I Want a Facelift, What is the Least Expensive Option?

This is a difficult question because there are many options for facial rejuvenation and lots of cleverly named "mini" lift procedures out there.  You look quite young for a true facelift and may benefit from less invasive procedures like Botox and fillers and possibly laser resurfacing with laser lipo of your neck and jowl area.  Whatever you decide, seek out a board certified and well-trained surgeon and get their opinion rather than seeking out a cheap procedure that may not be right for you (or for anyone).

      At a young age, fillers or fat grafting may be a better option, but it is a bit hard to tailor treatment based upon the one picture.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

It will not be easy to get a good face lift inexpensively.  Most mini face lifts are less expensive but will not last as long.  You may consider facial fillers (liquid face lift) to refresh the face without a major expense

Going for the least expensive option is almost an invitation for a bad result or no results at all. From the photo you included, it does not appear as if you need a facelift. Perhaps a better option would be to consider some type of skin rejuvenation/skin tightening procedure such as fractional laser resurfacing. This in conjunction with some strategic use of Botox and fillers may postpone the need for a facelift for 5-10 years.

I hope this helps.

When it comes to surgery, you should not make your decision based on the least expensive option.  By doing so, you may end up setting yourself up for less-than-optimal results and greater cost in the long run.  It is difficult to tell by your photo, but you may not even need a facelift at this point.  In order to make a well-informed decision, you should start by consulting with a board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon who can answer your questions and concerns.  Best of luck.

I'm not convinced from your photo that you are even a candidate for a facelift.  However, shopping for the cheapest facelift is a good way to get a result you won't be happy with.  You should consult with a few board certified plastic surgeons to first determine what your options are.  Information out there on facelifts can be very confusing  and you should take the time to become better educated about the different options.   It is possible to get a great facelift from a fine plastic surgeon without spending a fortune. Just make sure you go with a board certified plastic surgeon. There are many doctors doing cut rate facelifts who are not plastic surgeons at all and you want to avoid falling into that trap.

Some people identify a facelift with a general pick me up of their face.  While a facelift is a great procedure, its not right for every person at every time in their life. My advice is an in-depth consultation to review all of your options for rejuvenation and then start dealing with the pricing.  Good luck!

In looking at your photos, I wonder if you might not do extremely well having services like BOTOX and fillers.  The facelift is best for lower face and neck laxity.  From the photo, this does not seem to be your issue.  Avoid cheap facelifts.  The results are a disaster.  I am thinking of a TV commercial for a quickie facelift where the women look like they were videoed through a camera lens smeared with vaseline!  Don't let that happen to you.

Best and cheapest facelift is the one that doesn't need to be revised because of a problem--if it can be "fixed". I often see patients who shopped price and got a very poor result that can't be fixed. See an experienced facelift surgeon for the best quality.

There certainly are some facial enhancements available that are fairly affordable. In my medical spa and plastic surgery center, we offer everything from skin care to lasers, to fillers, bottom, and of course surgery. The lowest priced procedure, if it is not effective for you is not the least expensive. IOt might be a waste of money. You might want to research plastic surgeons and schedule several consultations. You might find that you can get a "boost" with laser skin tightening, a low grade peel and some Botox. On the other hand, you may learn that you are a candidate for surgery and that surgery is the only way to effectively address your concerns.The best way to save money on facial rejuvenation surgery is to do it right the first time. A fair amount of my patients come to me with what they would describe as "botched" surgery. This can mean howled out areas of the face, a face overfilled with fat or silicone, a hairline that has been altered, "pixie ears" following surgery, rounded, yes, removal of sideburns, etc. It is imperative to find an experienced, well trained plastic surgery with many, many photos that provide evidence of expertise in providing natural looking results.  I know it is tempting to look for a deal, but better not to have surgery at all than to compromise your health and permanent appearance by saving some money on facial surgery