La Jolla · 92037
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Sadrian Plastic Surgery, Laser & Skin Care Institute of San Diego
9850 Genesee Ave #300, La Jolla, CA, 92037
Mini Tummy Tuck in San Diego
Compare Mini Tummy Tuck providers in San Diego across La Jolla, Carlsbad, Del Mar, and neighboring areas, with typical local pricing and public Google ratings for each one. See the range before you call.
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Mini Tummy Tuck in San Diego typically starts at $6,000, with most procedures ranging to $9,600 all-in.
Top Mini Tummy Tuck providers in San Diego
San Diego · 92130
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Salvatore J Pacella, MD Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
12395 El Camino Real Ste 112, San Diego, CA 92130
San Diego · 92037
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Brucker Plastic Surgery
9850 Genesee Ave #500, La Jolla, CA 92037
Carlsbad · 92010
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Iconic Plastic Surgery
3144 El Camino Real #200, Carlsbad, CA 92010
San Diego · 92103
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Evolve Aesthetic Surgery
3969 Fourth Ave Suite 204, San Diego, CA, 92103
San Diego · 92130
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Carmel Valley Facial Plastic Surgery
11943 El Camino Real #100, San Diego, CA 92130
San Diego · 92121
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Alexander Cosmetic Surgery
5720 Oberlin Dr, San Diego, CA, 92121
San Diego · 92101
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Avalon Liposuction San Diego
2445 Fifth Ave #220b, San Diego, CA 92101
Carlsbad · 92008
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Blue Illusion Beauty Facial Plastic Surgery Center
2390 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
This page lists 9 Mini Tummy Tuck providers across La Jolla, Carlsbad and nearby areas. All of them have public Google ratings shown above.
Pricing shown is estimated based on San Diego regional averages unless marked "Provider verified." Ratings and review counts are public Google ratings. Always confirm pricing directly with the provider.
What is a Mini Tummy Tuck?
A mini tummy tuck (mini abdominoplasty) tightens the lower abdomen — the area below the belly button — by removing a smaller amount of excess skin and tightening the lower muscles through a shorter incision than a full tummy tuck. It suits people with a small amount of loose lower-belly skin and minimal muscle separation, often after pregnancy or modest weight changes.
Surgery takes 1 to 2 hours under anesthesia. Recovery is shorter than a full tummy tuck — most people return to desk work in about 1 to 2 weeks, wearing a compression garment, with final results over a few months.
It does not address the upper abdomen or significant muscle separation; a full tummy tuck is needed for those. A board-certified plastic surgeon determines the right procedure.
How much does a Mini Tummy Tuck cost in San Diego?
A mini tummy tuck in San Diego typically starts at $6,000 and ranges up to $9,600 all-in, less than a full tummy tuck because it is a more limited procedure.
Mini tummy tuck
Lower abdomen only
$6,000‑8,400
With liposuction
Combined
$7,800‑9,600
Anesthesia & facility
Often included in quote
$1,800‑3,600
Upgrade to full tummy tuck
If needed
Add $2,400‑4,800
Last updated August 2026. Estimates reflect San Diego regional averages and Get Clear Beauty provider data — read how we estimate prices.
What to ask your provider
- Am I a candidate for a mini, or do I need a full tummy tuck?
- Do I have muscle separation that a mini cannot fully address?
- Where will the incision be and how long is the scar?
- Are you board-certified and can I see your own before-and-after photos?
- What does the quote include — surgeon fee, anesthesia, and facility?
- What is recovery like and when can I exercise again?
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mini tummy tuck cost in San Diego?
A mini tummy tuck in San Diego typically starts at $6,000 and ranges up to $9,600 all-in — less than a full tummy tuck because it treats a smaller area. The quote should include surgeon fee, anesthesia, and facility.
Mini vs full tummy tuck — which do I need?
A mini tummy tuck addresses only the lower abdomen with a shorter scar and quicker recovery, suited to minor loose skin and little muscle separation. A full tummy tuck treats the entire abdomen, repositions the belly button, and repairs significant muscle separation. Your surgeon will assess which fits you.
How long is recovery after a mini tummy tuck?
Recovery is shorter than a full tummy tuck. Most people return to desk work in about 1 to 2 weeks, wear a compression garment for several weeks, and resume full exercise over 4 to 6 weeks.
Will a mini tummy tuck fix muscle separation?
A mini tummy tuck can tighten the lower abdominal muscles only. Significant separation (diastasis recti), especially above the belly button, requires a full tummy tuck for complete repair.
Where can I find Mini Tummy Tuck near me?
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