Will Tummy Tuck Cost Less if a Surgeon Has Their Own Surgical Suite?

asked 2 years ago by moxiegirl in san mateo, ca
Latest answer by Alan Engler, MD
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Tags: female, belly, costs

I am seeking Tummy Tuck in the Bay Area of California. I have consulted with 2 surgeons. The one I like will cost $18K (12K of which is his fee.) He has his own suite.

The other, would cost $9K and does not have his own suite. Both come well recommended. At this point, I'm at a loss. At $18K, I feel this procedure is costing me more than it should. The highest cost I've read on this site is $14K. But I really like the doctor and he comes well recommended.

5 answers to Will Tummy Tuck Cost Less if a Surgeon Has Their Own Surgical Suite?

Plastic Surgery Costs

Thanks for the question. When seeking a plastic surgeon it is important to select someone who: Is well qualified and board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Has performed many of these procedures Takes the time to discuss the risks, benefits and alternatives with you You have a good rapport with THEN price... Having your own surgery suite does not necessarily mean a higher or a lower price. It also does not mean the surgeon is well qualified to perform the procedure. The high more

Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tucks Costs and Surgical Suite

Dear Moxiegirl, There are really two separate questions: The first is whether or not a surgeon having his or her own surgical suite raises the cost of the surgery (as opposed to doing it in a hospital). There is no absolute answer for this but, in general, it is usually possible to do it for less in an office or ambulatory surgical suite environment, in which the surgeon has as greater degree of control, than in an hospital, where he or she doesn't. That... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Trust your instincts when it comes to plastic surgery

The most important decision you make in having plastic surgery if choosing your surgeon. You need to make sure you are comfortable with them after your consultation and you trust that you can work together to get your desired results. If you aren't comfortable because you are unsure about their surgical skill, training (always look for board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery) or general bedside manner, keep looking. Similarly, if you are uncomfortable with the price or... more

Jason Brett Lichten, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Cost

The fees for surgery in the Bay Area are certainly a great deal more than in Louisville. Our community is fortunate to have a number of facilities that charge reasonable prices for cosmetic surgery. Surgeons with their own suites still have significant costs to make sure they are safe and up to standards. If you choose to have surgery performed in a private facility, make certain that the surgeon is credentialed to operate in a hospital also.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Finding a plastic surgeon for a tummy tuck

Who is recommending your plastic surgeon? I would talk to a trusted friend and see her result. Those prices do seem high. Having your own suite can actually drive costs up. You might want to shop around a bit more. Don't look for the cheapest price, but rather, the surgeon with whom you feel most comfortable.

Jack Gelman, MD
Frankfort Plastic Surgeon

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