Facelift Cost in Philadelphia: Will I Be Able to Afford a Facelift?

How Much Does a Facelift Cost in Philadelphia?

At our practice, facelift surgery typically falls between $12,500 and $26,000, with the final figure reflecting the surgical plan created for your unique anatomy and goals. For example: a mini facelift will usually be less expensive than a full facelift since it is a less invasive procedure and designed for patients who have less severe aesthetic concerns they would like to address. During your consultation, Dr. Jonathan Pontell or Dr. Catherine Weng will map out the exact technique, anesthesia approach, and additional factors associated with your treatment plan (such as the incorporation of other treatments you may have selected as part of your facelift procedure), and a member of our team will provide a personalized quote so you know precisely what to expect before moving forward.

What Factors Influence Your Facelift Price?

Even within a defined range, several variables cause one patient’s fee to differ from another’s:

• Surgeon’s expertise and credentials – A surgeon’s training, background, board-certifications, and experience can have an effect on the price of the procedure when compared to less-experienced providers. 
• Surgical facility and anesthesia fees – Use of an outpatient surgical facility and whether the procedure requires local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia will each affect cost. Facility and anesthesia fees are itemized in every estimate for full transparency.
• Surgical complexity and technique – For example: a hybrid deep-plane/SMAS lift or revision facelift generally takes longer and involves more technical complexity than a less-invasive mini facelift, influencing overall price.
• Combination procedures – Adding complementary treatments (such as eyelid surgery, brow lift, or other options) can consolidate recovery time but will increase the day-of-surgery total.
• Post-operative needs – Specialized post-operative garments, prescription medications, or an overnight recovery suite—if recommended—can affect the total price.

When comparing quotes among providers, be sure they are apples to apples; a lower sticker price that omits anesthesia or facility fees can end up costing more once those essentials are added.

What Does Your Facelift Fee Include?

Our quotes are designed to eliminate surprises and typically cover:

• Pre-operative exam and lab work
• Surgeon’s fee and assistant fees
• Operating-room/facility charges
• Board-certified anesthesiologist (if general anesthesia is necessary) or fees associated with local anesthesia/sedation 
• Post-operative garments and dressings

If your treatment plan involves additional procedures or extended stay nursing, those items will be clearly listed so you can approve them in advance.

Is a Facelift Covered by Insurance?

Because a facelift is considered an elective cosmetic procedure, it is not covered by insurance. Patients are responsible for the full balance, but most find that the dramatic, decade-spanning results justify investing in surgery over other options that may provide temporary results (such as injectables) but will need to be consistently maintained with follow-up treatments for extended outcomes.

Flexible Financing & Payment Options for Facelift Surgery 

Affordability should never stand between you and renewed confidence. We accept all major credit cards and other convenient forms of payment, and we partner with trusted third-party medical-finance companies—including CareCredit^®, ALPHAEON^® CREDIT, and Advance Care—that offer low- or no-interest monthly financing plans for qualified applicants. Our financial coordinator will be happy to walk you through the quick, secure online application process and answer any questions you may have.