Most facelift projects cost between $8,000 and $30,000 per job, with a typical price near $15,000. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical facelift cost
$8,000 – $30,000
per job · typical $15,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Facelift cost breakdown
- Mini facelift$8,000 – $15,000typical $10,000
- Traditional facelift$15,000 – $30,000typical $20,000
- Neck lift only$5,000 – $12,000typical $8,000
What Facelift costs
Costs cover surgeon's fee, anesthesia, facility, and pre/post-op care. Prices vary by surgeon experience, location (e.g., NYC vs. rural), and technique (traditional vs. mini). Most patients pay $15,000-$25,000.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
How much does a facelift cost?
Expect $8,000-$30,000, with most paying around $15,000-$20,000. The national average is about $15,000.
What drives the price?
Surgeon's expertise, geographic area, facility fees, anesthesia, and the complexity of the procedure. Additional costs like liposuction or fillers add up.
How to reduce cost?
Choose a board-certified surgeon, consider a mini lift, travel to a lower-cost region, or look into financing. Avoid price-shopping on skill alone.