How much does a tummy tuck cost?

There is no 1 price for a tummy tuck since no 2 procedures are exactly alike. Beware of “price lists” offering cookie cutter surgery. Cutting costs by cutting corners in a tummy tuck can result in unfavorable results or possibly serious complications. After checking a surgeon’s background,... more

One should never shop by price alone for something as significant as a tummy tuck.  That being said, there are many of us who do these surgeries in an office operating room which can save you some money on facility fees. In my practice a full abdominoplasty takes about 2 hrs to perform and runs around... more

Thanks for the question - In our San Francisco office most abdominoplasties cost between $6500 and $9500. This includes hospital and anesthesia fees. I would encourage you to becareful in terms of "shopping" for plastic surgery based on price alone. Be sure you're dealing with a board certified... more

Prices for tummy tucks can vary based on the part of the country you live in as well as the individual surgeon. These can vary from $6000 or less to over $10000. A couple of things to consider: The fee you may be quoted may only be the surgeon's fee. Remember, there will also be a fee for the facility... more

Thank you for your question.  Fees for and abdominoplasty certainly do vary.  They vary based on geographical location (Florida versus New York, etc.), from surgeon to surgeon, and whether or not the operation is performed in a certified office based surgery center,  or in the hospital... more

Hello, Your answer varies by your surgeon's experience, the size of your case and your surgeon's practice philosophy. One surgeon's tummy tuck is not equivalent to another's. It also varies by your location. Some areas of the country are also more expensive than others. The range here is substantial, but a... more

The fee for a tummy tuck includes the surgeon's fee, anaesthesia, facility, garments/pain pumps, and at times the cost of an overnight stay. The fee will also vary depending on whether you are having a full or mini tummy tuck. The costs can range from about $5500 for a mini to over $9000 for a full. This is... more

Hi! This includes operating room costs, anesthesia, and recovery.  Beware of a lower fee.  They are cutting corners. For people who cannot afford this, I recommend a teaching hospital clinic (I teach at Lenox Hill Hospital), where the surgery is done by residents in training with supervision.

Tummy tucks range from $5000 to $9000. It depends on the extent of surgery and the time involved.  I would not shop based on price. This is a serious procedure and you don't want the K-mart of plastic surgery. On the other hand the most expensive surgeon, is not necessarily the best. You should be fully... more

The price for a tummy tuck in Orange County California will include: 1. The surgeon's fee ($5,000 to $7,000) 2. The anesthesia fee (Charged based on time in the operating room) 3. The operating room fee (Charged based on time in the operation room) 4. Over-night stay in a after-care facility (if necessary $500... more