How much is the average tummy tuck with lipo in Charlotte, NC?

Thank you for your question!  The expense of surgery includes multiple factors.  The surgeon's fee, operating room fees, anesthesia fees, overnight fees, and garment fees.  The added liposuction adds time to the surgery which increases the fees directly related to the additional time.  Some surgeons have a nurse stay with the patient overnight or admit the patient to the hospital overnight for a 23 hour observation for further monitoring.  This will increase the fees, yet is an additional safety measure for the patient.  I suspect the overall cost ranges from $9,000 to $15,000.  
I would seek out a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is very experienced in these body contouring procedures.  I hope this helps explain some of the differences in the expense of liposuction and tummy tucks!

Thank you for your question.The cost of a #tummytuck, #abdominoplasty, will vary based on many factors. There is the variable fee that comes directly from your surgeon for the procedure. You also need to remember that the fees for the facility, anesthesia, and any possible extra medical facility costs or potential overnight stay could add a great deal that you were not expecting going into the operating room. Always make sure that you are speaking to board-certified surgeons when getting quotes, and make sure that you get all of the details of what is including in the actual quote being provided. That will help you prepare for how much is already included from the doctor and aware of what may add to the bill when not already included in the surgeon’s quote.

You should negotiate for a lesser price.  You shouldn't negotiate for a lesser surgeon!Consider having surgery outside of the city in a neighboring market.  You will often find excellent surgeeons that charge less, due to less overhead costs.

Both of these price quotes seem like in the typical range for abdominoplasty plus liposuction for your area. RealSelf actually has good tools to check on average costs. Many things factor into the cost of surgery, including a surgeon's expertise and experience, your particular surgical needs, overhead costs of the OR and supplies, and Anesthesia costs. Going with the best "deal" by price won't always result in the best choice. This is your body we're talking about! Find a surgeon that you feel like you can trust. Sometimes its worth waiting to save more to get the operation you really want in the long run. In terms of negotiating, it never hurts to ask; but don't be surprised if you get turned down. Good luck!

The average cost of a tummy tuck with liposuction in Charlotte, NC depends on the length of the case and each individual's surgical plan. Typically a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can range from $10-$12k and up.  If liposuction is involved there are additional surgeon's fees, facility & anesthesia fees.  Again there are many factors that can decrease or increase these fees.  You should receive a quote during your consultation with all fees itemized.

The price of plastic surgery procedures varies greatly based on region, surgeon, etc.  At the end of the day, focus more on quality and safety and forget about price.  You want this to be a one and done thing and not labor with buyer's remorse after price shopping.  

Thank you for the question. When it comes to cost 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… are some of the potential variables involved.





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.



I would also suggest that you do not base your selection of plastic surgeon primarily on costs of surgery; keep in mind that revisionary surgery may be more costly in many ways. Best wishes.

Ultimately you are best off selecting a surgeon that you have rapport with and you trust. Seeking more than one opinion before committing to a surgeon can be very helpful in this process. Do not choose a surgeon based on price alone. When you are comparing prices, make sure you are comparing costs for the same procedures. Negotiating based on the promise of referrals may not work. If you do refer multiple patients to a surgeon, they may be more likely to offer you discounted services in the future. Good luck with your decision!

It sounds like you are doing your homework and seeing different doctors etc.  That is great. I suggest you make sure you are getting quotes for the same procedure so you are comparing equals.  When it comes to cost, and to your health and to a wonderful result, it is important to go with a board certified plastic surgeon, one with extensive experience and results to match and with a surgeon that you feel confident and comfortable with.  Choosing a procedure based on cost alone is  just not worth it.  

I would strongly encourage you to pick the surgeon that you feel will give you the best result with the least risk of complications.  Experience and expertise cost more.  High quality at a cheap price is an oxymoron.  When you go to an upper end hair salon, do you try to negotiate down on the price because Supercuts can do it for less?   Since we're talking about your health and body, you may want to wait until you can afford the proper surgeon for the job.