Trust Your Face
to a Specialist
Facial Plastic Surgery
in Seattle

How would you like to have your face sculpted by an artist? Joseph Shvidler, MD is a gifted facial plastic surgeon who performs reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Shvidler also has an artistic side. He is an accomplished painter, and uses his eye for beauty and symmetry when injecting fillers and while performing cosmetic surgery for the natural-looking results that women, and men want. Facelift surgery, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and more offered.

Having a procedure done to your face, neck or ears is not a minor decision. It is potentially life changing, and the challenge is finding an exceptional and skilled surgeon you can entrust with such a difficult and delicate task. Dr. Shvidler has the rare combination of extensive surgical experience paired with his extraordinary, artistic eye, which is why so many patients have trusted him to perform their cosmetic procedures.

This website is a resource for valuable information from Joseph Shvidler, MD about many of the cosmetic surgical procedures he performs, along with actual before and after photos of his patients. When you are ready to move forward, contact Dr. Shvidler for an initial consultation. You will find he is a caring and compassionate doctor who will truly listen to you and has an eye for details. He will help you decide on the best path forward.

Dr. Shvidler can provide in-office or virtual consultations. Please visit our Consultation Request page to schedule your initial consultation.

Dr. Shvidler works with Altheaon Credit as a financing provider for patients.

Meet Joseph Shvidler, MD

"Dr. Joe" as he is affectionately known by his staff and patients is not just an accomplished surgeon with a masterly and artistic hand, he is also a gentle and compassionate person, which is an invaluable combination in the field of cosmetic surgery. Regardless of how busy Dr. Joe is, his patient is a king or queen and always feels that they have his full care and attention. You can trust that he will never rush any procedure! Whether he is wearing scrubs or a crisp, clean suit and tie, he is always professional and has a friendly smile. Dr. Shvidler takes the time to discuss your goals, and he carefully listens to sincerely understand what you need in order to guide you to the appropriate strategy for cosmetic procedures.

Dr. Shvidler has over 17 years of experience as a highly skilled surgeon, with a focus on facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, after a foundation in Otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat surgery). He pursued his fellowship in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Washington hospitals and then served as section chief of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA.

In his free time, Dr. Shvidler enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He plays competitive ice hockey and coaches youth hockey on the weekends. He also speaks 3 languages: English, Russian and Ukrainian.

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