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Eyelid Surgery in Oklahoma City.

Blepharoplasty removes the extra skin that hoods the upper lids and corrects the bulging fat that makes under-eye bags. The goal is a rested version of your own eyes — never a surprised stranger.

Upper lids, lower lids, or both: the exam tells us which, and whether skin, muscle, or fat is doing the aging. It is precise, small-incision surgery with one of the fastest paybacks in facial rejuvenation.

Upper-lid surgery alone can often be done under local anesthesia with light sedation — a shorter day and an easier recovery. Lower lids and combined plans are planned case by case.
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How it works

What happens in the operating room.

  1. You get anesthesia — light sedation for many upper-lid plans, deeper for combined plans.
  2. For upper lids: the surgeon marks and removes a precise crescent of extra skin, hiding the cut in the natural crease.
  3. For lower lids: the cut hides just under the lash line or inside the lid itself.
  4. Bulging fat is removed or repositioned to smooth the bag; muscle is tightened where needed.
  5. The cuts are closed with very fine stitches.
  6. Surgery takes one to two hours. You go home the same day.

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.

  • Dry, gritty, or watery eyes for weeks. Usually temporary.
  • Difficulty fully closing the lids at first — rare to persist, but serious when it does.
  • A lower lid that pulls down or away (ectropion). Rare; may need correction.
  • Bruising that spreads down the cheeks for a week or two.
  • Tiny cysts or stitch marks along the incision lines. Usually easily treated.
  • Asymmetry between the two eyes needing a touch-up.
  • Bleeding behind the eye is very rare but an emergency — sudden severe pain and vision change means call 911.
  • Infection. Signs are spreading redness, warmth, pus, or fever.
  • Scars. Lid scars are among the finest in surgery, but every cut leaves a mark.
  • Problems from anesthesia. These are rare in healthy people.
  • 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 daysCold compresses, ointment, and head-up rest. Bruising blooms below the eyes.
One weekStitches come out. Most bruising fades enough for glasses and public life.
Two weeksMost people are fully presentable; contacts are usually comfortable again.
Six weeksFull exercise. Fine swelling keeps clearing for months.
MonthsScars settle into the crease and lash line, effectively invisible.

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 leg swells, or one calf hurts more than the other.
  • Blood soaks a bandage and does not slow down with gentle pressure.

Otherwise call 405-751-0042, day or night, if:

  • Sudden severe eye pain, bulging, or a change in vision — call 911 or go to the ER first.
  • You have a fever of 101.5°F (38.6°C) or higher.
  • Redness spreads from an incision, or you see pus.
  • You cannot close an eye enough to keep it comfortable overnight.
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Cost, answered

What eyelid surgery actually costs.

We don’t do internet price tags. Pricing moves with your anatomy, primary versus revision, and what your plan combines — so your consultation ends with one written, all-in number: surgeon, anesthesia, AAAHC-accredited facility, and follow-up included. We honor it.

How pricing worksFinancing options
Upper lids, lower lids, or both — and sometimes a brow lift is the truer answer to hooding. The exam sorts it out before any number is written.

Questions

Asked at nearly every consult.

How long does the surgery take?
One to two hours depending on whether upper lids, lower lids, or both are planned. You go home the same day.
When can I be back at work?
Many desk workers return at about one week, once stitches are out and bruising is coverable. Full exercise restarts at six weeks.
Will there be scars?
The upper-lid scar hides inside the natural crease; the lower-lid scar hides at the lash line or inside the lid. Matured lid scars are among the least visible in all of surgery.
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.
Can I have my surgery in Oklahoma City?
Yes — Oklahoma Surgical Arts operates two operating rooms in Oklahoma City, and surgery can be scheduled in OKC or Tulsa. Your surgery, your choice of city.

Start here

One conversation. Zero pressure.

Meet the surgeon, get examined, and leave with a written plan and a written number — both yours to keep. Consults are virtual or in person; surgery in Oklahoma City or Tulsa.

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