Cost of Tummy Tuck in Houston, Texas?

Hello and thank you for your question. As far as cost is concerned, it depends upon the geographical area in which you live as well as the experience/expertise of the surgeon as well as the patient's individual goals.  This procedure should be performed in an accredited surgery center with a Board Certified Anesthesiologist.  Itis typically more cost effective to combine procedures as there will be one OR and anesthesia fee. I recommend that you consult with a couple of  Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in your area in order to come to an informed decision and help to come up with a surgical plan best for you and your budget. You can click on the attached link for the cost of procedures in Houston.Best regards,Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS

The price of Tummy Tuck depends on several factors such as the difficulty of your case and your request. 
In my practice, prices for Tummy Tuck surgery reaches from 4250 Euro up to 6000 Euro range, and it also includes the travel package such as accommodation, local transfers, and language assistance.

Thank you for your question. The cost varies depending the surgeon and the location. My recommendation is to be consulted by board certified plastic surgeon, specialized in Body Contour, who knows individualize each patient to give you the better advice.
Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Hello and thank you for your question! As mentioned before the pricing of a tummy tuck depends on many different factors. These can include but not be limited to...1) the complexity of the surgery 2) Is liposuction needed 3) The length of the surgery and some other factors. Tummy tucks can start as low as about $5,000 and can go up to as high as about $10,000-15,000. Our tummy tuck pricing for a straight forward tummy tuck starts at about $5,000. I hope this helps and please make sure you are being evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon!Ankur Mehta MDBoard Certified by The American Board of Plastic SurgerySugar Land, Tx

Thank you for your question.  Tummy tuck procedures can be extremely gratifying and patients will often tout how much a difference it can make.  In the Houston area, the cost of a tummy tuck can vary from about 6000 - 9000 depending on the overall time it takes for the procedure and whether you are adding liposuction to the mix.  Contouring the back is a common addition and will add several thousand to the procedure.  In addition, certain types of tummy tuck such as a corset tummy tuck will take more time and also add to the overall cost.  Here are some different types of tummy tuck procedures:Mini tummy tuck:  Addresses the skin and muscle laxity below the belly button.  It can be combined with liposuction for additional contouringTraditional tuck:  Addresses the skin and muscle above and below the belly button.  An incision around the belly button is needed for this.  Often combined with liposuction of the abdomen and flanks.Floating belly button tummy tuck.  Same as the traditional tummy tuck but has no incision around the belly button.  Instead the belly button is taken off from it's base to allow access to tighten the muscle above the belly button.  Corset tummy tuck:  This is ideal for someone who has a great deal of of skin laxity both horizontally and vertically.  The traditional tummy tuck incision below the underwear line is used, but additional incisions are required in the vertical midline of the abdomen and under the breasts.  This approach reduces a tremendous amount of skin laxity, tightens the muscle and is also commonly combined with liposuction.As you can imagine, each of these tummy tuck procedures can take a varying amount of time depending on the type of tummy tuck and the individual needs of the patient.  I would recommend that you visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to help you decide the best options for you.

Costs for a tummy tuck
surgery in Texas

The cost will depend upon the type of tummy
tuck anesthesia skill find an experience of the surgeon. There’ll be regional
differences. Approximate costs can be found on real self, and other websites
such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Payment plans can be offered through Care
Credit, local banks, credit cards, and other companies such as Prosper. Some plans have 12-18 months interest free.

Price of Tummy Tuck 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 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. Houston will be different, but at least for reference, in Orange County, the estimated range is $7000- $15,000+ depending on the variables above.

Often it is not the best approach to find the cheapest plastic surgeon. Does the surgeon specialize in this procedure? What are their credentials? How long have they been in practice? What percentage of their practice is cosmetic surgery? How many of these surgeries have they performed? Do they use the latest techniques? What do their results look like? Do they have photos to show of their work? Do they provide follow-up themselves, or will you only see the nurses (or even just an assistant)? Are they available by phone for an emergency or does one of their staff answer after-hour calls? What is the impression you get from their office and staff? Are they professional and informative? Do they know what they are talking about? You need to ask yourself all of these questions.When comparing quotes from different doctors, check to make sure that the costs you are quoted are for the same thing! Check to see what type of anesthesia and facility you are going to be treated in. If the total price is lower but you are not going to receive proper anesthesia from a board certified anesthesiologist, then are you getting a better deal (or inferior treatment)? If the facility is not a certified outpatient surgery center but is an in-office procedure room, is the difference in safety worth the cost reduction? If the doctor is not a board certified plastic surgeon, is that worth the discount in the fees? I would say the answer to all three of these questions is no! Assuming you are talking about a board certified plastic surgeon with plenty of experience in abdominoplasty, you need to find someone who you trust. This is your body, make sure you are making decisions based on the quality of care, the experience and training of the doctor, and proven results! Cost alone should not be the deciding factor.The prices can vary from state to state, and from city to city. Our costs, including the board certified plastic surgeon's fees, board certified anesthesiologist's fees, operating room, labs, scar gel, vitamins, and follow-up at 1 day, 5 days, 7 days, 9 days, 14 days, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, and every year after that forever, are around $7400. If you need more follow-up appointments, those are free as well.

Pricing really depends on the surgeon, location and type of tummy tuck. Generally speaking, mini tummy tucks range from $6000 to $7000 while full tummy tuck are more, ranging from $8000 to $9000.  Another factor that should be considered is if liposuction is performed as well. If yes, this may be more or integrated into the price. 

According to this website, the average price for tummy tuck in Houston is $8000
http://www.realself.com/question/Tummy-tuck-cost-houston-texas
As already mentioned, there is the surgeon's fee, the anesthesiologist's fee, and the facility fee, so longer cases will cost more. Some docs will charge extra for things like a pain pump, garment, or postop supplements, others may include these things in the price.
Ultimately, you are going to have to see a board-certified plastic surgeon to get an exact price. Using price alone is not a good way to choose your surgeon.