Facelift
A facelift repositions deeper facial tissues and removes excess skin to smooth the lower face and neck, restoring a naturally younger contour.
Facelift near you
Charles
Lee, MD
Geoffrey
Trenkle, DO
David
Kahng
Harry
Schwartz, MD
Tsung-Yen
Hsieh, MD
Stephen
Cabalatungan
Peter
Ashjian, MD
Konstantin
Salkinder, MD
Debra
Stafford, MD
Lily
Lee, MD
Nima
Naghshineh, MD
Mohammad
Khosravi, MD
Babak
Larian, MD
Kevin
Ruhge, MD
Neal
Deot, MD
Omar
Hussain, MD
Jeffrey
Jumaily, MD
David
Alessi, MD
Amir
Tahernia, MD
Gordon
Sasaki, MD
John
Diaz, MD
Babak
Azizzadeh, MD
Samuel
Golpanian
Andre
Panossian, MD
William
Harris, MD
Robert
Schlenker, MD
Anthony
Griffin, MD
Dr.
Mossi Salibian, MD
William
Binder, MD
Gary
Motykie, MD
Amy
Hsu, MD
John
Layke, DO
Navanjun
Grewal, MD
Obaid
Chaudhry, MD
Marc
Mani, MD
Karan
Dhir, MD
Gloria
De Olarte, MD
Athleo
Cambre, MD
Brent
Moelleken, MD
Gabrielle
Davis, MD
Jason
Litner, MD
Facelift: making the decision
What the price actually covers
Honest risks
- Temporary numbness or tightness (weeks to months)
- Hematoma is the most common early complication — surgeons monitor closely for 24–48 hrs
- Scars hidden in the hairline fade over 6–12 months
Are you a good candidate?
- Moderate to significant skin laxity
- Stable weight and good health
- Realistic goal: looking rested and 7–10 years fresher, not different
Six questions for every consult
- Are you board-certified, and in what specialty? (Verify it — don't just ask.)
- How many of this exact procedure did you do in the last 12 months?
- Can I see before/afters of patients with my anatomy or skin type?
- Who handles complications, and what's your revision policy and fee?
- Where is the procedure done, and is the facility accredited?
- What results would you consider realistic for me — and what won't this fix?
Verify before you book
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Facelift: common questions
How much does a facelift cost?
ASPS reports an average surgeon's fee of $11,395. With anesthesia, the facility, and the longer operating time these take, all-in costs commonly run $12,000–$25,000 — and technique drives a lot of that spread. A deep-plane facelift takes longer and is priced accordingly; a 'mini' or short-scar lift is cheaper and does less. Necks are frequently quoted separately. When comparing two very different quotes, the question that resolves most of the gap is which layer is actually being lifted and whether the neck is included.
How long does a facelift last?
Ten years is the usual answer, but it's worth understanding what that means: a facelift repositions tissue, it doesn't stop ageing. You will continue to age from the new starting point, which is why people describe looking like themselves several years younger rather than frozen. Skin quality, sun exposure, smoking and weight fluctuation all shorten it. Results also depend on what else is done — a facelift doesn't treat skin texture or volume loss, which is why it's often combined with resurfacing or fat grafting.