Our price guide
| Procedure | Typical cost in Ireland | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Tummy tuck with a breast lift or reduction, one operation | From about €17,500 | The classic mummy makeover: a long operation and several nights in hospital |
| Full tummy tuck | €8,000 to €12,000 | Muscle repair, a new belly button position, nights in hospital |
| Mini tummy tuck | €5,600 to €7,900 | Loose skin below the belly button only, sometimes a day case |
| Full tummy tuck with liposuction | €10,400 to €11,500 | Liposuction of the flanks adds theatre time |
| Breast lift | €6,000 to €8,100 | The type of lift and scar, a night's stay or a day case |
| Breast lift with implants | From about €9,500 | The implants chosen, theatre time |
| Liposuction, one to three areas | €2,200 to €7,000 | How many areas, local or general anaesthetic |
| Consultation with the surgeon | €195 to €300 | Free at some clinics, sometimes taken off the price |
Normally included
- The surgeon, the hospital and the anaesthetist for every part
- Every night in hospital
- The support garment and bra, and drains if used
- Wound checks and follow-up for months afterwards
What pushes it up or down
- Up: more parts, implants, a full rather than a mini tummy tuck, extra nights
- Up: two separate operations, as the hospital and anaesthetic are paid twice
- Down: fewer parts, a mini tummy tuck
- Not a factor: the county. Prices outside Dublin sit in the same range
Euro, the full price for each operation. Our guide, not a quote: the surgeon prices it after examining you, in writing.
Why there's no single price
Every mummy makeover is a different mix. A mini tummy tuck (€5,600 to €7,900) costs less than a full one (€8,000 to €12,000); adding liposuction of the flanks to a full tummy tuck brings it to €10,400 to €11,500; a lift with implants starts from about €9,500. Most of the cost is the hospital: theatre time, the anaesthetist and the nights in a bed.
Together usually costs less than apart
Done in one operation, you pay for one theatre session, one anaesthetic and one hospital stay, so the total is usually less than the parts priced one by one. Two operations cost more but split the risk and the recovery. Ask for both prices in writing if you're deciding.
What a fair quote includes
- The surgeon, the hospital and the anaesthetist, for every part
- Every night in hospital
- The support garment and bra, and any drains
- Wound checks and follow-up, often for a year
- What happens, and who pays, if you need a revision
Insurance, tax and paying
Health insurance plans normally exclude cosmetic surgery, except to correct disfigurement from a condition you were born with, an accident or a disease. A mummy makeover is almost never covered. Check your own policy.
Revenue gives no tax relief on cosmetic surgery; relief may be possible where surgery corrects a health issue, at the standard rate of 20%.
Some clinics offer payment plans through a finance company. Read the interest rate and the total repaid, and never sign on the day of your consultation.
The hidden costs at home
Budget for help with the children for the first weeks, lifts to check-ups while you can't drive, and the time off work: about four to six weeks after a tummy tuck.
Abroad
Turkish hospital groups advertise a three-part mummy makeover at €7,100 to €14,300 before flights, hotel nights and time off. Read mummy makeover in Turkey or Ireland first.
Questions people ask
How much is a mummy makeover in Ireland?
From about €17,500 for a tummy tuck and breast lift or reduction together. It depends on the parts you choose.
How much is a tummy tuck in Ireland?
€8,000 to €12,000 for a full tummy tuck, €5,600 to €7,900 for a mini.
How much is a breast lift in Ireland?
€6,000 to €8,100, and from about €9,500 with implants.
Is it cheaper to have everything done at once?
Usually, because the theatre, the anaesthetic and the hospital stay are paid once. It's a longer operation with a higher risk, though.
Does health insurance cover a mummy makeover?
Health insurance plans normally exclude cosmetic surgery, except to correct disfigurement from a condition you were born with, an accident or a disease. A mummy makeover is almost never covered. Check your own policy.