Exclusive | Nip-buck! Celebrity plastic surgeon reveals shocking difference between $30K and $300K facelift

Nypost · 🇺🇸 public United States · Aug 08, 2026 · 1287 words · By Reda Wigle

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Celebrity plastic surgeon reveals shocking difference between $30K and $300K facelift See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Celebrity plastic surgeon reveals shocking difference between $30K and $300K facelift See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google The high price of a fresh slice.

Common ground

Driven in part by A-list celebrities like Kris Jenner and Denise Richards, facelifts are on the rise.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Dr. Sean McNally, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Portland, OR”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that R. Sean McNally, MD, PhD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Portland, Oregon.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kelly AuCoin (born February 14, 1967) is an American actor who has appeared in film, television, and theater. He is best known as "Dollar" Bill Stearn on Billions (Showtime) and Pastor Tim on The Amer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly_AuCoin

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Claim 2: “Los Angeles-based real estate agent Pate Stevens of The Agency... underwent a facial rejuvenation by Talei last fall, to the tune of $224,000”

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The search results for 'Pate Stevens' returned information about 'Pâté' (the food) and unrelated topics, providing no evidence regarding a real estate agent or a $224,000 procedure.

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web search NEUTRAL — Pâté (UK: / ˈpæteɪ / PAT-ay, US: / pæˈteɪ, pɑː -/ pa (h)-TAY, French: [pɑte] ⓘ) is a forcemeat. Originally, the dish was cooked in a pastry case and called pâté en croute; in more recent times it is m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pâté

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web search NEUTRAL — May 25, 2023 · Discover what pate is, the 8 most popular types (from campagne to foie gras), and how to serve them like a gourmet. Explore Dufour's premium pates.
https://www.dufourgourmet.com/blogs/foodie-blog/all-about-pa…

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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 17, 2022 · The Food Network Kitchen team develops recipes, tests products, preps for Food Network shows, produces videos and social content, hosts events and much more. "Food Network Kitchen" is t…
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Claim 3: “McNally, whose facial rejuvenation procedures fall in the $25,000 to $50,000 range”

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The search results provided for this claim are irrelevant, discussing medical practices in Duluth, GA, and do not mention Dr. McNally's pricing.

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web search NEUTRAL — Maxa Internal Medicine Associates, PC, is a primary care medical practice serving the health care needs of adults in the Duluth and Gwinnett County area of metro-Atlanta.
https://maxainternalmedicine.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Your eye doctor near Duluth, GA Duluth-Sugarloaf, MyEyeDr. offers complete eye exams with glasses and contacts. Book an appointment now with a MyEyeDr. optometrist.
https://locations.myeyedr.com/ga/duluth/6555-sugarloaf-pkwy

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web search NEUTRAL — Find information about and book an appointment with Dr. Michael Anthony Hall, MD in Duluth, GA. Specialties: General Surgery, Robotic Surgery.
https://providers.northside.com/provider/michael-anthony-hal…

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Claim 4: “According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), facelifts ranked as the second-most popular plastic surgery procedure in 2025.”

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The evidence provided mentions that rhinoplasties, facelifts, and blepharoplasties were the top three procedures in 2024, but it does not specify that facelifts specifically ranked 'second' in 2025. The 2025 data is not explicitly detailed in the provided search results.

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web search NEUTRAL — "Man-esthetics," or plastic surgery for men, is on the rise, according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The Post spoke to an expert about the most popular cosmetic…
https://nypost.com/2025/02/06/health/plastic-surgeon-reveals…

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web search NEUTRAL — The demand for facial plastic surgery and non-invasive treatments continues to surge, according to the recently released 2023 member survey outcomes by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Recon…
https://aestheticmedicalpractitioner.com.au/news-events/aafp…

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web search NEUTRAL — The 2024 AAFPRS annual online survey was sent in December 2024 to academy members. Rhinoplasties, facelifts (including partial facelifts), and blepharoplasties remained the top three surgical procedur…
https://www.dermatologyadvisor.com/news/new-facial-plastic-s…

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Claim 5: “Stevens underwent an AuraLyft, a type of neck lift and deep-plane facelift patented by Talei that starts at around $175,000 and can reach upwards of $350,000”

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The search results provided for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing internal medicine and eye doctors in Duluth, GA, with no mention of AuraLyft or Dr. Talei's pricing.

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Claim 6: “Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Ben Talei... responsible for Denise Richards’ viral facial transformation and singer Sia’s self-proclaimed “amazing” facelift”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Dr. Ben Talei performed procedures for both Denise Richards and Sia, with Sia specifically praising his 'amazing' work at the Daytime Beauty Awards.

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web search NEUTRAL — Denise Richards facelift transformation, Dr. Ben Talei facelift results, Denise Richards before and after photos, celebrity cosmetic surgery results, facelift and neck lift procedure Last updated 2026…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/ben-talei-denise-richards

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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Ben Talei. Actress Denise Richards underwent a highly publicized transformation in 2025, which included an increasingly popular eyelift procedure. /
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/denis…

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