Tummy Tuck in Miami From $4,500

Abdominoplasty is appropriate for a wide variety of people concerned with the contours of their abdomen. You might be a tummy tuck candidate if you have experienced any of the following:

• Massive weight loss: after losing large amounts of weight (including with medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro), many people are left with extra skin and residual fat.
• Pregnancy: stretched skin and separated abdominal muscles that do not return with exercise alone.
• Stubborn abdominal contour: loose skin or muscle laxity that liposuction alone cannot correct.

Ideal candidates are generally near a stable weight, non-smokers when possible, and healthy enough for elective surgery. Your surgeon confirms candidacy in consultation.

Tummy tuck recovery is more involved than liposuction alone. Swelling and tightness are expected and managed with compression and medication as directed. Some patients need closer early monitoring. Follow your surgeon's instructions on walking, garments, and when to resume exercise. Scars are permanent but typically placed lower so clothing can cover them; they fade over months.

Tummy Tuck Cost in Miami

South Florida tummy tuck pricing often ranges from about $7,500 to $15,000 when surgeon and facility fees are combined. At CG Cosmetic Surgery, tummy tuck packages start at $4,500. Your exact quote depends on anatomy, the extent of the operation, anesthesia, and facility fees, and is confirmed in writing after consultation. See our financing page for lender options (subject to credit approval).

Tummy Tuck Recovery Timeline

Abdominoplasty is a major procedure. Typical educational ranges (your surgeon personalizes this):

• First few days: rest, medication, compression; limited standing/walking as directed
• About 1 week: many patients have suture checks; begin light walking when cleared
• About 2 weeks: lighter daily routines for many patients; avoid heavy lifting
• About 6 weeks: progressive return to exercise after clearance
• Months: scars and swelling continue to mature; final contour settles over time

Schedule Your Tummy Tuck Consultation

Request a complimentary consultation. You will leave with a clearer sense of mini vs traditional vs extended plans, recovery, and cost for your anatomy. Results vary.

A mini tummy tuck is much smaller in size than the traditional and does not require such a large incision. A mini tuck also does not require that the belly button be moved.

During a mini tummy tuck, only a small portion of your skin is removed. Since the procedure is not as detailed and intense, most people undergoing a mini tuck will only have a small area of fat to get rid of. If you have a small amount of fat you cannot get to disappear, then this surgery is ideal for you.

An extended tummy tuck is different than both the mini and the traditional, although it is most closely associated to the traditional. An extended tuck is designed to remove all sagging and drooping skin on the stomach, lower back, and the hips. Candidates for this procedure should have additional fat or skin in areas other than just the stomach.

The incision is much greater and is made from across the stomach all the way to the lower portion of the back. During an extended tummy tuck, the patient will receive liposuction at the same time to remove extra fat from the area. Once all of the additional fat is removed, the muscles in the stomach and hips will be tightened and the excess skin removed from the body.

Since an extended tuck is an extensive procedure and requires a large amount of skin removal, your belly button will need to be removed and repositioned. You will spend time in the hospital after the surgery and then finish your recovery at home.

The traditional tummy tuck is one of the most commonly known procedures and is ideal for a man or a woman. If you are in good health, you can have the surgery performed without any complications or problems. A traditional tuck focuses on the entire tummy and reduces what diet or exercise cannot accomplish.

The incision is large and typically runs from hipbone to hipbone. Some liposuction may be used to ensure additional fat is removed. A lot of skin is removed during the surgery and your belly button is repositioned into a better area. Since the traditional tummy tuck is a large procedure, you will need to stay in the hospital for a few days for recovery.

Yes, many patients seek a tummy tuck after major weight loss from medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro. These medicines can reduce fat, but they do not remove loose skin or repair separated muscles.

Surgeons usually prefer that your weight be stable and that your nutrition and overall health support healing. Your surgical and anesthesia team will advise on timing and any medication instructions around surgery. A consultation determines whether a mini, traditional, or extended tummy tuck fits your anatomy.