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 Sarasota clinics below and request a free consultation.
$8,000–$16,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Sarasota, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Sarasota who list tummy tuck among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Florida Plastic Surgery and MedSpa - Dr. Kristopher Hamwi is a plastic surgery practice in Sarasota, Florida, rated 5 stars across 586 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.
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Dr. Emily Jiles Cosmetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Sarasota, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 195 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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West Coast Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Sarasota, Florida, rated 5 stars across 155 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
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Sarasota Surgical Arts is a plastic surgery practice in Sarasota, Florida, rated 4.7 stars across 595 Google reviews, performing 25 tracked procedures.
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Holcomb Kreithen Plastic Surgery and MedSpa is a plastic surgery practice in Sarasota, Florida, rated 4.8 stars across 223 Google reviews, performing 25 tracked procedures.
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
5 plastic surgery practices in the Sarasota area list tummy tuck. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 5 Sarasota 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: Mini tummy tuck.
Dr. Sessa performs mini tummy tuck surgery on an outpatient basis in about two to three hours. Prior to surgery, we place the patient under general anesthesia.
Dr. Hamwi offers a refined, Harvard-trained approach to abdominoplasty, thoughtfully tailored to restore a tighter, more balanced midsection with natural contours and lasting, well-earned confidence.
Not all tummy tucks involve muscle repair. In these cases, the tummy tuck is performed to remove loose skin.
Most tummy tucks also include muscle repair to correct diastasis recti, a condition that occurs in nearly 60% of pregnant women.
We have performed thousands of tummy tuck procedures, including standard abdominoplasty, extended techniques, and complex post-weight-loss cases.
Although the mini tummy tuck can provide patients with incredible results on its own, you may also pair it with liposuction, breast augmentation, and other procedures to create a toned, youthful appearance.
A tummy tuck can be performed in conjunction with liposuction to reduce unwanted fat as well.
The mini tummy tuck involves an incision in the lower abdomen. Unlike a traditional tummy tuck incision that spans from hip to hip, a mini tummy tuck incision is shorter.
A Mini Tummy Tuck addresses lax skin on the abdomen below the level of the umbilicus. It involves a small incision on the lower abdomen hidden in the underwear line.
A full tummy tuck includes a horizontal incision, above the pubic line, as well an incision immediately above the umbilicus (Belly Button).
Tummy Tuck generally runs $8,000–$16,000 per procedure, and each Sarasota 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 Sarasota clinics for a personalized quote.
Results vary by patient, but most Sarasota providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Tummy Tuck series.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Sarasota providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
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.
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