The surgery itself is only going to account for about 2/3 of the total costs.
The remaining third will consist of the following expenses...
Pre-Operation Costs: Medical and/or lab tests are necessary before the procedure to take place.
You may also be charged for consultations or appointments before you actually get the surgery done.
Post-Operation Costs: If something goes wrong following the operation (maybe you get an infection), this cost can go up and up.
Some people even have to get a second tummy tuck because the second one didn't do the job well enough.
Don't be scared though as these complications are rare.
You are most likely going to have to pay for simple things such as pain pumps, pills, garments, and/or fluid drainage tools that will help ease the pain following the procedure.
When you get a tummy tuck, you can expect to go home straight after.
Some people, however, need an overnight stay, which will cost them some money.
Following the tuck surgery, you may also be charged for appointments with your surgeon.
Fees related to abdominoplasty surgery: Aside from the surgeon's fee, you are also going to have to pay for anesthesia and perhaps the cost of the operating room and operating room equipment.
Some surgeons charge patients to insurance themselves in case anything goes wrong during the surgery.
When checking out plastic surgeons, it is crucial that you understand what is involved in each surgeon's price tag.
Otherwise, you can end up paying more than you expect for your procedure.