Rough pricing for a Tummy tuck and lipo with muscle repair. Wondering if that is high or low or average? (photos)

I agree with my colleagues who have stated that this is a "bargain basement" price for what should be a major skin removal and muscle repair. I also agree with Dr. Fisher that with this amount of weight loss (Congratulations!!), you may be a better candidate for a full lower body lift. Here's why . . . . . . after this much weight loss, your loose skin is not confined to the front of your body, it extends all the way around. Certainly the loose skin on your thighs, hips, and buttocks does not appear to "hang" as much as that of the abdomen, but when the front abdominal skin is tightened, what do you think happens to the sides and back? These aren't just "dog ears," they are handfuls of skin that you will grab and ask "Now, what about these?" And the answer will be a reluctant, "Well, you need more surgery to take care of that."Doing the PROPER circumferential skin removal and tightening will indeed cost more, but substantially less than two operations, times off work or social activities, and two times the (low, but present) risk! BTW, what you think needs liposuction is probably very little extra fat, but more likely loose (flabby) skin that lipo will not help, or only to a minimal degree. (See case 2 in the web reference link below for what lipo that is not needed can cause.)So do you really want a cheap price for a big operation that will fail to meet your expectations, or is it worth hearing a truthful and thoughtful analysis that will fulfill your goals and give you the results you really deserve? Sure, anything worthwhile costs a bit more, but we have been doing outpatient lower body lifts after major weight loss in our accredited in-office surgical facility for over 15 years, and I have written a plastic surgery textbook chapter on 263 cases--all outpatients, and all with substantial cost savings and more safety. Please consider a few more consultations before you decide to go with Cheap Charlie (who is probably NOT a "real" plastic surgeon if that is a complete price). Best wishes! Dr. Tholen

The cost of Tummy tucks 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 - 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

Hello,Congrats on your weight loss. A full Abdominoplasty after massive weight loss or body lift procedure, is more extensive than  average. Along with full abdominal muscle diastasis repair, supplementary liposuction to assist with contouring and very careful planning for skin removal and scar placement is key. The quality of care- before, during and after surgery is important. Your Plastic Surgeon's credentials and operating facility are important. I recommend that you book consultations with board certified Plastic Surgeons who specialise in this area and receive more than one personalised quote in order to compare the pricing and surgical plans you've been given. You should be sure that you understand fully what your Plastic Surgeon plans to do for the price you are given and be sure this matches your expectations. I agree that the price you have been quoted is low.All the best