Facelifts cost between $12,000 and $19,000 in US surgeon fees, according to 2024 data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. In the UK, the NHS quotes a few thousand pounds for a mini facelift up to £10,000 for a face and neck lift. Anesthesia, facility and aftercare costs come on top.
Price follows the amount of work involved, so it helps to know what each type of lift involves. Our facelift overview covers the procedure itself. This page sticks to money: the published figures, what they leave out and how to compare quotes fairly.
Average facelifts cost by type
Published facelifts cost data list the surgeon fee for a full facelift and a neck lift. Mini lifts usually cost less, and combined procedures cost more.
| Procedure | Country | What the figure covers | Figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facelift (rhytidectomy) | US | Surgeon fee, projected range (ASPS 2024) | $12,000 to $19,000 |
| Neck lift | US | Surgeon fee, projected range (ASPS 2024) | $7,500 to $13,000 |
| Forehead (brow) lift | US | Surgeon fee, often added to a facelift (ASPS 2024) | $4,000 to $7,500 |
| Upper eyelid surgery | US | Surgeon fee, often added to a facelift (ASPS 2024) | $3,000 to $5,500 |
| Facial fat grafting | US | Surgeon fee (ASPS 2024) | $3,000 to $5,500 |
| Mini facelift to face and neck lift | UK | Private price range (NHS) | A few thousand pounds up to £10,000 |
ASPS (US) switched from one average to a projected range because fees vary so much by city and type of practice. In its 2023 release, the average facelift surgeon fee was $11,395, up from $9,281 in 2022. No society publishes separate figures for deep plane, SMAS or mini lifts, so treat any website that does as a sales estimate. Our guide to the main types of facelift explains why those techniques differ in operating time.
What affects the price of a facelift
The final bill depends on the surgeon, the technique, where you have it, the facility and anesthesia, and anything done at the same time.
The ASPS cost page names three drivers of the surgeon’s fee: experience, the type of procedure and the location of the practice. On top of that fee, a typical quote can include:
- Hospital or surgical facility charges
- Anesthesia fees, which rise with longer operations
- Tests before surgery
- Prescription medicines
- Post-surgery garments
- Consultations and follow-up visits, which the NHS (UK) says to budget for
Technique matters because it changes time in theatre. In a 2026 meta-analysis in the journal Medicina, short-scar MACS lifts took about 165 minutes on average, while deep SMAS lifts took 190 to 222 minutes. More time usually means higher anesthesia and facility costs.
Extra procedures add up fast. A neck lift, brow lift, eyelid surgery or fat grafting each has its own fee. Some can be done in the same session, which may save on anesthesia and facility time, but it also lengthens surgery and recovery.
In my practice, I usually give patients a written quote that separates each item. It makes comparing clinics much easier and avoids surprises later.
Facelift cost vs non-surgical options
Non-surgical treatments cost less per session but need repeating, and their published results are modest compared with surgery.
No professional society publishes an average price for ultrasound, radiofrequency or thread treatments, so any figure online is a clinic’s own price. What the evidence does show is how long effects last. A 2023 systematic review of microfocused ultrasound reported mild to moderate tightening with follow-up of only about a year. A 2021 meta-analysis of thread lifts found satisfaction fell from 98% just after treatment to 88% in the longer term. Fillers wear off over time, and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes that repeat treatments may be needed.
A facelift has a higher upfront cost, but its results last years. In one ASPS-reported study, about 76% of patients still looked younger than before at an average of 5.5 years. When comparing costs, think about price per year of result, not price per visit. See non-surgical facelift options for what each method can and can’t do.
Financing and insurance
Insurance rarely pays for a cosmetic facelift or its complications, so most people pay directly or use a clinic payment plan.
ASPS (US) states that most health insurance plans don’t cover facelift surgery or complications from it. That second part matters. If you need treatment for a problem later, you may be paying for it yourself, so ask what the clinic’s policy on revisions and complication care is and how it’s funded. The NHS (UK) gives the same advice about further operations.
Many practices offer financing, according to ASPS. Read the interest rate and total repayment before you sign, and don’t let a payment plan push you into a quicker decision than you’d otherwise make.
Questions to ask about any quote
- Does the price include anesthesia, the facility, an overnight stay and follow-up visits?
- Which technique is quoted, and which layers will be lifted?
- What happens, and who pays, if a revision or complication treatment is needed?
- If you’re traveling, what follow-up is arranged once you’re home?
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Straight answers on facelift prices, mini lift costs, insurance, payment plans and why quotes vary so much between clinics.
How much do facelifts cost on average?
ASPS reports a 2024 surgeon-fee range of $12,000 to $19,000 for facelifts in the US. Anesthesia, facility and other costs are added on top. In the UK, the NHS quotes from a few thousand pounds for a mini facelift to £10,000 for a face and neck lift.
Is a mini facelift cheaper?
Usually, yes. A mini lift involves shorter incisions and less operating time, which lowers anesthesia and facility costs. The NHS places mini facelifts at the lower end of UK prices. No society publishes a separate US average, so compare written quotes.
Does insurance cover a facelift?
In most cases, no. ASPS says most health insurance plans cover neither cosmetic facelift surgery nor its complications. Ask the clinic how revisions or complication treatment would be paid for before you book, and check any travel or medical insurance separately.
Can I pay for a facelift in installments?
Many plastic surgery practices offer financing plans, according to ASPS. Check the interest rate, total amount repaid and any penalties before signing. A payment plan should make a decision you have already made affordable, not speed up the decision.
Why do facelift quotes vary so much?
Quotes differ by the surgeon’s experience, the technique, the city or country, the facility, anesthesia and whether extra procedures are included. Some quotes list only the surgeon’s fee. Ask for an itemized quote so you’re comparing the same things.
If you’d like an itemized quote based on what your face actually needs, you can contact Metropole Clinic by ABmedi for a consultation. For techniques, recovery and results, see the main facelift page.
This article is for general education and does not replace a personal medical consultation.
References
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- 2024 Cosmetic Procedures: Average Cost. American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS, US). 2025. plasticsurgery.org
- Facelift: Cost. American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS, US). Accessed 2026. plasticsurgery.org
- Facelift. National Health Service (NHS, UK). Reviewed 2023. nhs.uk
- Pandkhahi A, et al. Comparison of Deep SMAS Lift and MACS in Facelift: A Meta-Analysis. Medicina (Kaunas). 2026;62(1):112. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Contini M, et al. A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Microfocused Ultrasound for Facial Skin Tightening. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023;20(2):1522. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Niu Z, et al. A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Incidences of Complications Following Facial Thread-Lifting. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2021;45(5):2148-2158. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Fillers). U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA, US). Accessed 2026. fda.gov
- Journal report finds patients still look younger five years after facelift surgery. American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS, US). 2012. plasticsurgery.org
