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.
Answer: 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, and best performed by a doctor with full training in plastic surgery and certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Considering what you get for the money you pay, a facelift is a significantly-better investment than a new car. The car can break down, rust out, have any number of mechanical problems, and needs constant upkeep and ongoing investment, and still they wear out after 5 years or so. And most of us pay far more for a much-less reliable piece of machinery multiple times throughout our lives, whereas most patients have one facelift and that's it!
This isn't about being only for "the rich" and saying "the heck" with low income or poor people. Over 1/3 of all plastic surgeons travel to third world countries and perform free cleft lip and palate surgery for the most desperately poor people on our planet (You are "rich" compared to these people, who often walk miles to have their child evaluated for possible reconstructive surgery so they can eat and speak like you), and many others perform charitable works for less-fortunate people here at home.
I'm sorry you feel compelled to complain about this. If wanting was the same as deserving, we would all eat steak, drive Cadillacs, and live in the suburbs. All the men would be strong, the women beautiful, and the children above-average. (credit Garrison Keillor)
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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, and best performed by a doctor with full training in plastic surgery and certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Considering what you get for the money you pay, a facelift is a significantly-better investment than a new car. The car can break down, rust out, have any number of mechanical problems, and needs constant upkeep and ongoing investment, and still they wear out after 5 years or so. And most of us pay far more for a much-less reliable piece of machinery multiple times throughout our lives, whereas most patients have one facelift and that's it!
This isn't about being only for "the rich" and saying "the heck" with low income or poor people. Over 1/3 of all plastic surgeons travel to third world countries and perform free cleft lip and palate surgery for the most desperately poor people on our planet (You are "rich" compared to these people, who often walk miles to have their child evaluated for possible reconstructive surgery so they can eat and speak like you), and many others perform charitable works for less-fortunate people here at home.
I'm sorry you feel compelled to complain about this. If wanting was the same as deserving, we would all eat steak, drive Cadillacs, and live in the suburbs. All the men would be strong, the women beautiful, and the children above-average. (credit Garrison Keillor)
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Facelift cost Facelift surgery is labour intensive and requires precision. Your surgeon should also have had extensive training performing the procedure. The procedure may seem expensive, but if you consider the longterm costs of skincare, nonsurgical treatments and other things that you do to maintain your appearance, it's comparable. The only thing is that you would be paying for the surgery all at once, while for the other things you'd be paying over the course of several years.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Facelift cost Facelift surgery is labour intensive and requires precision. Your surgeon should also have had extensive training performing the procedure. The procedure may seem expensive, but if you consider the longterm costs of skincare, nonsurgical treatments and other things that you do to maintain your appearance, it's comparable. The only thing is that you would be paying for the surgery all at once, while for the other things you'd be paying over the course of several years.
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September 10, 2014
Answer: Facelift cost Your are right. A good facelift isn't cheap, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune either. A well done basic facelift should be around $7500. If you add other things to that it can add up pretty quickly. For example expect another $4000 to have your upper and lower lids done as well.
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Answer: Facelift cost Your are right. A good facelift isn't cheap, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune either. A well done basic facelift should be around $7500. If you add other things to that it can add up pretty quickly. For example expect another $4000 to have your upper and lower lids done as well.
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March 11, 2012
Answer: 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 ‘face lift’. This may seem like a great deal but when you break it down:
Brow lift → not performed
Eyelid lift → not performed
Facial fat grafting → not performed
Deep plane face lift → not performed (a mini lift performed instead)
Neck lift with platysmaplasty → not performed
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Answer: 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 ‘face lift’. This may seem like a great deal but when you break it down:
Brow lift → not performed
Eyelid lift → not performed
Facial fat grafting → not performed
Deep plane face lift → not performed (a mini lift performed instead)
Neck lift with platysmaplasty → not performed
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September 2, 2011
Answer: Facelift Cost
The cost of a Facelift is at a certain level for a variety of reasons, starting with the training and expertise of the Surgeon performing the procedure. As previously mentioned, one also has to factor in the cost of the facility, supplies, anesthesia, and after care involved. Consider that it is "your face", and you are free to see a Surgeon simply because cost is lower. However, I will caution you from examples on this website and from my own anecdotal experience that patients who decide purely on cost often end up regretful and unhappy. A simple formula to consider: Cheap Facelift + revision is much more expensive that a well performed primary Facelift. Facelifts results are not necessarily transferable from Surgeon to Surgeon as is often advertised.
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Answer: Facelift Cost
The cost of a Facelift is at a certain level for a variety of reasons, starting with the training and expertise of the Surgeon performing the procedure. As previously mentioned, one also has to factor in the cost of the facility, supplies, anesthesia, and after care involved. Consider that it is "your face", and you are free to see a Surgeon simply because cost is lower. However, I will caution you from examples on this website and from my own anecdotal experience that patients who decide purely on cost often end up regretful and unhappy. A simple formula to consider: Cheap Facelift + revision is much more expensive that a well performed primary Facelift. Facelifts results are not necessarily transferable from Surgeon to Surgeon as is often advertised.
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October 25, 2014
Answer: 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 surgery elsewhere. Good ideal to visit with at least three board certified surgeons, (Plastic or Otolaryngologist/ENT), before making your decision.
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Answer: 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 surgery elsewhere. Good ideal to visit with at least three board certified surgeons, (Plastic or Otolaryngologist/ENT), before making your decision.
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