Can somebody give me an estimate on how much it would cost to get my c section pooch overhang removed?

Thank you for your question and series of photographs.  Nothing replaces an in-person examination, but I think you would most benefit from a full tummy tuck and liposuction of your waist and flanks.  The tummy tuck will tighten your stomach muscles, helping to achieve a flatter appearance, while removing excess skin and adipose tissue.  Liposuction can be used to enhance your tummy tuck results by narrowing your waist and removing isolated areas of diet and exercise resistant fat.  I would favor the full approach because it appears that your skin and muscle laxity is present above and below your belly button. As for costs, they will vary widely across the country and I would seek out in-person consultations to get the best estimate. Hope that this helps

Dear Helpful109531,
the cost of surgery depends on a lot of factors (type of surgery, number of treated areas, anesthesia fee, surgeon, facility fee, city, etc.). It would be the best to visit or call plastic surgery offices and ask for a price.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

From your photos it appears you would benefit from a standard tummy tuck with liposuction for contouring. The cost will vary by surgeon and region. Many surgeons can provide the names of companies that offer financing for medical procedures.

From the pictures you provided, you would likely benefit from a high definition tummy tuck using high definition VASER liposuction. The tummy tuck procedure would comprehensively remove excess skin and fat in the abdominal region and resolve the pooch you mentioned. Depending on the condition of your abdominal muscles, the abdominal muscle would also be 'tightened' to create the appearance of a flatter stomach. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a tummy tuck specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully,
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

C-sections do not have a significant impact on women’s abdomens in relationship to the pregnancy itself

A full tummy tuck is most likely going to cost significantly more than $2000. Prices vary on geographic location and simply based on market supply and demand.

$2000 is probably not enough to cover the facility fee in most urban areas.

The standard of care in obstetrics is to do vaginal deliveries and not C-sections. There is always an indication for a C-section rather than vaginal delivery.

Once a woman has had a C-section the second delivery is typically done with the C-section as well though vaginal deliveries after previous C-section can be performed if circumstances allow it.

C-section rates are certainly higher in developed countries and that is a topic best brought up to the OB/GYN community.

Nobody has to have cosmetic surgery and for those on a limited income it may not be appropriate.

It’s a free world and each person is allowed to make their own decisions of what’s important to them including medical decisions and financial decisions.

In general I do not advise people to look for discount cosmetic surgery though there are potential savings available by going to those with less experience, traveling to developing countries or some training programs have resident clinics with discounted pricing.

The outcome of these procedures is permanent and irreversible. Cosmetic surgery should be done once and done correctly.

Good luck,

Mats Hagstrom MD