Print Mayo Clinic's approachExpertiseA face-lift that isn't done right can cause complications. At Mayo Clinic, only board-certified specialists trained in facial plastic surgery procedures do face-lifts. Each year, Mayo Clinic aesthetic surgery specialists perform more than 275 face-lifts. Advanced technologyPatients who have cosmetic surgery have access to the same world-class medical professionals, facilities and technology and the same level of service that are available to every Mayo patient. Personal careMayo Clinic's cosmetic surgery team takes time to explain all your options and every aspect of your care, including cost and complications. The team also takes time to address your questions and concerns. At Mayo Clinic, you can be treated in private and return home recovered and renewed. Expertise and rankingsExpertiseAt Mayo Clinic, only board-certified doctors specially trained in facial plastic surgery do face-lifts. Many of these Mayo Clinic specialists have earned national reputations for their expertise in the field of plastic and regenerative medicine. Locations, travel and lodgingMayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states. For more information on visiting Mayo Clinic, choose your location below: Mayo Clinic's campus in Arizona Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota Mayo Clinic Health System Mayo Clinic Healthcare, located in London Costs and insuranceMayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people. In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need. Learn more about appointments at Mayo Clinic. Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card. Estimate your cost using Mayo Clinic's online estimator tool More information about billing and insurance: Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota Mayo Clinic Health System By Mayo Clinic Staff Request an appointment Doctors & Departments March 28, 2026 PrintShow references Face-lift surgery: Rhytidectomy. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/facelift. Accessed April 17, 2025. Kaya KS, et al. Facelift techniques: An overview. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2022; doi:10.1055/a-1877-9371. Hashem AM, et al. Facelift part II: Surgical techniques and complicaitons. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2021; doi:10.1093/asj/sjab081. Neligan PC, et al., eds. Principles and surgical approaches of facelift. In: Plastic Surgery. 5th ed. Elsevier; 2024. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed April 21, 2025. Preparing for surgery: Checklist. American Society of Anesthesiologists. https://madeforthismoment.asahq.org/preparing-for-surgery/prep/preparing-for-surgery-checklist/. Accessed April 21, 2025. Nimmagadda R, M.S. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic. March 25, 2025. Lalwani AK. The aging face: Rhytidectomy, brow lift, midface lift. In: Current Diagnosis &Treatment in Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery. 4th ed. McGraw Hill; 2020.https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com. Accessed April 21, 2025. Related Face lift Wrinkles News from Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic Q & A: Does collagen really help fight wrinkles and aging? Products & Services A Book: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book Assortment of Health Products from Mayo Clinic Store Newsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Digital Edition Skincare Products Curated by the Center for Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic Face-liftAboutDoctors&DepartmentsCare atMayoClinic PRC-20394043 Tests & Procedures Face-lift