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The Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center
Meet our facial plastic surgeons

Three surgeons.
One commitment to facial artistry.

Meet Dr. William Portuese, Dr. Joseph Shvidler and Dr. Zachary Farhood—surgeons whose combined backgrounds in facial aesthetics, nasal surgery and reconstruction have helped shape the care offered at The Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center.

Meet the Surgeons
Seattle facial plastic surgeons Dr. Joseph Shvidler, Dr. Zachary Farhood and Dr. William Portuese together in an operating room
Left to right: Dr Zachary Farhood - Dr William Portuese - Dr Joseph Shvidler
A focused surgical practice

Expertise centered on the face.

The face is complex, and even subtle changes to the nose, eyelids, jawline or neck can influence overall balance. At The Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center, patient care is informed by specialized training in the anatomy and function of the face and neck.

Our surgeons bring different experiences and perspectives to cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Their shared emphasis is on careful evaluation, realistic planning and results suited to each patient’s anatomy and goals.

The physicians

Get to know our surgeons.

Learn more about each surgeon’s training, professional experience and areas of clinical focus.

Established surgical leadership

William A. Portuese, MD

Dr. William Portuese is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon whose Seattle career spans more than three decades. His work has included rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, facelift and neck lift surgery, eyelid procedures and other operations involving the face and neck.

Dr. Portuese completed medical school at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, residency training at Louisiana State University Hospital and advanced fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Lasky Clinic in Beverly Hills. His surgical approach has emphasized facial proportion, detailed planning and natural-looking refinement.

RhinoplastyFacelift & Neck LiftFacial Rejuvenation
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Cosmetic and reconstructive expertise

Joseph Shvidler, MD

Dr. Joseph Shvidler is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon with extensive experience in both cosmetic procedures and complex facial reconstruction. After completing otolaryngology–head and neck surgery residency training at Tripler Army Medical Center, he pursued a facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Washington.

He later served as Section Chief of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center, caring for military personnel, family members and retirees. He has also taught future physicians as an Assistant Professor of Surgery. His background encompasses rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, reconstruction after injury and treatment of structural facial concerns.

Facial ReconstructionRhinoplastyFacelift & Eyelid Surgery
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Advanced facial rejuvenation

Zachary Farhood, MD

Dr. Zachary Farhood is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon whose practice focuses on aesthetic procedures of the face and neck. His clinical interests include deep plane facelift surgery, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, brow rejuvenation and facial contouring.

After earning his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dr. Farhood completed a five-year residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at Saint Louis University. He then pursued fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Toronto, where he trained with Dr. Jamil Asaria. Before joining the Seattle practice in September 2026, he also helped teach surgeons in an accredited facial plastic surgery fellowship.

Deep Plane FaceliftRhinoplastyEyelid & Brow Rejuvenation
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A new chapter for our practice. Dr. Portuese has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2026 and plans to continue surgery through that date. Dr. Shvidler and Dr. Farhood will continue caring for new and established patients, supported by the Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center team. For appointment availability and continuity-of-care questions, please call the office.
Areas of expertise

Thoughtful options for facial refinement.

Rhinoplasty

Cosmetic and functional nasal surgery designed around facial proportions, nasal structure and individual goals.

Facelift & Neck Lift

Approaches to age-related changes in the lower face, jawline and neck, including advanced facial rejuvenation techniques.

Eyelid & Brow Surgery

Procedures that address upper-face heaviness, eyelid contours and changes around the eyes and forehead.

Revision Nasal Surgery

Evaluation of cosmetic or functional concerns following previous nasal surgery, when revision is appropriate.

Facial Reconstruction

Care for selected facial concerns related to trauma, congenital differences or reconstructive needs.

Individualized Planning

Detailed consultations to determine whether a procedure is appropriate and what outcomes are realistically achievable.

Our approach

Personalized care starts with listening.

01 / Understand

Discuss your concerns, priorities, health history and the changes you hope to achieve.

02 / Evaluate

Review anatomy, facial proportions, function and treatment options with your surgeon.

03 / Plan

Develop an individualized plan based on safety, realistic expectations and long-term facial balance.

Explore your options with a Seattle facial plastic surgeon.

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