I have had 2 children and have extensive muscle plication. In one quote, I have a separate charge for muscle plication repair. I thought when you get a FULL tummy tuck that was included in the price, isn't the point of having a FULL TT to repair those muscles, so why am I getting a "add on" for that? Then in another quote I have a FULL tummy tuck but with no muscle plication "add on" price. So then I wonder if I went with this doctor, will he repair the plication? So confused.
November 21, 2020
Answer: Surgeon sets pricing Each surgeon sets their own pricing. There is no standardization. While it is common that a full tummy tuck includes the cost of muscle repair, it is not guaranteed. A full tummy tuck removes unwanted fat, tightens loose skin and repairs abdominal muscle separation above and below the belly button. However, not every tummy tuck includes all of these things. It is entirely dependant on the patient’s goals.
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November 21, 2020
Answer: Surgeon sets pricing Each surgeon sets their own pricing. There is no standardization. While it is common that a full tummy tuck includes the cost of muscle repair, it is not guaranteed. A full tummy tuck removes unwanted fat, tightens loose skin and repairs abdominal muscle separation above and below the belly button. However, not every tummy tuck includes all of these things. It is entirely dependant on the patient’s goals.
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November 20, 2020
Answer: Is muscle plication repair included in the cost of a full tummy tuck? The vast majority of patients who are candidates for a tummy tuck will benefit from muscle plication. For this reason most surgeons consider this part of the standard procedure and may reduce the fee if this is not necessary. Less commonly, some surgeons will have a baseline tummy tuck that does not include muscle plication and add the extra cost when this is done.
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November 20, 2020
Answer: Is muscle plication repair included in the cost of a full tummy tuck? The vast majority of patients who are candidates for a tummy tuck will benefit from muscle plication. For this reason most surgeons consider this part of the standard procedure and may reduce the fee if this is not necessary. Less commonly, some surgeons will have a baseline tummy tuck that does not include muscle plication and add the extra cost when this is done.
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