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Where Can I Find a Facelift Surgeon Who Will Actually Address my Entire Face?

I have grown frustrated searching for a reasonably-priced facelift surgeon. I'm constantly getting answers like, "the price of a general facelift is $10,000, but that doesn't include eyelifts, browlifts, facial liposuction or a chin lift. Can someone please tell me what I would be paying for? It's a sad day in America when the average person is priced out of having surgery here; especially when money spent here would help our economy. Sadly, I, too, may be forced to have my surgery abroad.

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Deciding on a Facelift Surgeon for Entire Face

I understand your frustration. Many people share your opinion and end up making poor choices such as going to high volume cheap surgeons or going abroad with no understanding about who is performing their surgery. Practicing in the U.S and in particular metropolitan areas like New York City is fairly expensive for doctors. Costs such as malpractice insurance and the cost of operating rooms including anesthesia, nursing etc. make it difficult to do all the things you want within your budget.... more

Choosing a facelift surgeon

I am sorry you are having trouble finding a facelift surgeon. I would caution you, though, to try and look at WHO is going to be doing your surgery - that is, by far, the most important factor to consider. Surgery is not something that I would recommend shopping for based on price alone - although it is an important factor to consider. If you do "have" to go abroad, my only advice is to be careful in where you select to have your surgery done and who you choose to do it... more

Pricing a full facelift

It is assuredly more expensive for us, as board certified plastic surgeons, to do business in the NYC area than anyone practicing overseas. Typically, facelifts and blephs are separate procedures and no two facelifts are the same. They are individually priced. The facilities and anesthesiologists must be paid, too and the plastic surgeon does not set those prices. These costs will be high for a complete facial makeover as you describe. And yes, many family physicians in the US are now... more

Face and Neck Lift with Upper and Lower Eyelids

You may be able to find someone to perform face and neck Lift with upper and lower eyelid surgery for $10000. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of facelifts each year. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Facelifts and Other Facial Procedures.

Without photos it is a bit more difficult to see exactly what YOUR needs are. This is a key point. Each patient is different and may need different things to go from point A to point B. The procedures you are describing all do different things. Browlifts lift the forehead and eyebrows. Blepharoplasty addresses the extra tissue about the eyes. Liposuction removes fat and can help contour the face. A facelift, (actually should be called a lower face... more

What will a facelift address?

There are many different ways to perform a facelift, and a consultation with qualified surgeon can help determine the best procedure for you based on your individual needs. There are two main options to consider when deciding to have a facelift: 1) Traditional facelift: a great option for a patient with more advanced signs of aging who wants to refresh their neck, jawline, and cheeks. 2) Mini facelift: A less invasive facelift that rejuvenates the lower third of the face,... more

Face lift for the entire face consider volume enhancement

Because your aging is played in part, large part, by a volume loss, I would consider a volume enhancement of your face. This can be done without making your face fat but even smaller when done thoughfully. see video

Philip Young, MD

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Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Where Can I Find a Facelift Surgeon Who Will Actually Address my Entire Face?

There are other options you can consider if your budget does not allow a full face lift. In our practice we also offer Sculptra to volumize the face along with surgery. Sculptra is also deemed the "Liquid Face Lift"

What does a facelift do?

The most important thing for you to communicate with your doctor and his/her staff is what you expect from your facelift. The term "facelift" means something different to each person you may ask and it definitely means something very specific to a plastic surgeon. Facelifts typically do not address the eyes or brow, but for most surgeons it does include the neck. Other things are also separate, like fat grafting, laser resurfacing etc. I know it can be... more

Entire face facelift

First of all, I would advise you agains plastic surgery tourism. I had my share of patients who had terrible complications getting their surgery done abroad, and they really regretted their decision to do so. Of course, there is no absolute guarantee that getting your surgery in the US will be complication free; however, it is much easier to deal with any potential issues being in your own country, having your family support, etc. It sounds to me, that you have a lot... more

Full face rejuvenation

Thank you for your question. This is not uncommon situation. You need to focus on the quality of the work and the outcome rather than looking for someone who would do it for that price. Check your area for local plastic surgeons. Going abroad is not the best answer and you may have problems that will be difficult and more expensive to correct.

Where Can I Find a Facelift Surgeon Who Will Actually Address my Entire Face?

Facelift pricing can vary dramatically. But a facelift, browlift, and eyelid surgery are all very different procedures. A true facelift involves taking care of the midface (cheeks), neck and jowl area. The eyes are best treated by blepharoplasty and the forehead by either a browlift or forheadplasty. Facial filling, liposuction, laser resurfacing and contouring procedures are also entirely different procedures. With that being said, different surgeons, in... more

Face Lift

I know that almost any person having a cosmetic consultation can leave their surgeons office slightly over whelmed. The reason you are given a break down is because you may be opposed to having any one of the procedure suggested for your optimal result. It is also a cost break down so you will know exactly what you are paying for. You have to remember that cosmetic surgery is a luxury and you can select one procedure or any combination that is affordable you. When thinking about having... more

David Alessi, MD

6 reviews

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Full Facelift

It sounds like you are getting confused and frustrated by the fact that different surgeons have different definitions for "full facelift." For some, this includes the cheeks, jowls, and necks; for others just the cheek and the jowls, and for some the cheek, jowls,neck and also the brows. After performing over a thousand facelifts I have found that almost all patients benefit from rejuvenation of the jowls and neck, and many will also need the cheeks and/or forehead. For that reason, I... more

Roy A. David, MD

11 reviews

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift Surgeon

Sorry for your frustration. Surgical fees vary considerably across the country. You should never sacrifice quality for short term financial savings. However, there are pockets around the country such as South Florida where the surgical fees are more reasonable. Ensure that your surgeon is board certified and preferably a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Consult with 3 - 4 surgeons to understand your options.

Surgical Tourism

I would encourage you to shop near where you live, among Board Certified Plastic Surgeons. The most important issue when choosing a surgeon is how he or she will handle any complications or revisions. By going abroad you are simply throwing those things out of the window. If you do develop problems after having your surgery abroad, it will be hard to get a surgeon to handle someone else's complications and the $10,000 will seem cheap at the price.

Why are facelifts so expensive and why are there add ons

The skill and experience to perform a facelift and the liability are both great. The years of study and the cost of the operating room and anaesthesiologist are necessary.The staff, nurses, techs and postop visits. Lifestyle lift has a company who perform cheap facelifts by mostly unqualified non plastic surgeons. They have eyes, neck, laser add ons too and it will go over $10000.Mexico and Costa Rica have low fees .So does South Africa and they include a safari.