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Is 60,000 Dollars Too Much for a Facelift?
Today, my dentist recommended a local plastic surgeon who charges $60,000 for a facelift (presumably including ASC fees and anesthesia). He said some of his patients have used this surgeon and gotten fabulous results.
The only other quote I have gotten so far for a facelift is $30,000 all inclusive.
While I have no doubt that the surgeon that my dentist recommended is good, can the $60,000 guy really be that much better than others with prices slightly less stratospheric? (And yes, people in this town have way too much money, although I am not one of them).
Asked 25 months ago by
Doberman in Los Angeles
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60K for a facelift??
I completely agree with Dr. Aldea's comments. He is right on as usual!
60K is such a bloated fee that it is ridiculous and is dangled out there only to make you think it is for better surgery. More power to the doctor who can get the public to fall for such a fee but you could get top quality results for far less. Maybe you should consider traveling. Check out photos from around the country. You need about 2 weeks to recovery and return home looking normal. The price would be just a...
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60K Facelifts
You live in a part of the country where worth IS measured by the car you drive, the watch you wear, the home and neighborhood you live in and the amount of money you can afford to spend on your trainer, your dog groomer and - yes - on your Plastic Surgeon.
The dirty secret among Plastic surgeons (lawyers, actors, business execs etc) is that by RAISING their fees and compensations some people naturally assume that they are really worth such fees. This is a calculated, unabashed play for the...
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$60,000 facelift - Money better spent elsewhere
Thanks for your question -
There are some facelift specialists in Manhattan and LA (some of whom I have trained with) that regularly command $40K-$55K for a facelift and blepharoplasty.
They are well trained, amazing surgeons and routinely get amazing results... Having a facelift performed by them also generates a bit of a social buzz. That is to say, right or wrong, there is some social status in paying those fees and seeing those surgeons.
However, there are many well trained plastic...
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Average cost for facelift
The average facelift cost in the Seattle metroplex area ranges from $8,000 to $12,000. $60,000 for a facelift sounds exceedingly high and is not necessary for an excellent result.
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Facelift Cost
The cost is way too much. I am in Orange County and most surgeons down here do not charge nearly close to that. Way over priced and no matter how good the surgeon is, the price is not justified.
You can find a great surgeon with nice results, look around on surgeons websites in your area. Go and see a few surgeons who's results you liked and take it from there.
Good luck.
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High cost facelifts
Paying more for a basic facelift operation does not guarantee better results. Facelift prices will bear in general what the market is willing to pay. In places like New York City, Miami, LA, and Chicago, you might pay I would expect closer to $30,000 for a facelift. I can tell you in our part of the country, here in Jacksonville, Florida patients are paying much closer to $12,000 all inclusive which may reflect why I have patients from California and New York.
The facelift procedure itself...
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Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift Prices
$60,000 for a facelift is out of the norm even for areas like LA and NYC. You could get an exceptional result for much less than that, in LA or elsewhere in the US if you were willing to travel and stay for a couple of weeks for your recovery (you would probably end up saving a lot of money even including your travel and hotel expenses). Look at website photos from other surgeons and ask to speak with some of their patients to get an idea of their experience and what they think of...
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Apples and oranges.
60K for a face lift is a lot , but just what is being priced here I cannot tell. Does it include the forehead and eyes and the face lift? Are the facility fees included? Is the anesthesia included and is an overnight stay included, or is there a nurse taking care of the patient at home included? In some areas some Plastic Surgeons depending on there clients may charge that much and stay busy but ut would be a select few doctors. The average Plastic Surgeon would charge far less and do as...
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Arlington Plastic Surgeon
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Average cost for a good facelift.
I have practiced in Beverly Hills for 30 years and have never heard of any good surgeon charging that much. You do not have to spent that much to get an excellent facelift. You would be smart to look at other surgeon's work for much less.
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$60,000 is way too much for a facelift
I would not pay that much (nor anything close to that for a facelift). There are many good plastic surgeons that do excellent work with predictably good results for a fraction of that cost.
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Is 60 K too much? I have never heard of anyone charging that much
No doubt $60,000 is a little steep. You could get first class airline tickets, stay in the Ritz Carlton, and have a Facelift just about anywhere and still come out 20-30 k ahead.
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$60K is an unreasonable facelift fee
That is a first! Wow $60K for a facelift. Does it include a C class Mercedes also? LOL. Do some more local research in your area to find reasonable fees for your facelift.
Regards from Miami.
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Is 60,000 Dollars Too Much for a Facelift?
Just to be clear. you would be giving me the money, right? in that case no it is not too much, I would be happy to charge you at least 60K. If that's not enough I can raise it to 100k. but hurry this is a limited time offer only. after two weeks you'll have to pay my normal fees.
signed
waiting for you in boca,
(sarcastic only to prove a point, don't be insulted)
My Kudos to the surgeon, remember the price is what you are willing to pay.
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How much for a facelift.
A facelift should not cost more than $15,000 to 20,000. In one week I did a facelift for $55,000 and the next day I did the same procedure for $11000. There was no difference in the two procedures. Why the difference? One woman was intent on spending a lot of money and equated quality and skill with price. Ask where your surgeon got his training and education and you will get a good facelift. Price in medicine is not quality it usually...
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It's not what you pay that matters for facelift
$60,000 is a little high side, but it might be worth it. Remember, it is not what you pay, but what you get. Think of buying a car. A Kia or Honda is a great mode of transportation, however a BMW or Mercedes may be a simply better car -- depending on what you are looking for. Sometimes, more is more.
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Keep shopping, you can get an excellent result at a more reasonable price
There are many skilled surgeons who will provide you with an excellent result at a much more reasonable fee. Consult with some additional experienced board certified plastic surgeons. Look at their before and after photos, talk to patients, and don't hesitate to ask questions about number of cases performed -- experience is important.
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The price of a facelift should not bankrupt you
While I am sure there are many well qualified board certified plastic surgeons, with great results, practicing in Beverly Hills I am sure there are an equal amount who will not charge you an arm and a leg to obtain the same results. My advice is to ask around and see several different board certified plastic surgeons. Ask to see before/after pictures and see if you can talk to some patients they have operated on.
Be comfortable with your decision and surgeon before under taking any...
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Special facelift prices for special patients
I have no doubt that more than a few of my Beverly Hills collegues will charge you this much for a facelift. If your criteria for a surgeon is that they were featured in Harpers' Bazaar for doing some actor or actress's facelift, then without a doubt, you are going to pay a premium. After all, it is likely that the surgeon did the facelift at no charge in return for publicity and they will need to recover their investment with you.
That high end office with with the 2000 sq ft waiting room...
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Facelift Cost
Wine prices vary from 2 buck chuck to thousands of dollars.
As you know, quality varies, and the $60,000 wine may not be drinkable.
Like fine wines, it is wise to check around as you very likely will be satisfied for less than $60,000.
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Facelift for $60K is beyond reasonable
Without going into a long dissertation with regards to the outcomes, experience, or reputation of the surgeon, $60K is beyond unreasonable to be paying for a facelift. We are a fortunate profession. We are well remunerated for performing work we enjoy doing. We have to provide excellent care and good results. The surgeon who quoted that fee values his services a bit too much.
Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift price is too high
It is only too much if you don't want to pay it. Could you get the same result for a lot less money? Absolutely.
Robert Pollack, MD
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High Priced face lifts
This may be a simple reflection of supply and demand. If this surgeon's services are in that high of a demand then perhaps they can afford to charge these exorbitant fees and still have a reasonably full schedule. That having been said, unless the surgeon is using gold suture, there is not much reason why the fees should be that high. A typical facelift will take from 2.5-4 hours.
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Facelift price
Price for cosmetic surgery is somewhat like price for art. You are not forced to pay anything for something that you feel is too expensive since the surgery is completely elective and a surgeon can charge whatever he feels his surgery is worth to a particular patient. There is a range of prices and there will always be someone at the extreme high end and someone at the extreme low end. The other thing to consider is the fact that there is a wide variation in what one considers a facelift....
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