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How Much Does a Full Face Lift Cost?

I'm about to start scheduling consultations for a full face lift, but I'm curious about the range of prices I should expect to hear from surgeons.

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Face Lift Costs?

In the Minneapolis Metro area facelifts average between $6000 to $12,000 depending on who you are seeing and what needs to be addressed.
Douglas L. Gervais, MD
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift fees

When considering facial rejuvenation procedures, the doctors credentials and experience should be a paramount concern, followed by your rapport with the surgeon. Select a surgeon that explains answers to your questions thoroughly and with adequate explanations. Fees should only be compared for like procedures, and between surgeons with the same experience level. Most patients who see me after a facelift who are disappointed shopped for price instead of an... more
Patti A. Flint, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Full Face Lift Cost

Most surgeons refer to Facelift as a procedure that addresses the neck, jawline, jowls, and to some degree the mid-face. This procedure will typically cost $8,000-$20,000 (including anesthesia and facility fees), depending on who you see and what region of the country you are located in. A browlift is a procedure that addresses forehead lines and raises brows, while a Blepharoplasty will remove excess eyelid skin and/or fat. These procedures have additional charges, but most surgeons... more
Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Quality for face lift, not savings

I am torn to answer this question. There are surgeons in my neighborhood who charge unbelievably high prices because of the perception that they are better doctors because they charge such heigh prices. But this is not the case - many of these guys are PR machines. Find a doctor who performs many quality facelifts. Choose two or three doctors and go for consultations. See who understands you and listens to you. Look at there photo books - if they don't show you photos then go find someone... more
Robert M. Freund, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift cost in Beverly Hills vs New York City

The cost depends on your anatomy and your goals. The cost can vary widely. I can tell you that when I do Facelifts in NYC the cost is higher to the patient by several thousand dollars when compared to Beverly Hills simply because the NYC anesthesiologists that I use charge about double what the Beverly Hills Anesthesiologist charge and the operating rooms that I have used charge about 25-30% more in NYC.
Jason B. Diamond, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fees for a Facelift, or any Surgery for that Matter.

When you consider any procedure, or if you are wanting a consultation, I would first discuss this with medical professionals you trust. Word of mouth can be a great way to know where to start. Once you find a qualified individual, you will know that we have your best interest at heart and will have pricing in line with our experience and outcomes. Essentially all surgeons should fall within about 20% of one another. Some variability might occur based on expenses that... more
Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD
Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How much does a full facelift cost

Surgical treatment of facial aging changes must therefore be carefully individualized to match each patient's aesthetic needs and desires. No two 'facelifts', by necessity, are the same. In helping a patient to make decisions about plastic surgery for facial rejuvenation, I always examine and assess how each aesthetic area or 'unit' of the face contributes to an individual's overall appearance: the brows and eyelids, the cheeks or 'midface', the lower face and... more
Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
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Facelifts can be less expensive at a University Medical Center

I practice in Manhattan, and Face lifts here can be extremely expensive. Since we do not have the overhead expenses as our colleagues do up on Park Avenue, we are able to offer face lifts at a much more affordable price. Don't be afraid to get 2nd and 3rd opinions, and I would not allow cost to be the only issue guiding your decision. After all, it's your face and you should only trust it to an expert.
W. Matthew White, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of a facelift

It's very important to make sure everyone is speaking the same language. A facelift is a general term that might include a face lift, neck lift, browlift etc. Prices vary significantly depending on the geographic area and what exactly is meant by a facelift.  Hope that helps.
Josh Korman, MD
Monterey Plastic Surgeon
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Full face lift in NYC

The fees around the country vary and certainly in each region, doctors individual fees vary.  Figure in NYC anywhere from 8-25K depending upon who you see.
Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Face Lift Fees

Face Lift Fees vary greatly depending on geographic location and the expertise of the surgeon.  The typical range for a full face lift is $6000 to $20000.                      
Kris M. Reddy, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Price of a Facelift

The question that you should be asking is not price, but quality. I always go to my patient consultations and try to give them alternatives that they can choose from in order to improve their looks. The more you desire to look good, them the more options we need to add in order to meet your goal. Nevertheless, the most important thing to ask is how much experience the surgeon has and this will be the ultimate decision making part that you should do in order to achieve your goal.... more
Gustavo A. Diaz, MD
Charlotte Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of a lower facelift and full facelift

A lower facelift is a powerful and effective procedure to recontour the lower face, the jaw, and neck. During this procedure, the deep tissue of the neck is identified, the excess fat is treated, and this tissue is resuspended to be stronger tissue around the ear and skull. When choosing a lower facelift, it is important to consider the experience of the surgeon and to only work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has great deal of experience and facelift procedures, fat... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of Face Lift varies by region and definition of Face Lift

The first step is to determine what about your appearance you wish to change. Then see one or two surgeons and compare notes on the recommended procedures. I try to provide accurate quotes to my patients in a menu format and allow them to select the procedure(s) they wish to address their most dreaded problem areas. However, it is common for a patient to say, "well since the lower lids are only $2,500, I'll go ahead and do that, too.", for example. Lower eyelid surgery is not... more
David M. Mills, MD
Pensacola Oculoplastic Surgeon
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It depends on exactly what you want.

For most plastic surgeons, it depends on how much work they have to do. How much of a lift-a mini lift or a full lift. Will the cords in the neck be removed? Will you need a cheek lift as well? See what I mean. See an experienced plastic or facial plastic surgeon and get a few opinions. It will be well worth the investment. Don't be misled by infomercials with catchy names. It is your face.
Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Go for a few consultations: price of a facelift

There are many factors that go into this and it would be difficult to give you any ranges. It would kind of be similar to asking how much does a house cost? Most people think a face lift includes the forehead, upper and lower eyelids, cheeks, chin, ears, and neck as well as the skin. In reality, these are all different and not necessarily included in the cost of a facelift. Some procedures may take as little as one and a half hours while others may take as long as 8 hours. Depending on some... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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