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 Washington clinics below and request a free consultation.
$8,000–$16,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Washington, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Washington who list tummy tuck among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Congressional Plastic Surgery | Christopher C. Chang, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 5 stars across 347 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
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MedStar Health Plastic Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 131 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.
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Christopher Ernst Attinger, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 5 stars across 125 Google reviews, performing 7 tracked procedures.
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Washington Women Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 105 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.
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Samir S. Rao, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 74 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Ronald Perlman, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 62 Google reviews, performing 6 tracked procedures.
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Karen K Evans, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 56 Google reviews, performing 8 tracked procedures.
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Davinci Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.8 stars across 371 Google reviews, performing 22 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
23 plastic surgery practices in the Washington area list tummy tuck. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 14 Washington 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.
Tummy tuck is major surgery that can take up to two to three hours to complete. It is performed under general anesthesia or intravenous sedation.
Recovery from a tummy tuck involves some downtime, during which you will need to follow specific aftercare guidelines to support optimal results.
The incision is shorter than a full tummy tuck, and your recovery experience will be quicker and usually easier to manage.
Whether due to childbirth, weight changes, or the natural aging process, a tummy tuck in Washington DC can restore a firm, sculpted silhouette that diet and exercise alone cannot achieve.
A mini tummy tuck is a simpler, less invasive procedure than a full abdominoplasty.
A mini tummy tuck requires smaller incisions, and appropriate in cases in which the excess fat, skin, and tissue is all below the belly button.
Tummy Tuck generally runs $8,000–$16,000 per procedure, and each Washington 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 Washington clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Washington 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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