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Half Priced Facelift

asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
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in michigan a doctor is doing discount facelifts, says he'll do a mini-facelift for $2,600. Does a doctor have to cut corners to lower the price this much, or is it really not that expensive to do this procedure?

18 answers to Half Priced Facelift

Beware of Cheap Face Lift Surgery

As the saying goes, If it is too good to be true, it is... You would be most happy if you have your face lift performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. I have seen many patients with very bad results, and unsightly scars as result of cheap surgery. It is difficult if not impossible to correct some of these complications. Proceed with caution. Good Luck

Ali Sajjadian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Marketing on Fees

The most important consideration is the skill, experience, and reputation of the surgeon. If they market on fees alone then you should be careful. We will provide an indication of some of the procedures on our website but that is more to provide a patient an understanding if they can afford a given procedure.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Mini-facelift

Bargain basement prices often leave you in the basement with results. Caveat emptor. If it sounds too good it probably is.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Cheap facelift poor out comes

Dear pateint, First find out the doctor 's qualifications. I have seen bad and cheap face lifts done by emergency medicine doctors. Those individuals had to pay additional fees to correct what was done before. Make sure he or she is board certified surgeon.

Kevin Sadati, DO
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Discounted facelifts

Having a discounted mini facelift is not a good idea. You need to choose a surgeon who is very well experienced in facial and cosmetic surgery such as a board certified facial cosmetic surgeon. It is important to have a board certified physician anesthesiologist in attendance during the procedure while you are asleep. It is also important to have this done in a certified ambulatory surgery center. A mini-lift is only going to give mini results.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Cheap Facelift

I would be very skeptical. 1)Find out exactly what is done. 2) Ask to see results at least one year post-op. 3)Inquire re the surgeon's training and certification. 4) Check with the Medical Board of Michigan. 4) Have other consultations. Buyer Beware!

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Discount Facelift? Buyer Beware

I would be very wary of any Surgeon charging $2600 for a Facelift. To give you perspective, $2600 will not cover the cost of anesthesia and facility in my practice. A Facelift is not a commodity, but a procedure that requires technical skill, artistry, good judgment, combined with excellent postoperative care. My advice would be: don't walk.......run as far away from that situation as possible. Instead, make your decision based on the character of the Surgeon and h more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

Cost of facelift

The price for a facelift should not be the primary factor in choosing your plastic surgeon. Rather, make sure to check whether he/she is qualified, board certified, and trained in an appropriate specialty to perform the surgery.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

"Discount" FaceLifts and other Myths

PT Barnum was wrong: One (a sucker) is NOT born every minutes. Many MORE are born every second. Most intelligent shoppers are too poor to afford buying cheap. This holds in spades in Plastic Surgery where any potential savings made by using a NON-Plastic Surgeons would cost a LOT more to fix. IF it is even fixable. Questions for you to consider: - WHY would anyone sell something of value for a discount? 1. Because it is NOT of value (just like the fake Rolexes and designer... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Half Price - Be Careful.....

Hello, Check this surgeon out carefully. Most of us cannot provide such inexpensive (relatively speaking) care. Overhead is high in plastic surgery. Is he or she experienced? Qualified? That rate is less than that paid by my patients when I was a resident (in training.) Best Regards, John Di Saia MD

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

Discount facelift? One time savings, possibly permanent regrets

Of all the things to shop for good deals on, your face is not one of them. The fee you mention is highly discounted, and good, experienced plastic surgeons shouldn't have to cut prices that much to get business even in this economy. Remember you will have to live with the results.

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

baxterplasticsurgery.com

Check your facelift surgeon's credentials, experience and photos before proceeding.

I have to say that $2600 sounds too good to be true for facelift surgery. I like to use a MACS-Lift, short scar facelift for my patients, and my fee is around 3 times what you were quoted. Surgery takes around 3 hours, and downtime is around 2 weeks. A MACS-Lift works well for improving your midface, jowls, and neck. You should consult several board-certified facelift surgeons with many favorable photos to determine what's best for you. All the best from NJ.

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelifts in Sacramento California

There is a saying, "You get what you pay for", that may apply. When thinking of a plastic surgery procedure there is always more to consider than price especially when considering your facial features. In Sacramento prices for face-lifts in general range from $7500 to $35000 depending upon individual goals and characteristics and procedures such as brow lifts and eye lifts and laser procedures that may enhance your outcome. Because your face is important you may want to... more

Charles Perry, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

www.chrysaliscosmetics.com

Be very careful what you shop for.

It might be safe to look for the lowest price on commodity because one bail of hay is pretty much like any other bail of hay. I am not sure what kind of facelift you are getting for $2600. However, I would not put too much stock into talk about "real plastic surgeons." There are a number of highly qualified surgical specialities that perform plastic and cosmetic surgery including oculofacial surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, dermatological surgeons, and yes... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Half priced facelift

That is quite low a fee. On average the minis costs $4,000. So I guess he is just "cutting and PULLING" as tight as he can. Anyone for the "wind blown" face Lift LOL. From Miami Dr. B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

"One size does not fit all"

Unless you are young and have a "Mini" problem, you are not likely to get an adequate or durable result from a Mini-lift or any of the "generic" lifts. Faces are different in size, structure, tissue thickness, and effects of aging. I seldom do the same style of lift on any two patients within several months time because a good facial rejuvination needs to be customized. Dr. Mayl Fort Lauderdale

Nathan Mayl, MD
Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

Half priced facelift may mean half priced results

I think the main message you will see here on realself.com is to make sure your doctor is board certified in plastic surgery. There are a lot of "cosmetic" doctors who have ventured into offering "facelifts" at bargain prices but they lack the training and cerification that takes board certified plastic surgeons years to accomplish. You also have to match the facelift technique to your particular anatomy and complaints. Bottom line have a full discussion with your surgeon... more

Jason Brett Lichten, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Mini facelifts and mini results

A mini facelift will give you a mini result that lasts for a mini length of time. I'd be wary of that doctor as they are probably not a real plastic surgeon.