Prices / Tummy tuck cost
Guide price
Tummy tuck cost in Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with consultant plastic surgeon Mr Siva Kumar starts from £6,995, and this guide price includes the mini tummy tuck. Your exact fee is confirmed in a written quote after your consultation.
At a glance
The package
What you are paying for
A tummy tuck removes loose skin and fat from the lower tummy and, where needed, repairs separated tummy muscles. The belly button is repositioned so it looks natural. Surgery takes about three hours under general anaesthetic, with one night in hospital.
The guide price covers your whole journey as one package, from surgery and your hospital stay to your follow-up appointments.
Your package price usually includes
- Your surgeon’s fee: Mr Kumar performs your surgery personally
- The consultant anaesthetist’s fee, where an anaesthetic is needed
- Hospital and theatre fees, at a CQC-registered hospital
- A set number of follow-up appointments
- Aftercare and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Everything in writing, with no pressure to proceed
Your quote
What affects the price
Every treatment is planned around you, so the guide price is a starting point. These are the main things that shape your final quote.
Type of tummy tuck
A full tummy tuck treats skin above and below the belly button and repairs the muscles. A mini tummy tuck treats only the skin below the belly button, with a shorter scar. A fleur-de-lis tummy tuck also tightens the waist, after major weight loss.
Muscle repair
If your tummy muscles have separated after pregnancy (diastasis), they can be repaired in the same operation.
Adding other procedures
Liposuction of the waist or flanks is often added for a smoother shape. A tummy tuck can also be combined with breast surgery as a mummy makeover, which is priced on consultation.
Your choice of hospital
Hospital fees differ, so the price depends on which partner hospital you choose for your surgery.
Paying for treatment
Insurance and finance
A tummy tuck is a cosmetic operation, so health insurers do not usually cover it.
KIMS Hospital and The McIndoe Centre offer finance packages to help spread the cost. Details are on their own websites. These are third-party finance companies, not affiliated with Mr Kumar.
Other things to plan for
- Time off work: most people return to desk work after two to three weeks
- No driving for two to three weeks
- A compression garment, worn for around six weeks
- No heavy lifting for six weeks, so you may need help at home
Comparing quotes
Why prices vary
Prices vary because surgeons include different things. When you compare quotes, check whether each one includes the surgeon’s and anaesthetist’s fees, hospital and theatre fees, any overnight stay and your follow-up appointments.
Timing matters too. If you plan more children, it is usually best to wait, because a future pregnancy can stretch the skin and muscles again.
Surgery abroad can look cheaper, but you are far from your surgeon if you need help while you recover. With Mr Kumar you are cared for in CQC-registered facilities close to home, with support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
FAQs
Cost questions, answered
How much does a tummy tuck cost?
A tummy tuck with Mr Siva Kumar starts from £6,995, and this guide price includes the mini tummy tuck. Your final fee is confirmed in writing after your consultation.
Does adding liposuction change the price?
Yes. Your quote covers everything done in the operation, so adding liposuction of the waist or flanks is included in the price you are given.
How much does a mummy makeover cost?
A mummy makeover combines breast and tummy surgery, planned around you, so it is priced on consultation.
How long will I need off work?
Most people return to desk work after two to three weeks, and to exercise and lifting from six weeks.
How much is a consultation?
For self-pay patients, a first consultation is £250 and a follow-up consultation is £150. If you go ahead, your package includes a set number of follow-up consultations to see you through recovery.
Can I pay in instalments?
KIMS Hospital and The McIndoe Centre offer finance packages to help spread the cost. Details are on their own websites. These are third-party finance companies, not affiliated with Mr Kumar.
Get your personalised quote
Start with an unhurried consultation with Mr Siva Kumar Veeramani. You will receive a clear written quote, with no pressure to go ahead.