A facelift in Canada costs $10,000 to $35,000. This includes surgeon fees, anesthesia, facility costs, and post-operative care. Your final price depends on the type of facelift, surgeon experience, geographic location, and procedure complexity.
Our surgeons at McRae Plastic Surgery have performed hundreds of facial procedures across Toronto and Burlington. As a leading provider of plastic surgery in Toronto, Dr. Mark McRae and Dr. Matthew McRae are board-certified plastic surgeons and Associate Professors at the University of Toronto, trained at world-renowned institutions including Cornell, Yale, and NYU. We’re sharing the exact 2026 cost breakdowns we see across Canada so you can plan with confidence.
This guide covers:
- Average facelift costs across Canadian provinces and cities
- Detailed 2026 pricing for Toronto and Burlington
- Cost differences between facelift types
- What drives facelift costs up or down
- What’s included and what costs extra
Methodology
To put together this pricing guide, we researched facelift costs from 100+ plastic surgery clinics across Canada’s major cities, including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, Hamilton, Mississauga, Burlington, and Winnipeg. All data was collected in 2025-2026, reflecting current market rates. For each city, we recorded both minimum and maximum prices to give you the full pricing picture, from entry-level to premium options.
Average Facelift Cost in Canada
Most patients pay between $13,500 and $22,000 for a facelift in Canada. Entry-level mini facelifts start around $8,000, while complex deep plane facelifts with highly specialized surgeons reach $35,000 or more.
- British Columbia costs $10,000 to $25,000. Vancouver’s metropolitan market and high demand for facial plastic surgery push prices toward the upper end.
- Alberta costs $10,000 to $22,000. Calgary and Edmonton offer competitive pricing with experienced surgeons and modern facilities.
- Ontario (excluding Toronto) costs $9,500 to $22,000. Cities like Hamilton, Burlington, and Mississauga offer comparable expertise to Toronto at slightly lower rates.
- Quebec costs $10,000 to $20,000. Montreal’s competitive market keeps prices more accessible while maintaining high surgical standards.
- Atlantic Provinces costs $8,000 to $18,000. Lower cost of living and market rates make Atlantic Canada the most affordable region for facelift procedures.
Facelift Cost in Toronto
Toronto sits at the higher end of the Canadian pricing spectrum for facelifts. Specialized surgeons, premium facilities, and high demand all push costs up. Here’s a full breakdown of what you’ll pay in Toronto in 2026.
- Surgeon’s fees cost $8,000 to $18,000. This is the largest cost component and where credentials show up most in the price. Fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeons command significantly higher fees than general surgeons.
- Anesthesia costs $1,200 to $4,000. General anesthesia is standard for facelifts. The longer the procedure, the higher the anesthesia cost. Deep plane facelifts run four to six hours, pushing anesthesia costs toward the upper end.
- Facility fees cost $3,000 to $7,000. Accredited hospital operating rooms cost more than office-based surgical suites. Most experienced facelift surgeons operate in accredited facilities.
- Pre and post-operative care costs $2,000 to $6,000. This covers pre-surgical assessments, imaging, follow-up appointments, and overnight nursing care where required.
- Total facelift cost in Toronto runs $14,200 to $35,000. Most patients pay between $20,000 and $25,000 for a traditional facelift with a board-certified plastic surgeon in an accredited facility.
What’s Included in Toronto Pricing
Most Toronto clinics include these in their quoted price:
- Initial consultation
- Surgeon’s professional fees
- Anesthesia and anesthesiologist fees
- Operating room and facility fees
- All follow-up appointments
- Basic post-operative supplies and garments
What Costs Extra in Toronto
3D imaging and surgical planning: $300 to $800. Advanced imaging helps surgeons plan incision placement and tissue repositioning.
Overnight nursing care: $1,500 to $3,000. Some surgeons, particularly for deep plane facelifts, include an overnight stay with dedicated nursing. Others charge this separately.
Prescription medications: $100 to $300. Pain management and antibiotics beyond basic post-operative supplies.
Compression garments: $100 to $300. Surgical wraps and garments that reduce swelling and support healing after surgery.
Revision surgery: $8,000 to $20,000. If you need corrections or adjustments after your initial procedure, revision surgery carries its own full costs.
Combined procedures: Variable. Adding eyelid surgery, brow lift, or neck lift to your facelift increases the total significantly.
Facelift Cost in Burlington
Burlington offers access to the same level of surgical expertise as Toronto at slightly more competitive rates. McRae Plastic Surgery’s Burlington clinic on Upper Middle Road serves patients across the western Greater Toronto Area.
- Surgeon’s fees cost $7,500 to $16,000. Burlington’s lower overhead compared to downtown Toronto passes some savings to patients without compromising surgeon quality.
- Anesthesia costs $1,200 to $3,500. Same standard as Toronto with fully qualified anesthesiologists managing all procedures.
- Facility fees cost $2,500 to $6,000. Burlington facilities run slightly lower than downtown Toronto surgical centers.
- Pre and post-operative care costs $1,800 to $5,000. Comprehensive follow-up care at the Burlington clinic.
- Total facelift cost in Burlington runs $13,000 to $30,500. Patients save $1,000 to $4,500 on average compared to Toronto pricing for comparable procedures.
Facelift Cost Across Canada
Here’s what you’ll pay for a facelift in major Canadian cities in 2026.
- Toronto costs $14,200 to $35,000. The highest prices in Ontario reflect demand, surgeon specialization, and premium facility costs.
- Burlington costs $13,000 to $30,500. Competitive rates with access to Toronto-level surgical expertise at lower overhead.
- Vancouver costs $10,000 to $30,000. British Columbia’s largest city offers experienced facelift surgeons at prices that track closely with Toronto.
- Calgary costs $10,000 to $28,000. Alberta’s largest city offers strong surgeon availability across all facelift types.
- Edmonton costs $9,500 to $24,000. Slightly more affordable than Calgary with comparable surgical quality.
- Ottawa costs $10,000 to $25,000. Capital city pricing with access to university-trained facial plastic surgeons.
- Montreal costs $10,000 to $25,000. One of Canada’s most competitive markets for facelift pricing with high surgical standards.
- Hamilton costs $9,500 to $22,000. Proximity to Toronto offers comparable expertise at more accessible price points.
- Mississauga costs $12,000 to $28,000. GTA pricing that tracks closely with Toronto’s market rates.
- Winnipeg costs $8,000 to $20,000. Lower cost of living makes Winnipeg one of the more affordable cities for facelift procedures.
Types of Facelifts and Their Costs
The facelift type you need is the single biggest cost driver. Each technique addresses different degrees of aging and requires different levels of surgical expertise and time.
Non-Surgical (Liquid) Facelift: $3,000 to $5,000
Non-surgical facelift costs $3,000 to $5,000. Uses injectable fillers and neuromodulators to restore facial volume and smooth wrinkles without surgery. Results last 12 to 18 months and require ongoing maintenance. Over five years, repeat treatments can exceed the cost of a surgical procedure.
This option works for patients in their 30s and early 40s with minimal sagging and early volume loss. It doesn’t address loose skin or significant jowling.
Mini Facelift Cost: $8,000 to $17,000
Mini facelift costs $8,000 to $17,000. Targets the lower face and jawline only, using smaller incisions and less extensive tissue work than a full facelift. Surgery takes two to three hours. Recovery runs one to two weeks. Results last five to seven years.
Mini facelift works best for patients in their 40s and early 50s with early jowling and mild skin laxity. It’s less complex than a traditional facelift, which keeps costs lower. In Toronto, mini facelift pricing starts around $13,999 and reaches $17,000 for experienced specialists.
Traditional SMAS Facelift: $13,500 to $25,000
Traditional SMAS facelift costs $13,500 to $25,000. Addresses the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System, the layer of tissue beneath the skin, for more comprehensive rejuvenation than a mini facelift. Surgery takes three to four hours. Results last 10 to 15 years.
The SMAS technique tightens both the skin and the underlying muscle layer, producing more durable results than surface-only procedures. This is the most commonly performed full facelift in Canada.
Vertical Restore Facelift: $15,000 to $28,000
Vertical restore facelift costs $15,000 to $28,000. This technique lifts facial tissue vertically rather than pulling it back horizontally, producing more natural-looking results and avoiding the “pulled” appearance associated with older facelift methods.
The vertical restore approach repositions fat pads and tissue in the direction they originally sat before aging, restoring facial volume and contour rather than just tightening skin. The complexity of this technique places it between a traditional SMAS facelift and a deep plane facelift in both price and results.
Deep Plane Facelift Cost: $20,000 to $35,000
Deep plane facelift costs $20,000 to $35,000. The most comprehensive facelift technique available. The surgeon releases and repositions deep facial ligaments and tissues, addressing moderate to advanced aging across the full face and neck. Surgery takes four to six hours under general anesthesia.
Deep plane facelift results last 10 to 12 years on average and look more natural than shallower techniques because the deeper tissues are repositioned rather than just pulled. In Toronto, deep plane facelifts start around $20,200 and reach $35,000 for complex cases with combined procedures.
What Affects Facelift Cost
Surgeon Experience and Training
Your surgeon’s credentials are the biggest cost driver after procedure type.
- General surgeon costs $9,000 to $16,000. Basic surgical training without plastic surgery specialization. Lower fees but significantly less specialized expertise for facial work.
- Board-certified plastic surgeon costs $13,500 to $27,000. Completed plastic surgery residency and passed certification exams. The standard for quality facelift surgery in Canada.
- Academic surgeon with fellowship training costs $17,000 to $35,000. Advanced facial specialization plus teaching roles at medical institutions. Dr. Mark McRae and Dr. Matthew McRae fall into this category, with training from Cornell, Yale, University of Toronto, NYU, and the Buncke Clinic. As Associate Professors at the University of Toronto, they bring academic-level expertise to every procedure.
Facility Type
Where your surgery happens affects the total bill.
- Office-based surgical suite costs $2,000 to $5,000 in facility fees. Suitable for mini facelifts and less complex procedures in a clinical setting.
- Accredited outpatient surgery center costs $3,500 to $7,000 in facility fees. Dedicated surgical facilities with full accreditation, advanced equipment, and trained support staff. Standard for most full facelift procedures.
- Hospital operating room costs $5,000 to $10,000 in facility fees. Required for deep plane facelifts, complex combined procedures, or patients with medical conditions needing hospital-level resources.
Anesthesia Type
Facelift anesthesia type and duration affect costs.
- Local anesthesia with sedation costs $800 to $1,800. Suitable for mini facelifts only. You’re relaxed but conscious during the procedure.
- General anesthesia for short procedures costs $1,200 to $2,500. Standard for traditional SMAS facelifts running two to three hours.
- General anesthesia for long procedures costs $2,000 to $4,000. Required for deep plane and vertical restore facelifts running four to six hours. The anesthesiologist’s time drives this cost up.
Combined Procedures
Adding other surgeries to your facelift affects the total cost.
- Facelift alone costs $10,000 to $35,000. Base procedure without additional surgeries.
- Facelift + neck lift adds $4,000 to $9,000. Most facelift surgeons recommend combining a neck lift with a facelift for a balanced, natural result. You save on anesthesia and facility fees compared to separate surgeries.
- Facelift + eyelid surgery adds $5,000 to $13,000. Addressing the upper and lower face together creates comprehensive rejuvenation, totaling $15,000 to $48,000.
- Facelift + brow lift adds $4,000 to $10,000. Lifts the upper face while the facelift addresses the mid and lower face, totaling $14,000 to $45,000.
- Full facial rejuvenation adds $10,000 to $25,000. Combining facelift, neck lift, eyelid surgery, and brow lift in one surgery costs $20,000 to $60,000 but saves significantly compared to separate procedures.
Geographic Location
Where you get your facelift significantly affects what you pay.
- Major metropolitan areas cost $14,000 to $35,000. Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal have higher facility fees, surgeon demand, and overhead.
- Mid-size cities cost $10,000 to $25,000. Calgary, Ottawa, and Hamilton offer competitive pricing with experienced surgeons.
- Smaller cities cost $8,000 to $20,000. Lower overhead but fewer surgeon options and less specialization in advanced techniques like deep plane facelifts.
Hidden and Additional Costs
- Pre-operative lab work and imaging costs $300 to $800. Required before surgery to confirm you’re a safe candidate. Includes bloodwork, ECG if needed, and sometimes 3D imaging for surgical planning.
- Prescription medications cost $100 to $300. Pain management, antibiotics, and anti-nausea medications beyond what’s included in basic post-operative supplies.
- Overnight nursing care costs $1,500 to $3,000. Deep plane and full facelifts often require one overnight stay with dedicated nursing. Some clinics include this; others charge separately.
- Compression garments cost $100 to $300. Facial wraps and chin straps that reduce swelling and support healing after surgery.
- Scar treatment products cost $50 to $250. Silicone sheets or gels to minimize incision visibility during healing.
- Revision surgery costs $8,000 to $20,000. If you need corrections or adjustments after your initial procedure, revision surgery carries its own surgeon, anesthesia, and facility fees.
- Travel and accommodation costs $200 to $1,500. If you’re traveling to see a specialized surgeon in another city, factor in hotel stays and transportation costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does insurance cover facelifts in Canada?
No. Facelifts are cosmetic procedures and aren’t covered by provincial health insurance plans like OHIP. If you’re having reconstructive surgery following trauma or medical conditions that affect facial function, partial coverage may apply. Your surgeon can advise on documentation requirements.
How much does a mini facelift cost compared to a full facelift?
A mini facelift costs $8,000 to $17,000. A traditional full facelift costs $13,500 to $25,000. A deep plane facelift costs $20,000 to $35,000. The price difference reflects surgical complexity, operating time, and the depth of tissue work involved.
What is a vertical restore facelift and why does it cost more?
A vertical restore facelift lifts facial tissue vertically rather than pulling it back horizontally. This produces more natural results because tissue is restored to its original position rather than just tightened. The technique requires more advanced surgical skill and planning, which pushes costs to $15,000 to $28,000.
What is a deep plane facelift and is it worth the cost?
A deep plane facelift addresses deeper facial tissues and ligaments for the most comprehensive rejuvenation available. It costs $20,000 to $35,000 but results last 10 to 12 years, making it cost-effective over time compared to procedures requiring earlier revision. Patients with moderate to advanced aging typically get the most value from this technique.
Can I combine a facelift with eyelid surgery?
Yes. Combining a facelift with eyelid surgery is common for comprehensive facial rejuvenation. The total adds $5,000 to $13,000 to your facelift cost but saves on anesthesia and facility fees compared to two separate procedures.
How long do facelift results last?
Mini facelifts last five to seven years. Traditional SMAS facelifts last 10 to 15 years. Deep plane facelifts last 10 to 12 years. Vertical restore facelifts vary based on technique and patient factors. All results are influenced by genetics, lifestyle, and skin care.
Can I finance a facelift in Canada?
Yes. Medical financing companies offer payment plans for cosmetic surgery. Interest rates range from 0% to 25% depending on your credit. Monthly payments spread the cost over 12 to 60 months. Many clinics partner with third-party financing providers.
Is a facelift more expensive in Toronto than in other Canadian cities?
Yes. Toronto facelift costs run $14,200 to $35,000, higher than most other Canadian cities. Montreal and Winnipeg offer lower pricing at $10,000 to $25,000 and $8,000 to $20,000 respectively. Burlington offers Toronto-level expertise at slightly lower rates of $13,000 to $30,500.
Conclusion
A facelift in Canada costs $10,000 to $35,000 in 2026 depending on procedure type, surgeon experience, facility, and location. Mini facelifts start at $8,000. Deep plane facelifts reach $35,000. Most patients in Toronto pay $20,000 to $25,000 for a traditional facelift with a board-certified surgeon.
Your final price depends on:
- Facelift type (mini, traditional SMAS, vertical restore, or deep plane)
- Surgeon credentials and training
- Facility type and location
- Anesthesia duration
- Combined procedures
Get detailed quotes from multiple surgeons before deciding. Ask for a complete cost breakdown, not just a base price. Factor in imaging, medications, garments, and overnight care. Choose your surgeon based on experience and results, not price alone. The right technique performed by the right surgeon delivers results that last a decade or more.
If you’re ready to discuss your options and get accurate 2026 pricing, reach out to McRae Plastic Surgery for a consultation.
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