William A. Portuese, M.D

Dr. Portuese is truly the best rhinoplasty plastic surgeon and he has a heart of gold. He is a true specialist of his craft. His mastery combined with his kindness, professionalism and concern is a rare find. The entire staff is very caring and knowledgeable. Everyone works together like a well-​oiled machine. My rhinoplasty procedure went smooth from start to finish. This is not only the business of beauty, but the business of changing lives and people’s self esteems — for the better. I am a very satisfied patient and I can now continue my life with a new-​gained confidence. I am truly grateful!

My 18-​year-​old daughter had rhinoplasty and septoplasty, for both structural and cosmetic improvement. She had a badly deviated septum (since birth) and a crooked nose from probably sports injuries. It is now one month since the procedure, and the result is fantastic. It is a very subtle, natural-​looking alteration. She is so happy and is no longer self-​conscious about her nose. Dr. Portuese’s staff were all warm, welcoming, and professional. Absolutely every one of the staff were kind and treated us like friends, even taking an extended time to speak with us about ambivalence or difficulties with proceeding. We were given plenty of detailed information about what to expect and outcomes. The result is a lovely, completely natural-​looking nose. If a person is looking for a more cartoonish, animé-​type nose, they may want to look elsewhere — my opinion is that he specializes in keeping it natural-​looking. I highly recommend the skilled Dr. Portuese and his talented staff.

I had revision rhinoplasty done by Dr Portuese in June 2014 (1,5 year ago).
I am unhappy with the outcome of this surgery. The result is not as promised and not looking good at all. I had depression and I have not been working for many months now. I wasn’t feeling like going out or talking to people. I haven’t seen my family.
I trusted in Dr Portuese’s best intention to make my nose beautiful because of his 25 years of experience, very good online reviews and his high self confidence. However the result of the surgery tells me that Dr Portuese either does not have quite the right skills or sense of beauty or both.
Dr Portuguese wouldn’t admit his job is looking bad even though another surgeon suggested to correct what should have already been corrected, and even though a friend tells me that it was looking better before that revision.
During the first follow up appointment I could not stop myself from crying for a long time, and Dr Portuese’s assistant was trying to make me feel better and told me that my emotional state is temporary and I am going to feel better soon and that she had plastic surgeries done by Dr Portuese which left her unable to breath and depressed for a long time and she had to undergo corrective surgeries to be happy with the final result. Look at her and you will see the final result is not great. (I am not giving her name but you can see photos on
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One of Dr Portuese’s advises was to not to look in the mirror for a year until you can undergo another correction, in case the result is not as expected. Dr Portuese highlighted that at this stage he is only interested to see if there is no infection.
Few weeks back I asked Dr Portuese to return the money I spend on this surgery without asking for any compensation.
Dr Portuese would tell me off not comining for multiple follow up appointments (which was due to the distance) but I don’t believe this has anything to do with the final result.
Dr Portuese asked me to come to see him (I haven’t seen him as yet because of the distance) and would agree to do another revision to correct issues, but would not agree to return the money (in case you want to go for a better specialist).
Before surgery, Dr Portuese’s assistant would find excuses to not to email you your simulation photo, e.g. because she didn’t save, but she could have done the simulation again, couldn’t she?
During the day of surgery, Dr Portuese’s assistant would call you and make you sign the papers while standing by the reception desk, at about the time the surgery was planned to start, giving you impression you are about to go, while after you have signed the documents, she would send you to sit at the reception and wait there for the next 15 minutes.

I had a revision and I know fixing someone’s dirty work could be hard. He insured me that he could after spend 7,000 the out come was horrible. He agreed also so we did another procedure. My nose is still crooked. I went for a follow up but he said it was suppose to look like that as all things are uneven. I just wish I did my research.

Dr Portuese did my septoplasty and tiptoplasty in March and I can finally write this review to say I am beyond pleased with the results. After 5 months my nose is healing beautifully. My nose looks like «mine» but better! The doctor and all staff are friendly, professional, and never intimidating. Dr P told me realistically what I could expect with healing and offered simple remedies for night time swelling. I love my slightly modified nose and would trust Dr P with any facial surgeries I may need in the future. Highly recommend him!

My experience with Dr. Portuese was wonderful. He took time to listen to my concerns and made sure my questions were answered. His team is AMAZING — everyone in the office is friendly and professional. The way his practice is run should be the gold-​standard for all medical providers.