45 Year Old Woman with an "Aristocratic Nose" - Seattle, WA

At 5 months, I can honestly say that I couldn't have asked for a better cosmetic result on my nose. It is perfect for my face and very natural. I absolutely love it! My side profile is dramatically different in a good way, but from the front I look the same just with less of a drooping tip. I still have the straight symmetrical nose that I was born with. The nasal congestion that I had at 2 months is much improved and not a problem. I would like to thank Dr. Portuese for doing such a fantastic job. He is truly talented! If I needed any other work done on my face or sinuses, I wouldn't hesitate to go back to him.

I am a practicing physician in Seattle WA. I always knew I had a long nose for my small size and I have been hiding it behind glasses for years. I finally decided to do something about it. I arranged a consultation with Dr Portuese, and he told me what he could do to improve my appearance. That involved deprojecting my nose, removing a dorsal hump and preventing the tip from drooping when I smile. I was impressed with his confidence and that he could do the procedure closed. It has been almost 8 weeks since my surgery, and my nose looks great. I wear contact lenses whenever I can. I am still a little congested especially on the right side. Time will tell. I will keep you posted.

I am a practicing physician in Seattle WA. For years, I knew that I had a long nose for my small size and only recently with the introduction of iPhones and video did I realize that I also had a dorsal hump. I have been hiding my nose behind glasses for years. After searching for information on the internet, I finally decided to have a consultation with Dr. William Portuese. He and his office were very professional. He took photos and told me what he could do to improve my appearance including deprojecting my nose, removing the dorsal hump and preventing my nose from drooping downward when I smile. I was impressed with his confidence and that he could do the procedure closed. I am now almost 4 weeks post-op, and my nose looks almost exactly like he forecast with his computer simulation. The tip is still slightly swollen and I expect that at 3 months it will be perfect. Having a rhinoplasty is a big deal. It is important to find an experienced surgeon you can trust. I highly recommend Dr. Portuese and his staff. I love my new nose, and I now wear contact lenses to show it off!