Question:
Anyone pay for their tummy tuck out of pocket?

Im pretty sure that my insurance wont pay for one, I want to know a good estimate of how much one would cost out of pocket.    — Cory F. (posted on April 18, 2002)

April 17, 2002
For the operating suite (it would be done outpatient), general anesthesia and the surgeon's cost about $7000.
   — Patty H.

October 11, 2002
I had a tummy tuck and lipo three years ago.. Total cost was $ 5500. not to bad i think. after six months i was brought back for additional lip <included> and opted to add $900 for an upper back lipo... so all told spent $6400 out of my pocket
   — TerryLee J.

November 19, 2002
I just had my tt done two weeks ago. They repaired 3 hernias at the same time. Total cost to me out of pocket was 4200. I did ask the doctor on price for thigh and arm lift, thigh is 3200 and arm is 2500.
   — kissaducky

July 15, 2003
My surgeon's fee for the TT was $3,900. If you add facility fees, anesthesia, etc., that can add at least $2,000 more. My guess for you would be $4,000-$7,000.
   — [Deactivated Member]

October 19, 2004
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October 2, 2005
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