How Much Does an SMAS Facelift Cost?

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 'baggy eyelids', while another has 'droopy eyebrows'. One person may be troubled by 'jowls' in the lower face, while another would like an improvement in their 'floppy neck'.

Surgical treatment of facial aging changes must therefore be carefully individualized to match each patient's aesthetic needs and desires. No two 'facelifts', by necessity, are the same. In helping a patient to make decisions about plastic surgery for facial rejuvenation, I always examine and assess how each aesthetic area or 'unit' of the face contributes to an individual's overall appearance: the brows and eyelids, the cheeks or 'midface', the lower face and chin, and the neck. An individualized surgical plan is then developed which addresses each patient's specific concerns and needs.

Therefore, the price of a facelift will depend on exactly what each person needs and the time required to perform surgery. To select a plastic surgeon, take your time researching , visiting websites, view many, many before and after photos and speak to former patients.

Beware of doctors who discount their fees. Discounting the value of professional services, especially surgery, is not good marketing - it is a sign of desperation. The best plastic surgeons are still busy in this contracting economy, and they are not discounting their fees. At the same time, the most expensive surgeon is not necessarily the most talented, so as a consumer you still have to research this carefully. There is much more to consider than just the price in dollars that you pay: is your surgeon actually listening to you, do they truly understand the appearance that you hope to achieve, do you feel that he or she will be easily available and attentive once the surgery has been performed. If you don't have a good feeling, don't stick around to 'save money', go somewhere else.

 

The decision to have a facelift and selecting the right surgeon are very important considerations. There are many variations of SMAS facelifts. The cost of a facelift will vary by geographic location and the demand in that area. Ask the surgeon what you need to address your concerns. Also ask what will be addressed by the procedures and what is included in the fee. Be sure to also  include facility fees and anesthesia fees in your comparison. The surgeons experience and reputation are most important. You should also ask about the risk of complications which can vary according to the surgeon's experience,  the procedure technique, your health and other factors. Before and after photos and patient testimonials can also be helpful in your decision. Though it is important, the price should not be the primary consideration since the total cost can be difficult to calculate if the results are not satisfactory. Ranges of cost for your area may be obtained through this website as a guide. I hope this helps.
Best to you,
Dr. Stephen Fink

SMAS facelift costs will vary widely from one surgeon and market to another. This depends on factors such as the surgeon's experience, the local economic market conditions, the facility and anesthesia fees, and the specific techniques involved. Some patients and surgeons will factor additional procedures like eyelid surgery or brow lifts into the overall cost of the facelift. Finally, anesthesia and facility fees also come into play. 
During your consultation, the surgeon and/or their team will be able to give you specific quotes depending on all of these factors. Be sure to find a skilled surgeon that you trust and feel comfortable with.
All the best,

A great number of factors form the cost of a facelift - country, city, level of facility, surgeon's training and reputation, anesthesya fee, complexity of the surgery itself, one overnight stay at a hospital with all visits before and after surgery, possibility for revisions, etc.Finally, the total cost of a facial surgery will reflect a combination of supposed procedures. Face lift could be skin only face lift, or SMAS face lift or Deep plane face lift. In our clinic the range is anywhere 7 000 to 14 000 $. These are all inclusive prices. I will kindly remind you that looking for the lowest price is not the better approach when it comes to surgery. I hope this will help...

The #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. The contributing factors to the cost of a facelift include the surgeon’s fee, facility fee, medication cost and the anesthesia fee. Estimated fees may also be found here on Real Self, and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery website, Surgery.org, or PlasticSurgery.org.Secondly, your procedures should be performed by a #PlasticSurgeon who is board-certified and has a great deal of experience specializing in cosmetic #surgery. You will then greatly improve your chances of getting the result you desire, and, without the need for a revision surgery. I suggest you view before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.

This is a very difficult question to answer. There are so many factors that go into the cost of a facelift because each surgeon's training, reputation, revision rates, and geographic location is different as is each patient's face, skin elasticity, and method of aging.  Many patients assume they are getting the same type of facelift and pricing different surgeons, and in reality, there really isn't another way to do this if finances are your top priority. If results, outcomes, lack of complications, and lack of revision, is your top priority then you will most likely need to see a more experienced, qualified, and reputable surgeon so the price will be higher.Even among reputable busy plastic surgeons, the price can vary because all surgeons are trained differently an perform varying forms of facelifts. Once you select the top 3 plastic surgeons after doing your homework, visit all 3 and see who you feel comfortable with and who will be there for you if you have a problem. 

Thank you for your question. The different facial surgery procedures can be done in isolation or as a combination of procedures and each procedure can help to address individualized concerns with the face. The total cost of a facial surgery can vary immensely depending on what combination of procedures are considered. The range can be anywhere from 8,000 to 25,000 dollars. For example, a lower facelift with SMAS plication will be at the lower end of that price range, but this procedure can be combined with a neck lift, eyelid lifts (upper and lower), brow lift, mid face lift and fat grafting procedures. Each of these can add time and costs to the procedure. Staying a night or two in the hospital will also contribute to the cost. Further there are some great non-surgical procedures such as laser resurfacing that can help further optimize your results and be added to your procedure in a staged fashion or at the time of surgery.More important than the cost, however, is finding the right surgeon for you and help you assess your concerns and develop an appropriate surgical plan of care for you.

Typical California SMAS Facelift Prices

 

Although RealSelf lists the average SMAS facelift price of $9050,  prices vary widely because the procedure itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents. My recommendation is to first find qualified surgeons   that are board certified by the American Board of Plastic  or have completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery.  i.e. Find Surgeons you trust, then compare prices between them. Factors that influence the price include:

1. Location - Will it be performed in a hospital with an overnight stay, an independent out- patient facility or a doctors office?

2. Type of Anesthesia - local, IV sedation or General Anesthesia? Will a board certified anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist be used, or an RN?
     
3. Experience and training of your surgeon. The best trained (and longest) would be a surgeon board  certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
    
4. Length and Complexity of Surgery - how much will be removed, how many areas, how long, etc

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.

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.