Tummy Tuck Cost [2026]
Last updated: September 2026
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) costs between $8,500 and $16,500 on average in the United States in 2026. Final pricing depends on your surgeon's experience, geographic location, facility and anesthesia fees, and the complexity of your plan.
Below you'll find city-by-city pricing, what's included in a complete quote, and how to compare costs from different surgeons.
$8,500 - $16,500
National average for tummy tuck
Tummy Tuck Statistics
164,022 tummy tuck procedures performed in 2022
Abdominoplasty continues to grow in popularity, up 27% over the past five years
Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) 2022 Statistics
95% patient satisfaction rate
Tummy tucks have one of the highest satisfaction rates among body contouring procedures, especially for post-pregnancy patients
Source: ASPS National Clearinghouse of Plastic Surgery Statistics
60% of tummy tuck patients also have diastasis recti repair
Muscle repair during abdominoplasty addresses separated abdominal muscles, a condition affecting up to two-thirds of postpartum women
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
What Affects the Price?
What Should Be Included?
A Complete Quote Should Include:
- Surgeon’s fee
- Anesthesia fee (if applicable)
- Facility or operating-room fee
- Pre-operative appointments
- Post-operative follow-ups
- Required garments or supplies
Watch Out For
"All-inclusive" pricing that doesn't specify what's included. Always ask for an itemized quote.
Recovery Time
2-4 weeks
Typical recovery period
Full recovery takes 6-8 weeks. Most patients return to desk work in 2-3 weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does tummy tuck cost?
The average cost of tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty) in the United States is $8,500 to $16,500. Final pricing depends on your surgeon's experience, geographic location, facility and anesthesia fees, and the complexity of your plan.
What's included in the tummy tuck price?
A complete tummy tuck quote should itemize surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fee (if applicable), facility or operating-room fee, pre-operative appointments, post-operative follow-ups. Always ask what could cost extra and whether the quoted plan covers one treatment or a series.
Is tummy tuck worth the cost?
That depends on your goals, anatomy, risk tolerance, recovery burden, and the specific treatment plan. Afters does not assign a clinical-quality or satisfaction score to tummy tuck. Compare several consultations, ask about alternatives and complications, and independently confirm the clinician's credentials before deciding.
Can I finance tummy tuck?
Financing availability is practice- and lender-specific. Ask the practice about current providers, then verify APR, any promotional or deferred-interest structure, fees, eligibility, term, and payment consequences in the lender disclosure before applying.
Why do tummy tuck prices vary so much?
Price variation comes from surgeon experience, geographic location, facility and anesthesia needs, case complexity, and what the quote includes.
Put the price beside the work
See tummy tuck results matched to you first, then use this guide to ask better questions about what each practice includes in its quote.