Learn About Brow Lift Procedure Options | Dr. Bill Portuese

Posted on October 6, 2011 by admin

I am not happy with my appearance, how do I know if a brow lift is the answer?

The brow lift is a great operation. It is used for patients that have low eyebrows, and it is used to soften the scowling complex. It is also used to smooth out the lines. Sometimes we are able to adjust a symmetrical eyebrow; meaning one eyebrow is higher or lower than the other is. That is a forehead lift, which is a rejuvenation procedure of the forehead and eyebrow – also known as a brow lift.

Brow lift may the answer you are looking for, call The Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center today at (206) 624-6200.

Succesful Plastic Surgeon – Double Board Certified

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

Who is Bill Portuese?

I grew up in Oklahoma and received my undergraduate degree at Oklahoma State University. I then went on and received my medical doctorate degree from the University of Oklahoma. Then my internship and residency was in Otolaryngology, head and neck surgery at Shreveport, Louisiana at Louisiana State University Medical Center. Upon the completion of my ear, nose and throat residency, I then went on and performed a fellowship in facial cosmetic surgery, at the Lasky Clinic in Beverly Hills, where I trained under a renowned facial plastic surgeon. Since that time, I have been in private practice here in Seattle,Washington since 1991.

-Dr. P

If you would like to learn more about the services that Bill Portuese offers at the Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center, call (206) 624-6200 today!

Disconnect Between How You Look and Feel? Blepharoplasty Could be the Answer

Posted on October 4, 2011 by admin

Most blepharoplasty patients are in their 40’s and 50’s and are having upper work done. They are typically looking in the mirror saying they look older than they feel, they look tired all the time, but they feel great! They are exercising, working out, playing tennis everyday, yet they look in the mirror and look quite tired. There is a disconnect between how they feel and how they look – that is where we come in. The blepharoplasty is a very common operation that is done for people when they look tired, they have excess skin touching the upper lashes or when the bags or puffiness is very prominent on the lower eyelids. That is when we decide if we want to adjust the lower, adjust the upper, or both. When we do other procedures with it, they may want to do other procedures such as a facelift or rhinoplasty, it just depends on what the patient wants to do. The benefits of an upper or lower blepharoplasty will last, typically, 10 to 15 years.

If you would like to speak with an experienced facial plastic surgeon, regarding concerns that you may have about your appearance, give us a call today. Call (206) 624-6200 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Portuese.

-Dr. P

4 Important Reasons To Get Nasal Surgery | Facial Plastic Surgeon

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

There are four reasons why nasal surgeries are done today. Those are reasons of cosmetic in nature, if you break your nose, if you have a breathing problems or a sinus related problem. Those are four different reasons why you would have a sinus problem. Typically, when you break your nose, when you have a breathing problem or sinus problem, those are usually covered under a person’s medical insurance plan. The cosmetic surgery portion is not. That is when we change the shape of the nose for cosmetic purposes.

If you have questions regarding your medical insurance or want to know more about our price list regarding nasal surgery, contact us today at (206) 624-6200.

-Dr. P

Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

Double Board Certified Surgeon

I’m double board certified in facial plastic sand reconstructive surgery, and ear, nose and throat, head and neck surgery. Because of the double board certification, I can extend a level of expertise, mastery and professionalism to my patients further. The three operations we do the most in our surgery center are face-lifts, eyelids and rhinoplasty. Early in my career, I sought out the best of the best surgeons doing facial cosmetic surgery. Specifically, the best surgeons in the world doing facelifts, eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty. I assisted, watched and observed these surgeries with the master surgeries and watched them perform their craft – and that is what I have brought to Seattle.

-Dr. P

To learn more about facial plastic surgery options, call the Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center at (206) 624-6200 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bill Portuese today.

Seattle Face/Neck Lift Surgery Questions? We Have Your Answers!

Posted on September 30, 2011 by admin

We use a general antesthia for a face/neck lift. To do a facial rejuvenation or facelift it takes about three hours. Patients are more comfortable under a general antesthia during the procedure when they are here for patient safety reasons. It is best if they are asleep under a general anesthesia than just a general sedation.

After the rejuvenation has been performed or the face/neck lift, the incisions have to be closed, so it is a combination of some very small metal clips or staples in the hair and some very fine stitching in the hair line, which is both a combination of resolvable stitches and the kind that has to be removed.

If you have further questions regarding this procedure, we have the answers that you are looking for. Contact The Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center today at (206) 624-6200.

-Dr. P

Seattle Blepharoplasty Surgeon | Dr. Bill Portuese

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin

Are you interested in a blepharoplasty operation?

Blepharoplasty is an operation done on either the upper lids or lower lids or both. For usually cosmetic surgery purposes, but on the upper lids it can be for medical purposes if there is a significant restriction of their visual field. The difference between upper blepharoplasty and lower blepharoplasty is this: the upper eye lid surgery is typically done they have excess skin on their upper lobes that is causing a tired look. The goal for lower eyelid surgery is to remove the puffiness; the bags that occur underneath the eyelids that make people look tired. So structurally, there is quite a difference between the upper lids and the lower lid surgery. On the upper lids, we are making an incision in the upper lid and removing mostly extra skin and some fat. Fat is what causes the puffiness look on the upper eyelids. On the lower eyes, the incision is made on the inside of the eyelid and we are going to tease out the three little fat compartments that cause the puffiness on the lower lids. If there is extra skin present after we remove the excess fat, then we make a little incision at the lash line and take a small pinch of skin that improves the excess laxative of the lower lids.

-Dr. P

To schedule a consultation today, call The Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center at (206) 624-6200.

Brow Lift | Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Posted on September 26, 2011 by admin

If you are interested in a brow lift, but are unsure of what the surgery entails, you should contact a doctor for a consultation.

-Dr. P

FAQ: Who will be in the operation room during my surgery? | Seattle Plastic Surgery

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

The staffing that is in the surgery center at the time of the operation that is being performed, is a board certified anesthesiologist (about 60 of his/her partners as a backup across the street at Swedish Medical Center), myself, four registered nurses and attendees. Our registered nurses have many, many, many years of experience in the plastic surgery and out patient room. It is very important, another level of safety, to have that many nurses available for our patients. The registered nurses have specialized roles; two of our nurses are recovery room nurses and the other two are scrub-circulating nurses. A scrub nurses is someone who specializes in assisting me with surgery, and a circulating nurse is someone who specializes in obtaining the right equipment and keeping everything organized within the surgery center.

- Dr. P

Contact Dr. Bill Portuese today at (206) 624-6200

‘Renewed joy for life’ After Facial Surgery by Dr. Portuese

Posted on September 22, 2011 by admin

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