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One Very Happy Client! - Seattle, WA

  • posted 2 years ago
  • updated 1 year ago

My upper lids looked like tents hanging on my...

  • 5 Jan 2011

My upper lids looked like tents hanging on my lashes. My lower eyes were puffy and tired looking and my cheeks had dropped from age.

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William Portuese, MD

My Doctor: William Portuese, MD

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I am a 53yro male and went in to see about having a facelift. Dr P said I really don't need one. He listened to my concerns and said he could do my upper and lower eyes plus cheek implants. He said "that's where you'll get the bang for your buck". Well, I went through the procedure and he was right!! What a difference it made in my appearance. I am very satisfied with the outcome and his entire staff was very supportive. I called a few times during my recovery and they listended to my concerns and addressed them. If I had to leave a message my calls were returned very promptly. If I need any future procedures I will definitely go to Dr P.

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Angiemcc (Community Manager) 2 Apr 2012

Great outcome!

Davidaaf 3 Apr 2012
Thanks!
getfunded 13 Mar 2012
Wow...REALLY nice, and extremely natural looking. Thanks for all the info.
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 8 Mar 2012

Wow, you look great! What a fabulous result. Thanks for posting pics.

PDQ42 17 May 2011
You look terrific! Congratulations on your successful procedure!
Are the incisions in front of your ears for the cheek implants?
Dr. P has a great reputations in seattle.
Davidaaf 23 May 2011
Thanks for the compliment. Actually, I am not sure what you are seeing in front of my ears. There are no stitches. The cheek implants are inserted in my mouth. The incision is at the top of my gums right below my cheek. No visible stitches!! Dr Portuese and his staff are the best!!
PDQ42 24 May 2011
No! I did not see any stitches. Just asking. I was not aware of how cheek implants were inserted.
Your skin looks flawless.
Congratulations!
Scottsdale1247 (RealFriend) 12 Mar 2012
Great results! You look younger and"refreshed"! I too looked tired and was amazed what a difference a little eye opening can do! I do like the idea of the cheek implants, can you feel them in there and what was the pain level from them?
Davidaaf 13 Mar 2012
The cheek implants took a little getting used to. I sleep on my side and after the implants it felt odd and a lttle pressure when I would lay my face down. That went away over time and was never painful just odd. Recovery from the procedure was pretty minimal in regards to pain and I am a whimp for pain. All in all they were worth it.
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 7 Jan 2011

Hi Davidaaf -- Welcome to RealSelf and thanks for sharing your experience! Isn't it great when a doctor pushes you away from a more expensive procedure and offers what you really need instead? :)

BTW, do you have any before and after photos, if you wouldn't mind sharing?

Davidaaf 7 Jan 2011
I go back for my after photo's in 2 months. At that time I will update this post with before and after photos. Thanks, david
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 9 Jan 2011

Great! Can't wait to see them. :)

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