How Much Does a Skin-only Tummy Tuck Cost?

I am 50 years old , have had 4 pregnancies...never gained more than 20lbs in each pregnancy, have maintained a 118-122lb my whole life....and work out every day.....my abs are very developed(If flexed, 6 pack very evident) but as I age the skin is noticably looser from the laxity of pregnancy.....is a skin only tummy tuck reasonable for me given I have excellent muscle tone...also what is the average cost?

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9 Doctor Answers | Asked by kidhal in lacey, washington

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Skin only tummy tuck

Hi, Your information would allow you to be put in the best category as far as an easy approach and predictability. However, what you are describing is not just a skin only excision. It is the skin and fatty tissue (yes, you have it ) excision of the tissue below the belly button and then redraping. The inclusion of the muscle tightening really does not add a lot to the procedure and would not be recommended to exclude for a small savings. You will... more

Skin-only Tummy Tuck Costs

While it would be unusual after 4 pregnancies not to need some form of work on the muscles, the range would $5500 to $8500. Consult with 3 - 4 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to explore your options. see video

Tummy Tuck Costs?

Thank you for the question. In my experience, it would be unusual for a patient who has had 4 pregnancies not to benefit from muscle plicaton at the time of tummy tuck surgery. Not having the plication will shorten surgical time (and probably recovery time) and reduce the cost of surgery. In our practice this procedure will cost $6-$8000. Best wishes see video

Tummy tuck costs

In the Houston area, the cost of a tummy tuck can vary from about 6000 - 9000 depending on the overall time it takes for the procedure and whether you are adding liposuction to the mix. A skin only tummy tuck can still involve doing the same procedure if you are going above the belly button to remove as much loose skin as possible. In addition, you have the exposure to tighten the underlying muscles, so you might consider tightening this as it may help enhance your form.... more

Panniculectomy

A panniculectomy is less expensive than a tummy tuck because it is a shorter operation. The fee would depend upon the amount of skin to be resected, which would, in turn, correlate to the length of the procedure. My fee would be about $2000 less than for the full tummy tuck, with total costs approximating $7500-8500.

Skin only abdominoplasty

In my experience, even patients with good muscle tone benefit from thigthening of the muscle fascia, I perform plication in the midline and in the oblique/lateral rectus to enhance the appeareance of the abdominal muscles. ( you will not have to flex to notice your six pack). The difference on the surgery is minimal. In the midwest and abdominoplasty will cost you aprox 6000. Good luck

Skin only tummy tuck in physically fit individual

IF you are providing an accurate assessment of your condition, then you may be an excellent candidate for a skin only abdominoplasty. These tend to range from 5-8,000 for total costs. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Skin only Tummy Tuck

Fee range from $6500 to $8500. This is what I would charge after I examined you in my office in South Miami Regards from MIAMI Dr. B

Will a skin-only tummy tuck work?

As you know, a tummy tuck does the things that you can't accomplish with diet and exercise: remove and tighten loose skin, repair muscles that have been separated, and remove localized fat. Since your only issue is skin laxity, you may very well benefit from a skin-only abdominoplasty. If the muscles have been pushed apart from pregnancy, they cannot be exercised back into position, so that is decided on a case-by-case basis. Pricing for abdominoplasty isn't typically dependent... more