Facelift & Neck Lift

Dr. Alexander Sobel performs facelift and neck lift surgery from the practice's AAAHC-accredited surgical suite in Bellevue, WA. The procedure addresses gravitational laxity across the lower face, jowl, and neck through strategically placed incisions that follow natural skin creases around the ear, with repositioning of the underlying SMAS layer to restore youthful facial contour and jawline definition. Cheeks, jawline, and neck are addressed simultaneously, with optional fat grafting for volume restoration. Neck lift as a standalone procedure is also available. Most Seattle-area patients experience social downtime of approximately two weeks.

Facelift surgery at Anderson Sobel Cosmetic Surgery in Bellevue, WA draws on Dr. Alexander Sobel's triple board certification in cosmetic surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, and otolaryngology — a combination that gives him deep anatomical knowledge of the structures underlying the aging face. For Seattle-area patients seeking facial rejuvenation, the practice offers comprehensive rhytidectomy addressing all three zones of the lower face and neck. The traditional full facelift targets the jowl, lower cheek, and upper neck through an incision that runs from within the hairline above the ear, along the anterior helical crease, around the earlobe, and into the posterior auricular hairline. Through this access, the surgeon elevates and repositions the SMAS — the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, a fibromuscular layer continuous with the platysma muscle in the neck — restoring the upward and slightly lateral vector of lift that counteracts the downward pull of gravity over time. Excess skin is conservatively redraped and trimmed without tension, avoiding the tell-tale stretched or windswept appearance associated with older techniques. Platysmaplasty — suturing the platysmal bands in the midline — is routinely incorporated for patients with visible neck banding or a poorly defined cervicomental angle. Optional fat grafting using the patient's own harvested adipose tissue can restore volume to the temples, cheeks, and perioral area that is lost with age, complementing the lifting component of the procedure. The mini-facelift is an alternative for patients with early to moderate lower face laxity who seek targeted improvement with a shorter incision and reduced recovery. Isolated neck lift surgery is available for patients whose primary concern is submental fullness, platysmal banding, or loss of neck definition without significant cheek or jowl laxity. The Bellevue practice is well positioned to serve patients from across the greater Seattle metropolitan area including Kirkland, Redmond, Mercer Island, Renton, and Tacoma, as well as international patients drawn by the surgeon's board leadership credentials. All patients are evaluated during a thorough pre-operative consultation covering facial anatomy, skin quality, and aesthetic goals before an operative plan is finalised. Recovery typically involves bruising and swelling for ten to fourteen days, with full resolution over four to six weeks.