Cost of breast reduction and tummy tuck if both surgical procedures are done at the same time?

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If you're using insurance for a breast reduction and you also want to have a tummy tuck; can you get a discount on the tummy tuck if both surgical procedures are done at the same time?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.When it comes to costs of surgery, there may be many “variables” involved. The specific surgeon's credentials/experience level (or lack thereof), the specific geographic area you are looking at, the different operations available, the location of the procedure (quality of surgery facility), type/quality of anesthesia provider, insurance company involvement… are some of the potential variables involved. You will find some average costs of surgery on this website and on individual plastic surgeons' websites as well.
In regards to outcome of the planned procedure, more important than costs of the procedures will be careful selection of your plastic surgeon. I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.
Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to SEE lots of examples of their work AND preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done.

Be very careful with your decision-making. You will find, while doing your due diligence, that there are many different “specialties” who will offer their services to you; again, I strongly recommend you concentrate on surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Best wishes.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Bottom line, you are going to need to ask your surgeon. If both procedures are done at once, you are going to save on some surgery costs, but prices vary from state to state and surgeon to surgeon. I would suggest that schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area (link below) to discuss. Best, Dr. Nazarian

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