When dieting and exercising fail to address the layers of fat that reside in the lower abdominal region, maybe it’s time to turn to cosmetic surgery and the tummy tuck is usually first in line.You might consider it, but do you know what is all about?
What about the total price for your perfect tummy? I thought there are alot of possibilities to chose from until you decide and other costs to consider, that’s why I’ve done some research for you!
Here is what they say: “The surgeon makes a long incision across the abdomen right above the pubic area. Usually, the incision has a curvature that is similar to the outline of a bikini so that the future scar will be easier to conceal under your underwear. In most cases it is necessary to make a circular incision around the navel so that it will remain in its original place, in spite of the shifting of the rest of the abdominal skin.Then, the surgeon separates the skin from the abdominal wall all the way up to the ribs, exposing the abdominal muscles. These muscles are tightened by bringing them close together and joined in the middle vertical line; this will make your abdominal muscles firmer and your waist narrower. The skin that was separated is stretched towards the pubis, the excess skin is removed and the navel is placed in its new position. Finally, the surgeon makes the sutures, and applies a bandage and a temporary drainage tube to eliminate the excess fluids. “
Tummy tuck costs can range from $3000 to $8500. It depends on the complexity of surgery, but there are many other factors outside of the tummy tuck surgery to be considered when trying to save up for one:
- The location of the surgical practice will play a big role as tummy tuck surgeons operating within a city will normally charge more due to higher cost of operations.
- The surgeons themselves will have varying base fees depending on the demand of their expertise. Reputable tummy tuck surgeons will be more expensive than a relatively new surgeon on the field while surgeons who are regarded highly by dignities and celebrities will be priced out of range for the average wage earner.
- Other costs that will add-on to the basic fee of a tummy tuck would include the fees of an anesthesiologist who will oversee a tummy tuck patient during surgery. The anesthesiologist is responsible for ‘keeping you under’ by administering proper dosage of anesthesia.
- Overnight stay at the hospital or clinic will add to the cost as well. Some people might not require an overnight stay but a full tummy tuck procedure is a major enough surgery to warrant a one night stay at the least.
Lastly, post medical prescriptions and possible follow-up check-ups will incur some more cost.
October 15th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
Thanks very interesting!!
December 7th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
Ouch! I’d never get this done just for fear.
December 11th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
Yeah, would be afraid of that, too!