A facelift in New Jersey generally costs between $12,000 and $35,000 or more, depending on the technique, the surgeon’s experience, anesthesia, facility fees, and the complexity of your case. At Kopelman Aesthetic Surgery, a deep plane facelift is quoted at $45,000 to $60,000, which reflects an experience-based fee rather than a regional average. Full pricing, including what is and is not included, is broken down further down this page.
A deep plane facelift costs more than a limited or skin-only lift because it works on the deeper facial layers to reposition sagging tissue while placing less tension on the skin. For patients comparing facelift options in New Jersey, price is only one factor. Surgeon experience, your specific facial anatomy, safety, and the ability to produce a natural result matter more over a ten-year horizon.
A deep plane technique places most of the upward tension on the deeper layers of the face rather than on the surface skin. Lifting sagging skin alone tends to distort the face, and the outer corners of the mouth and eyelid, called the canthus, can look wind-swept and overly tight.
At Kopelman Aesthetic Surgery, the facelift is the standard of care for the structural changes of the aging face. The goal is to recontour the midface, jawline, and neck by elevating and shifting the deeper layer of facial tissue known as the submuscular aponeurotic system, or SMAS. Using the SMAS as the anchor point produces a longer-lasting result without distorting your smile or eyelid contours.
Because the deep tissues bear the tension, the overlying skin can be gently repositioned and trimmed rather than pulled. Incisions tend to heal with finer, less visible lines, and careful planning avoids hair loss or changes to the hairline. The goal is a refreshed result that reads as balanced rather than overdone.
Every cosmetic therapy, surgical and non-surgical, is ultimately measured against a facelift for its ability to reverse the signs of aging. Techniques have evolved over decades. Older methods used the skin as the lifting point, which produced pulled, unnatural results that did not last.
Modern facelifting relies on the deeper layers to recontour the neck, jawline, and midface. The aging face typically shows the effects of deflation: the loss of facial fat, combined with the constant pull of gravity, causes the eyelids to bulge and the brow, midface, lower face, and neck to sag downward. You can review the basics of the procedure on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website as a general reference.
These before-and-after pictures show actual patients from this practice. They will help you set realistic goals for your own surgical outcome. Click on a patient to learn more about their facelift surgery.
“I just recently celebrated my 60th birthday! I considered a number of alternatives to get the ‘lift’ to sync my inside and outside. I chose Dr. Kopelman to help me out, and it turned out to be one of my better decisions. He is a top-notch, confident professional who is skilled, meticulous, and caring. He listens, evaluates, and tells it like it is: what you need and what you don’t need. On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 the highest), my entire pre- and post-surgical experience was a ’10’ with the doctor and all of his office associates. All my questions were answered in a timely and effective manner; the aftercare follow-up was top-notch (like a family member taking care of you), and the staff was professional and courteous at all times, even during my more anxious moments. I love my results; I look like myself, more refreshed and youthful without it being over the top. He performed a facelift, upper and lower eyelid surgery, and liposuction on my neck. I’m writing this testimonial just three weeks after my surgery to share my positive experience, because I realize there are a lot of choices out there (which can be very confusing), and you want to be sure you make the right one. I did!”
~ Patty D. ~
| Facelift Type | Typical All-Inclusive Range | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Facelift | $5,000 – $12,000 | Early jawline and lower-face laxity; shorter recovery |
| SMAS Facelift | $8,000 – $18,000 | Moderate midface and neck aging |
| Full / Traditional Facelift | $12,000 – $25,000 | Advanced sagging, jowls, and neck banding |
| Deep Plane Facelift | $15,000 – $30,000+ | Deep tissue repositioning; longest-lasting result |
Ranges are general market estimates for planning, not a quote. Your personalized figure is confirmed at consultation.
During your consultation, the focus is on the areas that concern you most, along with an honest assessment of other signs of facial aging that may be present, such as upper eyelid hooding, lower eyelid bags, loss of facial fat, and sun-damaged skin.
Your plan is customized, and complementary procedures may be recommended, such as an eyelid lift, brow lift, fat grafting, facial fillers like Restylane Lyft or Juvéderm Voluma XC, or facial implants that add volume to the cheeks or chin. Laser resurfacing may be suggested if sun damage is a factor.
A facelift is meant to help restore your natural facial contours & if done correctly will rejuvenate your symmetry
Natural appearing results are obtained by the lifting “power” on the deeper facial structures and not on the surface of the skin. Bulges of fat are also selectively sculpted and sagging muscles are re-approximated. These procedures will not distort your smile or eyelid contours and there will be no change to your hairline. Sutures are removed in about one week however it may take several weeks before swelling subsides. The skin incisions will heal with fine lines, which will fade over several months. The ultimate goal is to end with as little telltale signs of facelift surgery as possible. As a facelift surgeon in NJ, Dr. Kopelman knows that this will give you a natural appearing result that will prevent you from looking like you have had a surgical procedure
Facial surgery is a personal decision that you should approach with some research and thought. As a plastic surgeon for over 30 years, Dr. Kopelman has performed and taught his cosmetic and reconstructive techniques to his surgical colleagues from all over the United States and world. He has innovated and championed many of these techniques and prides himself on delivering beautiful and natural looking results. Whether your improvement involves your eyelids, brows, your cheeks, or your neck, he employs procedures to diminish trauma and speed recovery.
Depending upon your cosmetic concerns, Dr. Kopelman may recommend other cosmetic procedures such as cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), fat grafting, endoscopic brow lifts, and laser skin rejuvenation to enhance the overall appearance of your face.
The ultimate goal of your face lift surgery is to “turn back the clock” by tightening and lifting the skin and muscle of the neck and mid-facial soft tissue to redistribute skin and muscle and recreate lost facial volume. At the time of the initial consultation Dr. Kopelman will provide a precise assessment of your facial features.This will allow him to outline a detailed plan to restore balanced and harmonious facial features. If you decide that a facelift is the right option for you you can be sure that Dr. Kopelman’s artistic eye, skilled hands and attention to detail will leave you looking years younger without obvious signs that you underwent a facelift procedure. Dr. Kopelman will individualize his face lifting techniques to match your unique features. One facelift technique cannot be applied to all patients.
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Cost is usually the first question patients ask, so here is a direct answer before the details. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average surgeon’s fee for a facelift is roughly $9,300, and that figure covers only the surgeon’s fee, not anesthesia, facility charges, or aftercare. Once those are added, the all-inclusive total for the New Jersey and New York metro area generally falls within the ranges shown in the table below.
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