# Deep Plane Facelift in Santa Monica — 4 Listed Surgeons (2026)

> Machine-readable markdown mirror of https://deepplane.com/santa-monica. Last built: 2026-11-07.
> License: CC BY 4.0 — Source: DEEPPLANE™ registry.

## 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/santa-monica.

1. Dr. Chia Chi Kao — DEEPPLANE™ Score 31 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/chia-chi-kao
1. Dr. Ben Maser — DEEPPLANE™ Score 29 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/ben-maser
1. Dr. Irene A. Kim — DEEPPLANE™ Score 29 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/irene-a-kim
1. Dr. Obaida Batal — DEEPPLANE™ Score 27 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/obaida-batal

## Frequently asked questions

### How Much Does a Deep Plane Facelift Cost in Santa Monica?

A deep plane facelift in Santa Monica 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.

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