How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost?

Thanks for your question.  Tummy tuck prices can vary all around the country.  Some geographic areas are simply more expensive than others.  Some surgeons charge more and some charge less.  Some surgeons price the surgery by your height and weight while others may use time in the operating room to give a reasonable estimate.  Full tummy tucks are generally more expensive than mini tummy tucks.  Tummy tucks for massive of weight loss can be more extensive and cost more.

In my own practice I publish pricing for average patients which I try to adhere to.  Some surgeries may take longer and some may take less but I find that quoting an average price is more comfortable for the patients.

I agree with others on this site that ultimately you should not choose your doctor by price, but choose based upon your confidence his or her level and experience.  Saving a few dollars will never make you happy if you've not chosen the right physician.

Hi, thank you for your question. 
A tummy tuck usually involves removing excess skin and fat from the lower part of the front of the abdomen; and can include plication of the rectus muscles as well as liposuction or fat grafting. The former part, can be relatively straightforward and if it is the only thing you need or require, you may not have a significant cost associated with the procedure. However, the latter, can add more time to the surgery and in turn, cost. 
The cost of having cosmetic surgery done includes 3 separate fees: facility, anesthesia and surgeon fee. The total cost can range between $5000 to $18000. Cost will vary not only by surgeon or practice, but also by location. Cost can also reflect not only competition with other nearby surgeons but also skill level of the care providers involved (surgeon, nurses, anesthetist, per-operative staff). Therefore, be careful when considering cost as the only criteria for choosing who will be taking care of you. 
I hope this was helpful! Good luck in finding the best surgeon to help you reach your goals.

Often it is not the best approach to find the cheapest plastic surgeon. Does the surgeon specialize in this procedure? What are their credentials? How long have they been in practice? What percentage of their practice is cosmetic surgery? How many of these surgeries have they performed? Do they use the latest techniques? What do their results look like? Do they have photos to show of their work? Do they provide follow-up themselves, or will you only see the nurses (or even just an assistant)? Are they available by phone for an emergency or does one of their staff answer after-hour calls? What is the impression you get from their office and staff? Are they professional and informative? Do they know what they are talking about? You need to ask yourself all of these questions.When comparing quotes from different doctors, check to make sure that the costs you are quoted are for the same thing! Check to see what type of anesthesia and facility you are going to be treated in. If the total price is lower but you are not going to receive proper anesthesia from a board certified anesthesiologist, then are you getting a better deal (or inferior treatment)? If the facility is not a certified outpatient surgery center but is an in-office procedure room, is the difference in safety worth the cost reduction? If the doctor is not a board certified plastic surgeon, is that worth the discount in the fees? I would say the answer to all three of these questions is no! Assuming you are talking about a board certified plastic surgeon with plenty of experience in abdominoplasty, you need to find someone who you trust. This is your body, make sure you are making decisions based on the quality of care, the experience and training of the doctor, and proven results! Cost alone should not be the deciding factor.The prices can vary from state to state, and from city to city. Our costs, including the board certified plastic surgeon's fees, board certified anesthesiologist's fees, operating room, labs, scar gel, vitamins, and follow-up at 1 day, 5 days, 7 days, 9 days, 14 days, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, and every year after that forever, are around $7400. If you need more follow-up appointments, those are free as well.

Surgical planning involves many factors and changes on the needs of each patient. For this reason, a consultation is necessary in order to establish the appropriate procedure for you and the accompanying costs.

Thanks for your question. In my practice the price varies between hospitals even though there is no difference in treatment or follow up and support. The price for a full tummy tuck is between either £5997.50 or £7161.00 in the two hospitals from which I operate. With additional liposuction this will be either £7400.00 or £7880.00. The price includes follow up and two garments.

Hi Chia, You'll find that the cost of plastic surgery will vary from surgeon to surgeon (based on their experience and level of being in demand), and also from area to area (obviously NYC and San Francisco are costlier areas in which to set up and run a practice, than rural southern U.S.). In our practice, we charge $10K for tummy tuck surgery, unless the patient's case is such that it is significantly less or more complicated. It's good for you to know the general ball park, so that you can plan, but once you slim down your surgeon list down to 2-3, my recommendation is to invest the time (and consultation fees) to speak with all of them, so that they can both give you personalized recommendations and a PRECISE cost for surgery based on everything that YOU would like done. I put a link to some before-after photos below for you.
Best wishes,
Reza Momeni, MD