A facelift is generally performed with IV sedation or general anesthesia to ensure you experience no pain during your procedure.
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This Baton Rouge patient came to us with concerns of sagging skin and other signs of aging. Four years after the procedure, her results still look incredibly youthful and natural.
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Backed by decades of experience, Dr. Stephens only uses the most trusted, highly researched techniques to reveal our patients’ true beauty. When you choose our practice, we’re not going to recommend the latest fad. Instead, we’ll take a multi-pronged approach, combining proven surgical and nonsurgical methods to achieve both immediate and lasting improvements. As you’re looking for a provider, consider that Dr. Stephens is affiliated with several prestigious organizations, including the:
- American College of Surgeons - Fellow
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Louisiana Society of Plastic Surgeons
If you’re ready to look in the mirror and see a refreshed, more youthful appearance staring back at you, it may be time to start thinking about a facelift. Message us today to get started, or call our Baton Rouge plastic surgery office:

“I'm beyond happy with my results!”
“HIGHLY satisfied with my entire experience with Dr Stephens and his staff! He explained everything in detail for my consultation and the entire scheduling process was super easy. The day of my procedure I was very nervous but the staff was so comforting. The anesthesiologist did an amazing job at explaining every step and it was the best most thorough explanation i’ve ever experienced. i’m beyond happy with my results so far and i have already recommended all my friends to choose Stephens plastic surgery!” – Kelsea Bourgeois, 5-Star Review
“It's really the patient that comes first.” Hear From Our Doctor
Dr. Stephens describes his patient-first philosophy and how it not only strengthens relationships but allows us to achieve the most satisfying results. When you choose our team, you can expect to feel heard, valued, and celebrated for your unique beauty.
How Much Does Facelift Surgery Cost?
At our Baton Rouge practice, facelift surgery under general anesthesia ranges from $9,600-$13,000. Combined with upper and lower eyelid surgery, the cost is $11,000-$16,000. This includes operating room costs, anesthesia fees, and follow-up appointments.
To help make facelift surgery and upkeep more affordable, we offer in-house memberships and accept financing through:
Flexible financing allows patients to spread out the cost over time and make procedures financially manageable. Our Baton Rouge team will work closely with you to find a payment plan that works comfortably for your budget.
Understanding Facelift Techniques Full vs. Mini Facelift
Full Facelift
This method rejuvenates the jowls, face, and neck. It includes fat sculpting, lifting, and re-positioning of muscle and deeper tissues, as well as skin trimming and re-draping. The incision begins at the temples and travels down to the front of the ear, around the earlobe, and behind the ear to the lower scalp at the hairline. Sometimes another incision is made under the chin as well.
Mini Facelift
A limited-incision facelift, often referred to as a mini facelift, is designed for limited rejuvenation around the eyes and mouth, including the nasolabial folds and other deep creases. Short incisions are made at the temples and around the ear, and possibly in the lower eyelids and/or under the upper lip.
What Is a Liquid Facelift?
A Nonsurgical Alternative
As a nonsurgical procedure, patients can undergo a liquid facelift without having to worry about scars. Areas such as the jowls, mid-face, nasolabial folds, and temples can all be sculpted, giving the face an overall enhanced shape and structure. However, it should be noted that the results from a liquid facelift are not permanent.
Combining Injectables
While no two liquid facelift procedures are ever the same, they usually involve some combination of dermal fillers. Some of these include Sculptra®, Restylane®, and JUVÉDERM®. In many cases, these fillers are combined with a neuromodulator such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, which can prevent new wrinkles from forming.
Immediate Results
When used together, these products can achieve some outstanding results in the face, reducing the appearance of fine lines and creating changes that are similar to a traditional facelift. Most exciting of all, the results of a liquid facelift can be seen immediately, making it the ideal option for patients seeking quick results.
Facelifts Achieve Life-Changing Benefits
A facelift is a popular cosmetic procedure because it provides a dramatically younger and more sculpted facial appearance that boosts self-esteem. Further benefits include:
- Eliminates loose skin
- Achieves a youthful lift for sagging facial features
- Resolves jowls or a double chin
- Reverses many signs of aging in one surgical procedure
- Turns back the clock as much as 10 years
- Smooths away wrinkles and creases
- Sculpts the contours of the face

WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR A FACELIFT?

During your consultation with Dr. Stephens, he will evaluate your areas of concern and go over your aesthetic goals. He will then be able to tell you if a facelift is right for you. If so, he may recommend other procedures to enhance your facelift. If you’re considering a facelift in Baton Rouge, you may be an excellent candidate if:
You want to improve signs of aging on the face.
Your face has begun to sag due to the natural aging process, but your skin still has some elasticity.
You're generally healthy and do not smoke.
You have realistic expectations for what a facelift can accomplish.
You're considering a facelift for personal reasons, not because someone else is pressuring you to get one.
FACELIFT FAQ
What type of anesthesia is used?
How long will results last?
The results of a full facelift may last up to 10 years or even longer, depending on your skincare routine and lifestyle.
How long is a facelift surgery?
A facelift generally takes between three and six hours. If you are having other procedures at the same time, such as a fat transfer, it may take longer.
Will there be scars?
Facelift scars are minimal, carefully hidden in the natural folds of your skin around your ears. Some patients may require an additional incision at the chin, which will also be precisely made to minimize scarring.
Which other procedures complement a facelift?
While facelift surgery can provide significant rejuvenation, it is often complemented by other procedures to achieve comprehensive facial enhancement. Such procedures can include brow lift, neck lift, and eyelid surgery.