How Much Do Tummy Tucks Usually Cost and What are the Risks?

asked 8 months ago by Jahaya in Atlanta, GA
Latest answer by Jeffrey D. Hoefflin, MD
Question viewed 145 times
Tags: 310-329 lbs, candidate, choosing a surgeon, costs, risk

I'm 5'7" and 320 lb. I want to get a tummy tuck. How much does this usually cost and what kind of risks are there?Will doctors take out of state clients?

6 answers to How Much Do Tummy Tucks Usually Cost and What are the Risks?

High BMI and Tummy Tucks

Dear Jahaya, Thank you for your question and the information you provided. Based on your height aand your weight, I would first suggest you meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon to see if you are a candidate for an abdominoplasty or if you should lose more weight in order to safely proceed. You currently have a high Body Mass Index(BMI) which significantly increases your risks of complications from this type of surgery. If you are trying to lose weight and are... more

Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

www.stlcosmeticsurgery.com

Cost of tummy tuck

The fee will vary based on the type of tummy tuck needed. Our fees range from $3500 to $6000. Some of the risks include infection, death, skin loss, bad scar, blood clots.

Steven S. Carp, MD
Akron Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Cost

Cost vary from $6000-$12000 in most areas depending upon complexity, and if the Surgeon has his/her own OR. Risks are: death, infection, transfusion, loss of tissue or belly button ,DVT, Blood clots to lungs, numbness. This is why it important to go to a Board Certified Plastic surgeon with a lot of experience with this proceedure. Thx, MW

Michael L. Workman, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Tummy Tucks

The most important critieria is selecting an experienced board certified plastic & reconstruction surgeon. Such surgeons have distinguished themselves through years of training, both as a general surgeon, and then through years of reconstructive surgery. Prices can differ through different regions of the country, through the experience of the surgeon, and where the operation is being performed, i.e. hospital or outpatient surgery center. Our typical prices in Los Angeles and Beverly... more

Jeffrey D. Hoefflin, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Cost and risks of tummy tucks

The costs of an abdominoplasty vary between doctors and locations. There are risks with any surgical procedure, especially one requiring general anesthesia. The most important element to a good outcome for this procedure is being at your ideal weight prior to surgery. It is also vital to be sure your plastic surgeon is board certified.

Donna Rich, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Surgery

Thank you for your question. You are asking good questions. I have patients who travel from out of state for this surgery. I think this is fine as long as they can stay in town long enough to have good follow up care. Regarding the fees....each surgeon’s fees will be different depending on many factors. Factors such as the certification of the surgeon, the experience of the surgeon, if the surgery is performed in the office or in a hospital / outpatient surgery... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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