How much is the procedure?

Facelift cost for your face

Surgeon fee, facility and anesthesia

The one facelift figure worth planning around is the written quote you receive after a consult, and it should list what it covers.

Line items to confirm in a facelift quote

Published averages can help you see a rough range, but they are not a quote for your face. Ask for the quote in writing and ask which parts are in it. The surgeon's fee, the facility, anesthesia, and follow-up visits are separate items to confirm, along with what happens if you need more care.

A long-term view helps here too. Compare the full cost of each path you are weighing, including a later or smaller step, instead of looking at one price on its own.

Background reading on facelift costs

For background before you call, read the society's facelift cost page and its blog post on what a facelift costs. To understand what the procedure involves, see the society's description of a facelift. If you are also curious how interest in facial surgery is changing, an article on facial plastic surgery for men is one view.

Comparing quotes line by line

Treat any single price you find online as a prompt for questions. Ask each surgeon what drives their price, and compare quotes line by line rather than by the total.