How Much Does a Facelift Cost?

A good quality facelift procedure can be performed for as little as $5,000 in my area of the country, with a range falling between $5,000 and $11,000 depending on the number of additional procedures requested, such as brow lift and blepharoplasty.

In my hands, a facelift can be performed safely and effectively under local anesthesia in the office setting.  As a result, my patients do not have to incur the often prohibitive costs of general anesthesia and the cost for use of the facility and its staff.  

Besides being more cost-effective, a facelift under local anesthesia is also more appealing to patients who are concerned about the health risks of general anesthesia.  The recovery time or downtime after a facelift with general anesthesia is also longer after being put to sleep.  Finally, the experience of an office facelift under local anesthesia is quite a bit more private as compared to a facelift under general anesthesia.

The cost of a facelift can vary depending on whether you have your facelift with or without fat transfer. There are some important questions to ask as you should not base your decision about where to have surgery only on price.

It is important to ask the right questions during your consultation:1.Is
your surgeon a board certified plastic surgeon?Be
sure he or she is a plastic surgeon, there are a lot surgeons that are cosmetic
surgeons or board certified in other fields other than plastic surgery. They do not do the same training as a plastic
surgeon. You
can check the American Board of Plastic Surgery website for a list of plastic
surgeons in your area. 2.Does your surgeon commonly
perform this procedure?a.Ask to see before and after
pictures or look online for reviews on the procedure.3.Where is the surgery performeda.Is the procedure performed in an
accredited surgery center or hospital?4.Who performs the anesthesia for
the procedure?a.Is an anesthesiologist performing
the anesthesia?





I hope this helps. 

The cost your your facelift needs to be on your list of questions, but should not be on the top of the list.  A properly performed first procedure will always cost less than a second revision surgery.  More important is to find a surgeon who specializes in the face and who performs hundreds of facelifts per year. You
cannot put a price on your boosted self-esteem and own personal satisfaction that
masterfully performed cosmetic procedures can provide.Having a
cosmetic procedure is a unique personal decision. Instead of hunting for a bargain, your
procedure(s) should be viewed as an investment in yourself. Just as important, you do not necessarily
have to pay an extraordinary amount in order to achieve results that provide
long-term gratification. Educating
yourself about the characteristics of a skilled surgeon, his team, the benefits
possible with variations of different procedures, and the associated expenses
will allow you to determine how to maximize the most of your self-investment.

A standard facelift includes tightening the muscles (platysma bands) in the central neck through a small incision. The facelift incisions are behind the hairlines in the temple and postauricular (ear) hair. The fascia (SMAs) of the face is also tightened, as well as suction assisted liposculpture of the neck and jowls, if needed.
Each facelift is different related to each individual patient. The basic cost can range from $7,500 to $12,000 plus the anesthesia cost ranging from 1500-2000!
Again, each patient is evaluated individually and the cost/procedure is customized. Hope this give you an idea of the range.
Good luck! 

The cost of an operative procedure includes the cost of the surgeon ( $4,700.00),, the facility ($2,150.00) , anesthesia ( 1,080.00),  Overnight Nursing Care ( $550.00),  for a total fee of $8,480.00.We have a three operating room facility that is State Licensed, Medicare Accredited, and also accredited by the gold standard and original outpatient surgical center accrediting organizations - AAAASF.   Our patient are given the "Ritz Carlton" experience and watched throughout the evening by our excellent overnight Registered Nurses.Cost is only a small part of the surgery.  Who is the surgeon? What is his experience and training? what do his results look like? and do they teach others how to do these operations?  And will you have a NATURAL look when you are done?

Agreed, the cost of procedures, and notably facial cosmetic surgery, depend on alot of factors, and in the final analysis, experience, board certification, and results will likely be the deciding factors..  and there are patients who have a second facelift after a period of years for rejuvenation..

A facelift (rhytidectomy) smoothes loose skin on your face and neck and decreases visible signs of aging, such as deep cheek folds and jowls. Different variations of facelift may reposition deeper tissues and underlying fat in order to restore a more youthful contour to your face. However, for the cost of the procedure, the best advice is to make an appointment with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and go from there. You’ll learn about the procedure and also you’ll get a quote.

 

The term Facelift usually describes a lifting procedure of the Cheeks and Neck including tightening the covering of the muscle layer called the SMAS to improve and prolong the result. It usually does not include the forehead lift/brow lift , eyelid surgery(Blepharoplasty), dermal fillers, laser, or fat grafting.

If you notice improvement in the mirror when lifting the cheeks with your fingers and the neck with your thumbs, this is probably what you need.

The good news is today's Facelift should give a dramatic result and be natural in appearance because of improvements in the technique.

Keep in mind that rejuvenation of the face is different in each patient since often more than one area may be involved.  Sometimes a Facelift may be combined with a brow lift or eyelid surgery(Blepharoplasty) in order to get the best result.  I often add fat grafting and fractional CO2 laser to my facial rejuvenation procedures because it greatly improves the overall result.  This can add to the cost so make sure you are comparing apples to apples.  More importantly make sure you are looking at the costs in the right light.  Remember, this is your face and you want the best care possible, not the least expensive.

The cost of a Facelift in my practice in southwest Florida is approximately 8000 dollars which includes the operating room charges and anesthesia fees. Remember that when you obtain a quote over the phone, sometimes you hear only the surgeons fee. Also many patients may require additional procedures like Blepharoplasty for the eyes and fractional CO2 laser or dermal fillers for wrinkles which will increase the costs.

Facelift Quote important Points:


Make sure your Facelift will include correcting the cheek and neck laxity and includes a SMAS lift or plication.

Make sure all fees including anesthesia, operating room are part of the final total.

Find out how long the quote is valid. We honor quotes for 90 days.

Ask about financing if needed. Care credit seems to be a good source in my experience.

Great question!
The range in pricing for facelift is perhaps the widest of any procedures performed by plastic surgeons and varies widely based on region and exact type of procedure, though even within the same region there can be significant variations in pricing structure. There are some that can charge upwards of 6 figure sums for surgery. On average, this can be from ~$5,000-$30,000.
A mini-lift, which focuses more on lifting skin than lifting the deeper tissue of the face (ie deep plane face lift) can sometimes be less expensive than a deep plane facelift. Similarly, a neck lift which is focusing solely on the neck would be less expensive than something more extensive like a whole face facelift.
Ultimately, the best way to find out the prices in your area would be to call around and schedule consultations to get a general idea. However, the most important thing is that you feel comfortable and confident in your surgeon and that you have shared goals and discussions. You can absolutely get great results without giving up your life savings, you may just have to search around a bit!
Hope this helps!

The average cost of a facelift (rhytidectomy) can widely depend on the type of procedure and location. There are different types of facelifts, such as: Mini-facelift, Traditional facelift, and deep plane facelift. A facelift is a major surgery that can produce incredible age-defying results. Every patient has different goals when it comes to their facial structure, pricing depends on each individual.