Typical Minimum Cost of Facelift (based on national averages):
$3,000.00
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Typical Maximum Cost of Facelift (based on national averages):
$15,000.00
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National Average Cost of Facelift:
$9,000.00
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Time Required for Facelift:
It usually takes at least 3 hours to perform facelift surgery. Time requirements can depend on the extent of work being done.
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Is Facelift an InPatient or OutPatient Procedure?
Oupatient.
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What are the Side Effects of Facelift?
Facelift side effects can include temporary discomfort, swelling, bruising, numbness, or tightness of the facial skin.
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How Long do Facelift results last?
It usually takes about 4-6 weeks after surgery for the final facelift result to take shape. Facelift results are long-lasting, often up to 10 years or more, but can vary depending on changes related to aging, weight gain and gravity.
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What is the recovery time for Facelift?
Day 1-3 Protective wrappings worn for short period, usually removed the day after surgery. Some minor discomfort will be felt temporarily, but can be alleviated with oral pain medication.
Day 14 Sutures are usually removed within about 2 weeks of surgery.
Day 28-42 Swelling and bruising will slowly fade, but should be at presentable levels within several weeks of surgery. Facelift recovery should wind down, and the final look will take shape over about 4-6 weeks. Some minor additional changes may still occur for a few months after that.
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Will my insurance company cover Facelift?
Because of the cosmetic nature of a facelift, insurance does not apply.
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Is there much discomfort for Facelift?
After a facelift, discomfort and pain is very minimal, and easily controlled with oral medication.
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What types of anesthesia is necessary for Facelift?
For a facelift, anesthesia of choice is usually local with sedation, or general anethesia.
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What else can I combine Facelift with?
For enhanced results, a facelift may be combined with:
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What else is Facelift referred to as?
Rhytidectomy
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