Entry 04 of 13 · Updated 2026-09-24
Best Facelift Surgeons in Utah
A great facelift is invisible: friends say you look rested, not different. The surgeons on this list are facial specialists who perform facelifts weekly and favor deep-tissue (SMAS or deep plane) techniques over skin-only pulls.
- Typical Utah cost
- $15,000–$30,000
- Surgeons ranked
- 7 facial specialists
- Editor's №1
- Dr. Steven Mobley
- Also called
- rhytidectomy, face lift
The 7 best facelift surgeons in Utah
Editorial order · methodology
- 01
Dr. Steven R. Mobley, MD
Mobley MD Facial Plastic Surgery · Millcreek (Salt Lake City)
Utah's most recognized facial-only surgeon, with a national reputation in rhinoplasty and otoplasty.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Former Director of Facial Plastic Surgery, University of Utah
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- 02
Dr. Scott K. Thompson, MD
Utah Facial Plastics · Draper & Layton
Founder of Utah Facial Plastics and one of the state's busiest facelift and rhinoplasty surgeons.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Founder of Utah Facial Plastics (2006)
- Deep plane facelift and rhinoplasty focus
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 03
Dr. Douglas Henstrom, MD
Utah Facial Plastics · Draper & Layton
Mayo Clinic and Harvard trained facial surgeon with a reconstructive pedigree.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Mayo Clinic residency
- Harvard / Mass Eye and Ear fellowship
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 04
Dr. P. Daniel Ward, MD
Ward MD Facial Plastic Surgery / Form · Salt Lake City
Academic-trained rhinoplasty and facelift surgeon who built one of Salt Lake's largest aesthetic groups.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Utah
- Founder of Form Surgery Center and Form Med Spa
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Double board
- 05
Dr. James P. Manning, MD
Utah Facial Plastics / Manning Facial Plastic Surgery · Bountiful & Draper
Quatela-fellowship-trained facelift surgeon and hair restoration specialist serving Davis County.
- Double board certified (ABFPRS and ABOto)
- Fellowship with Dr. Vito Quatela
- Facelift and hair restoration focus
- Region
- Davis County
- Certified
- Double board
- 06
Dr. John B. Bitner, MD
Bitner Facial Plastic Surgery · Layton
The only Utah surgeon fellowship-trained in both facial plastic surgery and hair restoration.
- ABFPRS board certified
- Mayo Clinic residency
- Dual fellowship: facial plastics and hair restoration
- Region
- Davis County
- Certified
- Double board
- 07
Dr. Amir Allak, MD
Aspen Facial Plastic Surgery · Riverton
Face-and-neck-only surgeon bringing cosmetic and functional expertise to Riverton and the southwest valley.
- Face and neck only practice
- Cosmetic and functional nasal surgery
- Southwest Salt Lake County location
- Region
- Salt Lake County
- Certified
- Board certified
01 · Overview
About facelift
A facelift repositions the deeper soft tissue of the lower face and neck (the SMAS layer) and removes excess skin to restore a defined jawline and neck. Variations include the deep plane facelift, extended SMAS lift, mini or short-scar lift, and combined face and neck lift. Modern facelifts aim to reverse gravity's effects on the mid and lower face without altering the natural shape of the face.
02 · Candidates
Who this is for
- Adults, typically 45 to 75, with jowls, loose neck skin or deep nasolabial folds
- Patients in good health who do not smoke
- Those who have exhausted non-surgical options (fillers, energy devices) without satisfaction
- People who want a long-lasting result (typically 10 or more years)
03 · Cost
What it costs in Utah
$15,000 to $30,000
Utah facelift pricing depends on technique and whether a neck lift, fat grafting or eyelid surgery are combined. Deep plane lifts are at the higher end.
04 · Recovery
The timeline
Sutures are removed at 5 to 10 days. Most patients return to social activity at two to three weeks with makeup, and to exercise at four weeks. Residual swelling and tightness fade over several months.
05 · Choosing
How to choose a facelift surgeon
- Facial plastic surgery board certification with facelift as a core, high-volume procedure
- Deep plane or extended SMAS technique (ask which and why)
- Before-and-after photos at 6 to 12 months, not just early results
- Accredited surgical facility and a plan for the neck, not just the cheeks
Questions, answered
01How much is a facelift in Utah?
Comprehensive facelift pricing in Utah generally runs $15,000 to $30,000 including facility and anesthesia. Mini lifts cost less; deep plane face and neck lifts with fat transfer cost more.
02What is a deep plane facelift?
A deep plane facelift releases and repositions the SMAS and its ligaments as one unit beneath the skin, rather than pulling skin tight. Advocates cite more natural movement and longer-lasting midface improvement.
03Who is the best facelift surgeon in Utah?
Dr. Steven Mobley (Mobley MD) is our top pick for facelift in Utah, with Dr. Scott Thompson, Dr. Douglas Henstrom, Dr. James Manning and Dr. P. Daniel Ward close behind. All limit their practices to the face.
04At what age should I get a facelift?
There is no right age; it depends on anatomy and goals. Many Utah patients have their first facelift in their late 40s to 50s, when a single procedure can produce a dramatic yet natural change that lasts a decade.
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