Question:
What is an average cost of abdominoplasty/panniculectomy?

It looks like I may have to pay for my reconstructive surgery myself. I've put in an appeal, but just in case that doesn't work, I'll do it on my own. I'm getting a price of about $8400.00 for abdominoplasty & panniculectomy, all inclusive (surgeon fee, hospitalization, anesthesia, etc.). Does this sound about right?    — scottiemaam O. (posted on March 20, 2003)

March 20, 2003
I live in Nebraska and just paid $5500 for abdominoplasty I had two weeks ago. I'll pay an additional $600 for the extra night I spent in the hospital though... the $5500 only covered one night.
   — Karla K.

March 20, 2003
I live in Minnesota. I went to three consultations and the prices ranged from 8900.00 down to 4300.00. I went with the third choice, 4300.00($1300.00 for anexthesia, and the remainder for the procedure), not because of the cost, but I went through an health network clinic, where I know would be a highly experienced doctor who could offer the surgery for a lower price. My tt was done brilliantly! I am more than please with my choice. My scar will be totally un-noticable.
   — twenc

March 20, 2003
I was recently quoted a price of $7,000 complete, including surgeon, hospital, anesthesia, etc.) for an abdominplasty with panni removal. This would be a hip to hip incision and the surgeon claimed it would repair my mons pubis. However, from research and feedback from Yahoo's plastic surgery support group, I know that a tummy tuck alone does not fix a bad mons pubis. Some skin has to be removed along with it. I read on a general site for plastic surgery that the average TT costs $5,000 - $8,000. I have a consult with another plastic surgeon in early April. One with more experience with WLS folks.
   — Anna L.

March 20, 2003
Added Note: that $7,000 quote came from a doc in Downers Grove, a suburb of Chicago.
   — Anna L.

March 21, 2003
I paid $10,000 for a tummy tuck but they went all the way around so I am not sure if that is a body lift? lipo in my flanks, and lipo in my legs. This incuded the surgeon, anestia and hosptial. Good luck!
   — Jennifer L.

March 21, 2003
I am scheduled for my abdominoplasty on 3/31. Cost: Surgeon-$3.950.00 (includes stryker pain mgmt pump), hospital-$2,260.00. I was lucky personal choice is paying for all, except the pain pump, which I am paying for at $450.00. Hope this info helps you
   — bsktofdreams