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Cost of a Tummy Tuck

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Cost of a Tummy Tuck

Lots of people are having tummy tuck surgery performed on them in order to enhance their image, which generally leads to healthier self-esteem and confidence. Lots people will credit their tummy tuck operation for their improved quality of life. Tummy tuck (or abdominoplasty) is a surgical procedure that aims at removing extra skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen. It also aims at tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall.

Most people who undergo this operation are men or women who are in relatively good shape but upset about a large fat deposit or loose abdominal skin that can't be removed through normal means of diet or exercise. Abdominoplasty is particularly helpful to women who, through multiple pregnancies, have stretched their abdominal muscles and skin beyond the point where it can "snap" back.

More than 101,000 tummy tuck procedures were performed in the US in 2003, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and tummy tuck operations are the 6th most popular plastic surgery procedure. These type of plastic surgery has shown the highest rate of increase over the past 3 years.

One of the most significant factors for people who are thinking about undergoing this cosmetic procedure is the actual cost of tummy tuck operation.

Tummy tuck cost

The various costs associated with tummy tuck differs and range from $3000 to $8500. The cost of surgery depends on the excess of the skin that has to be removed and generally, the complexity of the surgical sculpture.

According to cost data supplied by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the national average for surgeon fees, relative to abdominoplasty surgery, is approximately $4,461 in 2003. Factors that vary into the cost of surgery include the location of surgical practice, whether it is an urban, suburban, or rural are will influence the cost. Also, surgeon fees - , with the most reputable surgeons generally charging more.

Other costs include medical tests that have to be conducted before tummy tuck surgery to evaluate the patient's condition. Since tummy tuck is a major surgical procedure anesthesiologist fees have to also be included in the cost. Additionally there are things like operating room fees. For example, overnight stay at a hospital or the surgeon's facilities will increase the cost. With tummy tucks most patients will not require overnight stays unless the surgery is extensive or is conducted in conjunction with another surgical procedure such as a hernia or gastric bypass operations. There are also costs associated with post-surgery such as medical prescriptions and compression garments.

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