L&rsquo;OFFICIEL dives into everything you need to know about the popular ponytail facelift, from costs and recovery time to who&rsquo;s getting it.

With new <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/most-expensive-beauty-procedures-2025-kris-jenner-facelift">cosmetic procedures</a> trending seemingly every week, it&rsquo;s so easy to lose track of what&rsquo;s what. There are so many different names for injectables like fillers and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/pros-cons-preventative-botox-age-wrinkles">Botox</a>: jawtox, lip flips, and masseter tox. Unless you&rsquo;re deeply invested in the beauty world (and sometimes even then), you might not realize there&rsquo;s more than one kind of facelift&mdash;or nose job, for that matter. After all, when the difference is subtle but striking, it&rsquo;s often hard to pinpoint exactly what&rsquo;s changed.&nbsp;
The latest to enter the mix? The ponytail facelift: a minimally invasive procedure that delivers a subtly pulled look with foxy eyes and a sculpted silhouette to match. Think: <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/science-says-bella-hadid-most-beautiful-woman-in-world">Bella Hadid&rsquo;s lifted gaze</a>.&nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re considering the procedure or just curious about what&rsquo;s making it one of the buzziest beauty treatments of 2025, L&rsquo;OFFICEL breaks down everything you need to know about the ponytail lift.

<h2 style="text-align: center;">What are the Pros and Cons of a Ponytail Lift?&nbsp;</h2>

Laura Harrier for L'OFFICIEL May 2021. Photography by Danielle Levitt.

One of the biggest perks of the ponytail lift is its quicker recovery time compared to traditional or deep plane facelifts. According to <a href="https://www.williamsfacialsurgery.com/blog/ponytail-facelift/">The Williams Center,</a> most patients are back to their routines within a few days to a week, with mild swelling and bruising that tends to subside quickly. On the other hand, deep plane facelifts often require several weeks for swelling to go down and up to a year for full recovery.&nbsp;
The procedure is also less invasive: while traditional facelifts involve longer incisions and deeper tissue repositioning, ponytail lifts are performed through small, discreet incisions within the hairline.&nbsp;
But because it&rsquo;s less invasive, it also only addresses mild to moderate sagging. That said, a ponytail lift may not be the best fit if you're looking for more dramatic changes. The results also tend to be more understated and aren&rsquo;t as long-lasting as deeper techniques, typically lasting between five to ten years, depending on lifestyle, genetics, and skincare habits, <a href="https://saxonmd.com/blog/ponytail-facelift-vs-deep-plane-facelift/#:~:text=Longevity%20of%20Results:%20While%20individual,extensive%20procedure%20might%20be%20needed.">according to Saxon MD</a>.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re on the fence about going under the knife, you might consider a &ldquo;liquid lift&rdquo; using injectables like Botox and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/everything-to-know-before-getting-lip-filler-flip-botox">fillers</a> to achieve a similar elongated look. Of course, with injectables, results are more temporary and far less precise, which means you might have to do touch-ups every few months to maintain the look.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">How Much Is A Ponytail Lift?</h2>

Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2022 for L'OFFICIEL.

As with any cosmetic procedure, pricing varies based on location, surgeon expertise, and clinic reputation. The average cost of a ponytail facelift in the U.S. ranges from $10,000 to $15,000, according to <a href="https://www.williamsfacialsurgery.com/blog/ponytail-facelift/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Williams Center</a>. But in Manhattan, a ponytail facelift can cost anywhere between $20,000 and $30,000, <a href="https://waveplasticsurgery.com/what-is-a-ponytail-facelift/#:~:text=How%20Much%20is%20a%20Ponytail,procedure%20is%20$20%2C000%20to%20$30%2C000." target="_blank" rel="noopener">per Wave Plastic Surgery</a>.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Who&rsquo;s Getting the Ponytail Facelift?&nbsp;</h2>

Bella Hadid. Getty Images.

Doechii in 2024. Getty Images.

Ariana Grande. Getty Images.

While celebrities like Bella Hadid and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/thom-browne-wicked-gowns-ariana-grande-cynthia-erivo-the-met-atelier-alina-cho">Ariana Grande</a> are often cited in discussions about the ponytail lift, neither has publicly confirmed undergoing the procedure&mdash;though both have been transparent about getting other work done in the past. And because it&rsquo;s a relatively new procedure, not many other celebs have publicly spoken about it either.&nbsp;
But the ponytail lift is especially popular among younger patients, typically those in their late 20s to early 30s, who are looking for subtle contouring rather than major age reversal.&nbsp;

Meet The Elongating Foxy-Eye Beauty Procedure: The Ponytail Lift

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