Liposuction vs Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Cost Comparison (2026)

$3,637

$2,000 – $8,000

Procedure Time 60–180 min

Recovery 7–21 days

Insurance never

Risk Level moderate

$6,154

$6,000 – $12,000

Procedure Time 120–300 min

Recovery 14–42 days

Insurance never

Risk Level moderate

$2,517 difference

Liposuction costs $2,517 less than Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) on average.

Cost Breakdown Comparison

surgeon_fee $1,272-$2,3640.5%

facility_fee $636-$1,1820.25%

anesthesia $254-$4720.1%

supplies_garments $203-$3780.08%

follow_up $178-$3300.07%

surgeon_fee $2,153-$4,0000.5%

facility_fee $1,076-$2,0000.25%

anesthesia $430-$8000.1%

supplies_garments $344-$6400.08%

follow_up $301-$5600.07%

Cost: Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) is typically more expensive, averaging $2,517 more than Liposuction.
Recovery time: Liposuction requires 7–21 days of recovery, while Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) requires 14–42 days.
Insurance: Liposuction insurance coverage: never. Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) insurance coverage: never.
Risk level: Liposuction is rated moderate risk, while Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) is rated moderate risk.
Procedure time: Liposuction takes 60–180 minutes compared to 120–300 minutes for Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty).