How Much Does an SMAS Facelift Cost?

I completely agree with Drs. Placik and Rand. Your question implies an ability to purchase the same SMAS Facelift product from multiple vendors at great savings. That is NOT the case. Facelifts can be divided into - Skin only lifts, - SMAS Face lifts and - Deep lifts. Each one of these groups is made up of MANY different procedures - each aimed at a particular patient. There is NO WAY that a patient who REQUIRES a SMAS or a Deeper Facelift for a good cosmetic result would be... more

A facelift can vary from just a necklift to a full facelift with a necklift. The cost is around $6-8000 depending on what you want done. The recovery takes about 2 weeks, but the results can last 10-15 years! Check out some before and after pictures to get an idea of what you want. Good luck!

The cost of a facelift is primarily dependent on the experience of the surgeon who performs the procedure. It is also dependent on where the procedure is performed. If the procedure is performed in the office setting under local anesthetic it usually ranges between $6000-$10,000. If the procedure is done under general anesthetic at a surgery center you would need to add about $2500-$3000. These are rough estimates. I would be cautions about bargain shopping for a facelift and would also... more

I prefer the term 'facial rejuvenation' over the more antiquated term 'facelift', as many patients that I see who seek a more youthful and refreshed facial appearance undergo a set of surgical procedures very different from what would have been considered a 'facelift' twenty-five years ago. The word 'rejuvenation' means, literally, 'to make young again'. In each individual, different facial changes occur with age. One person may be unhappy with... more

The cost of a SMAS facelift will involve the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, and facility.  This varies greatly from one part of the country to another.  I would get at least two price quotes from surgeons.

The fees for a SMAS facelift will vary around the country. This could be as little as $5000 up to $25000.

There are many components of a facelift surgery, the most important being the surgeon.  Every surgeon will have a different approach to incisions, how the tissue is lifted, meticulous nature in the operating room, and experience with facial anatomy.  An operation on the face is about the details.   see video

I am a huge proponent of the SMAS flap and SMAS excision for getting the most out of a facelift.  There is just now comparison to skin only and SMAS plication.  There is so much more movement with the SMAS facelift then the other techniques and the longevity is much greater.  The cost of a SMAS facelift is variable depending on who is doing it and where it is being done.  In Beverly HIlls, the cost may be anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000 or up (again, depending on who... more

Find the surgeon you are most comfortable with. Do the surgery when you can afford it. If the surgeon feels he can help you and you are a good candidate then cost is a secondary consideration. Contact my office for pricing.

This is not an easy question to answer because there are a wide variety of surgical approaches and a wide variety of surgeons. Costs to the patient are lower today than they were 2 years ago. Unfortunately, expenses for the surgeon remain the same. Therefore, from a cost perspective of facility, anesthesia, and staffing, cost of a well performed Facelift will probably be in the $8,000-15,000 range. It isn't technically feasible to do a procedure and pay the overhead mentioned above in an... more

There is no such thing as "just one SMAS lift". Therefore it is hard to give any definitive cost estmate. Costs will vary based on length of operation (2-6 hours), anesthesia, facility, overnight stay, etc. Generally speaking the prices will vary anywhere from $5-20,000.

This is your face and you get only one good shot at a great result. No 2 surgeons are alike and no 2 will give you exactly the same result. Go to the doctor whom you believe is the very best and save your money until you can afford the procedure. It is much better to do it this way than to go for an inexpensive price and get a bad result and then have to go to a better doctor for a fix that will never be as good as if it was done well in the first place.

Some surgeons "tighten" the SMAS when they do a minilift which takes 1/2 the time as a full face lift with neck remodeling. So, it depends on what you need. See an experienced face lift surgeon who will tell you what is best for you. Make sure you like his work, because that's what you'll be getting.