How can I get help on getting a free tummy tuck or half-price off? (photo)

Cost factors vary significantly for a number of good reasons: Prices vary greatly because the surgery itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents. My recommendation is to first find the most qualified surgeons where you want the surgery performed that are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery you trust, then compare prices between them. See the below link on suggestions on how to find the most qualified plastic surgeon for your procedure. General Factors that influence the price of plastic surgery include:
1. Location - Will it be performed in a hospital with an overnight stay, an independent out- patient facility or a doctor’s office? Geographical location also has a significant influence. RealSelf has average charges for most areas of the USA.
2. Type of Anesthesia - local, IV sedation or General Anesthesia? Will a board certified anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, or an RN be used?            3. Experience and training of your surgeon. The best and longest trained is most often a plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery           4. Length and Complexity of Surgery - how difficult will your surgery be and how long it will take, etc. Will other complementary procedures also be also performed during the same surgery?

Cosmetic surgery involves costs involving facility fees, supplies, anesthesia, and surgeon's fees.  An abdominoplasty is an involved procedure that has fixed costs that are very significant.  Many University plastic surgery residency programs have "cosmetic clinics" where residents in training perform procedures under the direction of an experienced surgeon.  This is how they obtain hands-on experience and as they are not graduated surgeons they do not charge a surgeon's fee.  Of course they have very limited experience but this is what you trade for cost savings.If you are looking for a significant discount on a procedure I would recommend calling the University in your area to see if they have a resident's clinic.Good luck!