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Reverse Tummy Tuck surgeons near you
A reverse tummy tuck is an uncommon, specialized variation in which the incision is placed high — along the crease beneath the breasts — so the surgeon can tighten loose skin in the upper abdomen by lifting it upward, the opposite direction of a standard tummy tuck. It addresses a specific concern (upper-abdominal laxity) that the usual approach does not target well, and it is sometimes combined with breast procedures that use nearby incisions. Because it is niche and leaves scars in a different location, it is only appropriate in particular circumstances, which a board-certified plastic surgeon evaluates individually. The 9 surgeons below are listed as performing a reverse tummy tuck — use the map to find one near you, or browse by state.
Top-reviewed surgeons for a reverse tummy tuck
Ordered by local reputation — Google rating weighted by review count. Reviews are patient opinions, not endorsements; verify credentials yourself.
Kayan Plastic Surgery - Dr. Tracy Kayan
4.9 ★★★★★ 546 reviews
Higdon Plastic Surgery - Dr. Kent “Kye” Higdon
5 ★★★★★ 287 reviews
Precision Medical Specialists
4.9 ★★★★★ 273 reviews
Rady Rahban, MD
4.9 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
The Robert Zubowski Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
Le Spa Plastic Surgery
4.9 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
The Aesthetic Centers
4.9 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Dr. Brian Shafa Plastic Surgery
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
Dr. Dave Henry
4.8 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
What does reverse tummy tuck cost?
As a rough, self-pay planning range, reverse tummy tuck commonly falls somewhere around $6,000–$12,000 — but treat that only as an estimate, never as a quote. A tummy tuck is almost always elective and paid out of pocket, and the real number depends on the surgeon’s fee, the anesthesia, the surgical-facility fee, your geographic area, and exactly what the procedure involves for you. Combination procedures cost more. The only figure that means anything is the personalized quote you get in a consultation; many practices also offer financing to spread the cost. See the tummy tuck cost index for how prices vary by state.
Questions worth asking at your consultation
- Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? This is the recognized standard for this surgery. You can verify the answer yourself at abplasticsurgery.org.
- Am I a good candidate for reverse tummy tuck, or would another approach suit me better? A good surgeon will sometimes recommend a different procedure — or none.
- Where will the surgery be performed, and is the facility accredited? Ask about the accreditation of the surgical facility and the anesthesia used.
- What are the risks, the recovery, and the scar for me specifically? Ask to see before-and-after photos of the surgeon’s own patients.
- What is the all-in cost, and do you offer financing? Get the total in writing, including anesthesia and facility fees.