Facelift cost is one of the widest-ranging figures in facial plastic surgery, and for good reason: “facelift” covers everything from a limited, skin-only lift to a comprehensive deep plane facelift with neck lift and fat grafting. At our practice, facelift procedures typically range from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$45,000 to $100,000+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This variation is not arbitrary. Pricing reflects real differences in technique, extent of correction, anesthesia time, and what else is being addressed in the same surgery. For context, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports a national average surgeon’s fee<\/em> of $9,281 for facelift as of 2022 \u2014 a figure that doesn’t include anesthesia, facility fees, or combined procedures, and reflects national averages across all techniques rather than the more specialized deep plane approach performed here. In the Beverly Hills market specifically, facelift pricing at the highest end \u2014 reflecting extensive combined procedures and premium surgical facilities \u2014 can run well beyond $250,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Surgeon’s fee.<\/strong> This is typically the largest single component of total cost, and it varies with technique, experience, and geographic market. A deep plane facelift \u2014 which requires releasing and repositioning the SMAS and retaining ligaments as a composite unit \u2014 is more technically demanding and time-intensive than a limited SMAS plication, and surgeons with specific deep plane expertise typically command a higher fee accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anesthesia and operating time.<\/strong> Facelift surgery is generally performed under general anesthesia, and a deep plane technique typically requires more operative time than a more limited lift, which increases anesthesia and facility costs proportionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Combined procedures.<\/strong> Facelift is frequently combined with neck lift, eyelid surgery, fat grafting, or skin resurfacing in the same surgery. Combining procedures can be more cost-effective than staging them separately (avoiding a second anesthesia and recovery period), but it does increase the total cost of the surgery itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Revision or secondary facelift surgery.<\/strong> As with rhinoplasty, revision facelift surgery is generally more expensive than a primary facelift, reflecting the added complexity of operating on tissue that has already been surgically altered, along with scar tissue and altered anatomy from the original procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facility and geographic market.<\/strong> Accredited surgical facility fees, along with regional cost-of-living differences, contribute meaningfully to total cost \u2014 which is part of why facelift pricing in a market like Beverly Hills tends to run higher than the national average cited above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From a long-term value perspective, a well-performed deep plane facelift is generally understood to produce more durable, natural-looking results than a more limited, superficial technique \u2014 meaning a higher upfront cost can represent better long-term value if it reduces the likelihood of an earlier revision or touch-up procedure. As with rhinoplasty, cost should be evaluated in the context of surgeon expertise and technique, not as an isolated number to compare across providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always confirm exact pricing with a surgical quote following consultation \u2014 combined procedures, anesthesia time, and individual anatomy all affect the final total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At our practice, facelift procedures typically range from $45,000 to $100,000+, depending on technique, extent of correction, and whether additional procedures are combined in the same surgery. More broadly, Beverly Hills facelift pricing across the market can run well beyond that at the highest end. An exact quote requires a consultation, since anatomy and goals affect the final total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally, yes. The more extensive dissection and composite tissue repositioning involved in a deep plane facelift typically requires more operative time and surgical expertise than a limited SMAS technique, which is reflected in the surgeon’s fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facelift surgery performed for cosmetic reasons is not covered by insurance. Financing options through third-party medical financing companies are commonly available through most practices for patients who want to spread the cost over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facelift technique has a meaningful impact on both the naturalness and longevity of the result. Patients evaluating cost should weigh it alongside the surgeon’s specific experience and results with the deep plane technique, since a less experienced or more limited approach can lead to a less durable result and a higher likelihood of needing revision surgery down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Combining a neck lift with a facelift typically increases the total surgical fee, but is often more cost-effective than undergoing two separate surgeries with two separate anesthesia and recovery periods, particularly for patients who are addressing both areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facelift cost varies as widely as facelift technique itself, and the two are closely connected. Understanding what’s actually included in a quoted price \u2014 and what technique is really being performed \u2014 is essential to evaluating cost meaningfully, rather than comparing numbers in isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re considering facelift surgery and want an accurate, personalized cost estimate based on your goals and anatomy, I encourage you to schedule a consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Donald B. Yoo, M.D., F.A.C.S.<\/a><\/strong> is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and Medical Director of HALO Beverly Hills, specializing in deep plane facelift<\/a>, revision and Asian rhinoplasty, and alarplasty. His office is located at 433 N. Camden Drive, Suite 970, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Facelift cost is one of the widest-ranging figures in facial plastic surgery, and for good reason: “facelift” covers everything from a limited, skin-only lift to a comprehensive deep plane facelift with neck lift and fat grafting. At our practice, facelift … Continue reading What Drives Facelift Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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