Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Cost
A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal skin and fat and repairs separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) for a flatter, firmer midsection — common after pregnancy or major weight loss.
Written & fact-checked by the ModYourBod Editorial Team against published industry sourcesUpdated June 6, 2026
Average cost
Average surgeon's fee — United States
Source: ASPS 2023 average surgeon/physician feehigh confidence
This is the surgeon's fee only — your total cost will be higher.
It does not include anesthesia, operating-room or facility fees, implants or materials, tests, garments, or prescriptions. Actual prices also vary by surgeon, complexity, and where you live.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) at a glance
- Type
- surgical
- Invasive
- Yes (surgical)
- Anesthesia
- General anesthesia
- Recovery
- 14–42 days typical
- Sessions
- 1 surgery
- Results last
- Long-lasting with a stable weight; pregnancy or significant weight gain can affect results.
- Reversibility
- permanent
- Areas
- abdomen
- Risk level
- moderate
Downtime: Expect roughly 2–4 weeks off work, limited bending/lifting for about 6 weeks, and a hip-to-hip scar that fades over time.
What affects the price of tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Surgeon's experience and board certificationRaises cost
Highly experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons command higher fees — and are the single most important safety factor.
- Geographic location and local marketVaries
Costs run higher in major metros and high-cost-of-living areas; the same procedure can be notably cheaper in smaller markets.
- Facility and operating-room feesRaises cost
Accredited surgical facilities, equipment, and staffing add to the total beyond the surgeon's fee.
- Anesthesia type and length of surgeryRaises cost
General anesthesia and longer operating times raise anesthesia and facility charges.
- Extent of the procedure / areas treatedRaises cost
More areas, larger volume, or added complexity increase the price.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) cost in the US?
The average surgeon's fee for Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) in the United States is $8,174 (ASPS 2023). This is the surgeon's fee only — your total cost is higher once anesthesia, facility, and other fees are added, and it varies by surgeon and location.
Does that price include anesthesia and facility fees?
No. The figure is the average surgeon's/physician's fee. Anesthesia, operating-room or facility fees, implants or materials, medical tests, garments, and prescriptions are additional.
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Source & method
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) — 2023 Procedural Statistics, average surgeon/physician fee.
Average surgeon/physician fee from the ASPS 2023 Procedural Statistics. This is the surgeon's fee ONLY — it excludes anesthesia, operating-room/facility fees, implants, medical tests, garments, and prescriptions, so the total a patient pays is higher. ASPS publishes an average rather than a range. (ASPS label: "Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)".)
Informational only — not medical advice. Costs are averages and change over time. Always consult a board-certified surgeon for a personal quote and to understand the risks.