If you want to know what the typical tummy tuck prices are, here they are…
$5,000-$20,000. With the average tummy tuck being $4,827 (according to the American Society for Plastic Surgery).
Doesn’t help much, does it?
The exact cost varies depending on factors such as where you get the procedure done, your own health, what type of body you have (if you are a relatively small person, the procedure is going to cost less because it takes less time), what type of credentials the anesthesiologist has, and what type of tummy tuck you want done (tummy tucks can be separated into full and partial tummy tucks, of which the former is more expensive).
Aside from the initial surgical cost, there are going to be other fees as well. This may include anesthesia, the cost of using the operating room, the cost of prescription drugs, as well as other pre and post operation expenses. If you have complications, such as bleeding, you may have to pay even more to get the problems under control. Before you go under the knife you may have to undergo some tests, which may require you to pay up. The total bill for all of these miscellaneous expenses will make the cost of the surgery itself only account for approximately two thirds of the total expenses.
The prices somewhat depend on you as well. If you are in a small town you can expect the plastic surgeon to charge much higher prices. But if you opt to get the procedure done in a nearby big city, such as Chicago, for example, the prices will be a lot lower because there is more competition among the surgeons. It is wise to get a feel for the prices in your area so that you know if someone is cutting corners or charging you too much. If you live in a big city, such as Los Angeles, where the prices are going to be pretty high, you have to watch out for clinics, which give you an unexpectedly low price.
If you really want to get a tummy tuck but can’t afford one even with financing, you can get a cheaper one from a resident in training that is being supervised.
All other things being equal, the more experienced a surgeon is, the more you’re going to have to pay. Some surgeons are so popular and provide such quality results that they can afford to charge more than most plastic surgeons. If you find a surgeon, who you really like, don’t hesitate to spend a few more thousands of dollars to get the procedure with that specific surgeon. Whichever surgeon you choose, make sure that they provide you with before and after pictures so that you know what to expect. If you are getting a complete tummy tuck, which will require a new belly button, you want to make sure that the new one, which you are going to get, is as natural looking as possible. Some surgeons take the easy way out and make an incision very close to the belly button, leaving a very visible scar. When looking at the before and after photos, you want to make sure that the scar is in the underwear area, making it invisible.