Does a Facelift Also Include the Eyes and Neck?

You are absolutely correct. The pricing of a faceluft can be broken down in such a way to make it quite costly.  I call this a la carte pricing.  In my opinion, a facelift includes the neck, but not the eyelids.  Separating out the face and neck to make it more costly is called unbundling, but the practice is not at all uncommon.  You are wise to pick up on this.

A facelift deals with the anterior face, jowls, and neck, removing excess skin, sculpting the excess fatty tissue and tightening the SMAs and platysma muscles (in the face and neck, respectively).
Eyelid surgery (upper and/or lower lid blepharoplasty) is separate and can be done alone together.
Forehead/brow rejuvenation is also separate and can be done with or without the above.
Look for a well trained and experienced plastic surgeon, board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery!
The cost can range from $15,000 to $25-30,000, depending on what is added.
Anesthesia is done by a MD anesthesiologist or an experience certified nurse anesthetist. 

You ask a great question. One I answer everyday. It is very important to discuss this with your surgeon as the answer will vary from office to office. Generally speaking however, a facelift will treat the skin laxity of the cheeks and neck. It will restore the more triangular shape of youth to the face by elevating the volume from the lower third of the face about the jowl and jawline. The neck should be addressed in every face lift as the supportive structure of the face is continuous with the structures of the neck. Dramatic improvement in structure and contour of the neck can be achieved with the appropriate techniques.

Although eyelids and the brow are part of the face, they are addressed by separate procedures. They can all be performed on the day of surgery but distinct procedures are assessed separate fees.

In terms of seeking out  a qualified plastic surgeon to perform your facelift board certification by the Plastic and Facial Plastic surgery boards are a minimum. In addition to this seek out Aesthetic fellowship trained plastic surgeons. You should also review the surgeons before and after photos as the surgeons aesthetic must match your own. Unlike general surgery where there is little variation in how an operation is done cosmetic surgery is an artistic field subject to interpretation. You and your surgeon must have the same concept of facial rejuvenation for you to be completely thrilled with your result.

I hope this was helpful.

Thank you for your question. a common combination is an endoscopic browlift, blepharoplasty and face/neck lift. They are typically priced separately, as they are all different operations. The range for the trio geographically would be $15,000 to $50,000 based on experience, results and geography.
Best wishes.

A facelift (rhytidectomy) generally addresses the lower face, including the jowls, and the midface. In my practice, I almost always include a neck lift with plastysmaplasty (tightening the neck muscles) as part of a rhytidectomy, but this varies by practice. Surgeries to address the top of the face, including the eyes and brow, are separate procedures. If you are having multiple procedures done at the same time, you can sometimes work out a package price.
There are many reputable and wonderful facial plastic surgeons in the LA area. I trained in Beverly Hills with Dr. Paul Nassif of “Botched” and “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and Dr. Babak Azizzadeh – both of whom are internationally recognized as excellent surgeons. You may also consider traveling for your surgery. Because a facelift requires a recovery period of at least two weeks, patients often take the opportunity to go somewhere new and recover in private. You can get ballpark estimates of cost by using this site, but your best bet is to start over-the-phone and/or in-person consultations to find an expert you feel comfortable with. I hope this helps.

During your #consultation, your skin texture and elasticity, as well as your underlying skin structure and your facial bone structure will be evaluated. Based on this evaluation, your board certified plastic surgeons will create a custom surgical plan, detailing specific techniques and recommendations to meet your goals. In doing so, he or she should be sure to have a full understanding of what results you expect. If you are not a #candidate, your surgeon can make other suggestions to address your concerns and objectives.It is possible to #combine #surgeries. In fact, I commonly recommend other procedures to go accompany a facelift, such as blepharoplasty or a midface (cheek) lift, to name a few. The combination of multiple of facial procedures may create an optimal result. The best procedure approach will be discussed in greater detail during your one-on-one #consultation. I invite you to visit PacificCenterPlasticSurgery.com to view a complete list of surgeries commonly performed. It is extremely important to seek a board certified plastic surgeon highly trained with your desired procedures. I also encourage you to look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients. Also, reading patient reviews of those who have had combined surgeries will be beneficial. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.

Facelift surgery is a specific
procedure that’s designed to address skin sag that results from the facial
aging process.This procedure addresses
hanging facial skin, nasolabial folds jowls and hanging neck skin. It doesn’t
address redundant upper and lower eyelid skin with associated fat pads or brow
descent. When
facial aging occurs it’s not unusual for the face to age as a unit.For this reason patients who require a
facelift often require other procedures as well. It’s not unusual for facelift
patients to also require upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty and brow lift
surgery as part of the facial rejuvenation process. When
these procedures are performed in combination they’re associated with
significant expense. In the Midwestern United States the cost may range from
$10,000 to $15,000.If
you’re considering facial rejuvenation surgery it’s important to consult a
board certified plastic surgeon. This surgeon should be able to perform a
comprehensive evaluation and determine your specific needs. This surgeon can also
formulate a treatment plan that addresses your concerns.

You are right in assuming that a facelift includes the whole face, but unfortunately, a facelift generally includes only the cheeks, jawline and neck. The eyes need to be targeted with a different procedure called blepharoplasty.

Although some surgeons and patients use the term 'full face lift' to describe procedures on the entire face, most surgeons use the term face lift (facelift) to describe a procedure that primarily addresses the lower face and neck.

If you really want to break it down here is a list of procedures that are typically done to address the aging face


Brow lift (aka forehead lift)

Upper blepharoplasty (aka upper eyelid lift)

Lower blepharoplasty (aka lower eyelid lift)

Midface lift (aka cheek lift)

Face & Neck lift (aka facelift, face lift

Mini face lift ( a mini version of #5)

  For years, there have been doctors who have used the term "complete facelift" to cover cosmetic procedures of the eyes (blepharoplasty), forehead lift, face and neck lift.  Personally, I don't like that term and refer to the procedures individually, and it seems like most other doctors on this forum do likewise. 

If you have trouble finding a reputable facial plastic surgeon in LA, then you probably aren't looking very hard.  There are more excellent cosmetic surgeons in CA  than anywhere, with my state (Florida) being second.