Tummy tuck factors varysignificantly for a number of good reasons: Prices vary greatly because thesurgery itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to differentextents. My recommendation is to first find the most qualified surgeons whereyou want the surgery performed that are board certified by the AmericanBoard of Plastic Surgery you trust, then compare prices between them. See thebelow link on suggestions on how to find the most qualified plastic surgeon foryour procedure. General Factors that influence the price of plastic surgery include:1. Location - Will it be performed in a hospitalwith an overnight stay, an independent out- patient facility or a doctor’soffice? Geographical location also has a significant influence. RealSelf has averagecharges for most areas of the USA.2. Type of Anesthesia - local, IV sedation orGeneral Anesthesia? Will a board certified anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist,or an RN be used? 3. Experience andtraining of your surgeon. The best and longest trained is most often a plastic surgeonboard certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery 4. Length andComplexity of Surgery - how difficult will your surgery be and how long itwill take, etc. Will other complementary procedures also be also performedduring the same surgery?
Costs for a tummy tuck will certainly vary depending on your geographic location. Things to factor in for the tummy tuck standpoint will be the facility fee, anesthesia fee, surgeon fee, other fees (e.g., liposuction, surgical garment, etc.) A range in price ~$7000-15000 is not unreasonable. $8-11K would be a reasonable cost on average. A consultation with a plastic surgeon will help you in determining which procedure(s) would be the right one for you. Cost also depends on the complexity of your case and how much work would need to be done to achieve an aesthetically-pleasing tummy for you. Good luck!