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Face · Oklahoma City

Facelift in Oklahoma City.

A facelift lifts the deeper support layer of the face — not just the skin — to restore the jawline and soften the folds that time drops. Loose neck bands are tightened in the same operation when needed.

Done well, a facelift does not change who you are; it removes the tired, jowled version of you. The stretched, wind-tunnel look is what happens when skin does the lifting instead of the deep layer. We lift the deep layer.

Deep-plane and deep-support facelift work is a signature focus of the program’s founder, Dr. Angelo Cuzalina — and the standard his fellows train to. Consults in OKC, virtual or in person.
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How it works

What happens in the operating room.

  1. You get anesthesia (medicine that makes you sleep).
  2. The surgeon makes cuts hidden in the hairline and around each ear. A small cut may be made under the chin.
  3. The deeper support layer of the face is lifted and secured with stitches.
  4. Loose neck muscle bands are tightened through the chin cut when needed.
  5. Extra skin is trimmed away. The skin is laid back down without tension.
  6. The cuts are closed with fine stitches. A soft head wrap goes on.
  7. Surgery takes a few hours. Most people 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.
  • Numb areas of the face and ears that wake up over months.
  • Scars that stay raised or visible near the ear.
  • Uneven results. The two sides of the face are never a perfect match.
  • Bleeding. Some bleeding can need another trip to the operating room.
  • Infection. Signs are spreading redness, warmth, pus, or fever.
  • Blood clots in the legs. A clot can travel to the lungs. That is an emergency.
  • 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 daysSwelling and bruising peak. Keep your head raised, even while you sleep. Walk a little every day.
One weekMost stitches come out. Bruising starts to fade. You can shower and wash 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 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:

  • One side of your face swells much more than the other, or swelling is sudden and tight.
  • You have a fever of 101.5°F (38.6°C) or higher.
  • Redness spreads out from an incision, or you see pus.
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Cost, answered

What a facelift 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
Facelifts are often planned with eyelid surgery, a brow lift, or skin care — combinations share anesthesia and are priced as one plan.

Questions

Asked at nearly every consult.

How long does the surgery take?
A few hours, depending on whether the neck is included. Most people go home the same day with an adult to help.
When can I be back at work?
Most people feel fine in public at about two weeks with light makeup; desk work is usually comfortable then. Full exercise restarts at six weeks.
Will there be scars?
Yes — hidden in the hairline and in the natural creases around each ear, sometimes a small one under the chin. At a year they are thin, pale lines most people never notice.
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.

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