Is Weight a Factor in Tummy Tuck Cost?

The cost may not necessarily be more because of increased weight, but because of the time involved to complete the procedure. The time to complete the abdominoplasty may take longer in heavier patients. There are in general 4 components to the cost of a surgical procedure: Operating Room, Anesthesia, supplies(garments, implants etc), and the professional fee by the surgeon. Many operating rooms and anesthesiologists charge based on time.

I agree with my colleagues that price can be based on time in the operating room. For a patient who is "heavier", the time in the operating room to perform the tummy tuck procedure will most likely be more than a 'thinner" patient having the same procedure performed. Usually the anesthesiologist and the operating room charge by how much time the procedure takes. There are many factors associated with pricing, for example, the certification of the surgeon, the... more

Hello, You have great responses fro other doctors! The cost to do a tummy tuck on a 4'11" person is less than the same procedure on a 5'11" person, all variables the same. These "other" variables can be significant as it relates to the final cost. Something to consider, body weight and height are not the only factors regarding time, expense and final outcome. In my experience, the percent body fat factors more into the OR time vs BMI. As most surgery costs are all... more

I agree with my colleagues. I do not know of surgeons who charge by the size. But since the total cost depends on actual time spent in the operating room, a thinner patient will usually have a faster and cheaper procedure than a much heavier patient . I hope this was helpful.

The cost of your tummy tuck frequently will be dependent upon the time it takes to perform the procedure. Therefore, in general, a tummy tuck in a 5'7" individual weighing 115 lbs will proceed more quickly (require a smaller incision and less liposuction) then a 5'2" female weighing 250 lbs. The cost for the latter will necessarily be more.