Traveling to Oklahoma City for Surgery: A Plan for Austin Patients

Why patients travel from Austin to Oklahoma City

Cosmetic surgery is elective. You choose the surgeon, the facility, and the city. Some patients find the right match close to home. Others look further. The decision usually comes down to a specific surgeon's experience with a specific procedure, or the standards of the facility where the surgery will be performed.

Oklahoma Surgical Arts operates out of an AAAHC-accredited surgery center in Oklahoma City with two operating rooms. Dr. Angelo Cuzalina founded the practice and directs its AACS-accredited fellowship. The six cosmetic surgeons of the Tulsa Surgical Arts roster all serve Oklahoma City patients, and Dr. Trent Fogleman practices in Oklahoma City full-time. The practice menu covers rhinoplasty, deep plane facelift, complex revision surgery, total-body contouring, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, breast lift, eyelid surgery, mommy makeover, gynecomastia surgery, and facial surgery.

Austin is about 366 miles from the practice, straight-line. That is a flight or a long drive. Patients from across the country make a similar trip. The planning process is the same whether you live seven miles away or seven hundred.

The consultation starts the plan

Every plan here begins the same way. You meet the surgeon. You are examined. You describe what bothers you in your own words. You leave with a written plan and a written, all-in number — both yours to keep, to decide on your own time. There is no pressure in the room and none after you leave it.

Consultations are available in person at the Oklahoma City office or virtual from anywhere. Virtual consultations let Austin patients have a thorough initial conversation without booking a flight. When surgery is scheduled, a single in-person pre-operative visit confirms the plan. Ask for a specific surgeon when you book, or share your goals and the team will match you.

Getting here and knowing what to bring

The practice is located at 12400 Saint Andrew's Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73120. Parking is free and on-site. On surgery day, your driver pulls directly to the entrance for drop-off and pick-up. The team confirms your arrival time for your specific case — not a general clinic opening.

Bring photo ID, your completed paperwork, a written list of every medication and supplement you take, glasses and a case (no contact lenses), phone and charger. Wear loose, front-opening clothing and slip-on shoes. No makeup, lotion, deodorant, or fragrance on surgery day. Leave jewelry, piercings, and valuables at home.

After anesthesia you may not drive yourself home, take a rideshare alone, or leave unaccompanied. A responsible adult drives you and stays with you for the first 24 hours. Your driver checks in with you, stays reachable by phone for the entire day, and receives your discharge instructions in person.

Surgery day and how the day flows

You arrive at the time confirmed by the surgical team. Check-in, pre-operative preparation, and a final review with your surgeon and anesthesia provider follow. You wake in recovery under one-to-one observation, then discharge home with your driver and your written instructions.

You choose your surgeon and your city — surgery happens in Oklahoma City or Tulsa. The Tulsa flagship has a private overnight guest suite. Your consult, records, and photography follow you between cities. For Austin patients who prefer to stay overnight near the practice, the team can discuss local logistics during your consultation.

About the practice and its surgeons

Dr. Angelo Cuzalina's published case volume exceeds 18,000 procedures. His focus areas include rhinoplasty, deep plane facelift, complex revision surgery, and total-body contouring. He served as president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in 2011–2012 and president of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery in 2013. He holds the SRC Master Surgeon designation in Specialized Cosmetic Surgery for both Face & Neck and Trunk, Breast & Extremities.

Dr. Carisa Champion and Dr. Chase Nelson operate in Oklahoma City through the week. Dr. Trent Fogleman practices in Oklahoma City full-time. The practice directs the AACS-accredited cosmetic surgery fellowship based at Tulsa Surgical Arts. Every fellowship-trained surgeon on the roster serves Oklahoma City patients — consults virtual or in person, surgery in Oklahoma City or Tulsa.

Schedule your consultation from Austin

If you are in Austin and considering cosmetic surgery, we welcome your call or consult request. A virtual consultation is a practical first step — no travel required until you and your surgeon agree on a plan. Call 405-751-0042 or request a consultation through the website to begin.

Individual results vary. This article is general education, not medical advice.