At Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates, our surgeons have dedicated their careers to helping you transform your confidence. That expertise, combined with true compassionate care, is why we’re the largest and most successful cosmetic/plastic surgery center in the South Central region of the United States.
With extensive training and experience in facial surgery in Oklahoma City, our 4 board-certified OKC cosmetic surgeons know the exact techniques needed to create your desired results. Whether you’re interested in rejuvenating your overall appearance or refining your features, we can develop a procedure plan that enhances your natural beauty.
Continue reading to learn about our surgeons’ superior qualifications, our most commonly performed facial surgeries, and how we ensure your procedure is done right the first time.
If you’re ready to experience the Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates difference, contact our front-desk team or schedule your initial consultation online.
What Sets Our Surgeons Apart
Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates is made up of 4 award-winning, board-certified cosmetic surgeons, all dedicated to providing patients with the highest-quality care.
A surgeon who is board certified has obtained their medical degree, completed their residency, and passed a series of written and oral examinations related to their field of study. These board examinations are rigorous, requiring years of specialization and a deep understanding of surgery. There is no level of certification higher than board certification.
When you choose one of our board-certified cosmetic surgeons for your facial surgery in Oklahoma City, you are choosing an unparalleled level of expertise. Our surgeons prioritize your safety while creating results that exceed your goals.
Triple-Board Certification and Our Leading Surgeons
Dr. Erik Nuveen and Dr. Courtney Caplin are our leading, triple-board certified surgeons—a credential reserved for only the most knowledgeable medical professionals.
Triple-board certification denotes a surgeon who has obtained their medical degree, completed their residency, and passed all of their examinations in 3 separate fields. Triple board-certified surgeons like Dr. Nuveen and Dr. Caplin are rare and highly sought after.
With board certifications in cosmetic surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery, both our leading surgeons have a unique understanding of facial anatomy. This sets them apart from other surgeons who are only board-certified in facial cosmetic surgery.
Their years of experience in addition to their training have also helped our surgeons develop a superior level of precision for facial surgery in Oklahoma City.
Aside from their triple-board certification, both Dr. Nuveen and Dr. Caplin treat each patient as though they are a part of their family. They give patients their personal cell phone numbers to answer questions and address any concerns. Our leading surgeons strive to form genuine relationships with their patients, so they can feel confident throughout the procedure process.
Facial Procedures at Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates
Determining which facial surgery in Oklahoma City suits your unique goals can feel like a challenge, especially without proper medical guidance. Fortunately, the board-certified surgeons at Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates can help you cut through the guesswork by educating you on your options.
Most facial cosmetic procedures accomplish 1 of 3 goals:
- Feminize appearance
- Masculinize appearance
- Rejuvenate appearance
Feminizing procedures soften your features, making them appear more delicate and lifted. Conversely, masculinizing procedures create a more traditionally masculine appearance by emphasizing defined lines and contours.
Rejuvenating procedures turn back the hands of time to create a more youthful profile. These surgeries primarily smooth facial wrinkles, reduce sagging, and create more definition.
These are some of our most commonly performed facial procedures at Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates.
Brow Lift
Sagging skin develops as a normal part of the aging process, especially around the eye and eyebrow areas. This skin laxity can make the eyes appear heavier, sometimes even causing eyeliner and mascara to smudge on the upper lid.
Our surgeons can perform a brow lift to help patients create a rested, rejuvenated appearance. This procedure tightens loose skin on the forehead and lifts the brow area for a more youthful look.
Before your procedure, your surgeon examines where your brow sits in relation to your browbone. If you have loose skin that sags lower than your browbone, your surgeon may recommend pairing an eyelid lift to remove that excess skin.
Eyelid Lift
An eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty, removes loose skin from the upper and lower eyelids to make your eyes appear brighter and more awake.
During an upper eyelid lift, your surgeon makes an incision along the natural crease of your eyelid. Then, they remove excess skin, muscle, and fat that contribute to upper eyelid drooping. Many of our patients also report an increased field of vision after their procedure.
Conversely, a lower eyelid lift reduces sagging skin and ”bags” beneath the eyes. During this procedure, your surgeon makes an incision just below the lashes or inside the lower lid to redistribute the fat and skin for a smoother undereye area.
Facelift
Facelifts are one of the most popular options for facial surgery in Oklahoma City. This procedure addresses the signs of aging in the mid-to-lower face—and our experts can customize the entire process to your unique needs.
Your Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates surgeon may recommend a facelift if you have any of the following aesthetic concerns:
- Sagging cheeks
- Excess skin along the jawline
- Nasolabial folds
During a facelift, your surgeon makes a series of incisions around your temples, hairline, and ears. These incisions allow them to remodel and tighten the facial tissues and muscles. Once they’ve finished, they redrape the skin over your newly positioned facial contours for a tighter appearance.
Many of our patients share concerns about unnatural or “windblown” facelift results. Our surgeons calm these fears through their complete understanding of facial anatomy and a personalized facelift approach. During your initial consultation, your surgeon takes your unique features into consideration before creating a plan that enhances your appearance while preserving your natural features.
The Mini-Lift
Sometimes, patients want a lift, but not to the full extent of a facelift. Our mini-lift addresses the lower two-thirds of the face, refreshing the appearance and contours of the entire lower face and jawline.
Whether a full facelift or min-lift, your surgeon may recommend combining your facelift with a neck lift procedure. This depends on the amount of skin laxity and excess fat around the jawline and neck area.
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Neck lift
Loose skin around the neck, sometimes referred to as a “turkey neck,” can make us feel self-conscious as we get older. We can also develop stubborn fat beneath the chin that resists weight loss efforts.
But with their expert-level of attention to detail, our surgeons help you create a more distinctive, youthful profile with a neck lift.
During a neck lift, your surgeon makes a small incision underneath the chin and uses liposuction to remove excess fat. Then, they reposition the platysmal muscles, or the muscles that run vertically down your neck, to remove deeper portions of fat. From there, they tighten the platysmal muscles to minimize neck bands that often form with age.
To finish, your surgeon makes an incision around the ear to pull the neck skin up and back for a more sculpted appearance. Your neck lift plan may include additional steps if you pair the procedure with a facelift.
Frequently Asked Questions About Facial Surgery
Our surgeons understand that committing to facial surgery in Oklahoma City is often a life-changing decision—one that requires care and attention to detail. You deserve answers as you take this next step in elevating your self-confidence.
The surgeons at Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates are proud to support you through this decision process. Here are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about facial procedures.
What does the downtime and recovery process look like after facial surgery?
We have a fully accredited (AAAHC) ambulatory specialty outpatient facility in our one location. All services are performed as an outpatient, with no need to stay in house. As you convalesce in the comfort of your own home, your downtime and recovery vary depending on your specific facial surgery.
Whichever procedure you choose, you will experience some level of bruising and swelling. Your surgeon also prescribes medications to help you reduce any post-surgical discomfort.
We recommend patients take things easy for 2 to 3 weeks after their facial procedure. You must avoid strenuous physical activity, as you run the risk of disturbing your incisions and delaying the healing process.
Within the month following surgery, most patients begin feeling comfortable returning to more public settings. We recommend waiting 3 to 6 months before attending any major events.
Many of our patients complete their facial procedures in the fall and winter. The colder season means they can cover up their incisions with extra layers of clothing and avoid large gatherings before they’re fully healed.
What are the risks of choosing an underqualified surgeon?
Most practicing cosmetic surgeons meet proper qualifications to perform facial surgery, but not every surgeon has the proper experience or knowledge to create your desired results. Choosing one of the nationally recognized surgeons at Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates can help you avoid the risks associated with an underqualified surgeon.
Some surgeons perform procedures outside of their training, which can create unexpected results or put the patient’s health at risk. If a surgeon does not have a full understanding of facial anatomy, they may risk cutting things that shouldn’t be touched. This can cause nerve damage, blood clots, and permanent health concerns.
At Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates, we approach your surgery as a team of experienced specialists. This combination of expertise in multiple disciplines, along with certifications for physicians with fellowship training and certified first assists with more than 5 years’ experience of working together, allow for the safe and effective performance of multiple areas of surgery in one session.
We urge you to research your surgeon carefully before booking your facial surgery consultation. Our surgeons are proud to provide their credentials and discuss their qualifications to ease any concerns you have about surgery.
How do CSA’s surgeons ensure these procedures are done right the first time?
With over 27,000 satisfied patients, our surgeons have a proven track record for creating results that exceed expectations. We go to great lengths to give you the enhanced features you desire—the first time.
The board certification in oral and maxillofacial surgery, which Dr. Caplin and Dr. Nuveen both hold, serves as a strong foundation in understanding facial anatomy. Although they no longer practice in this field, their extensive background in reconstructive surgery helps them determine what results would best suit your natural features.
Above all, our surgeons went into medicine to help people and transform their lives. They’re willing to go above and beyond to help you elevate your self-confidence. This level of care requires careful listening and a tailored surgical approach. Our facial surgery in Oklahoma City has the power to transform our patients’ lives, and that starts with unmatched care.
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At Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates, our board-certified surgeons understand that confidence is priceless. It has the power to push you to your highest potential and help you create the best version of yourself.
For many of our patients, facial surgery in Oklahoma City is the key to enhanced self-confidence.
With more than 40 years of combined training and experience, and over 27,000 satisfied patients, our surgeons have the background to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates is the home of facial cosmetic surgery in Oklahoma City. Contact our team or schedule your appointment online to learn what sets us apart.
