Norman J. Pastorek, MD, PC, FACS — Local services in New York

A MISERABLE DUO (See photo below.) Janice Pastorek is a nurse who administers skin treatments in the same office space that her husband conducted consultations for facial plastic surgery. I posted a very long review previously about him. He performed closed rhinoplasties, which were advantageous to him, not his patients. In my case, he performed a botched rhinoplasty that left me with protruding bones at the bridge of my nose and a bulbous tip that was still turned downward. He also gave me “watered-down” Botox injections that resulted in absolutely no change to my skin after the shots. He has an all-female staff who were programmed to tell everyone how great they looked at their first post-op visit when, clearly, their noses looked worse than prior to the surgery. A review that I read, unfortunately, after I had the surgery, was written by a female doctor who stated that he uses outdated methods in surgery and that she needed a rhinoplasty revision; so did I. I also read an article, originally in New York Magazine, about two prominent women who died on the operating table just before he started the surgery. A few years ago, a young woman committed suicide because of the freakish rhinoplasty he performed on her and Janice’s cold reaction to the woman’s very deep sadness. He is an old man, and Janice is his wife. She knows the damage he inflicted on women; yet, she didn’t have the decency to make him stop. He performed over 7,000 rhinoplasties, which he boasted about, and made a ton of money. Their daughter is an artist and graduated from a prestigious art school; one that other budding artists could not possibly afford. Anyone with morals and a conscience should stay as far away from her greed as possible. Her modus operandi is the exact opposite of what we women are tirelessly trying to achieve. {My response to Gianni Russo’s review follows.} Hello Gianni! My name is Stephanie, and I went to your wedding at the Labetti Post in Staten Island when you married a girl with the same name. I think I was about ten years old. The wedding was lots of fun. It’s crazy the particular events one remembers! At that time, you were friends with my sister, Ann Marie, and you visited her at our home in New Dorp. I knew you as Louie Russo. The last time you came to our home, you told my sister about your desire to go to Hollywood. The rest, as they say, is history. The reason I am responding to your review of Janice Pastorek is because I want to tell you the truth about her. She is married to Dr. Norman Pastorek who was a facial plastic surgeon. He did my nose a few years ago and botched it. I had to get two revisions. I encourage you to read her husband’s reviews, as they are shocking. The most heartbreaking is the one written by a friend of one his patients who committed suicide after his terrible surgery on her nose. His wife, Janice, pushed this young girl over the edge. Janice is the machine in that office, and she is cruel. Read about the two UES women who died, and the doctor who stated he used outdated procedures and equipment. Look at the photos of the freakish job he performed on a male patient’s nose. Janice Pastorek is a disgusting human being. There are so many estheticians in Manhattan. The next time you need a procedure, please choose...

I am a 59-year-old woman. I spent my entire life with a long bulbous nose. Although I acknowledged my inner beauty, I was always insecure about my looks. My worst feature was my nose. When I was a teenager, I had my first rhinoplasty. After surviving cancer some 7 years ago, I decided to have a revision since my nose was still big and bulbous. Unfortunately, that surgery, too, was not successful. Two and half years later and after much research, I found Dr. Pastorek. His background is impeccable: dual board certifications and performance of over 7,000 rhinoplasties. After consulting with him, I knew that he was the right surgeon to help me. He is a warm and unassuming man who made me feel quite comfortable. Dr. Pastorek spent a significant amount of time analyzing my nose. He explained precisely what the aesthetic problems of my nose were and the kind of nose that belonged on my face. In discussing other procedures of which I would benefit, Dr. Pastorek suggested an internal brow lift. He explained that due to my high hairline (further raised due to permanent hair loss from chemotherapy), the endoscopic approach previously performed could not reach the brow in such a way as to raise it. The following day, Dr. Pastorek spent time with me on the telephone, answering my additional questions. Thereafter, I scheduled both surgeries. Dr. Pastorek and his staff were kind, respectful and helpful through the entire process. Dr. Pastorek even called me the night before. I felt that I was their only patient, never rushing me. In between my follow up appointments, there were occasions where I was concerned with the lumps and bumps associated with swelling. Barbara, Gya and Reika would put my concerns at ease and encouraged me to schedule a visit if that would help. Since I do not live locally, I opted to email pictures. They assured me that the healing was progressing normally. In addition to my nose issues, I also suffer from severe acne scarring. I tried several procedures to address the scarring, such as fractional laser and phenol chemical peel. These procedures helped to a certain degree, but I still had the craters. Dr. Pastorek suggested that I try working with his lovely wife and RN, Janice, who performs some of the non-surgical treatments. So I did. Janice used a type of laser that helped with the unsightly red capillaries. She also used boletero balance for the dents, as she calls them. I also had botox. In addition, Janice even managed to make my almost extremely thin lips to become visible without looking like “duck lips”. When Janice handed me the mirror, tears ran down my face. For the first time in my life, I looked pretty. I did not look like anyone else. I looked like a beautiful version of me. I could not believe that this could ever happen to me. Of special note, is the fact that I do not look like I had work done, like some of the women on the “Housewives” franchises. Dr. Pastorek’s office is first class, and despite the Park Avenue address, is not in the least bit intimidating. Dr. Pastorek, Janice, Barbara, Gya and Reika are my beauty angels, and I am so glad that at last I found them. My inner beauty now matches my outer beauty, and I have my beauty angels to...

Having bumped my nose by frisbee and foot as a child, I have had surgery scheduled on 3 separate occasions before having it done by Dr. Pastorek this past Dec. Twice with another Dr and the last time with Dr Pastorek because I contracted poison ivy on my face the week of surgery! But as the saying goes, things happen when they should and I'm happy they did.

The night before my surgery, I had a MAJOR migraine and was afraid I would not be up for the surgery yet again...Dr Pastorek, couldn't have been kinder, when he checked in with me the night before my surgery, YES, thats right, he calls all of his patients the night before to check in, to reassure them, to let them know that he has studied there individual case and is planning on giving it his all. I took some peppermint oil to relieve my headache, went to bed and prayed for a better morning.

When Dr P heard I was not feeling well that evening, he told me not to worry, if I wasn't up for it in the morning to call his office and we would reschedule. He asked if it was nerves? Maybe a little but probably dehydration was my guess. What sticks with me about that moment, was not his concern for missing out on the surgery but for MY well being. There was no pressure or reproach about having his time set aside for me etc etc. which was the case with the prior Dr I was scheduled with. That was true class... That next morning I was headache free but a bit hesitant- its my face for goodness sakes! I took one look in the mirror with the mornings shadows and said, off you go, Girl.

The entire process, was easy and pleasant;being fawned over by the many nurses and hospital assistances, the camaraderie of the other patients waiting with nervousness for their own procedures- bonds were formed. There was order and timely considerations for everyone waiting. You were scheduled and taken at the allotted time given. Nothing worse than waiting and waiting that just gives you time to become anxious, right?

When I woke from the pain free operation, I marveled at how I was leaving with the tiniest of casts on my nose. I was expecting some big heavy metal gauge with tape and gauze everywhere. It couldn't have been the opposite. In fact, a dear friend who came to check in on me the following day, who is a Doc, commented how sleek and unobtrusive from others she has seen.

My recovery was less than a week and my nose has never worked as well as it does now. I am finally breathing into my belly as those yoga instructors tell us to do. No, nasal drip and any numbness has been minimal and disappearing as time goes by.

The man is an artist. I'm happy he found his passion and has continued to share his talents/gifts with us all fortunate to have the good sense to hire him.

Thank you Dr Pastorek, I'm...