Should I Use a Teaching Hospital to Get a Cheaper Tummy Tuck?

Most university hospital Plastic Surgery departments have a resident clinic for cosmetic surgery.  The residents are usually overseen by board certfied Plastic Surgeons.  Each institution runs their clinic a bit differently.  This can be a very good option for folks who are short on funds and can't do financing.

Hi there,This could be a very good option for those with a very limited budget.  Each Hospital runs their programs a little different.  I would recommend doing your research and having and in person consultation with the surgeon.  Best of luck to you. 

You could. This is always an option if you can't afford a Tummy tuck. Plastic surgery fees vary a lot from surgeon to surgeon and from place to place. Plastic Surgery Residency programs have cheaper fees because you would be operated on by a surgeon in plastic surgery training. Aesthetically speaking, the result will probably not compare to a surgeon that has had several years of experience though. You could also try save up and research other cities that might be cheaper then NYC.
Traveling for surgeries, be that out of state or abroad, can be a good idea as long as you do your research. If you are traveling, make sure your Plastic Surgeon is Board Certified and is accessible before and after surgery. 
Best of luck on you research,Dr. Miguel Mota

I recommend that prospective patients research facilities
with the ultimate goal to find a surgeon who will help yield the best results,
rather than one who will charge less. There are many surgeons who will provide competitive pricing, yet you may be compromising the outcome of your tummy tuck
results. Using a teaching hospital doesn’t necessarily mean a poor outcome but
you must understand that the residents don’t have much experience and the
supervising physician may not be totally present. Basically you get what
you pay for. Hope this helped and good luck finding the right surgeon for
you.

This is an option if you have no other choice but I am concerned about how young you are for seeking your cosmetic result.