Tummy Tuck cost
How much does a tummy tuck cost?
Typically £7,500 to £11,500 in the UK.
A full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) costs about £7,500 to £11,500 at private hospitals and clinics across the UK in 2026, with a mini tummy tuck from about £6,950. The price usually covers the surgeon, the anaesthetist, one or two nights in hospital and follow-up, but not always: ask for one written total. London sits at the top of the range. The NHS does not fund a tummy tuck for cosmetic reasons; after major weight loss some trusts will consider it, with strict criteria.
| Procedure | Typical private price, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), UK | £7,500 to £11,500 |
| Mini tummy tuck | from about £6,950 |
| With muscle repair or liposuction | towards the top of the range or above |
| London | typically 15 to 30% above regional cities |
Published prices, checked November 2026: MyTribe Insurance, private tummy tuck cost UK 2026 · Theratravel, tummy tuck cost UK 2026 · Lux Plastic Surgery, abdominoplasty cost UK 2026. A quote from a surgeon who has examined you is the only real number.
What changes the price
Full or mini
A mini tummy tuck treats the area below the navel with a shorter scar and no muscle repair. A full abdominoplasty repairs the muscles, removes more skin and often moves the navel, and costs more.
Muscle repair and liposuction
Repairing separated abdominal muscles (common after pregnancy) and adding liposuction to the flanks both add time under anaesthetic and move the price up.
Hospital nights
Most UK tummy tucks involve one or two nights in hospital. The hospital fee is a large share of the total; a day-case mini tummy tuck is cheaper.
The surgeon and the city
Check the GMC specialist register for plastic surgery and BAAPS or BAPRAS membership. London clinics typically sit 15 to 30% above the same procedure in regional cities.
What a quote should include
- Surgeon's fee
- Anaesthetist's fee
- Hospital stay (one or two nights)
- Compression garment
- Follow-up appointments
- A written revision policy
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Try the a tummy tuck simulator →Questions people ask
Why can't you just tell me my price?+
Because it depends on how much skin and fat there is to remove, whether the muscles need repairing, and the surgeon. A single number from a website is a guess. We can get you an estimate from a surgeon who will actually examine you.
Is the consultation free?+
Sometimes. Consultant consultations run £100 to £250 at many clinics and are often credited towards surgery. Ask when you book.
Does the NHS pay for a tummy tuck?+
Not for cosmetic reasons. After major weight loss, with skin problems that do not respond to other treatment, some trusts fund an apronectomy under strict criteria. Your GP can tell you the local rules.
Can I pay monthly?+
Most private clinics offer finance from about £150 to £250 a month over a few years. Compare the APR, not just the monthly figure.
Is it cheaper in Turkey?+
Usually, and many UK patients go. A tummy tuck is a major operation with a real recovery, so add the days you cannot fly, the hotel, and who you will see at home if a wound needs attention. The BAAPS guidance on surgery abroad is worth reading first.
What happens after I ask for an estimate?+
One clinic near you messages you first, by email or text, with an estimate and an offer of a consultation. No calls unless you ask for one. Only that clinic gets your details.