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Facelift in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

A facelift lifts the lower face and the neck. It treats loose skin, jowls, and deep folds around the mouth. The surgeon lifts the deeper layer of the face, not just the skin.

That deeper lift gives a natural look that lasts longer. A facelift does not stop aging. It sets the clock back. It does not change the eyes or the brow. Those need other steps.

Performed by the surgeons of Tulsa Surgical Arts — the practice behind the AACS-certified cosmetic surgery fellowship — in an AAAHC-accredited surgery center with a private overnight guest suite. The deep-layer lift, hidden scars, natural movement.
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How it works

What happens in the operating room.

  1. A board-certified anesthesia provider administers general anesthesia — you are fully asleep for your procedure.
  2. Your surgeon makes discreet incisions in the hairline and hidden in the creases around the ear, with a small incision hidden under the chin.
  3. The deeper support layer of the face (the SMAS — superficial musculoaponeurotic system) is lifted in a natural vector and secured with sutures.
  4. Loose neck muscle bands are tightened, and excess fat is artistically removed through the chin incision.
  5. Excess skin is trimmed, and the facial and neck skin is laid into place without tension.
  6. The incisions are closed with fine, absorbable suture, and a soft head wrap is placed.
  7. Surgery usually takes a few hours. Most patients go home the same day with an adult to help.

The plain-language guide

The same surgery, explained simply — written at an 8th-grade reading level — plain words, no jargon.

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The honest risk list — read it before your consult

Every surgery has risks. These are the main ones, in plain words — and we go over all of them with you in person.

  • A patch of hair loss near the scars. It often grows back.
  • Weakness in part of the face. A nerve can be bruised. This almost always recovers. Lasting weakness is rare.
  • Skin healing problems behind the ears. The risk is much higher if you smoke.
  • A pocket of blood under the skin (called a hematoma). It may need quick drainage.
  • Bleeding. Some bleeding can need another trip to the operating room.
  • Infection. Signs are spreading redness, warmth, pus, or fever.
  • Scars. Every cut leaves a scar. Most fade over a year. Some stay raised or wide.
  • Numb skin near the cuts. Feeling usually returns over months. Small areas can stay numb.
  • Blood clots in the legs. A clot can travel to the lungs. That is an emergency.
  • Problems from anesthesia (the medicine that makes you sleep). These are rare in healthy people.
  • Uneven results. The two sides of the body are never a perfect match.
  • The need for another surgery to fix a problem or improve the result.

Recovery, honestly

What the weeks actually look like.

The arc

First few daysSwelling and bruising peak. Keep your head raised, even while you sleep. Walk a little every few hours.
One weekSutures and any surgical clips are removed. Bruising starts to fade. You may begin washing your hair.
Two weeksMost people feel fine in public with light makeup. Desk work is usually fine.
Six weeksYou can return to full exercise. Numb areas keep waking up for months.
One yearScars fade to thin, pale lines hidden around the ears.

When to call, day or night

In any emergency, call 911 first

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department now — do not drive yourself, do not wait:

  • Chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, or trouble breathing.
  • Fainting, sudden confusion, or weakness on one side of the body.
  • One side of your face swells fast and feels tight or very painful.
  • One leg swells, or one calf hurts more than the other.
  • Blood soaks a bandage and does not slow down with gentle pressure.

Otherwise call 918-392-7900, day or night, if:

  • You have a fever of 101.5°F (38.6°C) or higher.
  • Redness spreads out from a cut, or you see pus.
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Cost, answered

What facelift actually costs.

We don’t do internet price tags. Pricing moves depending on your situation — primary versus revision, a solo procedure or a combination of procedures — so your consultation concludes with one written, all-inclusive number: surgeon, anesthesia, AAAHC-accredited facility, and follow-up included. We honor it.

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Combining procedures shares anesthesia and facility time — combinations are priced as one plan at consultation.

Questions

Asked at nearly every consult.

How long does the surgery take?
Surgery takes a few hours. Most people go home the same day with an adult to help.
When can I be back at work?
Most people feel fine to be in public at about two weeks — often sooner with light makeup. Desk work can be resumed as soon as you feel up to it.
Will there be scars?
Your incision plan will be discussed in detail at consultation. The face heals better than almost anywhere on the body — incisions are planned so they are well hidden and inconspicuous.
What does it cost?
Pricing is personal — it depends on your anatomy and the complexity of your plan. Your consultation ends with one written, all-in number: surgeon, anesthesia, AAAHC-accredited facility, and follow-up included.

Related: Neck lift · Brow lift · Eyelid surgery · Guide: Why a facelift looks natural — or doesn’t

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