Training and board certification
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| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | Oklahoma State University, Stillwater; Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1987 |
| Medical school | University of Oklahoma College of Medicine; MD with distinction, 1992 |
| Residency | Six-year general surgery internship and residency, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City |
| Residency | Two-year plastic surgery residency, University of Alabama at Birmingham, under Luis Vasconez, MD |
- In July 2000 he returned to Tulsa and founded Tulsa Plastic Surgery, the parent company of Whitlock Plastic Surgery and Reflexion Medical Spa; the companies now operate as Whitlock Cosmetic Center of Oklahoma.
- The site states he specializes in breast enhancement, body contouring and facial rejuvenation.
- The facial enhancement page states he has completed over 5000 surgeries (source).
- The site does not state a board certification.
Eyelid surgery work
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). The site describes blepharoplasty as reducing wrinkles, fine lines and bags under the eyes, or removing excess skin from drooping eyelids, which can interfere with vision. Surgery can treat the upper lids, the lower lids or both, and is performed under general anesthesia (source).
- Upper eyelid surgery reduces puffiness and folds of sagging skin that can cause vision problems. Lower eyelid surgery removes wrinkling and excess skin and corrects droopiness (source).
- The pages list people not advised to have blepharoplasty: those with glaucoma, very dry eyes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or an overactive or underactive thyroid.
- At the consultation, vision, use of lenses and the reason for surgery are reviewed; Dr. Whitlock factors in age, ethnicity and skin type.
- Eyelid surgery may be combined with a facelift or dermal fillers.
The site's before-and-after section has arm lift, breast, explant, male breast reduction, labiaplasty, liposuction and tummy tuck galleries. It has no eyelid or brow gallery (source).
Other procedures
The site lists full facelift (rhytidectomy, performed in office, usually under general anesthesia), breast augmentation, lift, reduction, explant and male breast reduction, mommy makeover, arm lift, Brazilian butt lift, labiaplasty, liposuction and tummy tuck. Medical spa services include Botox, chemical peels, dermal fillers, Obagi Blue Peel, photofacials, skin tightening and microneedling (source).
Insurance and cost
- The site makes no statement about insurance or Medicare coverage for eyelid surgery.
- A patient coordinator reviews costs and payment options after the assessment with Dr. Whitlock; the practice offers several payment plans (source).
- The financing page describes several financing companies, some with interest-free terms of up to 14 months (financing).
- The site publishes no eyelid surgery prices.
Recovery
- The eyelid page states results may last for up to 10 years.
- A follow-up visit is offered a few weeks after the procedure to check healing (source).