Skin removal surgery after weight loss cost in 2026
Skin removal surgery after weight loss costs $5,000 to $30,000 per procedure in 2026, and most people pay about $10,000.
What moves the price
- The number of body areas treated is the biggest driver of the total.
- A full body lift costs much more than a single arm lift.
- Where you live matters, because big city prices run higher.
- The surgeon's skill and name can raise the fee.
- Hospital stays and facility fees cost more than an outpatient surgery center.
What is included
The range is per procedure, surgeon, anesthesia and facility. Quoted prices often include the surgeon, anesthesia and facility. The ASPS averages leave out anesthesia and the operating room. Pre-surgery tests, compression garments, medicine and help at home are usually extra. Prices are for information only. Confirm costs and care with a licensed provider.
Skin removal cost by procedure
| Procedure | ASPS average (not including anesthesia or facility) | Typical range quoted by guides |
|---|---|---|
| Tummy tuck | $8,174 | $6,000 to $12,000 |
| Arm lift | $6,192 | $4,500 to $8,000 |
| Thigh lift | $7,641 | $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Lower body lift | $11,397 | $8,000 to $20,000 |
| Panniculectomy | Not listed | $8,000 to $15,000 |
| Full body lift | Not listed | $15,000 to $30,000 or more |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
RealSelf patient reported averages
| Procedure | Average |
|---|---|
| Full body lift | $23,618 (range $12,400 to $47,000) |
| Butt lift (lower body lift part) | $12,898 |
| Thigh lift | $12,587 |
| Tummy tuck | $12,573 |
| Panniculectomy | $10,185 |
| Arm lift | $10,331 |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Ways to pay less
- Get quotes from at least 3 board certified plastic surgeons.
- Ask if combining procedures in one surgery lowers the total.
- Ask the surgeon and the insurer if any part, such as a panniculectomy, is medically needed and may be covered.
What price guides say
We checked 5 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Body Lift Cost
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Tummy Tuck Cost
- RealSelf: Body Lift Cost
- Free Market Health Care: Skin Removal Surgery Cost
- BetterCare: How much does skin removal surgery cost?
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
Skin removal surgery after weight loss costs $5,000 to $30,000 per procedure in 2026, and most people pay about $10,000. Most people pay about $10,000 per procedure. The low end is $5,000 and the high end is $30,000.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: The number of body areas treated is the biggest driver of the total; A full body lift costs much more than a single arm lift; Where you live matters, because big city prices run higher.
How can I pay less?
Get quotes from at least 3 board certified plastic surgeons. Ask if combining procedures in one surgery lowers the total. Ask the surgeon and the insurer if any part, such as a panniculectomy, is medically needed and may be covered.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 5 named price guides: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, RealSelf, Free Market Health Care, BetterCare. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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