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How Much is a Face Lift Compared to a Lifestyle Lift ?

asked 8 months ago by Peg in wyoming in Ariton, AL
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Question viewed 1,025 times
Tags: alternative, costs, price

What is the price range of a mini face lift procedure done by a certified/qualified medical plastic surgeon?

21 answers to How Much is a Face Lift Compared to a Lifestyle Lift ?

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"Lifestyle lift" cost vs. "real facelift" cost?

Lifestyle lifts are name-branded facial "mini" lifts done by doctors who "sign up" with the Lifestyle Lift national marketing campaign to supplement their income. When you go to one of their "centers" for a consultation, you are seen by a "care consultant" who decides if you are [gullible enough to pay several thousand dollars for an often-mediocre "short-incision" one-operation-fits-all pseudo-facelift by a doctor who you don't meet... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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Facelift versus Lifestyle Lift

Lifestyle Lift is a trademark. In reality, it is a lower third facelift typically using a SMAS imbrication or plication technique and a platysmaplasty to address the neck. I have met a few surgeons who currently work for or have worked for the company. The few that I have met are well trained surgeons. The problems with the Lifestyle Lift is that their model does not allow for individual tayloring of procedures to meet a specific patient's needs. Everybody gets a lower... more
Todd C. Miller, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift compared to lifestyle lift

A full comprehensive face/neck lift usually runs between $10-$15,000. This addresses tightening of the jowls, the facial features, tightening the muscles in the posterior portion of the neck, the anterior portion of the neck, fat removal both above and below the platysma muscle, and neckbands. A mini lift is not going to address all of that. A mini lift will give mini results and does not address the aging neck. The cost of a mini lift is approximately half but is... more
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Facelift short cuts

I agree completely with all the posts below. Find a true plastic and reconstructive surgeon that you trust and ask them if they think a 'lifestyle lift' would be indicated in you. In my personal opinion, there is not a patient out there that needs skin resection that does not need tightening and reshaping of the SMAS(the deeper plane that makes a true facelift a true facelift). When I perform a facelift all of the tension is carried by the SMAS not the skin which... more
Rian Maercks, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.rianmaercksmd.com

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Cost of Facelift vs Lifestyle Lift

Lifestyle Lift is a franchised procedure designed to make money, not provide you the best result. They make money by cutting corners which may put you in danger. I have no doubt that the originator has enough experience to do a good job. If you have the exact problem that the doctor on duty the day of your surgery, you may also get a good result. I have even seen this once. If every corporate policy is followed, it may even be safe. The problem comes in who decides what you... more
Robert T. Buchanan, MD

Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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Lifestyle lift

Don't do the Lifestyle Lift. Go Google "Bad results from Lifestyle Lift" and see what you get! Save up and get the real deal.
Ronald Schuster, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.drschuster.com

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Price of Facelift vs. Lifestyle lift

The price of a lifestyle lift is likely far less than a facelift customized for you by an experienced, well trained plastic surgeon. But, the cost in terms of complications, unsatisfactory results or possible reoperations could be very significant. The results of a good facelift are long lasting. The results of a bad facelift are forever. My time on the day of surgery will benefit my patients the rest of their lives. Personally, for me, it would be a soulless pursuit for my office to... more
Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

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Is price the reason to choose a Lifestyle lift or a real facelift?

You only have one face and the whole world sees it. Consequently you should do the best research you can to get the most complete result and also the most natural looking result you can get. Find a doctor who will meet with you for an hour at your first visit, who will be doing your surgery and all of your aftercare. If you want the best, most customized surgery to meet your needs and the best aftercare, you should go to a private practic plastic surgeon and not to a... more
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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How Much is a Face Lift Compared to a Lifestyle Lift ?

When everything is said and done, IMHO you always get what you pay for and when something seems too good to be true, it generally is. Your face and appearance is an important asset and the real question is why would you not want the very best. That means, IMO, a well trained, experienced face lift surgeon who will perform the face lift with you monitored in a fully accredited surgical facility. If you're looking to spend less or save money, take a great vacation... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How Much is a Face Lift Compared to a Lifestyle Lift ?

LSL runs $5,000 to $8,000 done under local only, no monitoring, minimal supplies. a mini facelift by a boarded PS runs the same but you will be monitored and safety FIRST is the idea.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift costs are just one consideration

Cost certainly is a consideration when considering a facelift, and the Lifestyle centers have done excellent marketing. You have to decide though if selecting a practice and provider that you can know and confirm experience, reputation, and board certification is important to you. Some will hold hope and sit in the chair at the center and see (what is the doctor's name?) after a sale by a center representative. Others will only accept the best that they can find. Best of... more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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How much is a Face Lift compared to a Lifestyle Lift?

A Face Lift procedure is almost always more expensive than a Lifestyle Lift. The better question to ask is WHY? Face lift surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia with a board certified anesthesiologist present during surgery. This increases the cost of the procedure, but ensures that your vital signs (Blood Pressure, Breathing, Oxygen Saturation, Heart Rate, etc.) are continuously monitored and significantly increases the safety of the procedure. -- ... more
Erez Sternberg, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon
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Lifestyle lift vs. Traditional FaceLift

A lifestyle lift typically does not work on the underlying SMAS. The results and longevity of a lifestyle lift therefore suffers in comparison to a full facelift. You can have an experienced plastic surgeon do a segmental facelift (which focuses on either the upper, mid, or lower facelift) for you for about the same if not lower than a lifestyle lift. You would be happier with the results and it will be more cost effective as you will not need to repeat with the... more
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Face Lift Compared to a Lifestyle Lift

I think you need to be very careful about comparing costs of LSL with a face lift or mini face lift by an experienced plastic surgeon as you are not comparing apples with apples
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of mini facelift

Typical Minimum Cost of Mini Facelift (based on national averages) $3,500.00 Typical Maximum Cost of Mini Facelift (based on national averages) $6,500.00
Christopher W. Chase, MD

Chattanooga Plastic Surgeon

www.aprs.md

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Facelift - How Much is a Face Lift Compared to a Lifestyle Lift ?

I would answer that by saying that a Lifestyle Lift is simply a name attached to a facelift - and even that is hard to quantify. What is a facelift? The term "facelift" means many different things for different people and unless you've first elucidated exactly what will be in that facelift (is it lower face and neck only, also lower eyelids, etc) you cannot reasonably compare them. So before comparing named procedures I would advise that you find out exactly... more
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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The "Cost" of Facelift Surgery

We often see questions regarding the cost of one procedure versus another. The problem is that what is being compared is often apples to oranges. A larger procedure will inevitably cost more, but will also, in general, produce more significant results. There are many variables to consider when contemplating an elective surgery. Cost is certainly one of the variables, but should not be the main focus. The experience and training of the surgeon, the exact... more
Robert Wilke, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Facelifts, lifestyle lifts, Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and facelifts

There is not a significant difference in the price of a lifestyle lift and a superior quality facelift. I think patients will need to do their homework in assessing the difference between the options offered for facial improvement through surgery. Good lifts that are well planned out should give prospective patients many years of satisfied improvements.Please review your options. If you do I believe you will look for Board Certied Plastic Surgeons who will... more
Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Real Facelifts and Lifestyle Lifts vs. Fisher Jowl and Necklift

Over the past few years I have seen several patients who underwent the lifestyle lift. Some of these had problems with infection and scar issues, but most looked OK initially. Some of the patients found that the surgery was very uncomfortable while awake under local anesthetic and would not have it done that way again. I agree with Dr. Tholen, the results are significantly shorter than a real facelift. It seems to mainly be a skin operation, and skin will stretch back out in... more
Edmund Fisher, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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LiteLift vs LifeStyle lift vs Minilifts

As a board certified plastic surgeon, i can offer traditional facelifts, mini lifts or our current LiteLift. I can use general, iv sedation, or local anaesthetic in the office. The names of operations vary with the doctor and so does the price which can run 5000 to 15000 or more. It is important to know your doctors training and credentials and exactly what they are offering for their particular operation. Our LiteLifts are done in the office with local and have become so... more
Jed H. Horowitz, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.pacificcenterplasticsurgery.com

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Cost of Facelift

Regardless of the dollar amount you pay, the most expensive procedure is the one that does not accomplish your desired result. Worse, if you appear operated upon, pulled, have bad scarring, or another problem, the operation can become a liability. In this case, even though you have paid for the procedure, endured the recovery time and risks, you have received NEGATIVE value. My advice: Shop surgeon and results, NOT price. Surgeons that are less able to deliver... more
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

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