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[GoneButNotForgotten]

I would love to get one but I'd like to have a ballpark guess of what I might expect to pay. I have a couple of conditions that might make it impossible for any surgeon in his right mind to operate on me, but on the chance someone would consent to work on me, I'd like to have some idea of what it might cost.

If it matters, I'm 25-30 lbs overweight and it's all in my gut.

TIA

[ALRATIBA]

@GoneButNotForgotten

You should "google"  .... lots of info online.

[GoneButNotForgotten]

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@ALRATIBA wrote:

@GoneButNotForgotten

You should "google"  .... lots of info online.

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I know--and I did--but nowhere was there any information on the possible cost. Thanks for the "helpful" information. ;-)

[ECBG]

I would bet the price is very much regional!

[camelot]

Why not call up plastic surgeons you've researched in your area and ask. Many will give you a free in office consult.

Google is also a great resource. New Beauty magazine and website is a good resource.

[wildcat fan]

Of course, the cost varies depending on location and physician, but I did a quick search for Charlotte, North Carolina, and I found it could range $8,000 to $15,000. 

My guess is it would be on the higher end of that range.  I had an outpatient procedure done in Charlotte in August that wasn't as extensive as a tummy tuck. With insurance, my 20% of the hospital bill was $3,000. Plus, I had to pay the anesthesiologist, gynecologist, and lab fees.

[Mellyg]

I've had a cosmetic procedure and learned how much it varies by region. I had consultations from several doctors. While there was some variation in price, it wasn't anything concerning. I have a friend out of state that had the same procedure; her price was substantialy more (but proportionate based on the cost of living in our areas). 

i found a surgeon that is a blessing; a truly amazing man with incredible skill and bedside manner. I truly hope that anyone going through a procedure is just as blessed to find a Doctor that understands their desires! 

[GoneButNotForgotten]

Google is also a great resource. New Beauty magazine and website is a good resource.

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Not really. I found out all kinds of information but no one would give any specific information or even a ballpark figure when it comes to price.

[Goldengate8361]

Spanx would be a great bargain! I have heard that this surgery can have a painful recovery. Not a great time to be in the hospital, either, if you can avoid it.

[Trinity11]

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@GoneButNotForgotten wrote:

Google is also a great resource. New Beauty magazine and website is a good resource.

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Not really. I found out all kinds of information but no one would give any specific information or even a ballpark figure when it comes to price.

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Go to You Tube and type in Tummy Tucks. A lot of information and I also found some videos with prices. One I watched said that she spent $15,000.00 with a board certified surgeon. He is interviewed and said he wants people to have stayed the same weight for at least six months. Hope that helps and Good Luck @GoneButNotForgotten