Abdominoplasty Price Chicago

Posted on: October 24, 2022

Abdominoplasty in Chicago is a plastic procedure that is usually very expensive. It is currently one of the most performed cosmetic surgeries in the country.

Although the price of a tummy tuck can vary according to location, specialist and other factors, it is necessary that you inform yourself about it. Next, we explain everything about the price of this aesthetic procedure. 

What aspects are contained in the price of a tummy tuck?

According to certain clinics, the aspects that they contemplate in the price are the following:

  • Nursing care service during postoperative recovery.
  • Anesthetic consultation.
  • Pre-surgical examination laboratories.
  • Accommodation and transfer to the clinic. This is only in case you come from a very remote part of the country or from abroad. Also keep in mind that only some clinics charge for this service.  
  • Surgical procedures.
  • Fees for anesthesiologists, plastic surgeons and/or specialists.
  • Postoperative massages and drainages.
  • Surgery room.
  • Post-surgical controls that would be visits to the doctor, in order to verify the healing process.
  • Basic medications such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, analgesics and anticoagulants for optimal recovery.
  • Nutritional advice.

What factors affect the price of a tummy tuck?

The price of a tummy tuck can vary according to the following aspects:

Types of abdominoplasty

The types of abdominoplasty that exist are the complete abdominoplasty, fleur de lis, mini and endoscopic. According to the tummy tuck you choose, the price will influence.

If you want to have a mini tummy tuck it will cost less than a full tummy tuck, and it will cost less than a fleur de lis tummy tuck.

Place where it takes place

The location you choose to perform your tummy tuck will influence the price. In general, in Chicago, the prices of this plastic surgery are usually a little higher.

Travel Costs

In case you want to perform a tummy tuck outside your local area, or in another part of the country, you have to take into account travel expenses. If you are from abroad and want to have a tummy tuck in Chicago, you should also consider travel costs.

The expenses to contemplate would be food, lodging, tickets and transportation to the office.   

Experience and expertise of the surgeon

Choosing an experienced plastic surgeon is a factor that influences the price of a tummy tuck. If you choose a surgeon who has had many years of experience handling complications, you will pay more. If you choose a surgeon who has just graduated or does not have many years of experience, you will pay less.

Make sure that the surgeon you choose is certified and endorsed.

Price of a tummy tuck

The price of a tummy tuck can vary according to the place, but in general this aesthetic procedure has a price of $4,500 to $10,000 USD. You also have to take into account the type of abdominoplasty.

Next, we name you low, average and maximum prices of a tummy tuck in certain locations in Chicago.

  • In Texas the low price of a tummy tuck can range from $7800 to $8000 to $9.000 USD. The average prices are included in $8000, $9600 and $9.5 USD. The maximum price of a tummy tuck is $13000, $10600 and $11000 USD. While the price of Botox typically ranges between $10-$20 per unit depending on the results you wish to achieve.
  • In Los Angeles the lowest price is $4000 USD, the average is $7500 and the highest is $10000 USD.
  • In New York the lowest price is $9000 USD, the average is $12500 USD and the highest is $15 USD.
  • In Phoenix the lowest price is $6000 USD, the average is $8000 USD and the maximum is $9000 USD
  • In Chicago the prices are usually very varied according to the areas, which are north, south, center, west, south-west and north-west.

In general, the lowest price of a tummy tuck is between $6500 USD and $9500 USD. The average price ranges between $8300 USD and $9000 USD. The maximum price is between $9000 USD and $12000 USD

Does my medical insurance cover the price of a tummy tuck?

Abdominoplasty is an aesthetic procedure, for this reason no medical insurance covers this type of alternative. The patient is the one who must cover the price of the abdominoplasty.