Facelift in Bellevue

Experience expert facelift surgery in Bellevue with Athēnix. Our customized techniques restore youthful contours, tighten sagging skin, and enhance facial harmony—all while maintaining a natural look tailored to your unique features and goals.

Rejuvenate with Precision: Facelift Surgery at Athēnix Bellevue

At Athēnix in Bellevue, facial rejuvenation is an art rooted in surgical excellence and patient-centered care. Our board-certified plastic surgeons specialize in facelift procedures that look natural, not overdone—restoring youthful contours and firming lax skin without compromising your unique expression. With a commitment to transparency, safety, and innovation, we elevate your experience from consultation through recovery. As part of a trusted, multi-location aesthetic brand, our Bellevue team is known for blending artistry and advanced techniques to deliver graceful, age-defying results.

What Is a Facelift?

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to lift and reposition sagging facial tissues caused by aging, gravity, and sun exposure. It targets areas including the cheeks, jawline, and neck to smooth deep folds, refine contours, and restore youthful definition. At Athēnix Bellevue, our surgeons perform modern facelifts using deep-plane and SMAS techniques for more comprehensive, longer-lasting results with less visible tension on the skin.

Benefits of a Facelift

Choosing a facelift at Athēnix Bellevue offers a wide range of aesthetic and emotional benefits:

Reverses visible signs of aging in the midface, jawline, and neck
Lifts sagging skin and repositions underlying tissues for a natural result
Smooths deep creases around the nose and mouth
Enhances facial definition and symmetry
Boosts self-confidence with a refreshed, youthful appearance
Long-lasting improvement compared to non-surgical treatments

Am I a Good Candidate for a Facelift?

You may be an ideal candidate for a facelift if you:

Are bothered by loose facial or neck skin
Have visible jowls or sagging cheeks
Desire long-term facial rejuvenation beyond fillers or lasers
Are in good overall health and a non-smoker
Have realistic expectations and understand the recovery process

During your consultation in Bellevue, our team will assess your facial anatomy, aging patterns, and goals to determine the best surgical approach for you.

What to Expect During a Facelift at Athēnix Bellevue

Your experience begins with a personalized consultation where we design a surgical plan tailored to your anatomy and desired results. Facelifts are typically performed under general anesthesia in our accredited surgical facility. Incisions are discreetly placed along the hairline and around the ears. Through these, the surgeon repositions and tightens the deeper tissues (SMAS), removes excess skin, and closes with fine sutures. The procedure may be combined with a neck lift, eyelid surgery, or fat grafting for comprehensive rejuvenation.

Facelift Recovery and Results

Most patients return home the same day with detailed aftercare instructions. Swelling and bruising peak within the first week and gradually subside over 10 to 14 days. You may resume social activities within two to three weeks. Results begin to reveal themselves as swelling diminishes, with final contours visible by three months. The outcome is a naturally youthful appearance that lasts for many years—restoring your confidence and facial harmony without looking overdone.

Why Choose Athēnix Bellevue for Your Facelift?

Athēnix Bellevue offers the perfect blend of advanced surgical expertise and a deeply personalized experience. As part of the renowned Athēnix network, our Bellevue location upholds the highest standards of care in a comfortable, state-of-the-art environment. Our surgeons take the time to understand your aesthetic goals, creating bespoke surgical plans that preserve your individuality while reversing the visible effects of aging. From consultation through recovery, you’ll experience attentive support, refined artistry, and results that feel like you—only younger.

Our Experts

We’re proud to have a team of highly skilled professionals who are at the forefront of cutting-edge techniques in their respective fields. Rest assured, you're in the hands of true innovators dedicated to delivering the latest advancements in beauty and wellness. Your journey to excellence begins here, guided by our expert specialists.

Dr. Dry Dr. Sweeney

Nationally Recognized

Meet Walter Sweeney, MD

Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Dr. Walt Sweeney is a premier facial plastic surgeon in Bellevue, WA, known for his expertise in advanced facelift techniques that restore youthful definition with natural-looking results. With a meticulous eye for symmetry and harmony, Dr. Sweeney customizes each facelift to lift and reposition deep facial structures—not just tighten skin. His personalized approach helps minimize signs of aging while preserving the character and identity of each patient’s face. By combining innovation with surgical precision, Dr. Sweeney delivers transformative yet subtle rejuvenation that elevates both confidence and appearance.

Education

Medical School: Cleveland Clinic College of Medicine, MD, Certification in Clinical Research.
Undergraduate: University of Cincinnati, Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Military Education: US Air Force Academy.
Plastic Surgery Training: Northwestern Memorial Hospital Plastic Surgery.

Memberships & Affiliations

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Meet Dr. Sweeney

Facelift FAQs

How long do facelift results last?

Will I have visible scars?

Is a facelift painful?

Can I combine a facelift with other procedures?

What is the best age to get a facelift?

How long do facelift results last?

Most facelift results last 8 to 12 years. While the aging process continues, patients typically look younger than if they hadn’t had surgery.

Will I have visible scars?

Our surgeons strategically place incisions around the ears and hairline to make scarring as minimal and discreet as possible. With proper healing, scars fade significantly over time.

Is a facelift painful?

Discomfort is typically minimal and well-managed with prescribed pain medication. Most patients report feeling tightness rather than pain during early recovery.

Can I combine a facelift with other procedures?

Yes. Many patients choose to combine a facelift with a neck lift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, or fat transfer for more comprehensive rejuvenation.

What is the best age to get a facelift?

There’s no ideal age. Most facelift patients are in their 40s to 60s, but candidacy depends more on skin laxity and facial aging than age alone.

Schedule Your Facelift Consultation in Bellevue

Ready to look as vibrant as you feel? Contact Athēnix Bellevue today to schedule your private facelift consultation. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way toward refined, natural-looking rejuvenation that lets your confidence shine.

Facelift in Bellevue

Rejuvenate with Precision: Facelift Surgery at Athēnix Bellevue

What Is a Facelift?

Benefits of a Facelift

Am I a Good Candidate for a Facelift?

What to Expect During a Facelift at Athēnix Bellevue

Facelift Recovery and Results

Why Choose Athēnix Bellevue for Your Facelift?

Our Experts

Nationally Recognized

Meet Walter Sweeney, MD

Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Education

Memberships & Affiliations

Facelift FAQs

How long do facelift results last?

Will I have visible scars?

Is a facelift painful?

Can I combine a facelift with other procedures?

What is the best age to get a facelift?

Schedule Your Facelift Consultation in Bellevue

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