Facelifts on the Rise

After falling out of favor among aging Americans the last few years, the number of facelift operations last year grew 4%, according to statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.  The number of facelifts performed in the U.S., at $15,000 to $25,000 per face, had fallen in 2015 and 2014 as patients opted instead for less invasive and expensive procedures like Botox injections.  “You can turn the clock back a bit with Botox — but it keeps on ticking,” said ASPS President Debra Johnson. “Ultimately, nothing rejuvenates the face like a facelift from a board-certified plastic surgeon.”
Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevich, (www.facialartistrymd.com) a prominentBoard Certified plastic surgeon in Manhattan, has noticed the change.  “Women who have been using Botox and other fillers, have been asking for a more “permanent” solution to their aging faces and necks. The money spent on Botox several times a year can be amalgamated into the cost of a face lift which can last decades.”
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