How Are People Paying for a Facelift?

The majority of patients currently asking for Facelifts in my practice still pay cash. A small minority use programs like Care Credit.
Despite the nature of some infomercials offering quick fixes, the majority of Facelifts will cost in the neighborhood of 10k (give or take a few thousand depending on the area). This statement applies to Facelifts performed by Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeons or Plastic Surgeons who consistently obtain great, long lasting results. The reason for this is that certain costs of doing business are fixed like anesthesia, staffing, facility, and supplies. Therefore, as other posters have noted, if you can't afford a Facelift right now, wait until finances improve and do it right. Or, if you are willing and able to finance the procedure and understand the terms of your financing, go to a local Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeons or Plastic Surgeon with a great local reputation.

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.  However, many payments plans exist for cosmetic procedures. Ask your surgeon's office about finance programs and lenders they may recommend as well as personal loans available through  finanical institutions. It is important to choose a highly skilled and experienced surgeon to match your #facelift goals and skin type with the appropriate surgical techniques.

Financing is available with monthly payment plans from a couple hundred dollars, which makes it quite affordable over the long term. 

The expense for a facelift surgery is often saved for in advance. That being said, many people choose to finance their surgery with either a credit card, or finance company, or a second mortgage. The options need to make sense for you.

A facelift is a major purchase, and an important one.
Patients should adjust their budgets as they would with any major purchase, and not incur debt they cannnot handle.
Many patients prefer to have fillers and Botox until the time they can make such a major purchase.