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Dr. David Sax
Top Dermatologist ★ 4.9

Dr. David Sax

University Park Dermatology · Bradenton
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Top Periodontist ★ 4.9

Dr. Michael Pawlus

Sarasota Periodontics · Sarasota
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Dr. David L. Mobley
Dr. David L. Mobley
Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center · Sarasota
★ 4.9
365 reviews
2
Dr. Brandon Lambiris
Dr. Brandon Lambiris
West Coast Plastic Surgery · Sarasota
★ 5.0
248 reviews
3
Dr. Kristopher Hamwi
Dr. Kristopher Hamwi
Florida Plastic Surgery · Sarasota
★ 4.9
495 reviews
4
Dr. Melinda Lacerna
Dr. Melinda Lacerna
LA Plastic Surgery · Bradenton
★ 4.8
120+ reviews
5
Dr. Anna Widmyer
Dr. Anna Widmyer
Lakewood Ranch Plastic Surgery · Lakewood Ranch
★ 4.4
70+ reviews
6
Dr. F. Nicholas Gahhos
Dr. F. Nicholas Gahhos
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center · Venice
★ 4.6
60+ reviews
7
Dr. Joshua C. Kreithen
Dr. Joshua C. Kreithen
Holcomb–Kreithen Plastic Surgery · Sarasota
★ 4.8
218 reviews
8
Dr. David Yan
Dr. David Yan
First Physicians Group Plastic Surgery · Venice
★ 4.8
109 reviews
9
Dr. Christopher Adamson
Dr. Christopher Adamson
Adamson Plastic Surgery · Sarasota
★ 4.5
30 reviews
10
Dr. Alissa M. Shulman
Dr. Alissa M. Shulman
Sovereign Plastic Surgery · Sarasota
★ 4.5
13 reviews
1
Dr. David Sax
Dr. David Sax
University Park Dermatology & Medical Spa · Sarasota
★ 4.9
1216 reviews
2
Dr. Joseph F. Greco III
Dr. Joseph F. Greco III
Greco Dermatology · Sarasota
★ 5.0
863 reviews
3
Arsenault Dermatology
Arsenault Dermatology
Arsenault Dermatology · Sarasota
★ 4.9
3333 reviews
4
Dr. Elizabeth Callahan
Dr. Elizabeth Callahan
SkinSmart Dermatology · Sarasota
★ 4.9
2332 reviews
5
Dr. Allison Milam Bogart
Dr. Allison Milam Bogart
Milam Bogart Dermatology · Sarasota
★ 4.9
718 reviews
6
Riverchase Dermatology - Lakewood Ranch
Riverchase Dermatology - Lakewood Ranch
Riverchase Dermatology · Lakewood Ranch
★ 4.9
846 reviews
7
Dr. S. Mark Burnett
Dr. S. Mark Burnett
S. Mark Burnett, MD Dermatology · Sarasota
★ 4.9
1305 reviews
8
Dermatology Associates & Reflections Medspa
Dermatology Associates & Reflections Medspa
Dermatology Associates & Reflections Medspa · Sarasota
★ 4.8
1666 reviews
9
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato
Dr. Nadia Satya Urato
Satya Sarasota Dermatology · Sarasota
★ 4.6
180 reviews
10
Dr. Allison P. Weinkle
Dr. Allison P. Weinkle
Weinkle Dermatology · Bradenton
★ 4.8
73 reviews
1
Dr. Jenifer Back
Dr. Jenifer Back
Sarasota Smile Design · Sarasota
★ 4.8
208 reviews
2
Dr. Jill Morris
Dr. Jill Morris
World Class Dentistry · Sarasota
★ 4.9
506 reviews
3
Dr. Thomas Doan
Dr. Thomas Doan
Exceptional Dentistry of Sarasota · Sarasota
★ 4.9
955 reviews
4
Dr. Olga Dontsova
Dr. Olga Dontsova
Modern Smile Design · Sarasota
★ 4.8
246 reviews
5
Dr. Hank Michael
Dr. Hank Michael
Sarasota Dentistry · Sarasota
★ 4.9
201 reviews
6
Dr. Ruth Rojas
Dr. Ruth Rojas
Elite 360° Dental · Sarasota
★ 4.9
323 reviews
7
Dr. Francisco Marcano
Dr. Francisco Marcano
Sarasota Center for General Dentistry · Sarasota
★ 5.0
101 reviews
8
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Dr. Michelle Scala
Lakewood Ranch Family & Cosmetic Dentistry · Lakewood Ranch
★ 4.9
394 reviews
9
Dr. Jeffrey Martins
Dr. Jeffrey Martins
Paradise Dental · Bradenton
★ 4.9
247 reviews
10
Dr. James Foley
Dr. James Foley
James B. Foley, DDS · Sarasota
★ 4.9
74 reviews
1
HCA Florida Surgical Weight Loss Specialists - Bradenton
HCA Florida Surgical Weight Loss Specialists - Bradenton
HCA Florida Surgical Weight Loss Specialists - Bradenton · Bradenton
★ 4.9
256 reviews
2
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Bariatric Program
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Bariatric Program
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Bariatric Program · Lakewood Ranch
★ 4.5
5754 reviews
3
Dr. Samuel R. Yelverton
Dr. Samuel R. Yelverton
Lakewood Ranch Medical Group (Bariatric & General Surgery) · Lakewood Ranch
★ 5.0
138 reviews
4
Dr. Stelios Rekkas
Dr. Stelios Rekkas
Manatee Weight Loss Center / Manatee Surgical Alliance · Bradenton
★ 5.0
6 reviews
5
Dr. Joseph E. Chebli
Dr. Joseph E. Chebli
Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery of Florida · Venice
★ 4.7
62 reviews
1
Dr. Steven Kane
Dr. Steven Kane
Tailored Eyes · Venice
★ 4.9
764 reviews
2
Dr. Cathleen McCabe
Dr. Cathleen McCabe
The Eye Associates · Sarasota
★ 4.8
1228 reviews
3
Dr. Richard K. Marschner Jr.
Dr. Richard K. Marschner Jr.
Richard K Marschner Jr MD PA · Sarasota
★ 5.0
222 reviews
4
Center For Sight
Center For Sight
Center For Sight · Sarasota
★ 4.7
3123 reviews
5
Coastal Eye Institute
Coastal Eye Institute
Coastal Eye Institute · Bradenton
★ 4.6
388 reviews
6
Dr. Dee Stephenson
Dr. Dee Stephenson
Stephenson Eye Associates · Venice
★ 4.8
49 reviews
7
Macula & Diabetic Eye Center
Macula & Diabetic Eye Center
Macula & Diabetic Eye Center · Bradenton
★ 4.8
8 reviews
8
Dr. Jody Abrams
Dr. Jody Abrams
Sarasota Retina Institute · Sarasota
★ 2.8
48 reviews
Elective & Cash-Pay

The procedures people actually search for.

Cosmetic Surgery
01
From $4,000

Cosmetic Surgery

Facelift $9k–$18k
Rhinoplasty $8k–$14k
Breast Aug $6k–$11k
Mommy Makeover $12k–$22k
Tummy Tuck $8k–$14k
Liposuction $4k–$9k
Injectables & Med Spa
02
From $12 / unit

Injectables & Med Spa

BOTOX $12–$16/u
Fillers $700–$1,200
Lip Filler $650–$950
Laser Resurf. $1.5k–$4k
Microneedling $300–$700
CoolSculpt $750–$1,500
Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
03
From $400

Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry

Single Implant $4k–$6k
Implant + Crown $5k–$7k
Veneers $1k–$2.5k
All-on-4 (arch) $25k–$38k
Full Mouth $45k–$60k
Smile Makeover $10k–$30k
Bariatric & Weight Loss
04
From $250 / mo

Bariatric & Weight Loss

Gastric Sleeve $11k–$18k
Gastric Bypass $15k–$25k
GLP-1 Program $250–$500
Lap-Band $9k–$15k
Revision $12k–$22k
Med. Weight Loss $300–$600
Vision & LASIK
05
From $1,800 / eye

Vision & LASIK

LASIK $2k–$3k
SMILE $2.5k–$3.5k
Lens Replace $3.5k–$5k
Cataract+ $3k–$5k
PRK $1.8k–$2.8k
ICL $4k–$5.5k
Dermatology & Skin
06
From $150

Dermatology & Skin

Mohs Surgery Varies
Laser Skin $300–$1,200
Cosmetic Derm $200–$900
Acne Program $150–$600
Mole Removal $150–$500
Skin Screening $150–$300

Illustrative cash-pay planning ranges for the Sarasota–Bradenton area — not a quote.

The Sarasota Guide
The complete 2026 guide to

Facelift in Sarasota.

14 min read·Updated June 2026·Medically reviewed

The facelift is one of the most-requested procedures in Sarasota County, with a deep roster of fellowship-trained facial plastic and cosmetic surgeons.

This guide breaks down what the procedure involves, how to choose a surgeon, realistic recovery timelines, and what you should expect to pay across the Sarasota–Bradenton area. Every figure below reflects local, cash-pay pricing — a planning range, not a quote.

What it costs in Sarasota

Procedure typeTypical rangeRecovery
Deep-plane facelift$14,000–$22,0002–3 weeks
Mini / SMAS facelift$9,000–$15,0001–2 weeks
Neck lift$7,000–$12,0001–2 weeks
Non-surgical (thread/energy)$1,500–$4,500Minimal

Illustrative placeholder ranges — swap in researched figures.

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