Cosmetic Surgery in OKC for Amarillo, TX Patients

Why Amarillo patients look 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 — across state lines — because a specific surgeon's experience, a specific procedure, or the standards of the facility matter more than proximity.

Oklahoma Surgical Arts operates out of an AAAHC-accredited surgery center at 12400 Saint Andrew's Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73120. The facility has two operating rooms. Dr. Angelo Cuzalina founded the practice and directs its AACS-accredited fellowship. His published case volume exceeds 18,000 procedures, with particular focus on rhinoplasty, deep plane facelift, complex revision surgery, and total-body contouring.

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. You may ask for a specific surgeon when you book, or share your goals and the team will match you.

The consultation: virtual or in person

Every plan here begins the same way, whether you live seven miles away or seven hundred. 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.

Virtual consultations let Amarillo patients have a thorough initial conversation without traveling. When surgery is scheduled, a single in-person pre-operative visit confirms the plan. That visit and surgery day can often be coordinated to reduce the number of trips.

The procedure menu is broad: breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, breast lift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, mommy makeover, gynecomastia surgery, facial surgery, and nonsurgical options including injectables and physician-dispensed skincare.

Getting here from Amarillo and what to bring

Amarillo is about 241 miles from the practice — a flight or a long drive. Parking at the surgery center 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. 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 recovery for traveling patients

You arrive at the time set for your case. 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.

Traveling patients should plan their recovery stay carefully. When any written instruction from this page differs from what your surgical team tells you directly, their instructions win. Follow-up appointments are scheduled before you leave, and the team is reachable by phone at 405-751-0042 throughout your healing.

Surgery can also be performed in Tulsa — the flagship has a private overnight guest suite. Your consult, records, and photography follow you between cities. You choose your surgeon and your city.

The practice behind the surgery

Dr. Cuzalina 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 received the SRC Master Surgeon designation in Specialized Cosmetic Surgery — Face & Neck and Trunk, Breast & Extremities — in 2021. He is a textbook editor and fellowship director.

Dr. Carisa Champion and Dr. Chase Nelson operate in Oklahoma City through the week. Dr. Trent Fogleman practices here full-time. The full Tulsa roster serves Oklahoma City patients — consults virtual or in person, surgery in Oklahoma City or Tulsa.

Patient forms — registration in English and Spanish, the HIPAA privacy notice, the financial policy, and procedure-specific documents — are available as PDFs so you can complete them before you travel. Call 405-751-0042 or request a consult online to begin.

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