!: How Much Does A Tummy Tuck Really Cost?

A lot of people are talking about getting a tummy tuck done. This surgery is also known as abdominoplasty. Basically, this surgery tightens and sculpts the abdominal wall contours. There are many factors that affect the cost of having the procedure done, including the weight of the patient, their age and their general state of health. It's also possible that further treatment may be required after the tummy tuck, so it's important to allow a little extra, just in case.

The first place to start when trying to work out how much a tummy tuck will cost is with the surgeon you've chosen for the operation. The surgeon can explain all the pros and cons of tummy tuck surgery to you, exactly what the procedure involves, and give you an idea of how much the whole process should cost you.

Obviously, the more complex the procedure, the more the tummy tuck will cost. Some of the reasons it could be more expensive include things such as any pre-existing medical conditions you have, or even just that your overall state of health is poor. Perhaps this could result in the surgeon needing to use more expensive drugs during the procedure. Or maybe a special anesthetist will be required as a precaution. These sorts of extras will make your tummy tuck more expensive.

Even so, a tummy tuck is never going to be cheap, and the most basic procedure without any complications is still likely to set you back a few thousand dollars. The medical facility and surgeon you choose can lead to some variation in price, but it's still fairly costly.

Recently, some patients have begun traveling overseas to have their tummy tuck. This is because it's possible to have the procedure done in other countries such as France, Italy and even Russia for a much lower price than you can get it done in the United States. Some enterprising companies, well aware that people who've done this are now recommending that their friends and family to go abroad for a tummy tuck, have started offering a rather unique package deal for people to take advantage of the cheaper costs associated with having this procedure done in another country.

Basically, you sign up to have the procedure done by a specific provider on their list. Then the travel company organizes your operation and hospital care in a foreign hospital. The package includes the cost of the tummy tuck, and it's possible to save quite a bit of money using one of these packages. This is a great solution if the cost of having the tummy tuck done in your home country is a little out of your reach.