What is average cost for surgery?

Often it is
not the best approach to find the cheapest plastic surgeon. Does the surgeon
specialize in this procedure? What are their credentials? How long have they
been in practice? What percentage of their practice is cosmetic surgery? How
many of these surgeries have they performed? Do they use the latest techniques?
What do their results look like? Do they have photos to show of their work? Do
they provide follow-up themselves, or will you only see the nurses (or even
just an assistant)? Are they available by phone for an emergency or does one of
their staff answer after-hour calls? What is the impression you get from their
office and staff? Are they professional and informative? Do they know what they
are talking about? You need to ask yourself all of these questions.

When
comparing quotes from different doctors, check to make sure that the costs you
are quoted are for the same thing! Check to see what type of anesthesia and
facility you are going to be treated in. If the total price is lower but you
are not going to receive proper anesthesia from a board certified
anesthesiologist, then are you getting a better deal (or inferior treatment)?
If the facility is not a certified outpatient surgery center but is an
in-office procedure room, is the difference in safety worth the cost reduction?
If the doctor is not a board certified plastic surgeon, is that worth the
discount in the fees? I would say the answer to all three of these questions is
no!

Assuming you
are talking about a board certified plastic surgeon with plenty of experience
in abdominoplasty, you need to find someone who you trust. This is your body,
make sure you are making decisions based on the quality of care, the experience
and training of the doctor, and proven results! Cost alone should not be the
deciding

factor.

The prices can vary from state to state, and from city to
city. Our costs, including the board certified plastic surgeon's fees, board
certified anesthesiologist's fees, operating room, labs, scar gel, vitamins,
and follow-up at 1 day, 5 days, 7 days, 9 days, 14 days, 1 month, 2 months, 3
months, 6 months, and every year after that forever, are around $7995. If you
need more follow-up appointments, those are free as well.Adding a brachioplasty will at least double this cost.

I appreciate
your question.

Cost varies
by geographic location, surgeon expertise, OR time, anesthesia, length of
procedure etc. I would recommend that you go to The American Society of
Plastic Surgery website and look for a list of board certified plastic surgeons
in your area. You can call their offices in advance and ask for quotes
prior to scheduling consultations.

The best way
to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a
board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative
plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Director-Beverly
Hills Breast and Body Institute

#RealSelf100Surgeon

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 average costs of surgery listed on this website, and on individual plastic surgeon's 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.I would also suggest that you do not base your selection of plastic surgeon primarily on costs of surgery; keep in mind that revisionary surgery may be more costly in many ways. I hope this, and the attached link/video, helps.
Best wishes.