Is Tummy Tuck Cheaper Without Muscle Tightening?

can a tummy tuck be done with out tightening the muscles? if so is it cheaper

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Tummy tuck usually involves muscle tightening.

A tummy tuck is a repair in two layers; removal of loose skin and repair of muscle separation caused in most cases by pregnancy. If you are one of those who have only stretched out skin but intact muscles, muscle tightening may not be needed. However in my hands the majority of the operation is the same and I do not differentiate between the two in terms of cost. Also if you need the muscle tightened and don't do it trying to save money you may end up disappointed with the results. Going to... more

Tummy tuck without muscle tightening?

Yes, one could do that and it may be cheaper as there is less time spent int he O.R. I think that if one is going to be open, get the proper procedure. It the muscles need repair, repair them. There are min-tummy tucks, (that do not move the belly button, or fix the muscles). There are panniculectomies, (that take off the extra skin and soft tissue). Best to talk with your board certified plastic surgeon. He will examine you and together you... more

Tummy tucks without muscle tightening are rare

In virtually all female cases, a muscle repair maximizes the result from a tummy tuck. If this is a weight loss case rather than a postpregnancy case, it might be that the muscle repair could be eliminated but why not get the very best? I would personally charge the patient the same either way since it only takes a couple of minutes to do the muscle component and I wouldn't want them to choose the wrong procedure becasue of a price difference.

Tummy tuck without muscle repair

It is probably cheaper to do a tummy tuck without muscle tightening, as in the newer lipoabdominoplasty operation. But why would you possibly skimp on your surgery when you are open anyway? I advise my patients to choose the best solution, not the cheapest. Long after you have forgotten whether your tummy tuck cost 1000 more or less, you will look down and see the bulge in your abdomen that could have been fixed.

Tighten it up!

Please do not base your decision to proceed with an abdominoplasty based on price. Doing anything short of what is needed often leads to intense displeasure with the results. There are rare occasions that a skin only abdominoplasty can be done. The majority of require muscle tightening to correct the abdominal contour. Dr. ES

Tummy Tuck Without Muscle Repair

In answer to your questions, tummy tuck can be done without muscle repair, in fact I often do NOT perform muscle repair in male tummy tuck patients. However, most women who have been pregnant are going to have muscle separation, and therfore require muscle repair for the best results. Although my fee is the same with or without the repair, the hospital and anesthesia fees could concievably be less if the surgery took less time.

Tummy tuck cheaper without muscle tightening

It depends upon the surgeon. In most instances NO! But rarely there is a minimal cost savings due to less sutures used. Discuss with your surgeon of choice. From MIAMI Dr. B

Tummy tuck without muscle repair is Panniculectomy

Most patients who undergo a tummy tuck do it not only for the excess skin but more importantly for the weakness of the abdominal muscles from having children. Altho it may save you some money by not doing the muscle repair it will give you nowher close to as good of a result as the muscle repair will. If you have a great deal of weight loss then you may just need a panniculectomy to remove then excess skin, but this is a different procedure. Without the muscle repair... more

Cost of Muscle Tightening in Tummy Tuck

Although I agree that muscle repair is usually indicated in a TT, you can never say always or never in medicine. I have very rarely performed a "full tummy tuck" without muscle repair. There was, however, no difference in the fee since the muscle repair accounts for a short portion timewise of the procedure.

This is an individual issue

I do not charge more or less for abdominal tightening. When I am there, I do what needs to be done. You are paying me for my experience and judgement - I dont count stitches or staples.

Tummy tuck without muscle tightening

In 18 years of practice, I've done only two tummy tucks without muscle tightening. These patients are more the exception than the rule. If you think you need a tummy tuck than you need the rectus muscles tightened to give you the best results. Saving $1500-2000 and ending up not happy with the results is a poor choice, especially if you will need another operation to repair the muscle laxity. If you want loose or hanging skin apron removed only, that is a panniculectomy. I do not do... more

A "Tummy Tuck" without a Muscle repair is EITHER a "Mini" TT or a Panniculectomy - Neither flattens the Tummy

In the vast majority of women, the reason for the dreaded POOCH is the separation of the 6pack (Rectus) muscles and the stretched out abdominal muscles caused by pregnancy, obesity or both. Loosing weight and exercising after wards may produces muscles which are better toned BUT which are still separated and the pooch will persists. If your goal is to flatten your tummy, then you MUST have the muscles brought together. Picking an operation which does NOT tighten the entire split... more

Tummy tucks without muscle tightening not often the best option

The simple answer is that tummy tucks, like everything else we do in plastic surgery, are always customized at least a little bit to suit the individual patient. In order to avoid confusion in procing, fees are typically standardized regardless of what the components of the operation are in any particular case. In the cases where the muscle teightening isn't needed, your recovery will be more rapid after surgery but you wouldn't want to forego it if it is going to be beneficial. more