A facelift in New Jersey typically ranges from about $5,000 for a mini facelift to $30,000 or more for a deep plane facelift, with most full facelifts falling between $12,000 and $25,000 all-inclusive. Your exact figure depends on the technique your anatomy calls for, the complexity of your case, and where the surgery is performed. The sections below break down what drives that number, which technique fits which face, and what to expect through recovery.
At Kopelman Aesthetic Surgery, a facelift is the standard of care for addressing 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.
A deep-plane facelift places most of the upward tension on the deeper layers rather than on the surface skin. Lifting sagging skin alone tends to look unnatural and distorted; the outer corners of the mouth and eyelid, called the canthus, can appear wind-swept and overly tight. Using the SMAS as the anchor point produces a longer-lasting result without distorting your smile or eyelid contours.
Dr. Joel Kopelman’s approach is to tighten the deep tissues so the stress is taken off the superficial layers. This allows the overlying skin to be gently repositioned and trimmed for a natural appearance, avoiding an overdone look. Incisions heal with less visible scarring, and there is no hair loss or change to the hairline.
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, resulting in pulled, unnatural results that did not last. Modern facelifting relies on the deeper layers to recontour the neck, jawline, and midface, lifting and tightening the underlying soft tissue.
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.
“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. Dr. Kopelman is a top-notch confident professional who is a skilled, meticulous and caring individual. 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 – timely and effectively, the after-care 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. Dr. Kopelman 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 choice – 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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