How much does a tummy tuck cost in Vancouver, B.C.?

Thank you for your question. It is worth having multiple consultations to evaluate cost variation among surgeons in your area.  Choose a board certified plastic surgeon based upon experience and the results he or she can deliver, not just on cost alone. Many practices offer financing plans to lessen the upfront cost. Hope this helps and good luck with your procedure.

Cost factors vary significantly for a number of good reasons: Prices vary greatly because the surgery itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents. My recommendation is to first find the most qualified surgeons where you want the surgery performed that are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery you trust, then compare prices between them. See the below link on suggestions on how to find the most qualified plastic surgeon for your procedure. General Factors that influence the price of plastic surgery include:


1. Location - Will it be performed in a hospital with an overnight stay, an independent out- patient facility or a doctor’s office? Geographical location also has a significant influence. RealSelf has average charges for most areas of the USA.


2. Type of Anesthesia - local, IV sedation or General Anesthesia? Will a board certified anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, or an RN be used?
    
      3. Experience and training of your surgeon. The best and longest trained is most often a plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
   
      4. Length and Complexity of Surgery - how difficult will your surgery be and how long it will take, etc. Will other complementary procedures also be also performed during the same surgery?

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



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The cost will depend upon the type of tummy tuck anesthesia skill find an experience of the surgeon. There’ll be regional differences. Approximate costs can be found on real self, and other websites such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Payment plans can be offered through Care Credit, local banks, credit cards, and other companies such as Prosper.  Some plans have 12-18 months interest free.

Hello,
The price for a tummy tuck for someone here in Vancouver will vary slightly depending on time needed for surgery and depending on the surgical technique used including liposuction, muscle repair etc. 

The cost of an abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, will vary considerably from patient to patient and from surgeon to surgeon, depending on many factors. In my practice, tummy tucks range from a limited procedure involving a shorter scar for patients with an overhanging pouch of skin after C-section or other gynecologic surgery to an "extended abdominoplasty with suction" for patients with extensive skin excess and thicker fat layers.  Both of these are unusual extremes. In between are the usual types of procedures, a standard tummy tuck without suction when there is skin excess and muscle looseness ( laxity) or an abdominolipoplasty which also includes suction of the abdomen and flanks. 
The fees range accordingly. When I quote fees, they include everything including pre-and post op care, facility ( operating room), anaesthesia,  overnight care and GST. Many surgeons do not keep their patients overnight; I believe it is both safer and considerably more comfortable for patients and I have never had a patient who regretted overnight care. Because of the comprehensive care, the total fee may be higher than some of my colleagues, but this is not something you should be choosing on the basis of "price".
Currently, standard abdominoplasty total fees are about $13,000, abdominoplasty with suction is about $14,700.
Always check your surgeon's experience, safety record and  that he or she is a member of the appropriate professional organizations ( canadian society  for Aesthetic (cosmetic ) plastic surgery (CSAPS), american society for aesthetic plastic surgery (ASAPS).
Best  wishes

Benjamin Gelfant MD FRCSC