# Deep Plane Facelift in Russia — 20 Listed Surgeons (2026)

> Machine-readable markdown mirror of https://deepplane.com/russia. Last built: 2026-08-08.
> License: CC BY 4.0 — Source: DEEPPLANE™ registry.

## Cost

- Procedure (surgeon + facility + anesthesia): $13,000–$21,000 USD
- 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/russia.

1. Dr. Pavel Lisin — DeepPlane Score 37 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/pavel-lisin
1. Dr. Lina Galaeva — DeepPlane Score 37 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/lina-galaeva
1. Dr. Elena Churilova — DeepPlane Score 32 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/elena-churilova
1. Dr. Vladimir Kosinets — DeepPlane Score 29 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/vladimir-kosinets
1. Dr. Telman Arakelyan — DeepPlane Score 26 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/telman-arakelyan
1. Dr. Ilona Totikova — DeepPlane Score 24 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/ilona-totikova
1. Dr. G. Karapetyan — DeepPlane Score 19 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/g-karapetyan
1. Dr. Gleb Tumakov — DeepPlane Score 19 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/gleb-tumakov
1. Dr. Sergei Ivanov — DeepPlane Score 19 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/ivanov
1. Dr. Alexander Sokolov — DeepPlane Score 17 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/alexander-sokolov

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Russia Safe for Deep Plane Facelift?

Russia is clinically capable of safe facial plastic surgery — RSPRAS-certified surgeons, Roszdravnadzor oversight, and rigorous 6-year plastic surgery training ensure rigorous standards. However, current sanctions and travel restrictions affect non-Russian patient access; many Western governments advise against non-essential travel. Payment may require non-SWIFT alternatives. Best suited to CIS, Eastern European, and select Asian patients rather than Western tourists.

### Are Russian Surgeons Qualified for Deep Plane Facelift?

Yes — Russian plastic surgeons hold the Bachelor + Specialist degree in Plastic Surgery, a 6-year subspecialty after medical school, regulated by Roszdravnadzor. RSPRAS is the recognized professional body equivalent to US ABPS or German DGPRÄC. Russian aesthetic tradition emphasizes conservative natural results well-suited to deep plane technique. See [deepplane.com/moscow](https://deepplane.com/moscow) for the largest concentration of verified specialists.

### When Is the Best Time for Surgery in Russia?

May (spring), September (early autumn), and June (early summer) offer the best recovery weather nationwide (12–20°C, longer daylight) in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Avoid December–February deep cold and humid July–August. Sochi's subtropical Black Sea coast (8–28°C year-round) increasingly serves as an alternative recovery destination.

### How Much Does a Deep Plane Facelift Cost in Russia?

A deep plane facelift in Russia generally starts around $13,000, with published Russia ranges of $13,000–$21,000 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 Russia?

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 Russia'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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Canonical URL: https://deepplane.com/russia
citeAs: DEEPPLANE™ (2026). Deep plane facelift in Russia — registry mirror. https://deepplane.com/russia
Full JSON: https://deepplane.com/api/v1/geo/russia.json