'Renewed joy for life' after Facial Surgery by Dr. Portuese

Actual patient of Dr. Portuese

To Dr. William Portuese and the staff of Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center,

Gratitude is a feeling that is so often unexpressed:  a memory that is held within the heart and treasured more with every passing day.  My gratitude is deep and profound; it is for a kindness done and a gift given.

Through talent and knowledge, Dr. Portuese has gifted me with a renewed joy for life, and sparked a fresh and revitalized self confidence. He is an artist beyond measure. One who revels in giving back to his patients what they desire form life.  I move through the world feeling as though my outward appearance and my inner self are alined with one another.  I have Dr. Portuese to thank for me  feeling like I am the best that I can be.  He is a gifted and talented surgeon, who has earned his reputation with his peers and patients. I will be forever grateful to him for giving back to me what age and time had taken.

Dr. Portuese and the staff of Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center work hand in hand to provide the best experience possible for their patients. I have many warm and grateful thoughts straight from the heart, regarding the care given by each and every staff member.  They all possess the ability to help their patients see the world as a place of possibilities.

With love and gratitude in my heart,

Happy patient

Do Research – Chose an Experienced Plastic Surgeon

There are many factors to take into consideration when deciding on a plastic surgeon. Look at scholarly background, along with clinical expertise.

1.      Back to the basics – Board certification in plastic surgery and/or facial plastic surgery is a basic requirement.

2.       Academic affiliation with universities are also key factors to a surgeon’s success.

3.      Invovlement in societies and organizations. This can demonstrate that the doctor is up to date on current medicine and continues to learn.

4.      Consider the doctor’s surgery experience. If they have been practicing for several years, they are going to have more experience than a new doctor.

5.      The most important thing you can do – look at before and after pictures on the surgeon’s website. Compare your intended surgery with his or her’s past surgeries.

6.      If the photos show complex surgeries of different issues and ethnicities, they have extensive experiene – this is the doctor you want.

Dr. William A. Portuese is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. He is the current president of the Washington State Chapter of Facial Plastic Surgeons. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Portuese call Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon at (206) 624-6200.

 

Plastic Surgery Statistics 2010 - Who's Getting What?

In a report released from Annual Survey of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, in 2010, women were responsible for 83 percent of all surgical and non-surgical procedures.

For women under the age of 35, Botox was the most common non-surgical procedure, hyaluronic acid injections were runner up and microdermabrasion and chemical peels came in last.

Of all surgical procedures, facelifts, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and ablative skin resurfacing were the most popular among women.

Between ages of 22 and 34, the most common procedure was rhinoplasty. Eighty-four percent of all rhinoplasty procedures were performed on this age group.

Do not let the men fool ya! Males are most commonly associated with hair transplants. However – in the last year, the amount of men receiving Botox, hyaluronic acid injections and rhinoplasty procedures has gone up.

What is a Rhinoplasty?

What is a Rhinoplasty?

Many people are unaware that the medical terminology for a “nose job” is in fact, a rhinoplasty. Do not worry – you are not the only one.

A rhinoplasty procedure is the cosmetic reshaping of the structure of your nose. While some nasal procedures are for cosmetic reasons, others may need the procedure for breathing problems like a septoplasty. If you are interested in a rhinoplasty, it is important to note that they are only advised if your facial structure has been fully established. Therefore, nose jobs are only intended for those who are finished growing completely. Generally, in females this is about 16-years-old and for males, around 17-years-old.

Procedure Details

The procedure itself greatly depends on what is being done, which will determine the scope of work. This can range from an hour to an hour and a half.  Depending on the facial plastic surgeon, some work from the inside of the nose and makes their incisions within the nostrils. This is closed rhinoplasty.  However, if you have a complicated procedure, you may be the subject to an open surgery, meaning an incision may across the columella, as is known as open rhinoplasty.  Due to the complexity of these surgeries, you may wear a small splint to maintain the new shape of your nose.

Results

After a rhinoplasty, your bone, skin and cartilage of your nose will be reshaped. The cartilage may be grafted from inside the nose in order to achieve a desired shape. This can change the size, angle, width, and narrow the bridge of the nose.

Talk to your Doctor

Most facial plastic surgeons use general anesthesia for the septoplasty and rhinoplasty. Look for a board certified anesthesiologist to perform your anesthesia.

If you are curious about a rhinoplasty, click here to see before and after photos of several surgeries. Seattle facial plastic surgeon Dr. William Portuese is well-known in his field, specializing in rhinoplasty procedures. Call The Seattle Rhinoplasty Center at (206) 624-6200 and set up your appointment today.