Is a Tummy Tuck Without Muscle Repair Cheaper?

Although it would be cheaper because it would take less time, you need it so you'll be pretty unlucky to find someone who would do this for you.  Visit your board certified plastic surgeon to understand why.  On physical examination he can e much more explicit about how tightening the muscle fascia improves your contour.

The price is dependent on
many factors - is it a mini, full or extended abdominoplasty such as a fleur de
lis pattern where redundant skin is removed from the center as well as the
bottom of the abdomen? Is it skin only (in your case yes) or does it include
tightening of the muscles? Will Liposuction also be necessary? Will it be
performed in a hospital with an overnight stay or in an independent out-patient
facility? Will a surgical assistant be needed? Will a board-certified
anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist be used? Will an (anti) pain pump
be used?

All of these factors
influence the cost. Although you can get a tummy tuck without muscle repair,
the results would not be as ideal. The price differs depending on what area you
are in, but for reference, in Orange County, California the estimated range is
$7000- $15,000 depending on the variables above.

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If your muscles are in good condition than you can easily undergo a tummy tuck without muscle repair. If, however, your muscles are separated, I would highly recommend that you repair these at the time of the tummy tuck.
 

In most cases, women who have had pregnancies usually require tightening of the muscles as part of the tummy tuck in order to get the best contour possible-- this is really a critical step.  Simply removing the excess skin and fat usually won't get you the full benefit, and as with most cosmetic surgery procedures, we want to give you the best chance at an excellent result during your procedure. I don't think the cost would be any different, but more importantly, if the muscle is not repaired, there will likely still be a bulge present that often cannot be corrected with exercise alone. 

The cost is the same regardless of whether or not the muscle repair is done, but the recovery time is longer if you do. Though no one can tell for sure by looking at a picture, but with a history of several pregnancies it is very likely that the muscles have separated and your results would not be as good if you forego the repair. Good plastic surgeons don't like to do procedures where they know the results will be less than ideal so I expect that you will hear unanimous agreement that the repair should be done.