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 Tampa clinics below and request a free consultation.
$8,000–$16,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Tampa, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Tampa who list tummy tuck among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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New Tampa Plastic Surgery - G. Peter Fakhre, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 715 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Bodze Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 672 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Temmen Plastic Surgery: Traci Temmen, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 457 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.
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SynergyMD Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 5 stars across 189 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Tampa Surgical Arts is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 172 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.
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Ravive Plastic Surgery & MedSpa is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 5 stars across 170 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
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Formation by Dr. Gopal Grandhige - Tampa Plastic Surgery Clinic is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 5 stars across 137 Google reviews, performing 13 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
14 plastic surgery practices in the Tampa area list tummy tuck. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 13 Tampa 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: lipoabdominoplasty, Lipo-Abdominoplasty.
A tummy tuck at SynergyMD Plastic Surgery is far more comfortable than most patients expect. Dr. Brown uses advanced techniques and an abdominal nerve block to keep discomfort to a minimum, and most patients return home the same day and feel little to no pain in the days that follow.
A mini abdominoplasty is a less invasive version of the full tummy tuck procedure and is ideal for people with less excess skin and fat. For this procedure, Dr. Bhat makes a smaller (shorter) incision along the lower abdomen, removing less fat and skin.
A full tummy tuck addresses both the upper and lower abdomen, typically requiring repositioning of the belly button and a longer incision along the bikini line.
Customization: We can combine a tummy tuck with liposuction to remove pockets of stubborn fat that are not responding to diet and exercise.
Tummy Tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen while tightening the underlying muscles.
Most patients receive local and general anesthesia before their tummy tuck procedure to keep any pain or discomfort to an absolute minimum.
Most commonly, a Mommy Makeover Tampa involves some sort of breast procedure combined with a tummy tuck and liposuction.
A mini tummy tuck focuses exclusively on the lower abdomen, using a shorter incision and eliminating the step of repositioning the belly button.
Dr. Traci Temmen can perform a tummy tuck surgery that removes stretch marks, eliminates excess skin and fat, tightens the abdominal muscles, and reshapes the belly button all in one safe and beautiful surgery.
A typical mommy makeover is usually a breast augmentation with implants paired with a tummy tuck in a single operative setting.
During tummy tuck surgery, excess skin and localized fat are carefully removed while the underlying abdominal muscles are repaired and tightened. This muscle restoration is especially beneficial for patients with diastasis recti, a condition in which the abdominal muscles separate, often following pregnancy or weight fluctuations.
A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that tightens loose skin and weak abdominal muscles while also removing excess fat from the abdominal area.
Both women and men can be good candidates for a tummy tuck, provided they are in good health, are at or close to their target weight and have finished having children.
The tummy tuck procedure not only removes excess skin and fat, but it also tightens the muscles underneath, which can be stretched or separated (a condition known as diastasis recti).
tummy tuck candidates are often already active and health-conscious. What they’re dealing with isn’t just fat - it’s excess skin and muscle laxity that no amount of sit-ups can fix.
Dr. Buchanan customizes each procedure to achieve a natural-looking tummy tuck in Tampa that suits the patient’s unique goals.
Formation offers several tummy tuck techniques tailored to individual anatomy, goals, and lifestyle. Many patients also explore complementary procedures such as high definition liposuction to enhance their results.
uncover your natural beauty with ultrasonic liposuction , tummy tucks (abdominoplasty)
With Dr. David E. Halpern’s Tummy Tuck Tampa patients often couple this procedure with liposuction to produce dramatic results.
Tummy Tuck generally runs $8,000–$16,000 per procedure, and each Tampa 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 Tampa clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Tampa providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
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.
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