Estimated cost for a mini tummy tuck $7,500 - $8,500. I live in Houston, TX. Reasonable?

If a minitummy tuck is appropriate, then this may be high, but it may include a great deal of liposuction.Find
a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy tucks each year, has great reviews, and has great before and after
pictures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

The cost of a mini tummy tuck will have three components. The surgeon's fees, anesthesia costs, and facility charges. These costs can vary by provider and location of the surgery. I have a price quote tool on my website to help patients get an idea of how much a procedure may cost. Visit my website to try it for yourself. As we are in Houston we welcome you to visit us in our office!

The price of Mini Tummy Tuck in Istanbul depends on several factors such as the difficulty of your case and your request. 
In my practice, prices for Mini Tummy Tuck surgery reaches from 3050 Euro up to 3200 Euro range, and it also includes the travel package such as accommodation, local transfers, and language assistance.

Hello, and thank-you for your question.The cost of a tummy tuck generally varies depending on the extent of surgery (mini, full, extended tummy-tuck, amount of liposuction required), operative time and geographic location.  You can see average prices in your area under the cost tab of the procedure pages on RealSelf. Take a look at the attached web reference for our prices.When comparing prices for plastic surgical procedures it is important to compare quotes that reflect the total cost:1. The quote needs to include the cost of the procedure, pre-op and post-op care, supplies such as garments, cost of the surgical facility and anesthesiologist, and cost of over night stay if required.2. Board certified MD, Nurse anesthetist, ect)3. Qualifications of the Surgeon.Be careful of what appears to be a bargain. You are considering an elective surgical procedure, but be aware that it is your body and your health. Look for value rather than price. I would recommend a board certified plastic surgeon with a lot of experience in body contouring. Best  of luck!Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS

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. In Orange County, the estimated range is $7000- $15,000+ depending on the variables above.

Surgical fees will vary widely across the country and even in the same county. Consult in person with 3 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to understand your options. We charge $5000 for a Modified Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) inclusive of Surgical Fee, MD Anesthesiologist Costs, Facility Fees, Preoperative Care, and Postoperative Care. Full Abdominoplasty will be extra. Plastic Surgeons (including us) typically review their fees monthly. The current fees are effective through August 31, 2016. 

Thank you for your post.In considering the cost of a Tummy Tuck, you should look at the components of the cost:1. Surgeons Fee. This is usually the greatest part of the overall cost and can vary immensly from location to location (just like the cost of living varies in each location) as well as in the same location, it can vary from surgeon to surgeon. Usually, a surgeon commanding a higher price is very experienced and has very good results reliably, and is very busy due to the above. This also depends on if a circumferential, tummy tuck, extended tummy tuck, full tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, and skin only tummy tuck is performed. These are usually less expensive in decreasing order.2. Anesthesia Fee. This can vary depending on if a board certified MD anesthesiologist is used, vs. a nurse anesthetist, vs. a non-certified nurse, vs. only local anesthesia (an awake procedure). Obviously, the further you go down the line, the cheaper the price. You do get what you pay for.3. Facility Fee. This can vary if it is a a state/medicare certified facility, vs. the back of a doc's office.4. Accessories. This includes things like a pain pump, Exparol injections (72 hour long lasting numbing), garments, tissue glues, etc. These are not necessary for a great result, just add to the comfort of a result.5. Revision. Usually a revision such as dog ears or lowering the scar, or a seroma, is much less that the original surgery, but this depends entirely on what exactly is being done.6. Add on surgeries are usually discounted, as in a mommy makeover.7. Insurance. If an insurance based surgery, such as a hernia repair is done at the same time, the tummy tuck may be discounted.As with anything in life, buyer beware of risks of cutting corners in surgery.Real Self has average costs of every operations in your location that you can peruse before seeing a surgeon, but keep in mind that the above quality can change from office to office. Choose a surgeon that you are very comfortable with and is board certified.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD

Thank for your question. A tummy tuck starts from $3900 to maximum $5445 with liposuction included . You might need a full tummy tuck for the sound of information you are providing .Please put your front, side pictures. These pictures are easier to see if they are taking by someone else not close to the camera. Of the area you are interested only to give you a better answer.Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon with years of experience and great reviews in your procedure.

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.  You will find some average costs of surgery listed on this website and on individual plastic surgeons' websites (including attached link) 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.
Again, 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.

Obtaining fees over the phone leaves everyone at a disadvantage. Though the fee sounds high only IN PERSON visits allow a boarded PS to examine you and determine a fee. In Miami mini TT alone start from $5,000///