28 Julio - 2026
Price of a deep plane facelift in Spain: how much does it really cost
What would your budget be? Find out
In Spain, a deep plane facelift performed by a specialised team costs between €12,000 and €32,000. The range is wide because it depends on the extent of the treatment (facial or cervicofacial), the procedures combined in the same surgical act, and the hospital regime. At the Instituto de Benito, the budget is always finalised after an in-person assessment, not before.
Why does the price vary so much?
The deep plane is not a standardised intervention. Two patients of the same age can receive very different quotes, and there are five reasons for this.
1. The extent of the dissection
A facelift is not the same as a cervicofacial lift. When the sagging also affects the neck, platysmal bands, loss of the cervicomandibular angle, the operating time is significantly extended and the price increases accordingly.
2. Combined procedures
Most deep plane are not performed in isolation. It is common to associate upper or lower blepharoplasty, brow lift, facial lipofilling or lip treatment. Each addition has its own cost, although combining them in a single surgical act is more economical and safer than undergoing surgery twice.
3. The surgical team
The deep plane requires releasing the facial retention ligaments by working below the SMAS, in a plane where branches of the facial nerve run. It is one of the most demanding techniques in facial surgery and the number of surgeons who routinely perform it in Spain is limited. The fees reflect that learning curve.
4. The hospital regime
General anaesthesia, accredited operating theatre, anaesthesiology team and, in many cases, an overnight stay. These are fixed costs that cannot be reduced without compromising the safety of the procedure.
5. Postoperative follow-up
A well-planned deep plane includes follow-ups over months, not weeks. The final result takes time to settle, and the support during that period is part of the treatment.
What the budget includes and does not include
A significant part of the price differences between clinics is not in the surgery, but in what each budget includes. These are the concepts covered by the treatment plan of the Instituto de Benito and those that are excluded.
| Included in the treatment plan | 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 estimate | Medication after hospital discharge |
| Operating room and hospitalisation | Post-surgical garments (girdles, bras, bands) unless specified |
| Anaesthesia | Complementary recovery treatments (lymphatic drainage, physiotherapy, laser) |
| Stay in a private room if the case requires it | Expenses arising from complications not attributable to the surgical act |
| Medication during hospital stay | Reoperations or touch-ups not initially contemplated |
| Nursing care | Additional unplanned hospital stays |
| Follow-up visits with the specialist | Travel, accommodation or subsistence for the patient and companions |
| Sick leave, certificates and administrative procedures | |
| Any material or procedure not expressly specified in the estimate |
Beware of estimates below €10,000
This is the point that is most important to understand before comparing prices.
The term "deep plane" has become a commercial lure. Estimates of €6,000 or €8,000 advertised as deep plane, in practice, correspond to different and much less complex techniques: a SMAS plication, a SMASectomy or a short incision mini-lift.
The difference is not semantic. A lift that acts on the surface of the SMAS tightens the tissues; a deep plane repositions them. The former can give a tight appearance and lose effect in a few years. The latter returns the volume to its original anatomical position and maintains the result for much longer.
If an estimate is significantly lower than the usual range, it is advisable to ask three specific questions:
- Is the zygomatic ligament and mandibular ligament released?
- Is the procedure performed in an accredited operating room and with an anaesthetist?
- How many deep planes does the team perform per year?
A vague answer to any of the three is sufficient information.
Comparison: how much does each type of facelift cost
| Technique | Work plane | Duration | Range in Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini-lift / MACS-lift | Subcutaneous | 1-3 years | €4,000 – €7,000 |
| SMAS lift (plication) | Superficial to SMAS | 5-8 years | €8,000 – €12,000 |
| Deep plane facelift | Sub-SMAS, with ligament release | 10-15 years | €12,000 – €32,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a deep plane facelift last?
The result of a deep plane facelift usually lasts between 10 and 15 years. The surgery does not stop ageing, but by repositioning the tissues in their correct anatomical plane and not simply tightening the skin, the starting point for subsequent ageing is much more favourable.
How much does a deep plane facelift cost?
Between €12,000 and €32,000 in Spain. The lower end corresponds to a facelift without neck treatment and without associated procedures; the upper end to an extended cervicofacial lift combined with blepharoplasty, brow lift or lipofilling.
How much does a deep plane cost?
The price of a deep plane starts at €12,000 at Instituto de Benito. The final figure depends on the extent of the dissection, the combined procedures and the hospital regime, and is determined during the in-person assessment.
What does the price of a deep plane facelift include?
At Instituto de Benito, the treatment plan includes the specialist's fees and those of the rest of the medical team, the specified materials, the operating theatre and hospitalisation, anaesthesia, stay in a private room if required, medication during admission, nursing care and follow-up visits with the specialist. Preoperative tests, post-discharge medication, post-surgical garments and complementary recovery treatments are not included.
What is the best surgery to rejuvenate the face?
There is no single answer: it depends on age, the degree of sagging and skin quality. In patients with established laxity in the mid-face and neck, the deep plane facelift is the technique that offers the most natural and long-lasting results. In younger patients or those with mild sagging, an endoscopic lift or non-surgical treatments may suffice. The decision should be made in consultation, not from a catalogue.
How to get a real quote
No price published on the internet replaces an assessment. At Instituto de Benito, the first consultation serves to determine if the deep plane is the indicated technique in your specific case, and sometimes the conclusion is that it is not, and to finalise a firm and written quote.