Is 60,000 Dollars Too Much for a Facelift?

January 20, 2010
Asked By:Doberman in Los Angeles, CA

Today, my dentist recommended a local plastic surgeon who charges $60,000 for a facelift (presumably including ASC fees and anesthesia). He said some of his patients have used this surgeon and gotten fabulous results.The only other quote I have gotten so far for a facelift is $30,000 all inclusive.While I have no doubt that the surgeon that my dentist recommended is good, can the $60,000 guy really be that much better than others with prices slightly less stratospheric? (And yes, people in this town have way too much money, although I am not one of them).

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January 21, 2010

Answer: $60,000 facelift - Money better spent elsewhere

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Steven H. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 21, 2010

Answer: $60,000 facelift - Money better spent elsewhere

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December 3, 2016

Answer: The Estimated Cost of a Facelift

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 3, 2016

Answer: The Estimated Cost of a Facelift

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 14, 2014

Answer: Under $60,000 Facelift

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
December 14, 2014

Answer: Under $60,000 Facelift

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon

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January 20, 2014

Answer: Surgery in LA LA land

Gregory T. Lynam, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 20, 2014

Answer: Surgery in LA LA land

Gregory T. Lynam, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 25, 2013

Answer: Cost of a Facelift

Ritu Chopra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Cost of a Facelift

Ritu Chopra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 22, 2012

Answer: $60,000 Facelift - A Bad Reflection of Plastic Surgery

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: $60,000 Facelift - A Bad Reflection of Plastic Surgery

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