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Cost of Facelift Done by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon?

asked 2 years ago by uglyduckling in Greenville, SC
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,086 times
Tags: face, costs

I have read many questions and the doctors answers concerning the cost of a LifeStyle or QuickLift. So how much does the average board certified plastic surgeon charge for a facelift?

14 answers to Cost of Facelift Done by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon?

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The cost of a facelift done by a board certified surgeon varies

It depends usually on the amount of work to be done. Is it a full facelift or a mini lift? Twice as much time is involved and the results are much different. See an experienced facelift surgeon and let him tell you why he thinks you need one versus the other.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Price of a Facelift

I prefer the term 'facial rejuvenation' over the more antiquated term 'facelift', as many patients that I see who seek a more youthful and refreshed facial appearance undergo a set of surgical procedures very different from what would have been considered a 'facelift' twenty-five years ago. The word 'rejuvenation' means, literally, 'to make young again'. In each individual, different facial changes occur with age. One person may be unhappy with... more
Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

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Costs of a facelift

A real facelift by a board certified plastic surgeon and a LS lift by a non-plastic surgeon (usually an ENT physician) is comparing apples and oranges so you can't compare them by price either. They are not the same and the results are not the same. You might want to call Dr. Barry Bishop in Greenville SC as he is an excellent plastic surgeon.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of Facelift Surgery

Thank you for your question. The pricing information varies depending on exactly what is performed, the surgeon's credentials and experience with the procedure, if the surgery is performed in an outpatient surgery center or in an office setting, who administers the anesthesia. Please be careful when choosing your surgeon because there is a difference in expertise, experience and credentialling. Facelifting surgery can range from $9000 and up depending on exactly what is... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Costs More Than a Branded "Lift"

It appears that you are asking the right question; seek quality first and consider price second. Although the branded "lift" procedures have excellent marketing, they tend to have a very high percentage of dissatisfied patients. The reason for the increased costs are as follows: 1) higher quality with a well qualified, board certified facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon. Surgeons with great reputations tend to under-promise and over-deliver unlike the branded... more
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

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Cost of a facelift

The average cost of a facelift by a board-certified facial plastic surgeon in the Seattle metroplex area is $10,000 to $12,000. That includes the operating room, the anesthesia, and the surgeon’s fee.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Cost of a Facelift

Cost will vary tremendously depending on what is included in the surgery. In general, with a limited procedure the cost is less & the recovery is quicker, but the results do not last as long. Be careful you don't compare apples and oranges. Having said that, costs vary from $5,000-25,000. Depending on the extent of aging, less may be better. Be clear on exactly what will be done and what are normal expectations.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of facelift by board certified plastic surgeons

Facelifts are most often performed by board certified facial plastic surgeons and plastic surgeons. These doctors have the best credentials, best training and the most experience. In general, they tend to have the best aesthetic sense. Actual costs vary from surgeon to surgeon usually based on experience, reputation, results, and he demand for services. In reality, the fees charged by a surgeon do not reflect results. A surgeon should not be selected using costs as the primary factor. It is... more
Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD

Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Geography, Overhead and Corporate greed vs. Ethical Surgeons are factors

Excellent answers to your question as always. A long story short is indeed that the more highly skilled and technical work that is required the more the surgery will cost. Geography is an important factor in costs as certain areas (NYC, Beverly Hills, London) have higher than average practice overheads and these need to be accounted for. In return though Surgeons who choose to practice in these areas tend to thrive in the competitive environment and can deliver to you what you pay for. As... more
Kamran Jafri, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Your short-scar facelift fee will vary depending on your location, and your doctor's experience.

I almost exclusively perform a MACS-Lift, short scar facelift on my patients requesting surgical facial rejuvenation. My fee is $7500. This is a unique procedure that is performed through a small incision. Deep tissue (SMAS), and skin is repositioned in a purely vertical direction. Downtime is minimal, and your results are completely natural. If you have excessively wrinkled, sun-damaged skin, then this procedure may not be appropriate for you. I hope this is helpful.
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift cost varies

The price of a facelift by a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon can vary from $6500 to $15,000. It all depends on how much needs to be done. Best, Dr.S.
Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facechange.org

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How much does a facelift cost?

Hi Uglyduckling - A standard facelift can run about $7,000-$10,000 for the professional, anesthesia, and facility fees. The recovery is about 2 weeks, but the results can last 10-15 years! If you're looking for before and after photos from a board certified plastic surgeon, start with websites as this can give you a lot of information. Also, ask about any discounts as many surgeons run seasonal specials. Good luck!
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Most board certified plastic surgeons don't do Lifestyle Lifts

The kind of facelift that I do is quite a bit different than a Lifestyle Lift or Quicklift. These gimmicky procedures are marketed more effectively than they are researched, and I have not been impressed with their longevity. None of the Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in my area offer Lifestyle Lifts or Quicklifts. I would recommend that you surf to www.plasticsurgery.org, and find a couple of Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in your area. Get some advice on different facial rejuvenation... more
Michael C. Pickart, MD

Ventura Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of Facelift done by a board certified plastic surgeon

GREAT question! I am answering ONLY for my practice. Let us define terms. A Face Lift is only the face + neck (not the eyes). There are 4 classes of Facelifts in my practice. I. Mini FaceLift (S lift, LSL, Quick Lift, etc) fees from $3000 to $5000. II. Midi Face Lift (Mid Face Lift) Fees $5000 to $6000. III. Classical Full Face Lift fee $8000 to $9000. IV. Deep Plane Face Lift fee $12000 Hope that helps.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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