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Dr. Sam Naficy, MD, FACS - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington

Dr. Sam Naficy, MD, FACS

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Bellevue, Washington
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1801816947· License: MD00037251 (WA) verify
Medical school: University Of Washington School Of Medicine · Graduated 1992
Industry payments (2024): $3,728 across 29 payments (what this means)
4.6(230 ratings)

Consultation $150

About

Dr. Sam Naficy is a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon practicing in Bellevue, Washington. He specializes in facial plastic surgery, with a particular focus on rhinoplasty, and also operates a MedSpa offering Botox, Filler, and Sculptra treatments. Dr. Naficy emphasizes that the face ages in four distinct layers—skin, fat, muscle, and bone—and most treatments only address one. In every consultation, his initial focus is on identifying which specific facial layer has changed, as this dictates the most effective treatment plan. He believes the best aesthetic results come from understanding an individual's facial needs and developing the right plan. For rhinoplasty, Dr. Naficy aims for subtle, unnoticeable results that preserve a patient's unique features, creating facial harmony rather than a complete transformation. He notes that male facelifts require distinct techniques, goals, and precision, focusing on structure and definition. Dr. Naficy also advises patients considering a facelift to lose weight first and allow it to stabilize, as weight loss after surgery can alter facial contours. He views thoughtful use of fillers and Sculptra as effective temporary measures when used for the appropriate purpose, cautioning against overfilling or poor placement.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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How do male facelifts differ from female facelifts in Dr. Naficy's practice?
Male facelifts are distinct from female facelifts, involving different skin characteristics, aesthetic goals, and surgical techniques. The goal for male facelifts is structure and definition, not softness. Repositioning beard-bearing skin requires precision to avoid an obvious surgical appearance.
What is Dr. Naficy's approach to facial aging and consultation?
Dr. Naficy understands that the face ages in four distinct layers: skin, fat, muscle, and bone, and most treatments only address one. In every consultation, the initial focus is on identifying which facial layer has changed, as this dictates which treatment will be most effective, rather than starting with what the patient wants done.
What is Dr. Naficy's philosophy for rhinoplasty results?
Dr. Naficy believes the ideal rhinoplasty result is subtle and unnoticeable, aiming for facial harmony rather than a complete transformation. The goal is to maintain the patient's original appearance, creating a more balanced and refined version of themselves by preserving and respecting their unique facial features. A well-executed rhinoplasty should be so natural that others perceive an overall improvement in appearance, rather than noticing a nose job.
What is Dr. Naficy's recommendation regarding weight loss and facelift surgery?
Dr. Naficy strongly recommends losing weight first, allowing it to stabilize, and then scheduling the facelift. Weight loss after surgery can alter facial volume and affect the contours created, making it harder for the surgeon to plan around the patient's actual anatomy. A better facelift result is achieved with better timing, not through a last-minute crash diet.
What is Dr. Naficy's view on using fillers in conjunction with facelifts?
Dr. Naficy believes the idea that filler inherently ruins facelifts is an overstatement. Thoughtful use of filler or Sculptra can be an effective temporary measure before surgery when used for the appropriate purpose. The problem isn't filler itself, but rather overfilling, poor placement, and using injectables to achieve results better suited for surgery. The practice emphasizes the importance of better planning in all aesthetic treatments.
How does Dr. Naficy evaluate aesthetic treatments?
Dr. Naficy's practice has ranked popular aesthetic treatments based on results, reliability, and whether the treatment actually performs as patients expect, rather than just what is trending. Some treatments deserve the hype, others are helpful but limited, and some have yet to impress the practice.
What are the appropriate uses and limitations of filler treatments according to Dr. Naficy?
Dr. Naficy states that filler is incredible for restoring volume, refining contour, and creating facial balance. However, filler treatments that seem to fail may actually be a result of the filler being used for an inappropriate purpose. When the real issue is skin laxity or sagging tissue, filler has limited effectiveness. Adding more filler in such cases can lead to heaviness, puffiness, or an overfilled appearance instead of the desired natural lift. Achieving the best results requires a thorough understanding of the individual's facial needs and developing an appropriate treatment plan.

Patient Experience

Overall Patient Experience Rating

(Based on patient reviews)

4.6(230 reviews)

Likelihood to recommend: 90%

Summaries of Detailed Patient Reviews

Top positive patient comments

Old nose was biggest insecurity after rhinoplasty it's my favorite feature!

Finally have the confidence I didn’t have for the past 25 years

Performed alar base reduction & reduced excess nostril show, true artist!

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4.7 out of 5

Based on 280 reviews

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5 out of 5

Based on 126 reviews

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4.2 out of 5

Based on 204 reviews

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healthgrades.com

3.9 out of 5

Based on 61 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Based on 480 reviews

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Dr. Sam Naficy, MD, FACS - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington

Naficy Plastic Surgery &

1110 112th Ave NE # 150, Bellevue, Washington

(425) 450-0880

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Consultation fee: $150

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$3,728

Payments

29

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. Sam Naficy received $3,728 across 29 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program, and the largest single payer was ABBVIE INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

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Location & Contact Information

Naficy Plastic Surgery &

1110 112th Ave NE # 150

Bellevue, Washington 98004

Office Information

Phone: (425) 450-0880

Where does Dr. Sam Naficy practice?

Doctor's Office

Naficy Plastic Surgery & (Primary)

1110 112th Ave NE # 150, Bellevue, Washington 98004

(279 reviews)

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Washington School Of Medicine

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Frequently Asked Questions

What was your experience with Rhinoplasty?
Old nose was biggest insecurity after rhinoplasty it's my favorite feature!
What was your experience with Revision Rhinoplasty?
Finally have the confidence I didn’t have for the past 25 years
What was your experience with Revision Rhinoplasty?
Performed alar base reduction & reduced excess nostril show, true artist!
What was your experience with Sclerotherapy?
Dr. Naficy and Staff Are Amazing - very happy with results, I noticed a huge difference
What was your experience with Rhinoplasty?
Absolutely recommend this doctor - pleased with my results