Jacksonville Facelift doctors

Hi there-

There's no magic or rocket science here, and I think your common sense is already telling you what you need to know, but here's my two cents....

Just like anything else where your experience and the quality of the service outcome you get depends on a professional, the professional's education, training, experience, and skill/talent are going to be critical... That is the simple truth about why the best professionals (the best lawyers, the best accountants, the best architects, artists, and yes, the best plastic surgeons) are usually a bit more expensive.

This is also why surgery in the resident clinic is so cheap--- the physicians in training are delivering a necessarily diminished level of skill and experience, and they recognize this (so should you)- so in exchange for letting them gain experience on you, they ask a low fee.

Whether or not this is advisable for you, only you can decide.

My personal belief is that when we're talking about elective surgery, there is no point in cutting corners, clipping coupons, or shopping for the lowest price. Fundamentally, if you are like everyone else wanting cosmetic improvement, you want to be safe and to look your very best.

This last and fundamental truth is why it is foolhardy to shop for a low price and in so doing compromise your safety and appearance.

The important issue is how good your health is and how your recovery will be?  This is usually best answered by a good physical exam by your surgeon and a medical clearance exam from your primary care physician.  There are always risks and dangers with surgery, but the type of anesthesia used is also an important factor. 

I believe that general anesthesia allows the surgeon to focus on the details and completness of the results without having to worry about the patient's level of sedation, vital signs, and other factors that are best controlled by a board certified anesthesiologist.  Local anesthesia or sedation are good for small procedures, "touch ups", or mini-lifts.  In general, facelifts are performed on 50-60 year olds for best and long lasting results.  Expect a facelift to cost between $8000-13000 depending on additional procedures and extent of surgery.Good luck.

The question is not whether you are too old, but instead, how healthy are you?  Chronological age can me much different than a patient's physical and mental age.  I have had 60 year old patients that look and feel 80 years old and visa versa.  The important issue is how good your health is and how your recovery will be?  This is usually best answered by a good physical exam by your surgeon and a medical clearance exam from your primary care physician.  There are always risks and dangers with surgery, but age doesn't necessarily have to be one of them.  In general, facelifts are best performed on 50-60 year olds.  Expect a facelift to cost between $8000-13000 depending on additional procedures and extent of surgery.Good luck.