How Much Does Facelift Surgery Cost?

Facelift Surgery

Facelift plastic surgery over the last 25 years has ranked high as a popular cosmetic surgery. There have been several advances in surgical technology and techniques over the years. It is now possible to dramatically create results in a less painful and invasive manner.

It is necessary to choose a highly trained and experienced surgeon for the cosmetic procedure. During the initial consultation, your plastic surgeon will discuss various aspects of the procedure with you. Dedicated cosmetic surgeons will make sure that you have all the information for making an enlightened decision.

Patients armed with enough information can make well-informed choices. They also tend to feel reassured about the surgery and are satisfied with the results. The Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery, led by board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Burton M. Sundin and Dr. Reps B. Sundin, provides facelift surgery to patients in Richmond, Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia, and surrounding locations.

Cost Factors to Consider

Facelift plastic surgery costs can differ between two practices. It can vary between two patients getting the procedure at the same practice as well. These are a few factors influencing the cost of facelift:

Practice Location

Metropolitan cities and towns along the coast tend to have a higher cost of living as compared to smaller interior towns. Average household income, taxation policies, real estate costs, and other poignant factors affect the cost of living. These factors significantly impact the cost of goods and services as well. This includes aesthetic procedures, such as a facelift.

Facelift Surgery Technique

Some patients require significant improvement in their facial appearance. In this case, the surgeon may perform a deep plane lift technique or a combination of nonsurgical facial procedure and traditional facelift.

Conversely, if a patient requires minimum restoration, the surgeon may recommend an in-office facelift or a mini facelift. These are less invasive in nature. The overall financial implications will be higher depending on the extent and type of procedure.

Anesthesia and Surgical Facility Cost

Your plastic surgeon can perform the procedure at a hospital, accredited surgical center, or a private surgical suite. All these surgical venues have varying costs. Your surgeon will explain the pros and cons of each venue with their rates in detail.

You may have to pay additional for the anesthetist nurse or anesthesiologist if the surgery needs to be performed under general anesthesia.

Fee Charged by the Surgeon

Generally, fee charged by a plastic surgeon depends on their credentials, experience, and prominence in the facial surgery field. Patients, as per the advice of American Society of Plastic Surgeons, should choose a plastic surgeon based on their needs and the accreditations of the surgeon. Fee charged by the surgeon should only be a secondary consideration in this decision.

Financing Options

Facelift surgery is an elective procedure. This means patients are not likely to receive insurance coverage for the treatment. However, patients can always attain a loan from third-party medical care financing companies. These are usually available at attractive terms and rates. Cosmetic surgeons at VIPS receive patients from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia, and nearby areas for facelift surgery.

Contact Virginia Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sundin Today for a Consultation

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit

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