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How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost?
Reviewed by Edward A.
Pechter, MD, FACS
 Costs for a tummy tuck vary according to where you live and the plastic
surgeon you choose. According to the ASPS, the average plastic surgeon’s fee
for tummy tuck surgery was $5,264 in 2007. The total cost of the procedure
may run from $4,000 to $9,000 or more. These costs include the fees for the
anesthesia provider, the surgical facility, and the surgeon. Additional fees
may include medical tests, prescription medications, and post-surgery
garments, but these costs are comparatively minor and in some cases may be
included in the overall price. Ask your doctor what his/her policy is in the
event that a surgical revision becomes necessary.
The procedure requires several hours in surgery and some doctors may
recommend a short stay in the hospital or a recovery center, although this
may increase the cost. The cost of a mini tummy tuck will be approximately
half that of a full tummy tuck.
As with most cosmetic surgery, abdominoplasty is not usually covered by
health insurance although there are some exceptions, such as for individuals
who have experienced massive weight loss due to diet or bariatric (weight
loss) surgery. Ask your surgeon about payment plans he/she may offer. You
can also ask your doctor if he/she works with a plastic surgery financing
company. But be careful not to overextend yourself financially and remember
than unforeseen problems or complications could result in greater expense as
well as more time away from home or work.
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