Where can I get a cheap tummy tuck — top 7 places

As ISAPS (International Society for Plastic Surgery) reports, over 800,000 tummy tucks are performed annually. It means that about 2,500 people improve their appearance, getting rid of fat belly and excess skin every day! Some people postpone the procedure because a tummy tuck is considered not a cheap operation. For instance, in the USA, its cost may reach $18,000!

However, where there's a will there's a way. Luckily, nowadays are a lot of affordable options for tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). And what you need is to keep reading this article to know where you can get a cheap tummy tuck, how much it costs, and what the price covers.

• Turkey
• Mexico
• South Korea

💚This article is based on internal research and global market trends.

Thailand Czech Republic Poland India

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All prices, saving rates, and other cost information given below have 3 independent sources:

1. hospital representatives, who are responsible for price relevance and other info on the clinic
2. the Bookimed medical team, which calculates saving rates according to data submitted by the rated medical facilities to make comparison and decision more comfortable
3. official websites of authoritative organizations that provide cost peculiarities, facts, and figures.

Prices are approximate and may change according to the clinic's internal price policy and exchange rates. Note that the final cost is estimated by treating physician.

Cheap tummy tuck in Turkey
starting from $2,600

Turkey is among countries that offer a cheap but qualitative tummy tuck. The main benefits of Turkish clinics are low prices (which are 3-4 times lower than in the USA or Canada), experienced doctors (local plastic surgeons are trained overseas to improve their skills), and excellent service (the affordable tummy tuck cost also covers transfer, admission, accommodation, interpreter's service).

Adem&Havva

Adem&Havva Medical Center has been performed over 16,000 plastic surgeries. Patients from 45+ countries choose this center to get cost-effective esthetic operations. When people come to get plastic surgery here, they stay in a 5-star hotel included in the tummy tuck cost.

The tummy tuck cost covers:

• abdominoplasty
• blood tests
• medications
• admission
• language assistance (English, German, Arabian, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese)
• stay in a 5-star hotel
• transfer.

Estetik International

The Head of Estetik International is Dr. Bülent Cihantimur, ranked among the 50 best plastic surgeons in the world and awarded with the Golden Scalpel Trophy according to the International Master Course on Aging Science (IMCAS) World Congress. More than 1,000 people choose Estetik International each year to improve their appearance. The clinic is popular in Turkey and far beyond its borders, so due to the excellent quality, the prices here are 10-15% higher than average in the country.

The inexpensive price of a tummy tuck includes:

• tummy tuck
• medical consumables and medications
• admission
• accommodation
• transfer.

Cheap tummy tuck in Mexico
prices from $3,300

Mexico is among the top 5 most popular destinations for plastic surgery in the world according to the ISAPS. So, a lot of esthetics clinics appear in Mexico to serve international patients. A lot of new clinics have caused a reduction of price making Mexico one of the cheapest places for a tummy tuck.

Salutaris Medical Center

Salutaris is among the most suitable options to get an affordable tummy tuck surgery. Over 10,000 patients from the USA, Canada, UK, Spain have entrusted their appearance to Salutaris. Here specialists perform mini and complete tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) depending on the patients preferences and body quality.

Affordable tummy tuck in South Korea
cost from $3,550

Plastic surgery is a well-developed specialty in South Korea. The esthetic procedures are so common and widespread here that Koreans often present them as a gift for the holidays. About 1 mln cosmetic procedures are performed in South Korea annually, it is approx. 3,000 operations a day. As to speak about the price — South Korea is not the cheapest place to get a tummy tuck. Although it will be 1.5-2 times cheaper than in the USA, and there are plastic surgery clinics that offer quite an inexpensive abdominoplasty.

Seoul Queen Plastic Surgery Center

This is a specialized center in plastic surgery. The doctors apply the latest technologies to speed up recovery and achieve the best result. Each patient who chooses Seoul Queen Clinic receives a support of a personal manager who will control the all steps of the tummy tuck procedure — arrangement issues, preparation, recovery.

The cost given above is approximate. To specify the exact tummy tuck price in your case and what services it covers, submit a request on Bookimed.

Cheap tummy tuck surgery in Thailand
from $3,950

Thailand is among the most popular places in the world for all types of plastic surgeries, including tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). The international patients choose Thailand to get tummy tuck due to affordable prices (about 2 times lower than in the USA), experienced doctors (local specialists have hundreds of operations on their account), exotic nature (a chance to combine a vacation with plastic surgery).

Sikarin Hospital

Sikarin Hospital is very popular with patients from Australia, New Zealand, Asia. International patients are provided with free transfer from the airport to feel comfortable and relaxed. The price of tummy tuck in Sikarin Hospital is one of the cheapest in Thailand.

The cost of tummy tuck may vary depending on a case. So, submit a request and send photos to estimate the complexity of surgery and get a personalized price.

Cheap abdominoplasty in the Czech Republic
from $2,000

The Czech Republic often becomes a top choice among patients from Western Europe — Germany, Switzerland, the UK, France, etc. The reasons are the same: high quality as in their native countries but the tummy tuck cost is about 2 times cheaper. One more benefit of having abdominoplasty in the Czech Republic is its convenient location.

FORME Clinic

FORME is among the top places where you can get a cheap tummy tuck in the Czech Republic. The team of highly-experienced doctors work at FORME — each specialist has performed over 1,000 surgeries. Moreover, FORME plastic surgeons have been studied in the US medical facilities, so they apply only the latest technologies.

Choosing FORME, you can get a cheap tummy tuck — the prices offered by the clinic are all-inclusive. It means that the cost covers not only abdominoplasty but such services as:

• anesthesia
• accommodation
• meals
• postoperative care
• transfer.

So, a patient does not need to waste money on all these things. To get a personalized quote from FORME, consultation regarding the tummy tuck or make an appointment, submit a request. This is absolutely free and non-binding.

Inexpensive tummy tuck in Poland
prices from $4,000

Poland is one more country where you can get an inexpensive tummy tuck in Europe. The prices are a little higher than in the Czech Republic. However, the flights and accommodation are affordable, especially compared to Germany or Spain .

KCM Clinic

Among the clinics for cheap tummy tuck surgery is KCM. Every year, 700 people from the UK, Germany, Iceland, Spain, etc go here to have abdominoplasty. The clinic offers package prices for international patients that except for tummy tuck includes transfer, accommodation in a hotel, admission, and meals.

Affordable tummy tuck in India
starting from $3,900

India is one more place where you can get a cheap tummy tuck. Among the advantages of the country is that almost all the population speak English and you won't feel uncomfortable during the stay. A lot of plastic surgeons working with international patients practice in US or European clinics to promote their professional skills. However, you need to carefully choose a doctor check out his/her CV, patient reviews, and portfolio.

Apollo Hospital Indraprastha

This hospital is one of the most technologically advanced in India. All the treatments provided here are processed according to the strict medical standards applied in the USA, Germany, Israel. It also concerns plastic surgeries — the esthetic procedures are performed with the latest equipment and technologies.

Despite the high level of medicine, the prices for abdominoplasty here remain affordable. To get more details regarding the tummy tuck price and what it covers, submit a request.

Global Hospital Chennai

Global Hospital is one more Indian medical center that provides a world-class medical care. The Global's Plastic Surgery Department conducts esthetic operations under strict international protocols. Over 500 cosmetic surgeries are carried out here annually.

The cost of a tummy tuck at Global is considered low in comparison with some European and US clinics. To know the exact price in your case, what it includes and how to schedule the procedure, submit a request. It is free.

How to get a cheap tummy tuck without quality loss?

When you are looking for a low price, you need to remember that the quality of the procedure is your priority. Tummy tuck is considered quite complex plastic surgery, so check these things to have the cheap but qualitative procedure:

• Doctor's experience. Always check out the doctor's CV — education, additional training, certificates, and a number of surgeries performed. Do not choose plastic surgeons whose experience is not proven.
• Before and after photos. Ask for a portfolio to estimate the result after a tummy tuck. If you have any doubts after reviewing the photos, it is better to find another specialist.
• Patient reviews.The experience of patients who have already had a tummy tuck, will help you to understand whether a clinic or a doctor provide high-qualitative plastic surgery. You can also contact some of these people and ask additional questions.

If you need any assistance in finding cheap but qualitative tummy tuck, submit a request on Bookimed. Our medical coordinator will provide you with suitable options and answer all questions.

What does low-cost tummy tuck include?

Cheap tummy tuck cost may include only procedure itself and a set of other services as transfer, accommodation, language assistance, and even meals. It depends on the chosen country and clinic for cheap tummy tuck.

For instance, Turkish and some European clinics offer package prices, while South Korean, Mexican or Thai ones provide a shortened list of services.

To know what a cheap tummy tuck cost includes, contact Bookimed medical coordinator for more extensive consultation.

What affects the cheap tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) cost?

The cost of tummy tuck depends on:

• A country where are you going to have a procedure. The price policy changes from country to country not only for a tummy tuck but also meals, accommodation, etc. So, choosing Turkey, you will get tummy tuck 3-5 times cheaper than in the USA, for instance.
• A clinic. The cost of tummy tuck may vary 10-15% within the country depending on a clinic. So, more popular medical centers may ask for a higher tummy tuck cost, less promoted — lower prices. However, some well-known clinics offer time-limited deals for tummy tuck allowing to save your money additionally.
• Complexity of surgery. If a patient is prescribed to have mini-tummy tuck, the price will be cheaper. In case of a full abdominoplasty, a patient will pay more.
• Additional services. Planning to have tummy tuck, a patient needs to estimate the final budget including not only charges for the procedure but also accommodation, taxi ride, meals, etc.

To choose the affordable option for a tummy tuck, submit a request. Bookimed medical coordinator will contact you to answer all questions. To get a personalized quote, be ready to send photos of the problem area — the pictures will be given to a chosen clinic for a cost estimate.