How much does a tummy tuck cost?
A tummy tuck costs $7,215 to $12,449 in 2026. What changes your price is below.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons lists an average surgeon fee of $7,215 for a tummy tuck. That does not include anesthesia or the operating room. RealSelf patients report an average all in cost of $12,449 from 1,232 reviews. Prices range from about $5,000 to $25,000.
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A fair price is $7,225 to $12,450.
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Middle of the range: $9,825
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How we calculate this
Prices are for the United States in 2026 from published cost guides, checked September 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote.
How much does a tummy tuck cost?
| Surgeon fee, ASPS average | $7,215. |
|---|---|
| All in, patient reported | $12,449 average (RealSelf, 1,232 reviews). |
| Full range seen | $5,000 to $25,000 or more. |
| Anesthesia | Billed apart from the surgeon fee. |
| Operating room | Billed apart. |
| Tummy tuck with liposuction | Costs more; energy assisted lipo costs the most. |
What pushes a quote up
| Type of tuck | A mini tuck costs less than a full or extended tuck. |
|---|---|
| Muscle repair | Adds time. |
| Liposuction added | Adds cost. |
| Anesthesia provider | Anesthesiologists charge more than nurse anesthetists. |
| City | Big city surgeons charge more. |
Tummy tuck cost by region
| Lower cost states | $5,800 to $10,000. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and most rural areas. |
|---|---|
| Average cost states | $7,215 to $12,449. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and most mid size cities. |
| Higher cost states | $9,400 to $16,200. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, plus big metros such as Chicago, Denver and Washington DC. |
These rows are our estimate. We took the typical national range and adjusted it for local labor costs, which run about 20 percent lower in the cheapest states and about 30 percent higher in the dearest ones. Big coastal cities cost the most.
Why quotes are so different
The ASPS number is the surgeon's fee only. ASPS itself says it does not include anesthesia, the operating room or other costs. That is why the patient reported average on RealSelf is thousands higher.
RealSelf also notes that many patients add liposuction of the sides or a breast procedure at the same time. Each one raises the price. A full mommy makeover combines a tummy tuck with breast surgery.
Insurance
A cosmetic tummy tuck is not covered by health insurance. Some plans cover removing loose skin after major weight loss if it causes rashes or other health problems, but rules are strict.
How to judge the quote in your hand
- Ask for one all in price.
- Ask who gives the anesthesia.
- Ask if the facility is accredited.
- Ask the cost of revisions.
- Ask to see the surgeon's own before and after photos.
Ways to pay less
- Compare two or three board certified surgeons.
- Ask about a surgery center.
- Read financing terms carefully.
- Avoid surgeon fee only ads.
- Plan time off work.
Before you decide
Recovery is part of the cost
RealSelf says many people are back to desk work in one to three weeks, and longer for hard physical jobs. Plan for time off work, help at home and compression garments.
A scar is part of every tummy tuck. Ask where it will sit and how long it will be. Ask to see photos of healed scars from the surgeon's own patients.
Many surgeons charge a consultation fee that is credited to your surgery if you book. Bring a list of questions and ask for the full written quote to take home.
This page is price information, not medical advice. Talk to a licensed doctor about your own care.
Mini or full tummy tuck?
A mini tuck treats only the area below the belly button and has a shorter scar. A full tuck treats the whole belly and often repairs the muscles. An extended tuck also reaches the sides. Bigger jobs take longer and cost more, so ask which one you need and the price for each.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons lists the surgeon fee alone. It does not count the surgery center, anesthesia or garments. That is why the fee is lower than what patients say they paid. Patients on RealSelf report the full bill. Their average is near $12,449. So plan for the all in price, not the surgeon fee. Ask your surgeon for one written quote that lists the surgeon, the center, the anesthesia and the follow up visits. Checked September 2026. About $7,215 to $12,449. The first is the surgeon fee; the second is the patient reported all in average. A $7,215 surgeon fee, not counting anesthesia or the operating room. Not when it is cosmetic. No. Talk to a board certified plastic surgeon.More tummy tuck price checks
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