06/25/2025
One smooths. One lifts. One fades fast. One lasts for years. But unless someone breaks it down clearly, most people don’t know which does what— and we're here to clear that up.
✔️ A facelift is a long-term investment with results often lasting an average of 10 years, with natural aging continuing over time. Fillers, on the other hand, are short-term by design. Most dissolve within 6 to 12 months, and that’s if your body doesn’t metabolize them faster.
✔️Yes—a facelift is a bigger investment upfront. Depending on your surgeon and location, prices can start around $20,000 and climb into the six figures in major markets(think Beverly Hills or NYC),. A session of filler can run $1,500–$4,000(or more!) depending on how many areas you treat. But here’s the catch: most patients come back every 6–12 months to maintain their look. After a few years, you’ve likely spent what a facelift would’ve cost—without the longevity. So while the facelift may feel like a bigger leap, over time, it can actually be the more cost-effective choice—especially if you're chasing structural change, not just volume.
✔️Fillers work just beneath the skin, adding volume to smooth lines and plump up areas like the cheeks, lips, and under-eyes. But they don’t address what’s happening deeper down while a facelift goes to the source of facial aging: the underlying muscles, fascia (SMAS), and sagging tissues. It lifts and repositions the structure of your face, not just the skin. Think of fillers like fluffing a pillow. A facelift is like fixing the frame. If the issue is volume loss, filler might be enough. But if it’s laxity, jowling, or deep sagging—you need to go deeper to see real change.
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