Mini Tummy Tuck in San Diego
Compare Mini Tummy Tuck providers in San Diego with transparent pricing from verified providers across La Jolla, Carlsbad, Del Mar, and neighboring areas. View real prices, from real providers that fit within your budget before booking an appointment.
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Mini Tummy Tuck in San Diego typically starts at $6,000, with most procedures ranging to $9,600 all-in.
San Diego · 92130
“Dr. Chagri” (Cagri Cakmakoglu), MD Plastic Surgeon
12264 El Camino Real suite 101, San Diego, CA, 92130
Starting at $6,000
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San Diego · 92121
Alexander Cosmetic Surgery
★ 4.8 · 45 Google reviews
5720 Oberlin Dr, San Diego, CA, 92121
Starting at $6,000
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San Diego · 92109
Center for Cosmetic Surgery: Sassan Alavi, MD
★ 4.5 · 229 Google reviews
3023 Bunker Hill St UNIT 204, San Diego, CA, 92109
Starting at $6,000
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San Diego · 92103
Evolve Aesthetic Surgery
★ 4.9 · 49 Google reviews
3969 Fourth Ave Suite 204, San Diego, CA, 92103
Starting at $6,000
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Rancho Santa Fe · 92067
Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery San Diego, Steve Laverson MD
★ 4.7 · 99 Google reviews
16903 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 92067
Starting at $6,000
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Coronado · 92118
Jaibaji Plastic Surgery
★ 4.7 · 130 Google reviews
1001 B Ave Suite 108, Coronado, CA, 92118
Starting at $6,000
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La Jolla · 92037
La Jolla Plastic Surgery & Dermatology
★ 4.7 · 34 Google reviews
9850 Genesee Ave #480, La Jolla, CA, 92037
Starting at $6,000
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La Jolla · 92037
Malone Facial Plastic Surgery
★ 4.9 · 90 Google reviews
4150 Regents Park Row UNIT 280, La Jolla, CA, 92037
Starting at $6,000
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La Jolla · 92037
Miller Cosmetic Surgery Center - Scott R. Miller, MD, FACS
★ 4.7 · 35 Google reviews
9834 Genesee Ave Suite 210, La Jolla, CA, 92037
Starting at $6,000
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This page lists 9 Mini Tummy Tuck providers across Rancho Santa Fe, Coronado, La Jolla and nearby areas. 8 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 June 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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