At Jacobson Cosmetic Surgery in Lincoln, a tummy tuck with liposuction of the abdomen and flanks runs about $12,000 to $13,000. A tummy tuck with Lipo 360 is about $16,000 to $17,000. A mommy makeover, which combines a tummy tuck with breast augmentation, is about $21,000. A mini tummy tuck starts around $8,000.
Every quote includes the surgeon’s fee, the operating room and anesthesia, and all of your postoperative care. The exact number depends on your anatomy and your surgical plan, which is why we give individualized quotes after a consultation.
Why we publish our prices
Most practices will not tell you what surgery costs until you have paid for a consultation. We understand the reasoning. Every patient is different, and a single number can be misleading. But leaving it a mystery does something worse. It makes surgery feel out of reach for people who could plan for it if they knew the range.
So here are our ranges, with an honest explanation of what moves the number up or down. If you are researching from Lincoln, Omaha, or anywhere in Nebraska, this should give you a realistic place to start.
Tummy tuck and mommy makeover pricing at JCS
These are approximate ranges for our most commonly requested body procedures. Final pricing depends on your anatomy, the surgical plan, the complexity of the procedure, and operating time.
| Procedure | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| Tummy tuck with liposuction of the abdomen and flanks | $12,000 to $13,000 |
| Tummy tuck with Lipo 360 (abdomen, flanks, back, bra roll) | $16,000 to $17,000 |
| Liposuction 360 alone | $11,000 to $12,000 |
| Mini tummy tuck | Starting around $8,000 |
| Mommy makeover (tummy tuck plus breast augmentation) | About $21,000 |
| Arm lift (brachioplasty) | About $9,500 |
| Medial thigh lift | About $9,000 |
What the price includes
This is where “average cost” articles fall apart. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons lists the national average surgeon’s fee for a tummy tuck at about $8,174, and that number is only the surgeon’s fee. It does not include anesthesia, the operating room, or anything after surgery. Add those and a real total lands well above the headline figure.
Our quotes are written the other way around. You get one number, and it covers:
- Dr. Jacobson’s surgical fee
- The operating room fee, which covers the accredited outpatient surgical facility and anesthesia
- All postoperative follow-up appointments, no matter how many you need
- A postoperative compression garment, when the procedure calls for one
- Complimentary postoperative lymphatic massage with Via Medical Massage
- Silicone scar gel and postoperative skincare
- INDIBA radiofrequency treatments to support healing
- A complimentary HydraFacial once you are recovered enough to enjoy it
We are very hands on. If you want to just have surgery and then never see us again, we aren’t the office for you. You’ll be seeing us regularly, and all postoperative care is included in your surgical quote, no matter how often you need to come in.
Dr. Jessica Jacobson
One more thing that is part of the package and hard to put a price on: for tummy tuck patients, Dr. Jacobson personally makes a house call the evening of surgery. She checks your vital signs, sees how you are doing, makes sure you are comfortable, and answers questions from you and whoever is taking care of you. It’s a personal touch that goes beyond the typical postoperative experience. It also gives her the opportunity to identify potential concerns early, rather than waiting until your first follow-up appointment. And if questions come up during recovery, you’ll have a direct line to her.
Why the range, and what moves your number
The same procedure does not take the same amount of time on every patient. Operating time is the biggest driver of cost, and it comes down to anatomy.
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess skin, tightens the abdominal wall where the muscles have separated, and usually includes liposuction to shape the waist. How much skin, how much separation, and how many areas of liposuction all change the plan. A patient who needs liposuction of the abdomen and flanks is in a different place than a patient who wants Lipo 360, which adds the back and bra roll. That is the difference between the two tummy tuck ranges above.
A mommy makeover is not one operation. It is a combination chosen around what actually changed for you. For most of our patients that means a tummy tuck and breast surgery, which is why the quote is higher. The breast portion may be augmentation, a lift, or a lift with implants, and that choice affects both the time in the operating room and the final number.
Do we offer mini tummy tucks?
Yes. A mini abdominoplasty starts around $8,000.
A mini tummy tuck is for the right patient, which is a patient with a relatively small amount of excess skin, mostly below the belly button. It is a shorter procedure with a shorter scar, and it costs less for that reason.
It is not simply a cheaper version of a full tummy tuck. If you have muscle separation above the belly button, or skin laxity across the whole abdomen, a mini will not address it, and you may end up disappointed. Some patients who come in asking for a mini tummy tuck are better served by a traditional abdominoplasty. Some are better served by liposuction alone. That is exactly the kind of thing the consultation sorts out, and it is why we will not quote a specific procedure before we have examined you.
How financing works
We offer payment plans through PatientFi and Cherry, and both can be applied for before your consultation or after you have your quote. The details are on our payment plans page.
Your consultation fee is $100, and it is applied toward Dr. Jacobson’s surgical fee if you proceed with surgery.
How far out are we booking winter surgery?
Generally we can accommodate surgery within about one to two months of your initial consultation, depending on availability and your schedule. Winter is a different story.
November through February is one of our busiest times of year. Many patients prefer to hibernate and heal during the colder months, and January is consistently our most popular month for surgery. With the holidays behind them, people find it the perfect time to focus on themselves, take some time off, and recover while it is cold outside anyway. During this season we often have patients booking four to five months in advance, particularly if they have a specific surgery date or month in mind.
Here is what the process looks like:
- Surgical consultation. You meet with Dr. Jacobson to discuss your goals, your options, and pricing.
- Surgical quote. You receive a personalized quote by the end of the day. It stays valid for six months.
- Scheduling. Once you decide to move forward, we select a surgery date based on availability.
- Preoperative appointment. About two to three weeks before surgery.
The quickest possible turnaround from consultation to surgery can be as little as two to three weeks if an appropriate opening is available. For winter surgery, plan further ahead than you think you need to. If you are picturing yourself recovering in cozy pajamas in January or February, do not wait until the holidays to schedule your consultation. Ideally, patients hoping for January surgery start the process in late summer or early fall.
Frequently asked questions
Does the tummy tuck price include liposuction?
Yes. Our tummy tuck pricing includes liposuction of the abdomen and flanks. Lipo 360, which adds the back and bra roll, is a longer procedure and is priced separately, as shown above.
Why is a mommy makeover priced higher than a tummy tuck?
Because it is two procedures in one operating session, typically a tummy tuck and breast surgery. The combined operating time is longer, and both procedures have their own planning and recovery considerations.
Is the $21,000 mommy makeover price fixed?
No. It is an approximate figure for a tummy tuck with breast augmentation. The breast portion of a mommy makeover can be augmentation, a lift, or a lift with implants, and your quote will reflect the combination that fits your anatomy and goals.
What is not included in the quote?
Prescriptions filled at your pharmacy, and lodging if you are traveling to Lincoln for surgery. Everything we provide in the office during your recovery is included.
Does the $100 consultation fee go toward surgery?
Yes. It is applied toward Dr. Jacobson’s surgical fee if you decide to proceed.
How long is my quote good for?
Six months. You can take your time with the decision knowing the price will not change during that window.
Can I get a price over the phone?
We can give you a ballpark, and this article is a good place to start. We cannot give you an accurate number without a consultation, because the same procedure takes longer on some patients than others, and what you need may not be what you came in expecting.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, through PatientFi and Cherry. See our payment plans page for details.
I live several hours from Lincoln. Does that change the cost?
No. Pricing is the same for travel patients. What changes is planning, and we help with that. Start with our travel patients page.
The honest next step
Numbers are a starting point, not a plan. The consultation is where we look at your anatomy, talk through what a tummy tuck or mommy makeover can and cannot do for you, and give you a real quote you can hold onto for six months. Sometimes the answer is a smaller procedure than you expected. Occasionally it is waiting. We will tell you either way.
Come with questions. We will start there.
Jacobson Cosmetic Surgery is located at 1630 S 70th St, Suite 202, Lincoln, NE 68506. Dr. Jessica Jacobson, DO, FAACS, is Lincoln’s first female cosmetic surgeon and is triple board certified in General Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Cosmetic Surgery, and Otolaryngology / Facial Plastic Surgery.