How Much Does A Tummy Tuck Cost?

Abdominoplasty pricing varies widely because each case, and what each case will involve, is different. Thus tummy tuck cost can't be easily generalized. However there is generally range in which the average cost of tummy tuck lies.

Shopping for surgery is not like shopping for a car or a house. It is not a commodity and there is no standard set fixed cost. The cost for abdominoplasty can vary by hundreds and even thousands of dollars, depending on the type of abdominoplasty procedure you want to have and how extensively you want to change your current body contours. Many plastic surgeons are hesitant to quote prices in broad, general strokes, because tummy tuck prices can change so dramatically from patient to patient. Each case is different and there is no boilerplate to determine what will be involved in the surgery. That said, the price of an abdominoplasty can vary anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000.

The variation in cost is the result of a number of factors. These include the patient’s needs, the exact type of procedure (for example, full abdominoplasty vs. mini tummy tuck, the region and demographic area where the surgeon’s office is, the facility at which the procedure is performed, and whether the procedure is combined with another procedure, such as liposuction, butt lift, or thigh lift.

A complete, or full, abdominoplasty typically starts with an incision made from hip to hip just above the pubic area. Then, another incision is made to free the navel from the surrounding skin. The skin is then detached from the abdominal wall to reveal the muscles and fascia to be tightened. The muscle fascia wall is tightened with sutures. After that, the surgeon removes the excess and closing the defect and tightens the remaining skin and fat.

A partial, or mini, abdominoplasty involves smaller incisions. The skin and fat of the lower abdomen are detached in a more limited fashion from the muscle fascia. The skin is stretched down and excess skin removed. The belly button stalk may be divided from the muscle below and the belly button moved lower on the abdominal wall. A portion of the abdominal muscle fascia wall is then tightened, and liposuction is often used to contour the transition zone. After all that, the flap is stitched back into place.

An extended abdominoplasty is a complete abdominoplasty that extends all the way to the fronts of the thighs and flanks (sides). There are also combination procedures, and an abdominoplasty can be combined with liposuction contouring, breast reduction, breast lift, and occasionally hysterectomy, depending on the reason for the hysterectomy.

If you would like to get a quote for your procedure, get a free consultation with a plastic surgeon in your area today.