If you've been researching facelifts, you've probably noticed that a consultation with Dr. Dunn comes with a $400 fee.
The short answer is time, real, unhurried, dedicated time, spent entirely on you. Not a 15-minute meet-and-greet followed by a hard sell, but a genuine diagnostic hour where Dr. Dunn examines your anatomy, listens to what you actually want, and builds a surgical plan that exists for no one else's face but yours. For that hour, you're not one of many. You're the only patient in the room.
You'll be asked to submit photos in advance so Dr. Dunn can begin studying your facial structure and skin quality ahead of time, along with a medical history intake so the hour itself is reserved for you, not paperwork. By the time you sit down, Dr. Dunn has already started thinking about your face specifically, not a general case.
You'll be asked to submit photos in advance so Dr. Dunn can begin studying your facial structure and skin quality ahead of time, along with a medical history intake so the hour itself is reserved for you, not paperwork. By the time you sit down, Dr. Dunn has already started thinking about your face specifically, not a general case.
A few things to help you get the most out of the hour:
Dr. Dunn evaluates several layers at once: skin quality and elasticity, the underlying facial anatomy and bone structure, and any existing asymmetries, because almost everyone has some. Every face ages differently, and the way yours has aged determines which technique will actually work. Nothing here is templated. It's built from what he sees in front of him.
This is also where the deep plane facelift conversation comes in. Not every patient is a candidate for the same approach, and not every patient needs the same approach. Dr. Dunn uses this hands-on assessment to determine whether a deep plane facelift, a more limited technique, or a combination of procedures will get you the most natural result with the least unnecessary surgery.
Dr. Dunn spends real time understanding whether you're looking for a natural reversal of aging, think softer jowls, a more defined jawline, less heaviness around the neck, or chasing a look that isn't realistic for your anatomy.
This is deliberately a two-way conversation, not a pitch. Dr. Dunn's philosophy is to educate rather than upsell: explaining trade-offs, setting honest expectations, and being direct if a particular goal isn't achievable or isn't a good fit. You leave this part of the hour having actually been heard, not just processed. Patients consistently say this is the part of the consultation that builds the most trust.
Once Dr. Dunn understands your anatomy and your goals, he walks you through his recommended approach in plain language, no unexplained jargon, no rushing past the parts that matter. You'll see before-and-after photos of patients with anatomy similar to yours, so you're not just imagining an outcome, you're seeing a realistic reference point built around a face like your own.
Dr. Dunn and his team walk you through it in detail during the consultation. Making sure it is tailored to your lifestyle and how much support you'll have at home. That includes downtime expectations, a realistic timeline for returning to normal activities and social settings, the kind of support you'll want lined up, and the complimentary scar treatment options included as part of your care.
Knowing this upfront means there are no surprises later, and you can plan your life around recovery instead of the other way around.
Dr. Dunn's team walks through a transparent cost breakdown, and importantly, the $400 consultation fee is applied toward the cost of surgery if you move forward. Financing options are also discussed, so cost doesn't have to be a barrier to getting the kind of attention this hour is built to give you.
Questions that may have lingered for years are thoughtfully answered, concerns are addressed with honesty and expertise, and what once felt uncertain becomes a personalized plan designed around your unique goals. Dr. Dunn believes exceptional results begin long before surgery, which is why he takes the time to educate, listen, and ensure you feel genuinely seen, understood, and cared for throughout the process.
It’s this experience that leads many patients to confidently reserve their surgery date before leaving the office, not because of pressure, but because they feel informed, prepared, and certain they’re in the right hands. Others choose to take additional time to reflect, and we wholeheartedly support that as well. Whether you decide to move forward that day or months later, you’ll leave with something far more valuable than a recommendation: the confidence to make the decision that’s right for you, on your own timeline.
It's an hour where Dr. Dunn's full attention belongs to you and no one else, applied directly to understanding your face and your goals. Most patients leave saying it's the first time in this whole process they felt like a person instead of a prospect, and if you move forward with surgery, that fee goes right back into your procedure.
Ready to see what a consultation with Dr. Dunn could tell you about your options?
