What Does a Deep Plane Facelift Cost?

What Is a Deep Plane Facelift?

A deep plane facelift is a procedure that restores the appearance of the neck, jawline, and midface. It’s a safe and fast-growing cosmetic option for anyone, typically starting at age 50 and older, to naturally but extensively strengthen their features, or “roll back the clock.”

A deep plane facelift works by re-draping and re-attaching deep layers of muscle tissue beneath the skin. This reattachment process results in dramatically reduced wrinkles and creates smoother overall contours while still maintaining the face and neck’s natural movements and expressions.

Key benefits of a deep plane vs regular facelift include:

• No “overdone” final look.
• Longer-lasting results with one single procedure.
• Targets the face and neck’s deep tissue, with subtle realignments and restructuring.
• A natural reshaping of the neck, jawline, cheek, and mouth areas.

Understanding the Cost of a Deep Plane Facelift

Because a deep plane facelift requires subtle yet more difficult surgical techniques that re-drape underlying muscle tissue around ligaments, it tends to be more expensive.

• The cost of a deep plane facelift varies by location, averaging $11,000-$30,000 in the U.S.
• More complex cases can exceed $40,000 depending on the procedure’s technicalities, plus a surgeon’s background and location, and a patient’s age.

How Much Does a Deep Plane Facelift Cost? Factors to Consider

• Surgeon experience. Highly skilled facial plastic surgeons with specialized training in reconstructive procedures and facial anatomy often charge more premium rates, but their expertise ensures safer procedures and truly superior results.
• Clinic location. Urban areas typically have higher costs due to greater demand and more expensive facility overhead.
• Deep face lift complexity. More extensive sagging and muscle and tissue laxity raise the costs of the procedure. These details require greater in-surgery time plus advanced surgical techniques.
• Anesthesia and surgery expenses. Facility fees, anesthesia, plus the surgeon’s fee make up the bulk of how much a deep plane facelift costs. These variables typically range from $2,000 to $6,000 in greater Boca Raton, Florida.
• Additional costs. Post-op medications and extra follow-ups for recovery can add another $1,000 or more to your deep plane facelift.

How Much Does a Deep Plane Facelift Cost in Florida?

The average deep plane facelifts in Florida costs between $20,000-$35,000.

This total accounts for the surgeon’s expertise and fees, anesthesia, consultations, all appointments, surgical facility expenses, and post-op medication and aftercare.

It’s important to prioritize working with board-certified reconstructive surgeons (like FSIBR’s Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Hancock) for your deep plane facelift. That background assures true expertise in both the anatomical and cosmetic workings of facelifts, which translates to final results that look and function successfully.

FSIRB’s Dr. Hancock is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, while Dr. Klimczak is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with a speciality in facial rejuvenation procedures, including deep plane facelifts. This elite combo translates to exceptional cosmetic improvements that look and feel true to you.

Comparing the Cost of Deep Plane Facelift vs. Traditional Facelift

Both traditional facelifts, as well as mini facelifts, work by mainly pulling and tightening certain underlying facial muscles, not re-draping them. Due to its more involved surgical techniques and its complex tissue repositioning, deep plane facelifts will therefore cost more than traditional or mini facelifts.

However, a deep plane facelift’s results last years longer than alternatives. You also have a reduced need for touch-ups or additional maintenance surgeries, which translates to better long-term value.

Mini Deep Plane Facelift Cost

In Florida, a mini deep lift plane facelift averages $10,000-$15,000 total. It’s a less invasive option with a shorter recovery timeline compared to a full deep plane facelift.

This lower cost comes down to a mini facelift’s:

• Smaller face and neck treatment scope
• Fewer deep-tissue adjustments
• Shorter procedure time
• Less anesthesia required (on average)
• Faster overall recovery

 Financing Options for a Deep Plane Facelift

Many reconstructive surgery clinics offer installment plans, with or without interest, allowing patients to break costs into smaller monthly payments. These plans aim to make deep plane facelifts a more accessible reality for a wider group of patients.

Additional financing options to make deep plane facelifts more affordable include:

• Medical loans. Medical loans are a form of a personal loan tailored for healthcare expenses. They usually carry fixed terms and interest rates, and sometimes added fees.
• Personal loans. Some patients opt to take out a personal loan to finance their deep plane facelift. This provides a lump sum you repay in monthly installments plus interest.
• Specialized healthcare credit cards. Healthcare credit cards (e.g. CareCredit) are designed for medical expenses, offering a form of short-term financing. Most healthcare credit cards have a fast approval process, but carry high interest rates.

Do note medical cards offer quick approval and deferred-interest options, but often come with quite high rates if not paid within an original promotional period.

Will insurance pay for my facelift?

Facelifts are considered elective cosmetic surgery, meaning insurance typically won’t cover it.

Insurance may partially cover a facelift if it’s diagnosed as medically reconstructive. This occurs after traumas like car accidents or severe burns, or to correct diagnosed anatomical conditions.

Tips for Reducing the Cost of a Deep Plane Facelift

• Take advantage of seasonal promotions or discounts offered by reconstructive plastic surgeon clinics.
• Research the safety concerns and realities of medical tourism. While traveling abroad for facelifts often comes with lower surgery price tags, you want to be aware of other countries’ differing licensing standards, medical regulations, and risks.
• Consider combining the facelift with other procedures, such as a neck lift or eyelid surgery. Many clinics offer packages with bulk savings.

Don’t be afraid to discuss costs proactively with your surgeon. Explore potential discounts, and advocate to understand the rationale behind your procedure’s total expenses.

How to Choose the Right Surgeon for Your Budget

• Check credentials and specialization: Ensure the surgeon is board-certified in plastic facial surgery and experienced in deep plane facelifts, not just regular facelifts.
• Compare quotes and services: Request detailed, itemized estimates from multiple surgeons to find a balance between cost, convenience, and quality.
• Read reviews and view work portfolios: Look for great testimonials from facelift patients and before-and-after photos galleries to see if the average patient aligns with your aesthetic goals.
• Always prioritize safety. Your health and happiness should be regarded over pure cost alone.

Get a Deep Plane Facelift Cost Quote

Interested in a facelift but don’t know how to get started?

Book a consultation with the board certified reconstructive surgery doctors, Dr. Hancock and Dr. Klimczak. A deep plane facelift cost in Florida may be more affordable than you think.