Facelift Cost: Colombia vs USA
Facelift cost in Colombia compared with US prices, procedure by procedure. Deep plane, neck lift, and eyelid surgery ranges with written quotes from Dr. Diego Franco.
The numbers side by side
These are the ranges most patients can expect in Medellín, set against US averages. They are all-in: the surgeon's fee, the anesthesia, the facility, and your follow-up care.
| Procedure | Medellín | US average |
|---|---|---|
| Deep plane facelift | $8,000 to $12,000 | $25,000 to $50,000 |
| Neck lift | $4,000 to $5,500 | $12,000 to $20,000 |
| Facelift + neck lift | $10,500 to $13,500 | $30,000 to $45,000 |
| Upper blepharoplasty | $1,200 to $2,000 | $4,000 to $6,000 |
| Full face rejuvenation | $12,000 to $16,000 | $40,000+ |
Why the gap exists
The difference is the cost of living in Colombia, not the quality of the care. Salaries, real estate, and operating costs are lower in Medellín, and the US dollar goes further here. You pay for the same surgical expertise at a lower overhead, not for a lesser surgeon.
The same safety, further south
The cost gap does not mean a lower standard. Dr. Franco is a board-certified plastic surgeon registered with ReTHUS, with more than 15 years of experience and a medical degree from Universidad de Manizales. His facelift protocol keeps systolic blood pressure under 120 during and after surgery, which a 2024 study linked to a drop in hematoma rate from 3.76 percent to 0.5 percent.
What you actually get
Your written quote is based on your photos and anatomy, and it does not change once you approve it. We are not the cheapest option in Colombia, and we do not want to be. Our pricing sits in the middle: better than US prices without cutting the corners that matter.
Related pages
- Facelift in Medellín: the full overview
- Deep plane facelift
- Pricing overview
- Facelift recovery timeline
Next steps
Send three photos from the front and one from each side, and we will write you a detailed quote within a few days. There is no obligation.
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