How much does a skin only Tummy tuck cost?

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?

Surgeons fees will range between $1500 to $3000 according to Physicians Fee Reference.  Other fees for anesthesia, facility, and other variables will raise your cost.  Best to consult with several surgeons to determine what strategy would be best for your needs.  Be careful not to base your choice on cost alone, as low fees sometimes end up being more expensive if hastily chosen.  

Costs will vary based on the type of tummy tuck you need (there are a few types to choose from), how big you are and how much excess skin and fat you have, how many areas of liposuction you are wanting to do at the same time as the tummy tuck.  Also if you are wanting to have it done at the same time as your C- section, the costs can really vary depending on how much the hospital charges for the facility fee and what the anesthesiologists charge for the anesthesia.  It is usually more expensive to have it done at the hospital along with your C- section as compared to having it done after your C- section at our AAAASF accredited in- office surgery center.  It will obviously be nicer if you can just get it done all at once if you are a good candidate and there are no contraindications.  You would be able to recover at the hospital along with your C- section and have more help there after the surgery.  You just have to be a good candidate and see which option you prefer.  I would recommend you see several board certified plastic surgeons now with a lot of experience and who can offer you many options and work with you to accommodate your needs.Best wishes.

Thanks for your question. The price for a tummy tuck varies from place to place. It's best to schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon in your area. Following your exam, you should b given a breakdown of the cost.Good luck!

Thank you for the question. When it comes to cost of surgery, there may be many “variables” involved. The specific surgeon's credentials/experience level (or lack thereof), the specific geographic area you are looking at, the different operations available, the location of the procedure ( quality of surgery facility), type/quality of anesthesia provider… are some of the potential variables involved.  You will find some average costs of surgery listed on this website and on individual plastic surgeons' websites as well.

In regards to outcome of the planned procedure, more important than costs of the procedures will be careful selection of your plastic surgeon. I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.
Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to see lots of examples of their work and preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done.

Be very careful with your decision-making. You will find, while doing your due diligence, that there are many different “specialties” who will offer their services to you; again, I strongly recommend you concentrate on surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.In regards to timing of "mommy makeover surgery, best to wait at least 6 months to one year prior to seeking consultation with board certified plastic surgeons. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight.Best wishes for an uneventful pregnancy and a happy/healthy new addition.