Face and Nose
Facial plastic surgery: real costs, real recovery
Noses, eyelids, facelifts and injectables. Less hype. More homework.
Prices checked Nov 13, 2026By the Glow Up Facts team
Facial plastic surgery can bring a lot of questions, starting with what you actually want to change. A price, a polished photo and a sales pitch are not enough to decide. Start with the costs, the recovery and the questions you want a licensed provider to answer. Your face does not need to follow a trend.
Start here
Rhinoplasty: will my nose look fake?
A nose that fits your face, the surgeon fee and the swelling timeline. Start with the long view, not the first-week selfie.
Neck lift cost: what you'll really pay
The ASPS surgeon fee, the extras and questions for an itemized quote.
Facial plastic surgery: price snapshot
ASPS 2024 projected ranges. Surgeon fee only — not your total bill. Since 2024, ASPS shows a range, not one average price.
| Procedure | Surgeon fee only |
|---|---|
| Rhinoplasty | $7,500–$12,500 |
| Upper eyelid surgery | $3,000–$5,500 |
| Lower eyelid surgery | $3,709–$6,500 |
| Facelift | $12,000–$19,000 |
| Neck lift | $7,500–$13,000 |
| Buccal fat pad removal | $3,000–$5,500 |
| Forehead (brow) lift | $4,000–$7,500 |
Excluded: anesthesia, facility or operating room, tests, garments, related costs. Ask for an itemized full quote.
Surgery or needles?
These are different conversations, not two versions of the same shopping basket. Surgery and injectables are different approaches. Ask a licensed provider what each could mean for your goal. Do not assume a treatment name tells you whether it fits you.
We do not have sourced injectable prices for this guide. That means no guessed Botox or filler price tags. A blank number is more honest than a confident guess.
- Surgery: ask about the operation, the full fee, healing and what the result cannot promise.
- Injectables: ask what is being offered, why, its limits and what could go wrong. A consultation is not a commitment.
Real talk: shop for answers, not someone else's face
Before you compare facial plastic surgery options, put your goal into plain words. What bothers you? What would feel like enough? What are you not willing to change? You do not owe anyone a reason to leave your face alone.
Bring those questions to a licensed provider. Ask to see relevant before-and-afters, and ask when the after photos were taken. Early swelling can make a nose hard to judge. Computer imaging can help you talk through an idea, but it is a preview, not a promise.
A quote should say what it includes. The surgeon fee is not the whole bill, and a low headline price is not a full plan. Ask about anesthesia, the facility, tests, garments and related costs. Then think about how healing would fit your life. If you feel rushed, you can pause.
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Coming soonQuestions, answered
What does the facial plastic surgery price table include?
It shows ASPS 2024 surgeon-fee ranges only. Anesthesia, facility or operating-room costs, tests, garments and related costs are excluded. Ask for a full written quote.
Are these prices one national average?
No. Since 2024, ASPS shows projected ranges rather than one average price. The figures are a starting point for questions, not a quote for your care.
Can I compare surgery and injectables here?
You can start with the general questions above. We do not have sourced injectable prices in this batch. Ask a licensed provider which approach, if any, fits your goal.
Where should I start if I am thinking about my nose?
Start with our rhinoplasty guide. It covers surgeon fees, swelling, realistic goals and the possibility of revision surgery. Then take your questions to a licensed provider.
This is general info, not medical advice. A licensed provider decides what's right for you. Read our Medical disclaimer.