Medically reviewed by Dr. Javier de Benito, licence no. 8038, Dr. David Neagu, licence no. 58693Published on 9 July 2026
How much does a facelift cost? Prices 2026 and what it includes
At Instituto de Benito, a full facelift costs from €12,000. The neck lift starts at €7,500 and the endoscopic lift from €4,000. This price includes surgeon and medical team fees, operating theatre, hospitalisation, anaesthesia, medication during admission, nursing care and follow-up visits.
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How much does a facelift cost depending on the technique
There is no single price for a facelift because there is not just one surgery called a facelift. Under this name coexist procedures with very different scope, surgical duration and complexity. An endoscopic and a full cervicofacial do not resemble each other in operating time or the result they aim for.
| Type of lift | Price from* | Target audience |
|---|---|---|
| Full facelift (cervicofacial) | €12,000 | Advanced sagging in middle, lower third and neck |
| Neck lift | €7,500 | Double chin, platysmal bands and loss of jawline |
| Endoscopic lift | €4,000 | Initial signs, upper and middle third, young patients |
Full facelift (cervicofacial)
It is the most extensive procedure. It addresses the mid-third, the lower third and the neck in the same intervention, repositioning the SMAS and the deep planes, not just the skin. It requires general anaesthesia, several hours in the operating theatre, and hospital admission. It is indicated when sagging is evident and affects both the jawline and the neck.
Cervical lift or neck lift
It focuses on the double chin, platysmal bands, and loss of jawline definition. It is the option when ageing is concentrated below the facial oval and the mid-third retains good support. Being a less extensive surgery, the price starts at €7,500.
Endoscopic lift
It is performed through minimal incisions and endoscopic control, with a more conservative approach aimed at the upper and mid-third. It is the most affordable, starting at €4,000, and also the most limited: it does not replace a full lift when sagging is advanced. A surgeon offering an endoscopic lift to a patient who needs a cervicofacial is selling a result that will not be achieved.
What is included and not included in the price at Instituto de Benito
The difference between two facial lift quotes is rarely in the surgeon's fees. It is in what each clinic includes in the price and what is billed separately. This is the exact breakdown of the treatment plan at Instituto de Benito.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Specialist doctor's fees | Preoperative tests (blood tests, ECG, X-ray) unless expressly indicated |
| Fees for the rest of the medical team | Assessments or authorisations from other specialists if necessary |
| Materials specified in the budget | Medication after hospital discharge |
| Operating room and hospitalisation | Post-surgical garments (bands, girdles) unless specified |
| Anaesthesia and anaesthesiology team | Complementary recovery treatments (lymphatic drainage, physiotherapy, laser) |
| Stay in a private room if required | Expenses for medical complications not attributable to the surgical act |
| Medication during hospital stay | Reoperations or touch-ups not initially contemplated |
| Nursing care | Additional unforeseen hospital stays |
| Follow-up visits with the specialist | Travel, accommodation or meals for the patient and companions |
| Sick leave, certificates and administrative procedures | |
| Any material or procedure not expressly specified in the budget |
What factors affect the price
- Extent of the surgery. Treating the face and neck simultaneously increases operating time compared to a localised approach.
- Depth of the surgical plane. Working on the SMAS and deep planes requires more experience and time than a skin lift.
- Type of anaesthesia. General anaesthesia with admission is more costly than sedation with local anaesthesia.
- Associated procedures. Combining a facelift with blepharoplasty or facial lipofilling in the same surgical act alters the budget.
- Primary or secondary surgery. A facelift on previously operated tissues requires more complex planning and is usually more expensive.
- Experience of the team and centre. The surgeon's track record and the operating room's accreditation are reflected in the cost.
What is the best surgery to rejuvenate the face
There is no best surgery in the abstract: there is a best surgery for each face and each degree of ageing.
- Advanced sagging in face and neck: cervicofacial lift.
- Ageing concentrated in neck and jawline: cervical lift.
- Initial signs in upper and middle third: endoscopic lift.
- Tired look and drooping eyelids: blepharoplasty, often combined with the lift.
- Loss of volume without significant sagging: facial lipofilling or aesthetic medicine.
The in-person assessment determines the indication. No price published online replaces a diagnosis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a full facelift cost?
At Instituto de Benito, from €12,000. The price includes the surgeon's and medical team's fees, operating room, hospitalisation, anaesthesia, medication during the stay, nursing care and subsequent follow-ups with the specialist.
How many years does a facelift last?
Between 10 and 15 years for a cervicofacial lift on deep planes. Endoscopic techniques and mini-lifts maintain results between 5 and 8 years.
How much does a facelift on the face cost?
It depends on the area. An endoscopic lift focused on the upper and middle third starts at €4,000, a cervical lift at €7,500, and a full facelift at €12,000.
What is the best surgery to rejuvenate the face?
The one that corresponds to the degree of ageing of each patient. The cervicofacial lift is the most comprehensive when there is advanced sagging in the face and neck; the endoscopic lift is sufficient for initial signs. Blepharoplasty and lipofilling are often combined with the lift to harmonise the result.
Does the price of the lift include preoperative tests?
No. Blood tests, electrocardiogram, and X-rays are billed separately, unless expressly indicated in the estimate.
Can a facelift be financed?
Yes. During the assessment consultation, the available financing options are detailed along with the fixed estimate.
Does your case require a complete or endoscopic lift?
The final estimate can only be established after an in-person assessment where the quality of the skin, the degree of sagging, and the structures that need repositioning are studied. Book an appointment at Instituto de Benito in Barcelona or Madrid and receive a treatment plan with the complete breakdown in writing.