I am down 110 lbs. and saw a plastic surgeon last April for a cosult. He came highly recommended, however, he wanted to do multiple procedures at a cost of $25000. He recommended a full belt lipectomy, thigh lift and gynocomastica fix. I feel that my chest is fine, in fact quite muscular, my legs are fine for me, I run a ton, yet my biggest problem is my abdomen. All I want done is a belt lipectomy. It goes all around the abdomen. I found a surgeon who will do it for $11,000 which includes all post op visits, two nights in hospital everything.

My question, is that a reasonable price? And do any of you have any experience on what to expect as far as pain etc. I have had many surgeries, and my last was last week for an emergency lap band issue, which hurt more than any other surgery. How bad is this plastic surgery procedure?

Hi. First of all, congratulations on your weight loss. I am having a similiar procedure (circumferential tt, with the vertical incision and liposuction). My quote was for $10,500 and that includes everything. I won't be staying in the hospital though, going home the same day. That price also includes the compression garment and pain pump.

I had another quote from a dr who wanted to do a breast lift at the same time and the price wasn't that much more, however, I felt this was too much surgery for one day, so I opted for just the tummy tuck. I have seen prices for what you are describing anywhere from $7500-15,000. Hope that helps a little.

I had a TT breast reduction and lift all in one and I won't tell you that it does not hurt, but I will tell you that it is worth all of it. I know you will probably read this and say what?? she had all of this before losing her weight. I had cancer so I had a mastectomy and then the reconstruction which included using tummy fat for a new boobie!! I stayed 3 days in the hospital and spent every extra minute I could walking the halls. The day that I got home from the hospital I took my dogs for a walk with minimal pain.Go for it $11,000 is a good price for all of that and you will feel like a new woman when you are healed and can fully appreciate the surgery.

If you have any questions I will be happy to answer them!

Bernadette