How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost?

Thanks for your question.  Tummy tuck prices can vary all around the country.  Some geographic areas are simply more expensive than others.  Some surgeons charge more and some charge less.  Some surgeons price the surgery by your height and weight while others may use time in the operating room to give a reasonable estimate.  Full tummy tucks are generally more expensive than mini tummy tucks.  Tummy tucks for massive of weight loss can be more extensive and cost more.

In my own practice I publish pricing for average patients which I try to adhere to.  Some surgeries may take longer and some may take less but I find that quoting an average price is more comfortable for the patients.

I agree with others on this site that ultimately you should not choose your doctor by price, but choose based upon your confidence his or her level and experience.  Saving a few dollars will never make you happy if you've not chosen the right physician.

Costs for a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty procedure will vary greatly depending upon several factors including but not limited to:1.  Geographical Area2.  Surgeon Expertise and Experience3.  Location of Surgery (Ambulatory Outpatient or Hospital Setting)Other factors such as whether or not additional procedures will be performed (liposuction, hernia repair, etc...) may also affect price.  In New York, the average price for a tummy tuck procedure is between $8,000-$10,000 (but keep in mind that plastic surgeons in Manhattan typically charge a little more).  Some surgeons do not include all fees with their price quotes, while others include all supplemental fees in theirs.It is important to note that the best price is not necessarily the best option, and patients should beware of these highly advertised "bargain" deals across the country.  Surgeon expertise and experience should not be discounted when looking to consult with a plastic surgeon for a cosmetic surgical procedure and you should make sure to only see board-certified plastic surgeons.  I hope this helps and best of luck!

The Average reported price for Tummy Tuck on RealSelf is $8125. I am happy to share my fees, but more important than fees, you should make sure that you find a surgeon who has extensive experience and great results in the procedures that you are interested in, and is someone that listens to your needs. I charge $6440-7230, depending on size and complexity. This includes facility fee, (in our Joint Commission accredited Surgicenter, the only one in Savannah), anesthesia fee and surgeons fee.  Common procedures that are combined with tummy tuck (like liposuction of the flanks or breast augmentation are additional, but cost less if completed on the same day as a tummy tuck. 

The cost varies by region of the
country and surgeon, and also with the complexity of the surgery. Patients who
weigh more and have more skin laxity need more surgery (longer incisions, more
liposuction, and so on). In general, the range including operating room fees spans
from $6,000 to $10,000 or more. I would pay far more attention to the skill and
experience of the surgeon than the specific fee. I have seen many patients who
were not fully satisfied with their first operation, and the expense of the
original surgery plus revision exceeded what they would have spent to get a
good result the first time. Thanks for your question.

Hi, thank you for your question. 
A tummy tuck usually involves removing excess skin and fat from the lower part of the front of the abdomen; and can include plication of the rectus muscles as well as liposuction or fat grafting. The former part, can be relatively straightforward and if it is the only thing you need or require, you may not have a significant cost associated with the procedure. However, the latter, can add more time to the surgery and in turn, cost. 
The cost of having cosmetic surgery done includes 3 separate fees: facility, anesthesia and surgeon fee. The total cost can range between $5000 to $18000. Cost will vary not only by surgeon or practice, but also by location. Cost can also reflect not only competition with other nearby surgeons but also skill level of the care providers involved (surgeon, nurses, anesthetist, per-operative staff). Therefore, be careful when considering cost as the only criteria for choosing who will be taking care of you. 
I hope this was helpful! Good luck in finding the best surgeon to help you reach your goals.

Hi Chia, Thank you for your question regarding the cost of a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty.  There is a wide range of fees for a tummy tuck.  Just like any other transaction, please investigate exactly what you are paying for when eating for a tummy tuck. Personal reasons why there are different costs for a tummy tuck.  #1) There are regional differences. This means that prices will vary from New York City or Beverly Hills to more rural settings.  This does not mean that one city preforms better tummy tucks than another; it just means that the prices for a tummy tuck are different. One of the differences for tummy tuck prices according to region is that the overhead in city-based plastic surgery practices may be much higher than rural plastic surgery practices.  settings. #2) Check on the credentials of your plastic surgeon. I would highly suggest if you are seeking plastic surgery, you should have your plastic surgery performed by a medical doctor who has completed and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. That means they have met all the standards required by U.S. law to be a plastic surgeon.  There are other boards which allow medical doctors to be "plastic surgeons", but they are not recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. The American Board of Medical Specialties is the governing board that supervises medical specialties in the US. #3) The price may reflect where the surgery is being performed. Typically, hospitals are more expensive than surgery centers.  #4) The price may be different if an anesthesiologist or a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is performing your plastic surgery procedure.  Personally, I always use a medical doctor who is a board-certified anesthesiologist to deliver my patient's anesthesia. Some practices use a CRNA.  Using a CRNA can sometimes decrease cost. #5) Do not be particularly worried about very low cost by a board-certified plastic surgeon.  Occasionally, even board-certified plastic surgeons have specials throughout the year instead, I was just to look at their quality of work and number of tummy tucks performed.  I would not base your selection process solely on the cost of a tummy tuck. I would suggest you not go with the plastic surgeon with the lowest price.  Also, I would suggest you not go with the plastic surgeon with the highest price for a tummy tuck.   Instead, I would suggest you find a board-certified plastic surgeon who you feel comfortable with. I would suggest you consult with 3 to 5 plastic surgeons in your neighborhood. Another great, non-objective source of pricing for plastic surgery procedures is this website, namely RealSelf. RealSelf has filtered the cost of procedures in your neighborhood. This gives an unbiased, general range of cost of procedures. Thank you for your question regarding the cost of a tummy tuck. I hope that answers your question. If you have any more questions regarding the cost of a tummy tuck or any other plastic surgery procedure, please call my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.

The old saying "you get what you pay for" is sometimes true unfortunately for plastic surgery.  My specialty is the "Bikini" Tummy Tuck that costs around $6900 and includes Body Contouring of the Waist/Flank area which makes a big difference.  The best judge is before and after pictures to really see the difference in results from Doctor to Doctor

The cost of a tummy tuck varies by regions in the country, by the quality of the plastic surgeon, and by how much is included or not included in the total fee quoted.  In Hawaii, tummy tucks run between $8,000 - $15,000. 

There are three basic components in any surgery:

1.  surgeon's fee

2.  anesthesia fee

3.  cost of surgery center

Tummy tucks are the central surgery in a Mommy Makeover.  Obviously, if the tummy tuck is part of a Mommy Makeover, the price becomes less for multiple surgeries.  Some surgeons also offer discounts in a given month.

When looking for a tummy tuck surgeon, always choose a Board Certified plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Your anesthesiologist should be Board Certified with privileges at a  major hospital.  The surgery center at which you are having your surgery should be nationally certified, and not just a doctor's office.  AAAASF certification is normally the gold standard for a plastic surgeon's surgery center.  Because of the complexity of a tummy tuck, your surgeon should do, on the average, five to seven tummy tucks per month, and preferably eight or more per month. 

At the Mommy Makeover Institute of Hawaii, the tummy tuck has become our second most popular procedure after breast augmentations. 


 

Surgical planning involves many factors and changes on the needs of each patient. For this reason, a consultation is necessary in order to establish the appropriate procedure for you and the accompanying costs.

Thanks for your question. In my practice the price varies between hospitals even though there is no difference in treatment or follow up and support. The price for a full tummy tuck is between either £5997.50 or £7161.00 in the two hospitals from which I operate. With additional liposuction this will be either £7400.00 or £7880.00. The price includes follow up and two garments.

The tummy tuck costs starts from £5990 for mini tummy tuck and £7850 for full tummy tuck. A lipoabdominoplasty would be £8850. A consultation will be required to assess and review what type of procedure you would need and what will give you the desired result. An initial video consultation can be requested to get opinion about the procedures.