A facelift in the UK starts at between £8,000 and £10,395 at the three clinics named below that publish a price for a facelift on its own (checked on 9 October 2026). A mini facelift usually costs less, and a deep plane facelift or a combined face and neck lift more. The final figure depends mostly on the technique, how much is being done at once and who is operating, so a single “average” price is not very useful.
This page explains what sits behind the number, what a fair quote should include and where the NHS fits in. Prof. Hindocha plans every facelift around the individual face, which is also why costs are confirmed after consultation rather than from a price list.
What Affects Facelift Cost
The biggest driver is the type of operation. A limited-incision procedure takes less time and tissue work than a full facelift that repositions deeper layers and treats the neck as well.
Other variables are surgeon experience, the hospital and its theatre charges, the length of the hospital stay, anaesthetist fees and whether you are having additional procedures in the same operation. Revision surgery is usually more complex than a first facelift, and that is reflected in the quote.
Typical Price Ranges by Technique
As general market context and not a quote from Prof. Hindocha, these are the prices four named UK clinics publish for themselves, checked on 9 October 2026. A facelift on its own starts at between £8,000 and £10,395 at the three that price it separately, and MYA quotes from £11,295 for a neck, chin or face lift. Only Centre for Surgery and Cadogan Clinic publish mini and deep plane prices, so there is no wider range to give for those. Your own figure depends on the points above and is set after an in-person consultation.
| Clinic | Mini facelift | Facelift | Deep plane facelift | Face and neck lift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for Surgery | £6,500 to £8,500 | £8,000 to £10,000 (SMAS facelift) | £12,000 to £14,500 | Neck lift adds £2,500 to £4,500 |
| Harley Medical Group | Not published | From £9,950 | Not published | Not published |
| Cadogan Clinic | From £7,995 | From £10,395 | From £14,995 | From £14,995 |
| MYA | Not published | From £11,295 (neck, chin or face lift) | Not published | From £18,450 |
A very low price usually means something is missing from the package, so ask what exactly is covered.
Full, Mini or Extended
The approach is chosen by how far ageing has progressed and which areas bother you, not by what costs less.
Full Facelift
This treats the mid and lower face, jowls and upper neck, and suits significant sagging or loss of contour. It is the most extensive option and the longest operation.
Mini Facelift
A shorter-incision approach for mild to moderate ageing, aimed at early jowling and midface descent. Recovery is usually quicker, though it will not suit everyone.
Facelift With Neck Lift
Loose skin below the chin and along the neck can be treated in the same session, so there is one recovery rather than two. The separate neck lift cost and before and after post shows how that element is priced on its own.
What a Fair Quote Should Include
Two quotes can look very different and still cover the same operation. Asking the same questions of each makes them comparable.
| Item to Ask About | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Surgeon’s fee | Reflects experience and the time the operation takes |
| Anaesthetist’s fee | Sometimes billed separately from the surgical fee |
| Hospital and theatre charges | Includes the overnight stay that a facelift usually involves |
| Follow-up appointments | Check whether review visits and suture removal are included |
| Garments and medication | Often charged as extras |
| Revision policy | Ask what happens if further surgery is needed |
For wider context on how private surgery is priced, the page on understanding the cost of private plastic surgery in the UK covers what quotes commonly leave out.
Extra Procedures That Add to the Total
A facelift is often the centrepiece of a broader plan. Adding a brow lift treats the upper third of the face, and eyelid surgery treats the upper or lower eyelids.
Combining procedures can be more efficient than staging them, with one anaesthetic and one recovery, but each addition raises the overall figure. A good consultation sets out which extras would genuinely change the result and which are optional.
Is a Facelift Available on the NHS
Generally no. NHS commissioning policies treat facelifts as cosmetic, and one example, the Cheshire and Merseyside rhytidectomy policy, limits funding to medical conditions such as facial palsy or congenital facial conditions.
Policies differ between areas, and a clinician can sometimes make an individual funding request for an unusual case. For ageing-related changes, most people should plan on paying privately.
Recovery and Value for Money
Cost looks different when set against how often a treatment has to be repeated. A facelift is a single operation, while injectable treatments need repeating. It does not stop the face ageing, and how long the change stays noticeable varies with age, skin quality, weight and sun exposure. The comparison is laid out in the post on surgical versus non-surgical facelift options.
Recovery has a cost too, in time. Most people return to light work within one to two weeks, with swelling and bruising settling over three to four weeks and the final result emerging over several months.
Facelift Surgery With Prof Hindocha
A facelift here takes around four hours under general anaesthesia, with an overnight hospital stay and drains in the first few days. The technique is agreed at consultation once your anatomy and goals have been assessed, and the details of the operation are on the face lift page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a facelift cost in the UK?
At Centre for Surgery, Harley Medical Group and Cadogan Clinic, a facelift on its own starts at between £8,000 and £10,395 (prices checked on 9 October 2026). The figure depends on technique, hospital charges and any combined procedures, and Prof. Hindocha gives a written, itemised quote after consultation.
Is a mini facelift cheaper than a full facelift?
Usually, because it is a shorter operation with less tissue work. It only suits milder ageing, so the right choice depends on your face rather than the price.
Does the quoted price include the hospital stay?
Not always. Some quotes bundle surgeon, anaesthetist and hospital fees together and others list them separately, so ask for an itemised breakdown.
Can I get a facelift on the NHS?
Rarely. NHS policies generally fund facelifts only for medical reasons such as facial palsy or congenital facial conditions, not for ageing alone.
How long do facelift results last?
There is no fixed figure. A facelift does not stop the face ageing, and how long the change stays noticeable varies with age, skin quality, weight and sun exposure. Unlike injectable treatments, it is a single operation rather than a course that needs repeating.
Can a facelift be combined with other procedures?
Yes. It is often paired with a neck lift, brow lift or eyelid surgery in one operation, which raises the total cost but means a single recovery.
If you would like a clear, personal figure rather than a range, book a consultation with Prof. Hindocha and the cost will be set out once your plan is agreed.
This article is for general information only and does not constitute medical advice. Price ranges are general market context, not a quote. Individual results vary, and suitability for any procedure can only be confirmed following an in-person consultation with a qualified, registered clinician.
