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.