Question 1

How much does a facelift cost?

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A full facelift ranges from $10,000 to $20,000. Mini facelifts cost $6,000–$12,000. Deep-plane facelifts, which produce the most natural results, cost $15,000–$25,000. These prices include surgeon's fees, anesthesia, and facility costs.

Question 2

What's the difference between a mini facelift and a full facelift?

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A mini facelift addresses the lower face and jawline with shorter incisions and less recovery time. A full facelift addresses the entire face, jawline, and often the neck for more comprehensive rejuvenation. Your surgeon will recommend the right approach based on your anatomy.

Question 3

How long do facelift results last?

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A well-performed facelift typically turns back the clock 10–15 years and lasts 7–10 years. The aging process continues after surgery, but you'll always look younger than you would without it. Non-surgical maintenance treatments can extend results.

Question 4

What's the recovery time for a facelift?

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Most patients return to social activities at two to three weeks. Bruising and swelling are most noticeable in the first week. Strenuous activity can resume at four to six weeks. Final results are visible at three to six months.

Question 5

How common are complications from PDO thread lifts?

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More common than the 'lunchtime facelift' marketing suggests. Published literature reviews document complication rates exceeding 30% across studies, including swelling in roughly a third of patients, skin dimpling in about 10%, paresthesia (tingling or numbness) in about 6%, and thread visibility or extrusion in a smaller but clinically significant share of cases. Most are self-limiting, but they're frequent enough to factor into your decision. [Read the full breakdown](/blog/pdo-thread-lift-complications).

Question 6

How long do thread lift results actually last?

Accepted Answer

The visible lifting effect typically lasts six to twelve months, not years — one study found 50% of patients had recurrence of laxity within six months. The longer-term collagen-stimulation benefit from the dissolving threads is real but modest compared to what a surgical facelift achieves. Patients with mild to moderate laxity see the best results; significant sagging is better addressed surgically or with energy-based skin tightening. [Read the full guide](/blog/pdo-thread-lift-complications).

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