How much does tummy tuck cost?
A clear breakdown of what tummy tuck actually costs in 2026 — what's bundled, what isn't, and how regional pricing changes the bill.
What drives the cost of tummy tuck?
Mini vs. full vs. extended vs. fleur-de-lis
Mini ($6,000–$9,000) addresses below-the-navel skin only. Full ($8,000–$15,000) is the standard. Extended adds flank skin. FDL adds a vertical incision for massive-weight-loss patients.
Muscle (rectus diastasis) repair
Plication of separated abdominal muscles is included in most full tummy tucks but adds time. Critical for post-pregnancy patients.
Liposuction add-on
360 lipo (flanks, back, hips) combined with abdominoplasty — 'lipoabdominoplasty' — is increasingly standard and adds $2,000–$5,000.
Hernia repair
If umbilical or ventral hernia is repaired during the same OR, a portion may be insurance-covered.
Panniculectomy variant
Pure skin-pannus removal for medical reasons (chronic intertrigo, function) is sometimes covered by insurance.
Is tummy tuck covered by insurance?
Cosmetic abdominoplasty is never covered. Panniculectomy for documented medical reasons (chronic skin breakdown, functional impairment) sometimes is. Hernia repair done concurrently can be coded separately.
What's included — and what isn't
Usually extra
- Compression garments after the first one
- Lymphatic massage sessions ($800–$1,500 over 8–12 sessions)
- Scar treatment products and silicone sheets
Tummy Tuck cost by city
| City | Compare |
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| Turkey | Tummy Tuck in Turkey |
| South Korea | Tummy Tuck in Korea |
| Brazil | Tummy Tuck in Brazil |
| Mexico | Tummy Tuck in Mexico |
| Thailand | Tummy Tuck in Thailand |
| Colombia | Tummy Tuck in Colombia |
| Miami | Tummy Tuck in Miami |
| Los Angeles | Tummy Tuck in LA |
| New York | Tummy Tuck in NYC |
| London | Tummy Tuck in London |
| Dubai | Tummy Tuck in Dubai |
| Beverly Hills | Tummy Tuck in Beverly Hills |
| Houston | Tummy Tuck in Houston |
| Dallas | Tummy Tuck in Dallas |
| Frisco, TX | Tummy Tuck in Frisco |
| Atlanta | Tummy Tuck in Atlanta |
| Chicago | Tummy Tuck in Chicago |
| San Francisco | Tummy Tuck in SF |
| Toronto | Tummy Tuck in Toronto |
| Sydney | Tummy Tuck in Sydney |
Estimates based on national average × regional multiplier. Final price depends on surgeon, technique, and case complexity.