Lipo / Tummy Tuck for $4,500 in Philadelphia?

Costs for a tummy tuck
surgery in Philly

The cost will depend upon the type of tummy
tuck anesthesia skill find an experience of the surgeon. There’ll be regional
differences. Approximate costs can be found on real self, and other websites
such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Payment plans can be offered through Care
Credit, local banks, credit cards, and other companies such as Prosper. Some plans have 12-18 months interest free.

Prices for procedures vary on the complexity of the case. A tummy tuck on one patient is not as the same as a tummy tuck for a second patient. That is why an in office consultation is needed. Discounts are determined at the time of the consultation. I do echo the other doctor's answers in that the least expensive options may not always be the best choices. Schedule an in office consultation and discuss with a board certified plastic surgeon.

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(as in your case)? 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.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. You should discuss your the price and your situation with your surgeon. 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 - 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 Surgery4. 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?#tummytuck#TT#tummytuckcost

This would be relatively low for the complexity of the procedure. One other option is to contact the plastic surgery department at the local universtiy and inquire as to options for resident supervised trainng,

It's difficult to give you the exact price for what you desire without actually seeing you.  Liposuction costs vary based on the amount done and areas treated.  Your abdomen may only require a mini tummy tuck which is much less than a full tummy tuck.  A photo will give me a general idea of what you'd like and I can then give you the costs involved.  We are located in Baltimore, about 2 hours from Philadelphia, phone number (410) 902-9800.

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.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.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

I must agree with the majority of my colleagues. While most surgeons offer a discount for a number of reasons, including other health care workers, virtually no discount could ever bring the overall price down that low. In fact, that is about half of what most tristate area plastic surgeons charge. In my practice, the average all inclusive price of a tummy tuck is $7500. This includes board certified anesthesia and facility costs. Be very careful about signing up for something "cheap" when you are looking for something worth the cost. Good luck

Hi,

  Find your plastic surgeon before you comprimise anything with price.  Once you establish plastic surgeons that would be acceptable to you, discuss their fees and see where it goes.

  Most of us are pretty reasonable when confronted with another health care provider and quite frankly, a plastic surgeon being asked by another in our field is quite an honor, especially if at an OR we work etc.

                 Steven M. Lynch, M.D.

The cost for tummy tuck like other cosmetic surgery varies considerably
across the country and even in the same area. South Florida tends to
have lower fees then more expensive areas such as New York or Los
Angeles. We charge starting at $4000 + MD Anesthesia related expenses
for a modified tummy tuck. With a complete tummy tuck being more. Since
you can get quality work at lower costs, patients will travel from
throughout the state, the country, and internationally to have surgery
in South Florida. To ensure that you are receiving quality work
with personalized care at the most cost effective prices, consult with
board certified plastic surgeons that own their own nationally
accredited facilities. The quality must be maintained at the highest
level to maintain accreditation. The surgeons also have incentive to
hire and train quality staff (to ensure that surgery is efficient and
enjoyable), to ensure comfortable and private facilities (to encourage
referral), and to eliminate waste (to ensure that these facilities can
compete effectively).Consult in person with 3 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to understand your options.

Thank you for the question.

You will find that the cost of surgery will vary  significantly even in the same town. Although important, ultimately the cost of surgery should be  of less concern than the quality and safety of the procedure performed. In other words, do your due diligence carefully. Check with the American Board of Plastic Surgeons and/or  and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for appropriate training and credentials.  Then, make sure you see lots of examples of the surgeons work in pictures ( better yet meet with patients who have had similar procedures).

If the surgeons you choose are out of your “price range”,  wait on having the surgery until you can afford them.  Elective plastic surgery is not an “item” you should bargain shop for. You will find that revisionary surgery can be more much more expensive.

Best wishes.