Best Tummy Tuck in Tijuana

Several plastic surgery techniques can address excess fat around your midsection. However, a tummy tuck is a comprehensive procedure that can address excess skin and fat and repair abdominal muscles.

Both men and women widely seek tummy tuck surgery to eliminate loose, sagging skin around the abdomen. Also known as abdominoplasty, the procedure can be used in conjunction with liposuction, which also helps to improve the shape and appearance of the abdomen by removing stubborn pockets of fat.

To reduce costs, which can be prohibitively expensive back home, more people than ever are traveling across the US-Mexico border for more affordable treatment—with tummy tuck prices up to 70% less in Tijuana.

In this guide, we review the aspects of

  • How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost in Tijuana vs. the United States?
  • How Tummy Tuck Surgery is Performed
  • Is Tummy Tuck Surgery Safe?
  • Benefits for Mini Tummy Tuck Patients
  • Male Tummy Tuck in Tijuana, Mexico

How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost in Tijuana vs. the United States?

Wherever you go for surgery, the cost of abdominoplasty depends on several factors (which you will discover in the following section). 

To get a rough idea as to how much you’ll save on your tummy tuck in Tijuana compared to average prices in the USA, see the table below:

Tummy Tuck Price in the USATummy Tuck Price in Tijuana, MexicoYou Save:
$6,000 – $8,000$2,500 – $4,00050% – 70%

Note: Please check with your Medical Departures representative or our clinic pages for the most up-to-date pricing.

How Tummy Tuck Surgery is Performed

Tummy tuck surgery is usually performed on an outpatient basis, and we offer a recovery boutique for individuals or out-of-town aesthetic plastic surgery patients who wish to recuperate in style at our comfortable facility. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia, so patients do not feel a thing during surgery.

Often a tummy tuck is performed in conjunction with other surgeries, such as a breast lift, breast augmentation, or mommy makeover as part of one of our plastic surgery packages. You can learn more about our plastic surgery packages here.

The surgeon first performs liposuction, if needed, to remove any residual excess fat from the abdomen. He then makes an incision that runs lengthwise across the lower abdomen, in the pubic area.

Although the incision is significant, it is strategically placed in a location that can be easily concealed by the underwear or bathing suit line.


Aspect Details
Safety of Tummy Tuck Surgery

  • Safe in the hands of an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon.

  • Performed under general anesthesia, carrying inherent risks.


General Surgery Risks

  • Anesthesia risks

  • Bleeding

  • Hematoma

  • Infection


Tummy Tuck-Specific Complications

  • Poor wound healing in the abdomen

  • Keloid and raised scars

  • Fluid accumulation during recovery

  • Asymmetry in the abdomen


Risk Reduction Strategies

  • Choose a board-certified plastic surgeon with body contouring experience.

  • Follow surgeon’s pre-operative instructions (e.g., no smoking, no blood thinners, avoid alcohol).


Mini Tummy Tuck Benefits

  • Ideal for patients with saggy skin or excess skin below the belly button.

  • Targets excess fat concentrated in the lower abdomen.

  • Shorter recovery period with a smaller incision.


Mini Tummy Tuck Procedure

  • Small incision above the pubic hairline.

  • Release skin attachments, remove excess skin, restore flat abdomen.

  • No work done on the belly button or above.

  • Possibility of local anesthesia, determined by the surgeon.


Male Tummy Tuck Overview

  • Tailored to male aesthetic needs.

  • Popular for men with loose skin post-weight loss.

  • Restores flat stomach not achievable through diet/exercise.


Male Tummy Tuck Procedure

  • Incision below the beltline.

  • Repair of abdominal muscles and removal of excess skin.

  • Can be combined with male liposuction or abdominal etching.


Consultation

  • Schedule a free virtual consultation with plastic surgeons.

  • Discuss procedure details, expectations, costs, and results.


Conclusion

Often, extreme fluctuations in weight can cause the skin to lose its elasticity. When this happens, sagging skin can appear to be off the body even after you’ve lost the excess fat. Sagging skin can develop in any area of the body, but it is a common occurrence throughout the abdominal area.

In addition, pregnancy and other factors can greatly damage the abdominal wall, sometimes causing the abdominal muscles to separate. Excessively damaged or separated abdominal muscles cannot be firmed up or toned, no matter how many sit-ups you do.

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