Tuesday, March 26, 2013

The Average Cost Of Facelift Surgery

There are many different types of facelifts. Actual costs can vary from a few thousand dollars to $25,000 depending on other procedures performed at the same time. Each person is unique, so a person's physical condition will also influence the cost depending upon how intricate the procedure is.


History of Facelift Surgery








A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, was first performed in 1901 by Eugen Hollander. This is a popular procedure with older adults who desire to look younger. Types of facelifts include the mini-lift, the S-lift and the mid-facelift.


Pricing


The type of facelift, the surgeon and geographical location all will influence the cost of elective surgery. Other considerations may include a facility fee, anesthesia fee, medications, materials used and medical tests. The cost for anesthesia can range from $1,000 to $1,300. The facility fee can range from $500 to $2,000. The average cost of a facelift is $6,792.


Additional Procedures


Other procedures included with the facelift can bump the overall cost of the procedure up including blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) $2,840, cheek implants $2,840, chin augmentation $2,254, forehead lift $3,337, lip augmentation $1,611 and otoplasty (ear tuck) $3,085.


Other Cost Considerations


You can ask what is included in the procedure(s) and if there are any financing plans available. Ask what the cost of additional materials like injectables or implants are.


Famous Facelifts


Famous folk who have had facelifts include Gene Simmons, Mickey Rourke, Bruce Jenner, among many others.








Choosing a Surgeon


American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends choosing a surgeon who is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or in Canada by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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