Don’t just look at the headline number. That £6,000 deal might not include the anaesthetist. Or the hospital fees. Or the compression garment that makes you look like a friendly mummy. Ask for a total breakdown. If they mumble, run.
Also, beware of the budget facelift. You know the one—“Only £2,500, cash, meet me in a car park!” Hard pass. Your face is not the place to save a few quid for a holiday. No one wants a “Groupon Facelift.”
The surgeon’s experience is what you’re paying for. A consultant plastic surgeon with 20 years of practice? That’s going to cost more than a recent graduate with a shaky Instagram page. And honestly, you want the expensive one.
What Even Is a “Mini” Facelift?
Great question. A mini facelift targets the jowls and the lower third of your face. It’s less invasive, shorter recovery, and costs between £3,000 and £7,000. Think of it as a “refresh” rather than a “reset.”
A full facelift tackles the mid-face, cheeks, jowls, and neck. It’s a bigger surgery, which means a bigger price tag. Recovery is longer, too—think two weeks of watching Netflix in a neck brace, eating soup through a straw.
And yes, there’s also the neck lift. That one’s for when your neck starts looking like a turkey’s wattle. Costs similar to a mini lift, about £5,000 to £8,000.
One Stitch Face Lift in Glasgow | Westerwood Health Clinic
The Hidden Costs (Because Life Loves a Surprise)
You thought you were done paying? Oh, honey. There are consultation fees (often £100 to £300, sometimes waivable if you proceed).
Then there’s aftercare. Drains, dressings, follow-up appointments. Some surgeons include them. Some don’t. Always ask. Otherwise, you might get charged for a nurse to say, “Yep, still swollen.”
And don’t forget the time off work. If you’re a freelancer, that’s lost income. Even if you’re employed, you might need three weeks off. Your face will look like a bruised melon for a while. Plan for it.
