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Liposuction in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Liposuction removes stubborn pockets of fat. Common areas are the belly, waist, hips, thighs, arms, chin, and neck. It shapes the body. It is not a weight-loss method.

The best results come when your skin still has good snap-back.

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. Contour where diet can’t reach.
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How it works

What happens in the operating room.

  1. You get anesthesia (medicine that makes you sleep) or deep sedation.
  2. The surgeon fills the fat with a numbing salt-water solution. This limits bleeding and pain.
  3. A thin tube (called a cannula) goes in through cuts of a few millimeters.
  4. The tube suctions the fat in smooth passes, sculpting the area evenly.
  5. The tiny cuts are closed or left to drain and seal. A snug compression garment goes on.

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.

  • Dents, waves, or uneven spots in the skin. A touch-up can help.
  • Loose skin if the skin cannot shrink to the new shape.
  • Numb patches for weeks to months.
  • Fluid shifts during large-volume surgery. We limit how much fat is removed in one day for safety.
  • 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 daysThe numbing fluid drains from the small cuts. Bruising blooms, then fades. Walk the same day.
One weekMost people return to desk work. Wear the garment day and night.
Two weeksLight cardio. Swelling hides the result at this stage. Be patient.
Six weeksFull exercise. The shape keeps improving as swelling clears.
Six monthsThe final contour shows.

When to call, day or night

Call 918-392-0880 if
  • A growing, painful bulge under the skin in a treated area.
  • You have chest pain or trouble breathing. Call 911 first, then call us.
  • One leg swells, or one calf hurts more than the other.
  • You have a fever over 101 degrees.
  • Blood soaks a bandage and does not slow down with gentle pressure.
  • Redness spreads out from a cut, or you see pus.
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Cost, answered

What liposuction 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.

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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?
Your surgeon gives you a time estimate, in writing, at consultation.
When can I be back at work?
Most people return to desk work. Wear the garment day and night.
Will there be scars?
Scars. Every cut leaves a scar. Most fade over a year. Some stay raised or wide. Incision placement is planned with you at consultation.
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.

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Meet the surgeon, get examined, and leave with a written plan and a written number — both yours to keep.

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