Faceliftology | office and outpatient surgery rules
Where the facelift is done
States have different rules around office-based surgery and outpatient surgery. Some have regulations written specifically for plastic surgery procedures. Search by state for more information.
Search for a state, or choose one from the list. Florida, New York, New Jersey, California, and Alabama are underlined because those states publish a registry, a license, or an accreditation list you can check. The underline is not a rating.
In every state, ask four things
- What anesthesia is on the consent — local, moderate sedation, or deeper?
- Is this office registered or accredited for that anesthesia, and by whom?
- Who gives the anesthesia, and do they stay until you leave?
- Which hospital takes a transfer, and how many minutes away is it?
Checked for Faceliftology in October 2026. Alabama, Florida, New York, and New Jersey were read against the current state text. States marked “No dedicated code” follow the Federation of State Medical Boards overview from September 2024. This is not legal advice, and it is not a directory of surgeons.
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