Tummy Tuck
A Tummy Tuck is a surgical procedure that helps bring your core back to life after major milestones like pregnancy or weight loss. By removing excess skin, tightening stretched abdominal muscles, and refining your shape, a Tummy Tuck strengthens and smoothens your abdomen help you to feel more confident in your clothes and your body.
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170K performed per year
$8,500 average cost
97% are female clients
65% add to other procedures
42 years average age
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What to expect before and after your Tummy Tuck.
Before the procedure
Start with a consultation to confirm eligibility, discuss goals, and create a procedure plan.
Take blood and chemistry tests to ensure eligibility for your procedure.
Adjust health habits like stopping medications that increase bleeding and quitting smoking.
Prepare for recovery by arranging transportation, a support person, and a cozy space.
Do not eat or drink after midnight the night before your procedure.
The procedure day
Receive local or general anesthesia for complete comfort during your procedure.
An incision is made from hip to hip, above the pubic area, and possibly around the navel.
Abdominal muscles are tightened and repaired if necessary.
Excess skin and fat are removed to achieve a flatter abdomen.
Incisions are closed with sutures, and you’re fitted with a compression garment.
After the procedure
Get up and move around every 2 hours to support blood flow and reduce clotting.
Use a pillow to protect your stomach when coughing, sneezing, or making other oral responses.
Drink water, Gatorade, or Pedialyte to stay hydrated and support healing.
Keep the incision site clean and dry, and only use scar cream to hydrate it.
Follow care instructions and attend follow-up appointments to monitor healing.
Bliss turns the typical procedure process into a transformative experience. From your first consultation to your final reveal, every step — before, during, and after — is personalized around you. Your Care Advisor will guide you through surgeon-matching, procedure prep, and post-op healing, making sure you’re fully supported, perfectly prepared, and cared for at every moment.
Immediate post-op
You’re going to feel tired and sore, but the pain medication your surgeon will prescribe will help take the edge off, and the compression garment will support your stomach.
Weeks 2-4
Swelling and bruising will subside dramatically.
Months 1-3
Your body will continue to heal, and you'll begin to see your final results.
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Our dedicated support doesn’t end just because your procedure does. Your Care Advisor stays by your side with tips, tricks, and recovery guidelines to make healing feel easy, smooth, and stress-free. Because you deserve to love your results for life.
A Tummy Tuck impacts the shape and firmness of your midsection, creating a smooth, sculpted look that even consistent workouts can’t always achieve. Because it’s a highly customizable procedure, your surgeon can tailor every detail to match your unique body type and personal aesthetic goals, giving you results that feel surprisingly natural.
A surprising benefit to Tummy Tuck procedures is that they can repair diastasis recti, a condition where the abdominal muscles separate because of pregnancy or weight gain. It can also help with lower back pain, urine incontinence, and core muscle movement.
A Tummy Tuck can help reduce the appearance of stretch marks, particularly if they’re located on the excess skin that’s removed during your procedure, often found on the lower abdomen. While it's not the main goal of a Tummy Tuck, many clients like to think of it as a rewarding bonus on the journey to self-confidence.
While infections are rare, they’re still a possibility, especially if post-op care isn’t followed closely. Keeping the surgical area clean, taking any prescribed antibiotics, and sticking to your recovery plan are essential steps to reduce this risk and support healthy healing. Without proper care, complications like hematomas (painful pockets of blood) or seromas (fluid buildup near the incision site) can occur, which may increase the chance of infection and delay your recovery. Scarring, sensation, and symmetry: Scars are a natural part of any procedure, but your surgeon will place incisions strategically to reduce their visibility. Some clients may also experience changes in sensation or slight asymmetry, both of which often improve over time or can be addressed with minor touch-ups if needed.
Scars are a natural part of any procedure, but your surgeon will place incisions strategically to reduce their visibility. Some clients may also experience changes in sensation or slight asymmetry, both of which often improve over time or can be addressed with minor touch-ups if needed.
Like any procedure, there are potential risks related to anesthesia and blood clots. To reduce these, your surgeon will review your medical history beforehand, and you’ll be encouraged to move around early in recovery and wear compression garments as recommended.
Cost considerations
Your Tummy Tuck price breakdown.
Expertise and facility costs
This covers your surgeon’s specialized experience in your procedure, along with the costs of the surgical center, including the operating room, recovery room, and all essential equipment.
Scope of the procedure
Depending on your individual needs, the procedure may require special techniques, equipment, or medical recommendations for a unique situation.
Travel expenses
If the right surgeon for you is a plane ride away, then travel costs such as transportation and hotel accommodations will be separate fees you pay in addition to the procedure.
Anesthesia fees
The anesthesia cost includes the anesthesiologist’s time, the type of anesthesia used, and all the monitoring equipment.
Post-procedure care
This means follow-up appointments, prescribed medications, and any medical supplies or garments needed to support your recovery process.
Estimated price range
Accommodations will be included in your final estimate.
Financing is how most Bliss clients bring their dreams to life. Yet, 76% of people exploring procedures still don’t know this option is available. No wonder 85% of those who don’t book say affordability is holding them back, and two-thirds would be more likely to move forward if they knew financing was an option.
We work with trusted lenders like CareCredit to offer you a range of financing options, so you can get started on your procedure now and pay over time. Flexible, secure, and with 0% interest for up to 24 months, it’s care that fits your budget, not the other way around. With multiple providers, we’ll make sure you get the best rate possible.
One of the most important parts of your aesthetic journey is finding the right surgeon for your procedure. One who will honor and respect your comfort level, aesthetic goals, and give you the results you’ve been wanting. But how do you know when you’ve found “the one?”
Board certification
Surgeons who are certified in aesthetic or ophthalmic surgery have undergone rigorous training and must pass comprehensive written and oral exams. Certification ensures that the surgeon has met high standards of education, training, and ethical practice.
Experience and specialization
Look for a surgeon who specializes in Tummy Tucks and performs them regularly. Don’t be shy. Question them about their specific experience with this procedure extensively. A surgeon who frequently performs your desired procedure is likely to have refined their technique, leading to better results.
Bedside manner and communication
It should be your practitioner’s top priority to make you feel comfortable, safe, and heard. They should listen to your goals and concerns and provide clear, honest answers to your questions. A good practitioner will not pressure you into additional procedures and will suggest options that are best for your health and beauty goals.
Before and after photos
Reviewing “before” and “after” photos is fun, but that doesn’t make it any less serious a step when choosing a surgeon for your Tummy Tuck. Photos of previous clients who opted for the same Tummy Tuck type can give you a sense of their work and the results you can expect. All photos should be available to you during your consultation, even if they are not posted online due to privacy concerns.
Facility accreditation
A Blepharoplasty should only be performed in an accredited facility. Accredited surgical centers meet strict safety and quality standards, providing a safe environment for your procedure. Look for accreditation from organizations such as the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF) or the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Bliss List approved
The most beautiful part of this journey is that Bliss is here to guide you the whole way through. We’ll be matching you with the best practitioner who made our coveted Bliss List, complete with pre-vetted and board-certified experts in their fields. We have high standards, because you deserve the best.
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