As with any procedure, facelift costs don’t come to a one-size-fits-all number. A facelift needs to be a highly personalised and tailored procedure, which makes a variety of factors come into play when calculating your facelift cost in Sydney.
In this blog, we’ll go over each of these factors and explain how they can influence your procedure costs. When you’re ready to discuss your procedure plan with Dr Hunt, you’ll be able to receive a personalised quote during your consultation process.
Why are facelift costs personalised?
A facelift is a surgery that requires high attention to detail and a close consideration of each patient’s features.
The techniques used during the procedure can vary, as well as the complexity of the steps. While a facelift essentially focuses on skin laxity on the face and removing excess skin, each patient may also have different concerns that they want to address.
The surgery needs to be planned after a consultation process that assesses the level of skin laxity on the face and considers the patient’s goals.
Essentially, no two facelift procedures are the same, which needs to be reflected in the costs of the procedure.
The components of your facelift cost in Sydney
Your total facelift surgery cost will be made up of different components that cover each specific area of the costs.
Firstly, surgeon’s fees will typically be one of the biggest components. These are the fees set by your surgeon that will represent their qualification and experience level, as well as cover the time needed to perform the procedure. While a surgeon with a high level of qualifications and experience will need to represent this in their fees, it’s important to prioritise choosing an experienced surgeon.
The next component is the anaesthetist’s fees. Your facelift will be performed with general anaesthesia, which requires an experienced anaesthetist to be present throughout the surgery. Your anaesthetist’s job is to administer the anaesthesia and monitor you throughout the procedure. Like surgeon’s fees, anaesthesia fees cover the anaesthetist’s time required, as well as represent their qualification and experience level. The fees will also cover the general anaesthesia itself.
Another component will be hospital or facility fees. These fees will generally cover the use of the operating room, medical staff, and any necessary equipment. Factors like the time spent in the operating theatre and the recovery room can influence these fees.
The personalised factors of your procedure will need to be considered when calculating each of these fees.
How personal factors can influence costs
Now that we’ve outlined the main cost components, let’s explore how individual factors can influence your facelift cost in Sydney.
The main factor will be the complexity of your facelift. For example, whether you have a moderate or higher level of skin laxity to address can influence how Dr Hunt will perform the procedure. You may need a less extensive lift, or a more extensive procedure to achieve your personal goals.
Addressing a higher level of skin laxity or excess skin may mean that additional techniques may need to be used, and may possibly involve addressing deeper layers of tissue. It can also affect incision placement, as Dr Hunt will need to access the right areas of the face to make surgical adjustments.
Your personal health and medical history can also play a role in costs. If you have any underlying health conditions or risk factors that could potentially complicate surgery, extra precautions may be necessary, which can mean a more complex procedure or a longer hospital stay.
For some patients, a facelift alone may not completely cover the areas they want to address, which can mean that they choose to combine the surgery with an additional procedure. For example, a facelift may be combined with a neck lift for more comprehensive results if there is skin laxity or excess skin present on the neck. Other procedures that may be combined with a facelift include eyelid surgery or brow lifts, to specifically focus on excess skin in these areas. The added procedures will need to be included in the costs.
Another factor – that will typically be influenced by each of the factors above – is the total procedure time. Your surgeon’s fees, anaesthesia fees and hospital fees each need to consider the procedure time.
All of these factors will be discussed in detail when you have your consultation, which will allow Dr Hunt to plan your surgery and give you the opportunity to learn more about how each factor will influence the cost of your facelift.
What to expect during your facelift consultation
Your consultation process is where you will be able to discuss your facelift costs and receive your quote.
During your consultation, you’ll discuss your personal concerns, expectations, and goals for the surgery. Dr Hunt will carefully assess your facial structure, skin condition, and overall health to determine if you’re a suitable candidate for surgery. He will then talk through the options that may appropriately address your needs, from less invasive techniques to a more extensive approach.
If you’re a suitable candidate and are happy to proceed with the surgery, Dr Hunt can then begin to plan the steps of your procedure. Once a plan is created, a clearer idea can be formed about your total procedure costs.
You’ll be able to ask any questions you may have about the costs of your surgery, as well as talk through any concerns. Our team will aim to provide you with the information you need, and ensure that you’re clear on the procedure process.
Get a quote for your facelift cost with Dr Hunt Sydney
If you’re ready to discuss the details of your facelift procedure and the results you would like to achieve, you are welcome to contact our team to arrange your consultation with Dr Hunt.
Dr Jeremy Hunt is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon with over 20 years of experience performing a variety of plastic surgery procedures. He has treated thousands of patients over the years and takes pride in a personalised approach, aiming to meet the differing needs of every patient.
He has a Bachelor of Medicine degree from Sydney University, is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgery. With some of the world’s most highly regarded plastic surgeons, he has also completed a Fellowship at the University of Texas in the United States.
Currently, he is the spokesperson for the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, a Consultant Surgeon for both the Prince of Wales Hospital and Sydney Children’s Hospital and Supervisor of Plastic Surgery Training at Sydney Children’s Hospital.
Dr Hunt leads our team of experienced surgeons, clinicians, and staff. Together, we work to provide a high-quality surgical journey, from your consultation to recovery. We collectively have over 22 years of experience and have treated over 16,000 patients.
To learn more about our team, check the “About” section on our website, or contact us with any questions. You can also learn more about the facelift procedure and how the surgery may align with your individual needs, as well as view our before and after gallery. Before and after photos should be referred to as a general guide only, as every patient will have unique results.
