Facelift Cost Video: NYC vs L.A. vs the U.S.
Posted Oct 20, 2026 by @navigatemds
New York or L.A.: where is a facelift more expensive? On NavMDs the median full facelift is $18,000 in New York City (11 surgeons) and $20,000 in the L.A. area (15 surgeons), against a U.S. median of $12,975. This video ranks every area with 8 or more prices and shows how fast facelift demand is growing.
Transcript
0:00 New York or L.A.: where is a facelift more expensive? Pick a side.
0:06 On NavMDs, the median facelift in New York City is $18,000, from 11 surgeons' listed prices.
0:14 L.A.? $20,000, from 15 surgeons. L.A. wins.
0:19 The U.S. median is about $12,975. Florida comes in lowest, at $11,000.
0:26 And demand keeps climbing: facelifts are up 17% since 2019.
0:33 What moves your price? A full facelift or a mini lift, with a median of $8,800. And your surgeon's zip code.
0:41 Compare facelift surgeons and real prices near you on NavMDs.
Facelift prices, ranked
Medians of patient-reported full-facelift prices listed on NavMDs doctor profiles (2026-10), one price per surgeon. Only areas with 8 or more prices are shown.
| Area | Median | Prices | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.A. area | $20,000 | 15 | $16,955 to $29,000 |
| New York City | $18,000 | 11 | $14,000 to $24,450 |
| California | $15,500 | 60 | $9,500 to $22,250 |
| New Jersey | $14,500 | 12 | $12,375 to $20,000 |
| U.S. | $12,975 | 298 | $9,288 to $18,000 |
| Texas | $12,000 | 20 | $10,000 to $18,250 |
| Illinois | $12,000 | 10 | $9,625 to $17,000 |
| Florida | $11,000 | 39 | $8,500 to $14,200 |
L.A. edges out New York for the priciest facelift, and both sit well above the U.S. median. Compare facelift surgeons in New York or in Los Angeles, or find facelift surgeons near you.
Facelift demand is growing
ASPS member surgeons performed 67,285 facelifts in 2019 and 79,058 in 2024, up 17%.
What changes the price
- Full facelift or mini lift. A mini or lower facelift is a smaller surgery: the U.S. median on NavMDs is $8,800 (128 prices). Compare mini facelift surgeons.
- Add-ons. A neck lift, brow lift, eyelid surgery or fat grafting is often combined with a facelift and raises the total. A neck lift alone has a $8,500 median (104 prices).
- Surgeon and location. Experience and zip code move a quote more than anything else.
- What’s included. Surgeon’s fee, anesthesia and the operating room are often quoted separately.
About the data
NavMDs medians use one full-facelift price per surgeon (deep plane and SMAS included). Mini and lower facelifts, neck-lift-only, thread lifts, revisions and non-surgical “facelifts” are excluded. New York City is the five boroughs; the L.A. area is Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Santa Monica and nearby cities. Medians rather than averages, so one extreme quote can’t skew an area. New York City has 11 prices, so treat its median as a guide. Your price depends on your surgeon, your location and what’s included. This is not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a facelift in New York City?
On NavMDs the median listed price for a full facelift in New York City is $18,000, from 11 surgeons' listed prices (middle half $14,000 to $24,450).
Is a facelift cheaper in New York or Los Angeles?
New York is a little cheaper on NavMDs: $18,000 in New York City versus $20,000 in the L.A. area (15 prices).
What does a facelift cost in the U.S.?
The U.S. median on NavMDs is $12,975 (298 prices). Half of listings fall between $9,288 and $18,000.
How much does a mini facelift cost?
The U.S. median for a mini or lower facelift on NavMDs is $8,800 (128 prices). A neck lift alone is $8,500 (104 prices).
Are facelifts becoming more popular?
Yes. ASPS member surgeons performed 79,058 facelifts in 2024, up 17% from 67,285 in 2019.
Does insurance cover a facelift?
No. A facelift is cosmetic, so plan on paying out of pocket. Many practices offer financing.
What is included in a facelift price?
Quotes often list the surgeon's fee, anesthesia and the operating room separately, and add-ons like a neck lift, brow lift or fat grafting raise the total. Ask for an itemized, all-in quote.
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