Dr. William Portuese – Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. William Portuese is a nationally recognized facial plastic surgeon based in Seattle, Washington. He specializes in rhinoplasty (nasal surgery), facelift surgery, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and neck lifts. With over 30 years of surgical experience, Dr. Portuese has developed a reputation for achieving consistently natural-looking results for his patients.
He is double board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Portuese has served as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington, where he shared his extensive expertise with future generations of surgeons.
Dr. Portuese performs all of his procedures at our state-of-the-art, on-site ambulatory surgery center in Seattle, which is both Medicare Certified and licensed by the State of Washington. This facility is equipped to provide the highest standards of safety and comfort.
Expertise in Closed Rhinoplasty
Dr. Portuese is a specialist in the Closed Rhinoplasty technique, a less invasive approach to nasal surgery that avoids external incisions and leaves no visible scars on the columella. Unlike the more commonly used open rhinoplasty, the closed technique allows for:
- Reduced swelling and bruising
- Faster recovery times
- No visible scarring
- No need for uncomfortable nasal packing post-surgery
With over three decades of experience performing closed rhinoplasty, Dr. Portuese has refined his technique to deliver precise, balanced, and harmonious nasal contours that enhance each patient’s facial aesthetics.
Safety and Comfort
All procedures are performed under general anesthesia administered by Board Certified Physician Anesthesiologists. This ensures the highest level of patient safety and comfort during surgery.
Recognition and Media Appearances
Dr. Portuese has been featured in numerous media outlets and medical publications. He is frequently invited to speak at national conferences and has contributed expert commentary on facial plastic surgery trends. He is also the medical director of The Seattle Rhinoplasty Center, which focuses exclusively on nasal surgery and is regarded as one of the top centers in the Pacific Northwest for facial aesthetics.
If you’re considering facial plastic surgery, Dr. William Portuese combines surgical artistry with decades of experience to help patients look and feel their best.