Is 60,000 Dollars Too Much for a Facelift?

Thanks for your question -
There are some facelift specialists in Manhattan and LA (some of whom I have trained with) that regularly command $40K-$55K for a facelift and blepharoplasty.
They are well trained, amazing surgeons and routinely get amazing results... Having a facelift performed by them also generates a bit of a social buzz. That is to say, right or wrong, there is some social status in paying those fees and seeing those surgeons.
However, there are many well trained plastic surgeons who also routinely get great results. You may not get the social bump from having a facelift by Dr. X but you'll still get a caring physician that does a great job.
In our San Francisco area practice our fees (all inclusive) are considerably less than $60K (or even the $30K that you got quoted from your other surgeon) and our patients have been very satisfied with their results.
Decide what you're really buying and see a few more board certified plastic surgeons before you make your decision.
I hope this helps!

Price of a #Facelift is always a concern when deciding whether or not to have a cosmetic procedure. Patients’ needs and goals vary, so there is no fixed price for a facelift. These are the contributing factors to the cost of a facelift:-Surgeon’s fee-Facility fee-Medication cost-Anesthesia feeEstimated fees may also be found here on Real Self, and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery website. It is important to choose a highly skilled and experienced surgeon to match your #facelift goals and skin type with the appropriate surgical techniques.Also, its best to work with a #board #certified plastic surgeon who is 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.

The cost of a facelift depends on several factors, such as the city, surgeon, surgical facility, technique applied, and extent of correction desired. In Toronto, Ontario, you can expect to pay around $13,000 to $15,000. Financing is available with monthly payment plans from a couple hundred dollars. $60,000 seems quite high, but not unheard of in California.

If you have the money and will not miss it then fine, go for it! As the other posts have said you can find top notch quality for much less! Review several doctors pictures and credentials and ask about their complications and how often they occur and who pays if they do occur. Bleeding is the number one complication. You want to ask about it so if it does happen you are not stuck with a big bill. Good Luck!

I have been in Beverly Hills for several years and that price seems to be on the most expensive side. That being said is the price just for the facelift or are other things included like the eyelids, brow, laser, fat injections as well as the OR/anesthesia fees. The best thing to do is get more than one consult and see who you are comfortable with. Additionally pictures don't lie, ask to see before and after pictures and you can make up your mind to see if there is any real difference. Hope this helpsRitu Chopra MD

My personal viewpoint after practicing for more than 25 years and having trained many plastic surgeons practicing in Beverly Hills is that $60,000 is an egregious amount and  is an embarrassment to our profession. The cost for some of the best surgeons in Newport Beach, CA would be a fraction of this. My feeling for extreme charges is that paying more does not mean you will receive more.