Facelift Cost [2026]
Last updated: September 2026
Facelift (Rhytidectomy) costs between $9,000 and $19,000 on average in the United States in 2026. Final pricing depends on your surgeon's experience, geographic location, facility and anesthesia fees, and the complexity of your plan.
Below you'll find city-by-city pricing, what's included in a complete quote, and how to compare costs from different surgeons.
$9,000 - $19,000
National average for facelift
Facelift Statistics
262,000+ facelift procedures performed in 2022
Facelift procedures have increased 8% year-over-year, driven by deep plane technique popularity
Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) 2022 Statistics
Results last 10-15 years on average
Deep plane facelifts tend to last longer than traditional SMAS techniques because they reposition deeper tissue layers
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Facelift Longevity Study
97% patient satisfaction rate
Facelifts have one of the highest satisfaction rates among cosmetic procedures when performed by board-certified surgeons
Source: ASPS National Clearinghouse of Plastic Surgery Statistics
What Affects the Price?
What Should Be Included?
A Complete Quote Should Include:
- Surgeon’s fee
- Anesthesia fee (if applicable)
- Facility or operating-room fee
- Pre-operative appointments
- Post-operative follow-ups
- Required garments or supplies
Watch Out For
"All-inclusive" pricing that doesn't specify what's included. Always ask for an itemized quote.
Recovery Time
2-3 weeks
Typical recovery period
Initial healing 2-3 weeks. Bruising may last 2-4 weeks. Final results in 3-6 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does facelift cost?
The average cost of facelift (Rhytidectomy) in the United States is $9,000 to $19,000. Final pricing depends on your surgeon's experience, geographic location, facility and anesthesia fees, and the complexity of your plan.
What's included in the facelift price?
A complete facelift quote should itemize surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fee (if applicable), facility or operating-room fee, pre-operative appointments, post-operative follow-ups. Always ask what could cost extra and whether the quoted plan covers one treatment or a series.
Is facelift worth the cost?
That depends on your goals, anatomy, risk tolerance, recovery burden, and the specific treatment plan. Afters does not assign a clinical-quality or satisfaction score to facelift. Compare several consultations, ask about alternatives and complications, and independently confirm the clinician's credentials before deciding.
Can I finance facelift?
Financing availability is practice- and lender-specific. Ask the practice about current providers, then verify APR, any promotional or deferred-interest structure, fees, eligibility, term, and payment consequences in the lender disclosure before applying.
Why do facelift prices vary so much?
Price variation comes from surgeon experience, geographic location, facility and anesthesia needs, case complexity, and what the quote includes.
Put the price beside the work
See facelift results matched to you first, then use this guide to ask better questions about what each practice includes in its quote.