Our team of facelift specialists
Facelift specialists in Marbella Our surgical team
Leaders in Southern Europe
We are a leading facial lift clinic in Southern Europe, recognized for delivering natural-looking results, surgical excellence, and a patient-centered experience.
Thanks to our personalized approach and the high technical expertise of our specialists, we attract patients from the United Kingdom, Europe, and around the world who are seeking the highest-quality facial cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Héctor Valdés — Plastic and reconstructive surgeon
Dr. Héctor Valdés (Santiago de Chile, 1959) is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 25 years of international surgical experience and more than 5,000 procedures performed. Trained in Brazil under the mentorship of legendary surgeon Ivo Pitanguy in Rio de Janeiro, he combines Latin American artistic sensitivity with European precision. He is a member of the medical staff at HC Marbella International Hospital and founder of Marbella Facelift, where he specializes in facelift surgery and facial rejuvenation techniques.
Education and credentials
- Medical degree (Licenciado en Medicina) and Doctor in Surgery — Universidad de Chile
- Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Specialist in Plastic Surgery — Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (SBCP)
- Master’s degree in Surgery — Universidad de Valencia, Spain
- Master’s degree in Aesthetic Medicine — Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid
- Advanced Sculpture Studies — Escuela de Arte La Palma, Madrid
Professional memberships
- Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (SBCP)
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- Sociedad Española de Cirugía Estética (SECE)
- Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)
- Sociedad Española de Medicina Antienvejecimiento y Longevidad (SEMAL)
- Honorary Member, Pan-American Chapter of Aesthetic Medicine
- Founder and former President, Sociedad Chilena de Medicina Estética
Dr. Alfonso Vallejo Valero — Plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon
Dr. Alfonso Vallejo Valero is a board-certified plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon. Trained via the Spanish MIR residency system at Hospital Universitario de Getafe (Madrid), he combines rigorous academic credentials — including a PhD with highest honors (Sobresaliente Cum Laude) — with extensive clinical experience at Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, one of Spain’s leading public hospitals. At Marbella Facelift, he brings his expertise in facial surgery and body contouring to deliver precise, natural-looking results.
Education and credentials
- Medical degree (Licenciado en Medicina y Cirugía) — Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Madrid (1994)
- Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (MIR) — Hospital Universitario de Getafe, Madrid (2003)
- PhD in Medicine (Sobresaliente Cum Laude) — Universidad de Alcalá, Department of Surgery (2005). Thesis: “Multiorgan dysfunction pattern and mortality prediction in critically burned patients”
- Master’s degree in Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-Aging — Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2017–2018)
- Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Management — UDIMA (2018–2019)
Professional memberships
- SECPRE — Sociedad Española de Cirugía Plástica, Reparadora y Estética
- Ilustre Colegio Oficial de Médicos de Madrid
- Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón — Servicio de Cirugía Plástica y Reparadora (active staff)
Our clinic: HC Marbella International Hospital
All surgical procedures by Marbella Facelift are performed at HC Marbella International Hospital. We use the hospital’s consultation rooms, operating theatres, and postoperative recovery facilities, ensuring our patients benefit from a full hospital environment with 24/7 medical support.
Hospital facilities
- 4 operating theatres equipped with the latest technology, including a Group II suite with laminar airflow and controlled-environment room (Class A)
- 7-bed post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) for postoperative monitoring
- 15 fully equipped consultation rooms
- 16 private rooms in a garden setting, 200 metres from the sea
Why HC Marbella
- Full hospital infrastructure — anaesthesia team, ICU, and 24/7 nursing staff on site
- Multidisciplinary medical team across 30+ specialties
- International patient department with multilingual support
- A private, tranquil environment surrounded by gardens — designed for comfortable recovery
Location
HC Marbella International Hospital
C/ Ventura del Mar, 11
29660 Marbella (Málaga), Spain
15 minutes from Marbella old town. 45 minutes from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP).
Accreditations and certifications
Our surgeons are active members of the most respected professional societies in plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine. These memberships require verified qualifications, ongoing training, and adherence to strict ethical and clinical standards.
Our FACIAL SURGERY CLINIC IN MARBELLA
We are located in the heart of Marbella, in a discreet and easily accessible area, just minutes from Puerto Banús. A space designed for your comfort, privacy, and peace of mind with every visit.
HOW TO GET HERE FROM…
Puerto Banús: Just 10 minutes by car, via the A-7 toward Málaga. We have private parking for our patients.
Benahavís: Easy access via the Ronda road (A-7175) in approximately 20 minutes.
Sotogrande: Direct connection via the AP-7 in less than 45 minutes, ideal for those coming from Cádiz or Gibraltar.