Dr. Harley Seth Dresner, MD

my nose surgery experience has been terrible. My nose looks crooked after nasal valve collapse repair. I’ve had nothing but issues coming up on a year post surgery. This was supposed to help my breathing but the swelling hasn’t gone down and the nasal valve still collapses when breathing through the nose. Also since the surgery my right sinus has completely closed up which was not an issue before. I literally have to pull/push on my cheek to open it in order to get the mucus out and sometimes it take several hours of doing this + saline spray to get the big clump of stuck mucus out. My nose is constantly dripping, I’m constantly blowing it, and I’ve been using Sudafed for an unsafe amount of time. I had an appointment on 3/29 to address all of these issues and they called and canceled it. I will be getting a 2nd and 3rd opinion because this has been unbearable and has reduced my quality of life.

Dresner left me with several nose lumps & bumps, larger nose, disfigured nostril and lost shape. Went back to see him and he said "a nose is a nose, no big deal, just a thing in the middle of your face". He also said " "I told you could get a bump". when I showed him he caused 3 large bumps he just looked at me blank and said nothing. Oh, wait he then offerd to "fix" his mess for $10,000.

I was referred to Dr Dresner by my dermatologist who insisted I could only go to him for my nose reconstruction. I trusted my dermatologist so met Dr Dresner in the pre-op room for the first time. He clearly explained my options (very complex) and answered my many questions. He is insanely talented and takes immense pride in his work and patient care. He has a dry personality but his work is impeccable! All the nurses in pre and post also told me he was the best! Considering the reconstruction I needed to have done it could have gone terribly wrong. After all, once you mess up a nose it’s not easy to “fix”. I still have continued follow ups every few months to ensure my healing is progressing without any issues.

Horrible

Just had Dr. Dresner remove a large lipoma from my neck. I thought his work was very good. Good communication and personal manner. Very precise insision and neat stitches. Very happy with the results.

Beware

After being treated by four previous ENTs, with limited improvement in my nasal breathing , Dr. Dresner corrected my prolapsed nasal condition. His assessment, recommended treatment, surgical expertise and post surgical care has been outstanding. He is an excellent physician and just a great person to converse with. Bonus is his dry sense of humor and he is an accomplished author. Highly recommend Dr. Dresner!

Botched job

Very direct and clear diagnosis. Excellent outcome.

Horrible experience, seeking revision elsewhere. The results left me looking and feeling worse. Little consolation or follow up.