Of all the cosmetic procedures on the market right now that promise to improve visible signs of aging (and there are plenty to choose from), a facelift is definitely one of the buzziest. Whether we're theorizing about celebs who may or may not have gone under the knife, planning how to budget for our own eventual surgery, or wondering if cutting into your face is even worth the significant investment (both for your time and your credit card), there's a lot to ponder about the quintessential plastic surgery procedure. And given that 78,482 Americans sought out a facelift (aka a rhytidectomy) in 2023, we're clearly not the only beauty fanatics curious to know everything there is to know about a facelift.
To answer all your burning questions about the treatment, we asked two top double board-certified plastic surgeons in New York City, Melissa Doft, MD and David Shafer, MD, to share their expertise. From the average cost and recovery time to the best age to undergo the procedure (hint: the answer isn't what you think), keep reading for all the most important details to know before booking your facelift consultation.
