Why Does a Face Lift Have to Cost So Much Money?

So many people would love to have this procedure done but they just don't have these kinds of funds. Is there a real reason why it has to be so so very expensive??? I guess you could say it is only for the rich people, and again the heck with the low income and poor people.

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22 Doctor Answers | Asked by aquarius 125 in Pottsville, PA

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Facelifts are not expensive

People have their priorities when it comes to spending their money. I know people who spend $10 a day on cigarettes which is about $3650 a year. Others may spend $100 a week trying to win the lottery. It all comes down to your own vices. Most of my facelift patients are not rich. They either have saved for years or found a way to finance it. Quality care is not cheap. Operating room fees, anesthesia and surgery is not without cost. It's up to you as to wether it is important enough... more

Low cost facelift!

You can always find a bargain, but what you get is often what you pay for! No where is this more true than in elective cosmetic surgery. Too many doctors take weekend courses in facelifting techniques and think they are then qualified to "practice" on your face. All you need is a severed branch of your facial nerve causing permanent stroke-like paralysis (loss of the ability to smile or close your eyelids, for example) to make you understand that cosmetic surgery is REAL surgery,... more

Cost of facelifts, please get three opinions

Facelifts are not too expensive when compared with cosmetic procedures that require significant time in the operating room. The total cost of a procedure includes the experience level of the surgeon, estimated operating time, and requirements for post-operative care. The gold standard facelift with platysma work, some fat grafting, and liposuction can usually take around four hours. There are several regularly scheduled visits for several years after your surgery. I... more

Facelift Expense

One of the main reasons that this procedure is so expensive is the time it takes to perform. Cost of surgery is usually predicated on time. The O.R. cost and the cost of an Anesthesiologist are charged per hour. Because this operation takes a while ,(longer than say a breast augmentation), the costs for time will be higher. The cost of going to a certified surgery center and having a board certified Anesthesiologist will be more than someone who performs their... more

Do facelifts need to be expensive?

The marketplace punishes surgeons who charge too little. Many people believe that they must pay top dollar to get "the best", and are only satisfied by what they perceive to be the best possible result. If you can avoid this mentality, you can save some money AND find a surgeon who provides real value. Consider contacting University plastic surgery departments, as many training programs offer discount surgery performed by Surgical trainees (residents) under... more

Why Does a Face Lift Have to Cost So Much Money?

If you obtain at least 3 boarded opinions from PSs in your area and the fees are within 20% of each other. Than these are the standard fees for your area.

Affordable face lift

I happen to agree with you Aquarius. Just because it takes us Board Certified Plastic surgeons many years of training to become the highly skilled professionals that we are does not give us a license to overcharge for our services. I happen to believe that plastic surgery should be affordable to anyone and everyone regardless of social or economic status. That does not imply that you will receive sub-standard care in any way shape or form. I take all my patients to fully accredited... more

High Cost of Facelifts

Surgical Fees vary greatly across the country and even in the same city. Some surgeons will structure fees to promote themselves to a certain class of people; however, most surgeons try to price it so that it will appeal to the most number of people while covering high costs related to anesthesia and the facility. If you search well, you may be surprised to find that there are surgeons who may fit your budget as well as deliver the results that you seek.

A good face lift does cost more

One of the main factors is that you have to make sure you are comparing apples with apples. For example if a 60 year old woman goes to an experienced face lift surgeon she may receive a shocking face lift estimate of $25-30k but this will include: Brow lift Eyelid lift Facial fat grafting to multiple regions Deep plane face lift Neck lift with platysmaplasty The same woman may go to one of the face lift Mills that advertise on TV and may get a price quote for $5k for a... more

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Facelift - Why Does a Face Lift Have to Cost So Much Money?

Everything is relative, and however accurate this statement may appear to be if you look at what people often spend on vacations, kitchens, cars, entertainment - it may not be as much as it sounds. Plus, you have to consider the training and experience of the surgeon and anesthesiologist, the costs of the surgical facility, the consultation, the overhead of the surgeon's office. I'm afraid that this may be the wrong crowd to discuss this with and to expect sympathy!..... more