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

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.

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.

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