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The 5 Best Facelifts in Portland for a Younger Looking You

Surgeon Credentials: We made sure every surgeon was board-certified and actually specialized in faces—not just anyone with a scalpel and a certificate.

Natural Looking Results: We scrolled through before-and-after galleries and skipped any place where the results looked more mannequin than human.

Patient Care: We checked if these clinics actually offered more than a quick consult and a vague aftercare sheet. We wanted to see real follow-ups, not just a ‘take Tylenol and hope for the best’ approach.

Pricing: We hunted for clinics that give you the full price tag upfront, including what happens if you need a do-over.

Nobody wants to walk out of a facelift looking like the Grinch has taken over their face. Or worse, end up with lumpy fillers that drift into the smile lines and leave them with a permanent Joker grin.

We talked to plenty of people who got the short end of the stick—some left with rushed injectables, others who shelled out $50k only to watch the results disappear before the year was up.

To help others avoid the same fate, we spent months looking into Portland’s facelift scene. These are the spots where people actually look forward to seeing themselves in the mirror, not ducking away from it.

1. Portland Face Doctor | Peter Vila, MD

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Services: facial plastic surgery, nose, and nonsurgical treatments

Location: 12115 SW 70th Ave #100

Contact: +1 503-382-8899

Business hours: Monday to Friday – 8 AM to 4:30 PM 

Website

Google reviews score4.9/5
Total reviews4.9/5
Score consistency 4.9/5
Surgeon Credentials5/5
Natural Looking Results5/5
Patient Care4.9/5
Pricing4.9/5

Portland Face Doctor, Dr. Peter Vila, doesn’t go for dramatic makeovers. His before-and-after gallery is all about subtle, balanced changes—especially with his extended deep plane facelifts.

One patient told us that after her full facelift, people kept telling her she looked relaxed and natural. 

Even his non-surgical options, like the liquid facelift with fillers and neurotoxins, skip the fake look.

We like that Dr. Vila only adds procedures like eyelid surgery or laser treatments if they actually improve the overall balance of the results. He doesn’t upsell procedures, which we think adds to why the results of his facelifts always look natural. 

He’s also the one people go to when other surgeons say no. One client who had a too-tight facelift elsewhere said Dr. Vila not only fixed the windblown look but also hid her old scars so well that even her hairstylist couldn’t spot them.

Just be ready to wait—appointments here can run 20 to 30 minutes behind schedule.

Pros

  • Subtle balanced changes
  • Extended deep plane facelifts
  • Non-surgical facelifts available
  • No upselling
  • Takes on tough cases
  • Hides old facelift scars

Cons

  • Appointments often run behind schedule

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

“I recently had a facelift revision with Dr. Vila (the original one was done by a different facial plastic surgeon with a less than desirable outcome) and I couldn’t be more pleased with the result and with the entire process.  From the warm and welcoming greeting by staff when entering the office to the careful explanations regarding all aspects of care by the clinical staff.  Christen, Amy and Kat — love you guys!  Dr. Vila is kind, patient and provides clear and realistic explanations about what to expect from surgery.  He is an excellent listener, takes questions seriously and I always felt like I was “being heard”. Above all, his experience and expertise helped me feel that I was in the most capable of hands. His artistic eye and genuine interest in the patient help to make him an outstanding surgeon.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!”

Made me feel very welcome

“What a fantastic and easy going experience it was getting treated at the Portland Face Doctor.  I was a bit hesitant going for the first time, not knowing much about the surgery, but Dr Vila and his amazing staff made me feel very welcome, explained exactly what my procedure would entail and what type of results were to be expected.  The staff were excellent and Dr Vila’s approach were just perfect for me and put my mind at ease.

Honestly, I can’t recommend this place enough, not just for their professionalism, but their attention to detail when it comes to pre and post surgery care.

Highly recommend checking them out, you won’t regret it!”

2. Dr. Michael Kim Facial Plastic Surgery

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Services: rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, and other surgical procedures

Location: 2525 NW Lovejoy St #402

Contact: +1 503-850-0414

Business hours: Monday to Friday – 8 AM to 4:30 PM

Website

Google reviews score4.9/5
Total reviews5/5
Score consistency 5/5
Surgeon Credentials5/5
Natural Looking Results5/5
Patient Care4.8/5
Pricing4.9/5

Dr. Michael Kim is all about natural results. People can see it right away in their before-and-after gallery, which we spent way too long scrolling through.

What stood out was how the patients looked like themselves, just fresher. We noticed softer smile lines, sharper jawlines, and necks that looked like they’d never heard of banding.

Dr. Kim’s preservation deep pane face and neck lift really caught our attention. Instead of just pulling skin tight, he repositions the deeper layers, so the results actually last. One patient told us her neck banding was gone after the full deep plane lift.

Dr. Kim also doesn’t just say yes to everything. One patient wanted a laundry list of tweaks, but he talked her out of two that he thought she didn’t need. It’s nice to see a surgeon who puts people before profit.

Recovery isn’t rough, either. One client who went for a mini facelift said she was back to her usual routine in just a few days, thanks to Dr. Kim’s gentle techniques and a team that actually checks in.

But Dr. Kim is in high demand, so new patients might have to wait a couple of months just to get in the door.

Pros

  • Natural results
  • Awesome before-and-after gallery
  • Repositions deep skin layers
  • Gets rid of neck banding
  • Not a rough recovery 

Cons

  • May have to wait for an appointment

Fantastic surgeon! 

“Dr. Kim is a fantastic surgeon!  He did an amazing job with my deep plane face and neck lift, upper blepharoplasty, and laser resurfacing.  He is very knowledgeable, skillful and precise.  Dr. Kim answered all my questions, and put me at ease. He has a great sense of humor too!  His staff is so warm and friendly, and very responsive to all your needs. I had a wonderful result and a great experience with Dr. Kim and his staff!  I highly recommend them!”

Satisfied with the results

“After seeing multiple surgeons in the Portland area I chose Dr. Kim for my rhinoplasty and chin augmentation. Choosing a surgeon for any type of facial plastic surgery is a huge choice but as soon as I found Dr. Kim I felt 100% certain that he would be the right fit. It has only been a few months since my surgery and I already am SO satisfied with the results. Everything went so smoothly from my first consultation with him as well as the entire recovery. I was very nervous going into the procedure about things such as pain during my recovery and the final aesthetic result. And I am very happy to be able to say I had such an amazing smooth recovery and healed SO quickly. My new profile looks picture perfect and natural at the same time which is exactly what I wanted. Very little people have noticed that I had the procedure done which just goes to show how talented Dr. Kim is at providing such beautifully natural results. Ever since my surgery I am feeling so much more happy and confident! Thank you Dr. Kim!!! <3”

3. The Portland Center For Facial Plastic Surgery

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Services: facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelids, brow, face implants, and more

Location: 2235 NW Savier St # A

Contact:  +1 503-899-0006

Business hours: Monday to Friday – 9 AM to 9 PM 

Website

Google reviews score4.7/5
Total reviews4.7/5
Score consistency 4.7/5
Surgeon Credentials5/5
Natural Looking Results4.8/5
Patient Care4.7/5
Pricing4.8/5

The Portland Center for Facial Plastic Surgery is serious about safety and planning. 

Instead of rushing patients, Dr. William Portuese and Dr. Joseph Shvidler spend half an hour just mapping out any concerns. They then spend another half hour with a coordinator to go over the details.

One patient said the step-by-step process made her feel a lot less anxious. By the third meeting, she knew exactly what her new jawline would look like, and even the anesthesiologist explained everything in detail.

Their aftercare is spot-on. Instead of wrapping patients up in bulky bandages, they use small drains to keep swelling down. 

One patient said that it made her healing a breeze. The follow-ups are just as thorough, with two or three visits in the first ten days. At the one-month check, Dr. Shvidler even tweaked her scar care, which she said made a big difference in the long run.

The catch: those who want non-surgical options are out of luck here. They don’t offer non-surgical face-lift fillers.  

Pros

  • Maps out any facelift concerns
  • Explains step-by-step
  • Excellent after care  
  • Thorough follow-ups
  • Tweaks scar care

Cons

  • No nonsurgical facelifts 

I had such a great experience 

“I had such a great experience with my rhinoplasty surgery here, not only with Dr Portuese but everyone in his office and operating room staff. I traveled alone for my surgery which can be nerve wracking and they connected me with an amazing nurse who made this experience so much more comfortable for me, and so was the staff that was there when I was waking up from surgery. Dr Portuese is also very experienced and I definitely feel is trustworthy and genuine. He is realistic with expectations for results and that is very important. This was not my first surgery but how much Dr Portuese and his staff care definitely sets his practice apart from others.”

Great job on my procedure

“Dr. Shvidler and his team are the best. First and foremost, he did a great job on my procedure. He also gives his number for texting questions,  which I had never experienced…so convenient and quick – straight to the source. His staff is like a well/oiled machine – efficient and friendly to boot! . The surgical team was outstanding. I highly recommend Dr. Shvidler.”

4. Tanasbourne Plastic Surgery: Sheldon R. Cober, MD

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Services: facelifts, breasts, and body procedures

Location: 11790 SW Barnes Rd # 120

Contact: +15032979340

Business hours: 

  • Monday to Thursday – 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday – 8 AM to 3 PM

Website

Google reviews score4.4/5
Total reviews4.5/5
Score consistency 4.5/5
Surgeon Credentials5/5
Natural Looking Results4.7/5
Patient Care4.7/5
Pricing4.8/5

Tanasbourne Plastic Surgery is all about matching the surgery to each patient’s face. Dr. Sheldon R. Cober’s approach stood out for how precisely he blends different techniques to fit each person.

Instead of a one-size-fits-all lift, he customises every incision and tissue to move to their bone structure. One client said her lower facelift and eyelid surgery finally got rid of her tired look, and the scars were hidden so well within her eyelids that no one could tell.

Dr. Cober’s eye for subtlety shows in his mid-face work too. One patient who had a mid-facelift with cheek implants said it looked like she’d aged backwards. We like that there’s no fake puffiness—just natural volume that fits the face.

Another patient recovering from a full facelift said the after-care instructions were crystal clear. We like that they actually tell you how to keep swelling down.

A few people mentioned, though, that depending on the incision, scars can heal differently. One woman’s hairline incision faded away, but another needed microneedling for a thicker scar near her earlobe.

Pros

  • Blends different techniques
  • Customizes every incision
  • Hides scars well
  • Mini and full facelifts 
  • Clear pre-opt instructions

Cons

  • Scars heal differently depending on incision

I love how I look 

“Dr. Cober & his staff are AMAZING. They have been nothing but patient, calm, encouraging & wonderful with the care & services I’ve had completed by them. I would recommend them to anyone for their cosmetic & reconstruction surgical needs. Dr. Cober & his staff have always made me feel welcomed & have helped me understand what each procedure would entail, from what is being done, the recovery aspects, insurance billing, to time off/FMLA nuances, to the anticipated length of time for everything to be completed. There’s so much I could say & go on about Dr. Cober & his amazing staff Melody, Sarah, Molly & even their wonder woman behind the scenes Janel. I’m so thankful & honored Dr. Cober was the one the oncology office referred me too. I love how I look & there are not enough words to sum up this entire journey & what it meant for me. Thank You to Tanasbourne Plastic Surgery’s Team”

Excellent communication & follow up care

“Dr. Cober & his staff have been amazing from day one. Excellent communication & follow up care (so important!). I am so happy with my results. Professional & compassionate, he truly put me at ease through this surgery journey. Thank you!”

5. The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery

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Services: breast, body, and facial surgeries and nonsurgical treatments

Location: 9775 SW Wilshire St # 200

Contact: +1 503-646-0101

Business hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30 AM to 5 PM 

Website

Google reviews score4.8/5
Total reviews4.8/5
Score consistency 4.8/5
Surgeon Credentials5/5
Natural Looking Results5/5
Patient Care4.6/5
Pricing4.8/5

The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery is all about customizing every detail to fit the face. One patient told us her surgeon spent nearly an hour just mapping out her face before planning a facelift and neck lift to tackle her jawline and neck banding.

What really impressed us was how they balance surgical skill with non-surgical options.

Their full facelift is still the go-to for major sagging, but younger patients liked the liquid facelift.

One woman with early marionette lines went for fillers plus Ultherapy to boost her collagen.

We also like that patients can mix and match procedures here to get more out of their visit. Another patient told us she paired a brow lift with a mini facelift.

However, their aftercare instructions are a bit vague. One person said she was up at 2 AM Googling “facelift recovery” because she had no idea what she was supposed to do. 

Pros

  • Customizes every detail
  • Surgical and nonsurgical facelifts
  • Can mix and match procedures

Cons

  • Vague aftercare

So thrilled with the results of my face 

“Dr. Streu and her staff are amazing. Megan is a wonderful Nurse Practitioner. I always feel so care for here and I am so thrilled with the results of my face and neck lift. Dr. Streu is MAGIC! I look forward to my second surgery soon. I highly recommend her.”

They truly care about your care 

“Facilities are clean. Everyone I came in contact with was so nice and professional. They truly care about your care and your whole process. Very personable. Even a year later, my doctor asked me about life and work. appointments are always Time, efficient and friendly

I highly recommend and I will never go to another surgical facility again. They have my service for life.”

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