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Liposuction in Oklahoma City.

Liposuction removes stubborn pockets of fat through cuts of a few millimeters — waist, flanks, thighs, chin, arms. A thin tube sculpts the area in smooth passes while you sleep.

It contours; it does not lose weight for you, and it cannot tighten loose skin. What it can do for your shape — honestly — is exactly what the exam at your consultation answers.

From single-area touch work to high-definition, multi-area sculpting — including Dr. Tolomeo’s hi-definition liposculpture focus — planned to your anatomy and priced as one written number.
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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.
  • Fluid buildup (seroma) that may need drainage.
  • Burns or injury under the skin are rare but reported with some devices.
  • Bleeding. Some bleeding can need another trip to the operating room.
  • Infection. Signs are spreading redness, warmth, pus, or fever.
  • Scars. The cuts are tiny, but every cut leaves a mark. Most fade well.
  • 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 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

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 treated area becomes much more swollen, hot, or painful than the rest.
  • You have a fever of 101.5°F (38.6°C) or higher.
  • Redness spreads out from a cut, or you see pus.
  • You cannot keep fluids down or feel faint when you stand.
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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.

How pricing worksFinancing options
Pricing scales with the number of areas and the time your plan takes — multiple areas in one session share anesthesia and facility time.

Questions

Asked at nearly every consult.

How long does the surgery take?
It depends on how many areas are planned — your surgeon gives you a time estimate, in writing, at consultation.
When can I be back at work?
Most people return to desk work at about one week, wearing the compression garment day and night. Light cardio at two weeks; full exercise at six.
Will there be scars?
The cuts are a few millimeters — small, deliberately placed, and they fade well. Every cut leaves some mark; 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.
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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