Surgery that removes excess abdominal skin and repairs separated abdominal muscles, addressing what no amount of exercise can fix after pregnancy or major weight loss. Compare Cary clinics below and request a free consultation.
$8,000–$16,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Cary, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Cary who list tummy tuck among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Antony Institute for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Cary, North Carolina, rated 5 stars across 65 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.
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Rahman G. Barry, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Cary, North Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 46 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
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Franklin Plastic Surgery | Joseph A. Franklin, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Cary, North Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 35 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.
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Stoeckel William T MD is a plastic surgery practice in Cary, North Carolina, rated 4.7 stars across 26 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
No Cary clinics list Tummy Tuck yet. These are the closest cities where providers are available now.
Surgery that removes excess abdominal skin and repairs separated abdominal muscles, addressing what no amount of exercise can fix after pregnancy or major weight loss.
One procedure, results are long lasting with stable weight
2 to 3 weeks off work, 6 to 8 weeks before full exercise, a permanent hip-to-hip scar
People at a stable weight with loose abdominal skin or separated abdominal muscles, most commonly after pregnancy or significant weight loss, who have finished having children
4 plastic surgery practices in the Cary area list tummy tuck. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 4 Cary practices that list tummy tuck say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.
Techniques named for tummy tuck: QuiltTite Drainless Tummy Tuck™, QuiltTite Drainless Tummy Tuck.
Dr. Franklin offers a "mommy makeover" which includes a breast lift and tummy tuck with only one surgical downtime.
Recovery after tummy tuck surgery is often over-estimated. We typically have patients taking postoperative narcotic medication for only 3-5 days after surgery.
A tummy tuck involves removing excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightening the abdominal muscles to create a more toned and contoured appearance.
Many of these patients have severe laxity of their abdominal skin that can be dramatically improved with the tummy tuck surgery.
These patients often combine a breast reduction surgery with other skin removal surgeries such as a tummy tuck.
Tummy tuck surgery is performed under general anesthesia to ensure patient comfort throughout the procedure.
Recovery after tummy tuck surgery is often over-estimated.
Tummy Tuck generally runs $8,000–$16,000 per procedure, and each Cary clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Cary clinics for a personalized quote.
Results vary by patient, but most Cary providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Tummy Tuck series.
Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.
A full tummy tuck addresses the entire abdomen above and below the navel, repairs muscle separation along the full length, and requires repositioning the belly button. A mini tummy tuck only treats the area below the navel, uses a shorter scar, and does not move the belly button, but it also cannot fix laxity or muscle separation above it. Most people who want a mini turn out to need a full one, and a surgeon who tells you that is being honest rather than upselling.
There is a permanent scar running hip to hip, low enough to sit beneath underwear or a swimsuit in most cases, plus a small scar around the navel with a full tummy tuck. It is red and raised for several months, then fades over one to two years to a thin pale line in most patients. People prone to keloid or hypertrophic scarring should raise that at consultation. Anyone promising a scarless tummy tuck is describing a different operation.
You can, but surgeons generally advise against it. A subsequent pregnancy stretches the repaired muscles and skin again, which can undo the result and mean a second operation. It is not dangerous to become pregnant after a tummy tuck, but it is expensive to redo. If you plan more children in the near future, waiting is usually the better financial and surgical decision.
The cosmetic portion is not covered. In specific cases insurance may cover a related procedure called a panniculectomy, which removes a hanging apron of skin when it causes documented rashes, infections, or functional problems, most often after major weight loss. That is not the same operation as a tummy tuck and does not include muscle repair or contouring. Ask your surgeon's office to explore it if you have documented skin problems.
This is one of the more uncomfortable cosmetic operations, particularly when muscle repair is included, and the first week is genuinely difficult. Patients describe intense tightness rather than sharp pain, and most cannot stand fully upright for several days. Pain management has improved considerably with long-acting local anesthetics, and many surgeons now use them specifically to reduce opioid needs. Plan for real help at home for at least the first week.
