Facial plastic surgeons specialize in enhancing the visual appearance of facial features and structures. Typically, a facial plastic surgeon has completed a residency in otolaryngology, specializing in the treatment of ear, nose, and throat conditions. Following residency, they obtain additional training in facial plastic surgery to enhance their expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery.

Facial plastic surgeons in New York City perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries that include:

• Rhinoplasty (nose job), including revision and youth rhinoplasties
• Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
• Facelift
• Neck lift 
• Brow or forehead lift
• Chin implant
• Neck liposuction
• Otoplasty (ear pinning)
• Earlobe repair
• Laser skin resurfacing
• Fat transfers
• Scar revision

Although the procedures performed by cosmetic surgeons and plastic surgeons can often overlap, they are not the same. The main difference between a cosmetic and a plastic surgeon comes down to the training involved.

• Training for board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City. These surgeons are required to complete a residency that lasts from six to eight years after the completion of medical school, which focuses on providing training in plastic and reconstructive surgery. A plastic surgeon’s training includes cosmetic surgery and a full range of reconstructive options. In addition, some may go on to attend a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery to learn not only cosmetic but also complex reconstructive procedures involving the face. 
• Training for cosmetic surgeons. These surgeons, on the other hand, can obtain their surgical training in many different specialties that do not necessarily have to be related to the face. Cosmetic surgeons are certified by the Board of Cosmetic Surgery, which is not recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. This certification can be obtained by any surgeon (e.g., a general surgeon or an OB/GYN surgeon) or dentist who performs a one- to two-year fellowship in cosmetic surgery. Thus, cosmetic surgeons may not be fully qualified to perform extensive surgeries to the degree a plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon can.

The cost of facial plastic surgery in New York City can vary depending on a multitude of factors. The main distinguishing factor includes what procedure is being performed and if any complementary procedures are performed with it. 

• Generally, surgical procedures will cost more than the more minimally invasive aesthetic procedures, such as Botox and dermal fillers, but the lasting effects of the noninvasive procedures are considerably shorter than surgical corrections. 
• The surgeon's expertise and experience are other factors that may contribute to a procedure's overall cost. Selecting an experienced surgeon is essential in obtaining superior results with fewer complications. Therefore, they are in high demand, resulting in higher upfront prices, but in the long run, they may save money, as their procedures often have fewer complications and fewer needs for additional procedures. 
• If a procedure requires general anesthesia and is performed in a surgical facility or hospital, the overall cost will increase to cover these services. 
• The geographical location a procedure is performed in can play a role in how much it will cost. Cosmetic surgery in New York City is in higher demand than in smaller cities and those not along the east and west coasts, which may result in higher prices. 

During the initial consultation, all of these factors will be taken into consideration, and an individualized cost will be discussed with you. This upfront pricing helps to reduce stress and uncertainty going forward.

Like all cosmetic procedures, there is no one best age to have a neck lift or facelift. It comes down to when you feel you are ready for the procedure and when it best fits into your life. Most commonly, these procedures are performed in a person's 40s, 50s, or 60s. Around these ages, the signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, deep lines, and sagging of the skin, begin to appear. 

Because everyone ages differently, the age to have the procedure should occur when these signs of aging begin to bother you, and nonsurgical procedures are no longer effective in producing the results you want.