When someone says something about plastic surgery, some of the first ideas that pop into our mind are facelift, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, etc. But all of these are cosmetic procedures, and some may say that they are the same thing, but while plastic surgery is about how to reconstruct facial and body defects due to trauma, birth disorders, burns…cosmetic surgery is solely about the appearance of a person.
Almost all of us have thought about what would be like to change something in our appearance, and today, with cosmetic procedures, almost everything we can think of is possible.
People often have different opinions on whether it is healthy or you can hear someone talking about the costs of it, and it is just not true. Of course, every medical procedure has some risks to it, but with cosmetic surgery, they are so mild. As for the cost of it, it all depends on what you want or need to do. In this article, you will find out everything about the price for a tummy tuck (or medically – abdominoplasty) and all kinds of tummy tuck procedures that you can choose.
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A tummy tuck can be an ideal solution for those with stubborn fat around the waist, that no matter what you do, it just won’t go away. Also, many women notice changes in their bodies after the pregnancy and have difficulty regaining that shape, and this procedure can help them with that.
Choosing the right place and the right specialist for your cosmetic procedure is very important, and it may be exhausting, especially if it is your first of a kind surgery, and you feel nervous. The price also plays a huge role, and for someone who doesn’t know much about the price range of these procedures, searching for information can be tiresome.
The average cost of a tummy tuck in 2019 was around 8.000$. Now, many things affect the price, and a doctor’s fee is something that has a significant part in it. One of the other factors that influence cost is the geographic location of the office and the specific procedure that will occur.
Another thing you need to know is that in the USA, most of the insurance plans do not include a tummy tuck, and therefore a lot of offices offer financing plans for this procedure, so when, or if you choose to have one, make sure you ask.
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The cost of the abdominoplasty often includes some medical tests required before the procedure, as well as anesthesia fees, hospital costs, and prescriptions for medication for after the procedure.
In some opinions, the price range between $ 9.000 and $ 12.000 is a safe bet for your abdominoplasty, if you are in New York. But for those who are, for example, in Los Angeles, the price average is a little bit higher. In the L.A., the full tummy tuck is between $10.000 and $13.000, but there are more specialist located there, and for those who want to find out more, check the Nazarian Plastic Surgery for details.
In Europe, the price is somewhat lower, but if you are not already there, you should also have in mind the travel costs and other variables, like the absence from work due to your recovery. If you want to do your tummy tuck procedure in Australia, the costs can fall within the 7.000 and 10.000 Australian dollars. But if your private insurance does not include hospital costs, it will affect the price, and it will go up by around 3.500 AUD. There is also a surgeons’ fee, which often includes the cost of the procedure itself, as well as pre, and post-operative care, but there is a consultations fee that may not be covered.
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Every place has a different price for the procedure, but only in Mexico, you can find a price range between $2.500 and $30.000+. Some consider Mexico as the most affordable place to have your abdominoplasty, and with all things considered, it is. For all the other surgeries that you may want to have, as for the price, it is the same, and a mommy makeover which consists of several procedures, costs between $9.000 and $13.000.
Above, we saw how both the location of an office as well as doctors’ experience affect the price. It is the case for almost every procedure, and not just the tummy tuck.
Every office that you go to consult will have several procedures that you may choose from, depending on what you require. There is:
- A Full tummy tuck and this includes stitching the abdominal muscles under the skin;
- A Mini tummy tuck is the one to go for the patients who do not need a lot of muscle separation;
- Multiple procedures. It is perfect for ‘brave’ or experienced ones, or those who want to have some other surgery done as well as the tummy tuck since it can be combined. A lot of people have multiple procedures with abdominoplasty, such as breast procedures.
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There are also many questions regarding liposuction and whether it is better than a tummy tuck. The difference is that with the lipo, you can remove significantly more fat, but on the other hand, it is all that it can do – remove fat, and nothing about muscles like the abdominoplasty.
Of course, if you are interested, you can also choose both of the options – liposuction combined with the tummy tuck. The price for that is reasonably higher, and it all depends on the number of areas that are liposuctioned, or whether you want something more done, but the average price is around 16.000 dollars.
Whether where you will do your tummy tuck or what specialist you want to perform the procedure, the decision is not easy. What often can be very reassuring is availability, confidence, and the doctors’ experience. For those who are thinking about their first cosmetic surgery, you should always go with the one you feel the most comfortable with. As for the price, it really shouldn’t play that much of a role, because you can’t put a price on beauty.
