- 2-5 hours
- 4-6 weeks
- 61%
China versus the U.S.
- China clinical rate
- $3,000 – $6,000
- $4,500
- United States
- $8,000 – $15,000
- $11,500
- You save
- ~61%
- $7,000 per procedure
Prices are approximate ranges. Actual cost depends on hospital, surgeon, materials, and case complexity.
What the procedure involves.
Surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the abdomen with muscle tightening. Popular with medical tourists for post-pregnancy body restoration and post-weight-loss contouring. Leading centers: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital (top plastic surgery), Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and high-end private clinics in Beijing and Shanghai. Often combined with liposuction.
Step by step.
Body Assessment and Surgical Planning
Physical examination of abdominal skin laxity, fat distribution, and muscle diastasis. Discussion of goals, markings for incision placement, and pre-operative lab work.
General Anesthesia and Incision
Administration of general anesthesia followed by a hip-to-hip incision placed low within the bikini line, with a second incision around the navel if full abdominoplasty is performed.
Excess Skin/Fat Removal and Muscle Repair
Elevation of abdominal skin flap, plication of separated rectus abdominis muscles, removal of redundant skin and fat, and optional liposuction of flanks.
Drain Placement and Compression Garment Fitting
Surgical drains placed to prevent fluid accumulation, layered wound closure, and fitting of compression garment to support healing and reduce swelling.
- 50-60% cost savings compared to US pricing
- Experienced high-volume plastic surgeons at world-class institutions
- Can combine with liposuction and other cosmetic procedures in one session
- Comprehensive post-operative care including drain management and follow-up
- Seroma or hematoma formation requiring drainage
- Surgical site infection
- Poor scarring including hypertrophic or keloid scar formation
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) especially with prolonged immobility
- Temporary or permanent numbness below the incision
Ask the AI for hospitals that handle abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).
Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.