# Deep Plane Facelift in Fort Lauderdale — 1 Listed Surgeons (2026)

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## Cost

- Procedure (surgeon + facility + anesthesia): $35,000–$300,000 USD (typically up to $75,000; headline high is a celebrity-tier ceiling)
- Source: https://deepplane.com/deep-plane-facelift-cost (2026 canonical registry dataset, CC BY 4.0, machine-readable at https://deepplane.com/api/v1/cost-by-country.json)

## Top surgeons by DeepPlane Score

Ranking basis: the public DeepPlane Score (board certification, documented case evidence, verified review history) — identical order to the on-page roster at https://deepplane.com/fort-lauderdale.

1. Dr. John Michael Thomassen — DeepPlane Score 27 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/john-michael-thomassen

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fort Lauderdale Safe for Deep Plane Facelift?

Fort Lauderdale is one of the safer US cities for facial plastic surgery. AAAASF facility accreditation, ABFPRS or ABPS certification, AHCA oversight, and Holy Cross/Broward Health hospital backup ensure rigorous safety. Top Las Olas practices have sub-1% complication rates with multi-decade experience.

### Should I Choose Fort Lauderdale or Miami for Florida Facelift?

Fort Lauderdale offers similar pricing to Miami with a quieter, more relaxed Atlantic coastal recovery environment — particularly favored by yacht-owner clientele and snowbirds. Miami has larger specialist pool, more international flight access via MIA, and bilingual surgical teams for Hispanic patients. Choose Fort Lauderdale for quieter recovery, Miami for surgeon choice.

### How Long Should I Stay in Fort Lauderdale After Facelift?

Plan 10–14 days in Fort Lauderdale. Sutures come out at Day 5–7; most bruising resolves by Day 10–14. Las Olas Blvd hotels (Riverside Hotel) and Atlantic beachfront resorts (Ritz-Carlton, Conrad) are within 5–15 minutes of major surgeons' offices. Florida's warm winter weather (December–March) makes recovery walks comfortable from Day 7 onward.

### How Much Does a Deep Plane Facelift Cost in Fort Lauderdale?

A deep plane facelift in Fort Lauderdale generally starts around $35,000, with published United States ranges of $35,000–$75,000 for most board-certified specialists (celebrity-tier surgeons charge more) covering surgeon, facility, and anesthesia fees. The exact figure depends on the surgeon's deep-plane case volume and your anatomy — get itemized quotes (surgeon fee 40–60%, facility 20–30%, anesthesia 10–15%, follow-up care) from 2–3 of the surgeons listed on this page and compare like for like.

### Who Is the Best Facelift Surgeon in Fort Lauderdale?

No single surgeon is objectively "best" — the honest answer is a shortlist built on verifiable signals: board certification, documented deep-plane case volume (50+ per year), verified Google review history, and depth of deep-plane-specific before/after photos. The ranked roster on this page applies exactly these criteria to Fort Lauderdale's verified deep plane facelift surgeons so you can compare candidates side by side instead of relying on any one clinic's marketing.

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