connected to me as they were during that very first visit. It’s been a little over a year since my surgery and I continue to get “wow, you look great!” without anyone having any idea that I had anything done. If you are experiencing concerns with facial aging, Dr. White is definitely the doctor you should see. I truly believe there is no other doctor in all of NYC like him! Make the call to Dr. White, you won’t be sorry!

I have been a patient of Dr. White’s for many years, and I have always been impressed with his understanding of the aesthetics of the face. I also like the fact that he specializes in facial surgery alone. Dr. White’s highly refined sense of facial proportion produces beautiful, natural looking results that do not in any way look like plastic surgery. You, only better! I am one-week post-op for facial surgery and I already see great results. Surgery is a big decision and it’s scary, but I wasn’t nervous because I had complete confidence in Dr. White. He’s very genuine and he really cares about his patients. His staff is warm and welcoming, and his Practice Manager, Steffanie, is an amazingly competent woman who handled every detail. I couldn’t have had a better experience, and I rarely say that about anything! I cannot speak highly enough of Dr. White, I feel very lucky to have found him. He loves what he does and it shows in the meticulous nature of his work.

I can't recommend Dr. White enough. My rhinoplasty consultation with him was the first I attended, and it ended up being my last. Once I sat down with him to discuss my surgery, I knew I didn't need to look any further for the right surgeon for me. He is sincere, knowledgeable, and professional, with a great bedside manner. At several weeks post-op, I couldn't be happier with my decision and am already thrilled with my results. Prior to seeing Dr. White, I had trouble breathing, and I was unhappy with certain aesthetic aspects of my nose. My biggest fear was that I would come out of surgery looking unrecognizable, but Dr. White quickly put me at ease with his commitment to giving me the natural look I desired. I was also immensely pleased with Dr. White's preparedness when it came to the structural aspects of my nose. At his recommendation, I went for a CT scan prior to surgery to identify any additional issues. This proved extremely beneficial in my case and enable Dr. White to optimize his plan and approach for my surgery prior to getting in the operating room. Because of Dr. White and his wonderful staff, namely office manager, Steffanie, I felt completely prepared for my surgery and knew what to expect post-op. Dr. White is extremely attentive and genuinely caring, and I felt extremely comfortable in his care. He will not only give you a beautiful nose, but a functional one.