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Tummy Tuck in Oklahoma City.

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes extra skin from the belly and stitches stretched muscles back together down the middle. It rebuilds the abdominal wall that pregnancy or weight change pulled apart.

It is not a weight-loss operation, and it is honest work: a long, low scar traded for a flat, strong core. Whether that trade is right for you is exactly what the consultation decides.

Performed by the surgeons of the Tulsa Surgical Arts program, with two operating rooms in Oklahoma City. Often planned alongside liposuction or breast surgery as a mommy makeover — combinations are priced as one plan.
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How it works

What happens in the operating room.

  1. You get anesthesia (medicine that makes you sleep).
  2. The surgeon makes a long cut low on the belly, hidden below the underwear line.
  3. The skin is lifted, and the stretched muscles are stitched back together down the middle.
  4. Extra skin is removed. The belly button is brought out through a new small opening.
  5. The cuts are closed in layers. Thin drain tubes are sometimes placed for a few days.
  6. Surgery takes two to three hours. Some patients stay one night.

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.

  • Fluid buildup under the skin (called a seroma). It may need to be drained with a needle in the office.
  • Slow wound healing at the middle of the scar, especially in smokers.
  • Blood clots. The risk is higher after a tummy tuck than most cosmetic surgeries. Early walking lowers it.
  • Long-lasting numbness of the lower belly skin.
  • A scar that stays raised, wide, or uneven. Scar care is planned with you.
  • A belly button that heals with an unexpected shape.
  • Bleeding. Some bleeding can need another trip to the operating room.
  • Infection. Signs are spreading redness, warmth, pus, or fever.
  • Uneven results. The two sides of the body are never a perfect match.
  • Problems from anesthesia (the medicine that makes you sleep). 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 daysYou walk bent at the hips. Soreness is real but managed. Walk a little every few hours.
One weekStanding straighter each day. Drains, if used, usually come out.
Two weeksMost desk workers return. No lifting over ten pounds.
Six weeksCore exercise and full workouts restart. Swelling keeps fading for months.
One yearThe scar fades and flattens.

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:

  • Your belly becomes much more swollen, tight, or painful on one side.
  • You have a fever of 101.5°F (38.6°C) or higher.
  • Redness spreads out from the incision, or you see pus.
  • A drain suddenly stops working or its fluid turns bright red.
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Cost, answered

What a tummy tuck 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
Muscle repair, skin removal, and liposuction of the flanks are often one combined plan — priced as one written number at consultation.

Questions

Asked at nearly every consult.

How long does the surgery take?
Surgery takes two to three hours. Some patients stay one night, and every patient goes home with an adult to help.
When can I be back at work?
Most desk workers return at about two weeks. No lifting over ten pounds at first; core exercise and full workouts restart at six weeks.
Will there be scars?
Yes — a long scar low on the belly, placed to hide below the underwear line, plus a scar around the belly button. Most fade substantially over a year.
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.

Related: Body lift · Mommy makeover · Liposuction

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