I need a mommy makeover in the $8,000 price range

Hello,Thank you for your question. I recommend that you seek out a board certified Plastic Surgeon in your area who specialises in these procedures. The costs will vary between practices and locations but your target price is a bit unrealistic. Many Plastic Surgeon's have in house or third party financing available to help cover cost and "bargain" surgery can be a very costly mistake in the long run.All the best

The price of Mommy Makeover operation depends on several factors such as the difficulty of your case and your request for your operation area.
In my practice, prices for Mommy Makeover operation reaches from 5550 Euro up to 5950 Euro range, and it also includes the travel package such as accommodation, local transfers, and language assistance. 

You sound like a very good candidate for a breast augmentation and tummy tuck. You should realize that in the LA area, this would be an extremely low price and experienced plastic surgeons would not do it for that price. I would suggest saving your money and plan according to your savings. Financing is also a good way to have this done at any time.

If you need both breast and abdominal surgery I doubt you can get it done for $8000. The final tally will be dependent upon the specific operations chosen, the efficiency of the surgeon, and any adjuvant costs such as an overnight stay in the facility.

While I am all for bargain hunting when it comes to shoes, tummy tuck surgery is really difficult surgery and you do not want to compromise your health. Which doesn't mean that you should not shop around. But you want a board certified plastic surgeon with the expertise to deliver top notch results. I've attached a link where you can search in your area. Call the offices for quotes and discuss financing options. Of which there are many. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Prices for cosmetic surgery vary from surgeon to surgeon and also there appeared to be regional differences in the cost of surgery. Also the surgeries involved in a mommy makeover can vary. If a lift is needed, often costs are higher. The fee that a surgeon charges may not reflect the quality of the surgeon however in a complex surgery like this, it is best to seek out an experienced surgeon.

A breast augmentation and tummy tuck will average more than the amount listed.   I would advise that you research plastic surgeons and determine who is the best for you.  You only want to have the surgery done once.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA

I encourage you to focus instead on finding a board certified plastic surgeon whom you trust. Work with her/him on a surgical plan to help you achieve the look you are wanting. You can then focus on cost and/or financing. If you focus on cost alone you may end up in unqualified hands and have results that are reflective of that.

Rather than finding a non-certified
surgeon that may give you better pricing it can be helpful to find a newer
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that has years of experience in training and
surgery-required to become Board Certified in Plastic Surgery but is newer in
practice. They have the latest up to date training and highest standards
as currently set by the newest technology and are able to pass on to the
consumer much better pricing for Breast Augmentation. The manufacturers of the
breast implants encourage and assist the newer Certified Plastic Surgeons by
giving them special pricing on implants which most will pass on to you, the
consumer. Check for special pricing here on RealSelf and make sure the surgeon
is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and you may find the perfect Plastic
Surgeon for you who is able to work with your budget without cutting corners!

Thanks for the question. When it comes to costs 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, type of breast implants… 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.  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. You may find the attached link helpful as you learn more. Best wishes.