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7,483

before & after photo sets

Compare the starting point as carefully as the facelift result.

$15,000–$27,900

Full SMAS

Middle half; 7 practices. The cost guide shows what practices post, one price at a time.

10–14 days

Publicly presentable

ASPS. Downtime is not the same as a settled result. The recovery guide goes week by week.

555

publishing practices

Active practices with facelift photos published on Afters.

Facelift before and after photos from practices across the U.S.

Begin with the before. Look for a starting point that resembles yours, then check the angle, lighting, timing, and practice that published the result.

Practice-publishedFacelift before at Edmon P. Khoury, MD in Greenwood Village, COBeforeFacelift after at Edmon P. Khoury, MD in Greenwood Village, COAfterEdmon P. Khoury, MDGreenwood Village, COPractice-publishedFacelift result at Jonathan Hutter, MD in Maple Valley, WAResultJonathan Hutter, MDMaple Valley, WAPractice-publishedFacelift result at John S. Lee, MD in Beaverton, ORResultJohn S. Lee, MDBeaverton, ORPractice-publishedFacelift result at Murphy Plastic Surgery Group in Englewood, COResultMurphy Plastic Surgery GroupEnglewood, COPractice-publishedFacelift result at Brian L. Scott, MD in Bellevue, WAResultBrian L. Scott, MDBellevue, WAPractice-publishedFacelift result at Joyce Aycock, MD in Denver, COResultJoyce Aycock, MDDenver, COPractice-publishedFacelift before at Fante Eye & Face Centre in Denver, COBeforeFacelift after at Fante Eye & Face Centre in Denver, COAfterFante Eye & Face CentreDenver, COPractice-publishedFacelift result at Anderson Sobel Cosmetic Surgery in Bellevue, WAResultAnderson Sobel Cosmetic SurgeryBellevue, WAPractice-publishedFacelift result at Deniz Gerecci, MD in Lake Oswego, ORResultDeniz Gerecci, MDLake Oswego, ORPractice-publishedFacelift before at Lamperti Facial Plastic Surgery in Seattle, WABeforeFacelift after at Lamperti Facial Plastic Surgery in Seattle, WAAfterLamperti Facial Plastic SurgerySeattle, WAPractice-publishedFacelift result at New Horizons Center for Cosmetic Surgery (Gregory A. Turowski, MD) in Skokie, ILResultNew Horizons Center for Cosmetic Surgery (Gregory A. Turowski, MD)Skokie, ILPractice-publishedFacelift before at The Art of Plastic Surgery (Gregory A. Wiener, MD) in Chicago, ILBeforeFacelift after at The Art of Plastic Surgery (Gregory A. Wiener, MD) in Chicago, ILAfterThe Art of Plastic Surgery (Gregory A. Wiener, MD)Chicago, IL
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Read these photos well

What to look for in facelift photos.

  1. 01

    Jowls and jawline

    Look at the jawline from the side and at an angle, where jowls show most clearly.

  2. 02

    The neck below the jaw

    Many facelifts include the neck. Check the area under the chin, not only the cheeks.

  3. 03

    The ear and hairline

    Look in front of and behind the ear for scars, and check that the sideburn and hairline sit where they did.

  4. 04

    A relaxed face in the same light

    A smile or light from above changes how deep the folds look. Compare pairs with a relaxed face and even lighting.

Where these results come from

7,483 facelift results from 555 practices in 38 states.

Most results by state

  • California1,704
  • Florida861
  • Utah608
  • Texas525
  • New York512

Most results by practice

Sorted by how many results each practice has published on Afters.

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See what speaks to you

Start with the results that make you pause

You do not need the perfect words yet. Browse facelift before and afters and save the ones that feel relevant to your body, your taste, or the change you have in mind.

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From our facelift guides

What the research says, before you compare practices.

Every answer names its source. Each guide shows the prices, studies and patient videos behind it.

Who it suits

What is a facelift, and what does it change?

A facelift, also called rhytidectomy, repositions sagging facial tissue and redrapes skin, with modern operations commonly treating the underlying SMAS support layer, according to Cleveland Clinic and ASPS. Jowls, descended fat and loose lower-face skin are reasons to discuss it.

Submitted US cases

3,400ABPS 2006–2021 practice-pattern report

Major-event study

11,300CosmetAssure 2008–2013; 30-day events

Before a facelift: the full guide

What it costs

How much does a facelift cost in 2026?

Facelift cost starting points have a middle half of $15,000 to $27,900 across 7 practices’ own posted full SMAS prices, and separately $13,000 to $25,000 across 26 practices posting facelift with neck lift, checked October 16, 2026.

Full SMAS

$15,000–$27,900Middle half; 7 practices

With neck lift

$13,000–$25,000Separate middle half; 26 practices

Facelift: the full guide

Recovery

How long is facelift recovery?

Facelift recovery often means being presentable in public within 10–14 days, while normal texture, sensation and tightness can take 2–3 months, according to ASPS’s results page checked October 16, 2026. Those are different endpoints on a patient-education page, with no measured patient denominator.

Publicly presentable

10–14 daysASPS

Feeling normal

2–3 monthsASPS

Facelift: the full guide

Look again for starting point, consistency, and timing.

You know more now. Compare several facelift results from each practice and ask what made each one possible.

Practice-publishedFacelift before at Fante Eye & Face Centre in Denver, COBeforeFacelift after at Fante Eye & Face Centre in Denver, COAfterFante Eye & Face CentreDenver, COPractice-publishedFacelift result at Anderson Sobel Cosmetic Surgery in Bellevue, WAResultAnderson Sobel Cosmetic SurgeryBellevue, WAPractice-publishedFacelift result at Deniz Gerecci, MD in Lake Oswego, ORResultDeniz Gerecci, MDLake Oswego, ORPractice-publishedFacelift before at Lamperti Facial Plastic Surgery in Seattle, WABeforeFacelift after at Lamperti Facial Plastic Surgery in Seattle, WAAfterLamperti Facial Plastic SurgerySeattle, WAPractice-publishedFacelift result at New Horizons Center for Cosmetic Surgery (Gregory A. Turowski, MD) in Skokie, ILResultNew Horizons Center for Cosmetic Surgery (Gregory A. Turowski, MD)Skokie, ILPractice-publishedFacelift before at The Art of Plastic Surgery (Gregory A. Wiener, MD) in Chicago, ILBeforeFacelift after at The Art of Plastic Surgery (Gregory A. Wiener, MD) in Chicago, ILAfterThe Art of Plastic Surgery (Gregory A. Wiener, MD)Chicago, ILPractice-publishedFacelift result at TLKM Plastic Surgery (Sammy Sinno, MD) in Chicago, ILResultTLKM Plastic Surgery (Sammy Sinno, MD)Chicago, ILPractice-publishedFacelift before at Marco Ellis, MD in Chicago, ILBeforeFacelift after at Marco Ellis, MD in Chicago, ILAfterMarco Ellis, MDChicago, ILPractice-publishedFacelift result at Remington Plastic Surgery in Kirkland, WAResultRemington Plastic SurgeryKirkland, WAPractice-publishedFacelift before at Lake County Plastic Surgery (Aras D. Tijunelis, MD) in Libertyville, ILBeforeFacelift after at Lake County Plastic Surgery (Aras D. Tijunelis, MD) in Libertyville, ILAfterLake County Plastic Surgery (Aras D. Tijunelis, MD)Libertyville, ILPractice-publishedFacelift before at Said Plastic Surgery in Seattle, WABeforeFacelift after at Said Plastic Surgery in Seattle, WAAfterSaid Plastic SurgerySeattle, WAPractice-publishedFacelift result at Douglas M. Sidle, MD in Chicago, ILResultDouglas M. Sidle, MDChicago, IL
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Consultation cheat sheet

Questions for my Facelift consultation

Personal planning edition

  1. 1Can you explain my proposed facelift in terms of the tissues moved, skin removed and areas left untreated?
  2. 2Which scope does my facelift price cover, and what is the complete amount after every separate biller is included?
  3. 3What dates should I plan for help at home, my actual job and an important public event after my proposed facelift?
  4. 4Which SMAS maneuver, release and lifting direction would you use for my anatomy, and why?
  5. 5Can you explain why my complete facelift quote differs from the benchmark and identify the fees that benchmark leaves out?

Before you go

  • Bring a current medication, supplement, allergy, and health history list.
  • Save a few Facelift results that show what you like and what you do not want.

Notes to bring home

  • The plan, in my own words
  • The result they believe is realistic
12 questions + prep list + notes page
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Research on appearance bias

Appearance shapes how people are treated.

It can affect

  1. facial balance

  2. perceived age

  3. rested appearance

  4. first impressions

  5. photo confidence

  6. self-perception

  7. social confidence

  8. quality of life

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Compare several results from each practice. Then check the provider, consultation, travel, and follow-up plan.

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Answer the questions the photos cannot.

Use these answers for a first pass. A qualified surgeon still needs to examine you, hear what you want, and explain the tradeoffs.

Are these Facelift before and after photos real?+

Each result is tied to the practice that supplied or published it. Afters does not independently verify every consent record, image history, surgeon, or outcome. If a case matters to you, ask the practice who performed it, when the photos were taken, and whether the patient gave permission for publication.

When are Facelift after photos usually taken?+

The useful after photos are taken once swelling has settled, often well after the 2-3 weeks downtime window. Early afters can look tight, high, or puffy. Ask when every photo was taken.

What should I look for in Facelift before and after photos?+

Start with befores that share relevant features, then compare jawline without tension, neck angle, ear and hairline details. Published examples help you form questions; they do not verify the treating provider or predict your outcome.

Will my Facelift results look like these?+

Your anatomy, skin, and treatment plan shape the outcome. Use these photos to find a direction, then ask a surgeon what is realistic for you.

How do I find a surgeon whose facelift work fits me?+

Open the profile that published a result you like and compare several examples. Then ask who treated each case, whether it is comparable to yours, and how the image was documented.

Keep doing the homework

A result is only one part of the decision.

01

Understand the real cost

Typical range: $9,000–$19,000. See what moves a quote up or down.

02

Picture the recovery

Plan around roughly 2-3 weeks. Learn how healing changes what you see.

03

Find the work near you

Compare results from practices in your area.

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A few saved photos are enough. Choose results that feel right for your starting point and your taste, then bring them into a consultation. Nothing goes to a practice until you share it.

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