Tummy Tuck Costs by Region

Ever wondered how much it would cost you for a tummy tuck? Having major elective surgery is a big step and the price factor in the decision is going to have a major influence in whether or not you are going to proceed.

Finding the right doctor and the right price for the tummy tuck procedure seems to vary region to region across the United States.

The going rates seem to be in the $10 000 dollar range. This includes the price of the operating room, the anesthesia and the recovery room. It is pricey, but if you opt for something cheaper in this region you may be putting your health at risk the clinic or doctor may be cutting corners.

If the price is a bit steep for your taste, there are teaching clinic hospitals in the area like Lenox Hill Hospital that will perform the surgery at a cheaper cost by residents who are supervised by more experienced surgeons.

Prices in Dallas range between $7500 and $9000. Doctors take into consideration the frame of the person- a larger sized person may have to be sedated for a longer period than someone who is of a more petit frame and the level of experience that the doctor may have.  These factors will affect the cost of the tummy tuck procedure.

Chicago ranges a little less expensive with tummy tuck prices starting at  $6000 and  tapering off at around $8000. 

A big factor seems to be the type and extent of the tummy tuck that you are going to have in the price range. The cost of the tummy tuck is affected by whether or not it is considered a mini tuck which is less evasive and takes less time, a full tummy tuck which lasts normally 2-3 hours from start to finish, and the presence of C-section scarring which also plays a major factor in the pricing of any tummy tuck procedure.

In Seattle the prices stay in the mid range somewhere between $7000 and $11 500.  There is a strong influence on just charging a rounded all inclusive rate that is based on the skill level of the doctor making up the higher end of the charges. 

Topping out the highest rates anywhere in the country patients in this region can expect to pay anywhere from  $10 000 to $16 000 for this procedure.  While this is expensive, some of the most talented and experienced board certified doctors reside in this region as well as some of the wealthiest people in the world who can afford to pay these high prices.

No matter where you are in the country it is important to pick a good doctor that is right for you. Check to make sure that the doctor is board certified and well recommended. Ask to see pictures of other patients that have gone through the same procedure and follow through with referrals to high. Choosing someone in the middle should be the right option. This is a video that may help give you some tips that will make your choice easier.