Cheap Tummy Tuck in Washington DC?

Thank you for the question. You will find that the cost of surgery will vary significantly even in the same town. Although important, ultimately the cost of surgery should be of less concern than the quality and safety of the procedure performed. In other words, do your due diligence carefully. Check with the American Board of Plastic Surgeons and/or and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for appropriate training and credentials. Then, make sure you see lots... more

In most instances, you get what you pay for and cheap cosmetic surgery is certainly no exception.  One option you might look into though would be to contact the plastic surgery residency training programs at George Washington and Georgetown Universities and see if they have a resident cosmetic clinic.

You may be able to find people who will do the surgery for a very low fee, but often times, these physicians do not have equivalent training to that of a board-certified plastic surgeon. Ultimately, if you are looking for a highly qualified, experienced board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience operating on African-Americans, you should seek out someone with those qualifications. It probably will not be cheap, but after all, you'll be investing in yourself. Best of luck.... more

Dear Annetta, Be careful! The adage generally hold true "you get what you pay for." I certainly understand that you might really "need" a tummy tuck and could be a wonderful candidate for the procedure, but in general, if you find a "great deal" it is because someone is learning on you. If you are going to go this route, the best way to get a deal and still have a good surgeon is to find a reputable academic plastic surgery training program. Ideally you... more