More About Facelift Surgery Fees

The cost of facelift surgery is determined by a number of factors, including the geographical location and fees for surgery, anesthesia and the surgeon. The surgeon's fees tend to account for more than half of the total cost, and vary from one surgeon to another. Most plastic surgeons in determine their fees based on their credentials and experience level as well as the complexity of the surgery and treatment plan.

Facelifts generally differ by the type of incisions, the area of the face and the degree of invasiveness. There are a number of facelift types, including: .

  • SMAS facelift – $10,000 to 15,000
  • Deep plane lift – $12,000 to 15,000
  • Short scar facelift – $6,000 to $10,000
  • Endoscopic facelift – $6,000 to $10,000
  • The mid-facelift – $6,000 to $10,000
  • Thread lift – $1,500 to $4,500
  • Secondary facelift surgery – varies
  • Combination procedures – vary and can be up to $25,000

Your plastic surgeon will use his/her expertise and consider your aesthetic needs to determine which facelift is best for you. When performed successfully a facelift can treat a number of aesthetic concerns, including facial wrinkles, age spots, lines, loose skin, lines around the lips and creases below the lower eyelids.

A one-on-one consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to determine you candidacy and learn about the costs associated with the procedure. This is also your opportunity to confirm the surgeon's credentials, view before and after facelift photographs and express your expectations. Facelift is a serious surgical procedure that is highly visible, and therefore requires a top surgeon specializing in facial cosmetic procedures who has a proven track record of producing remarkable results.

Although, an experienced plastic surgeon may command higher fees, it is important to understand that his/her surgical expertise will increase your odds of experiencing minimal facelift complications and achieving outstanding aesthetic results.

To help reduce facelift cost, patients longing for a complete facial makeover, often undergo more than one cosmetic surgery at the same time, which allows them avoid repeat anesthesia and operating room fees. The most popular facial rejuvenation treatments, include rhinoplasty, chin augmentation, eyelid surgery, ear surgery and/or lip augmentation.

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