This fee guide sets out Dr Kumar’s starting fees for each operation, with the anaesthetist and hospital fees beside them and an indicative total, so you can see the whole cost before you book a consultation. Every patient receives a written, itemised quote after consultation.
In short: Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) has a surgical and aftercare fee from $16,000 and an indicative self-funded total from $26,000. A lower body lift starts from $25,000 (total from $35,000), and breast reduction from $14,000 (total from $18,600). When a Medicare item applies and your hospital cover includes plastic and reconstructive surgery, what you pay is usually lower.
- Body and skin removal
- Breast
- Eyelids
- What each fee covers
- Medicare and health funds
- Your quote
- Questions
Body contouring and skin removal after weight loss
Most skin removal after significant weight loss is performed at Westmead Private Hospital. For how Medicare and health funds apply to these operations, see the cost of skin removal surgery.
| Procedure | Surgical and aftercare fee | Anaesthetist | Hospital (self-funded) | Indicative total, self-funded | Medicare item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) Westmead Private, from 3 nights |
From $16,000 | $3,000–$6,000 | $7,000–$11,000 | From $26,000 | 30177, 30175 |
| Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty Westmead Private, 3 nights |
From $16,000 | $3,000–$6,000 | $7,000–$10,000 | From $26,000 | 30177 |
| Lower body lift (belt lipectomy) Westmead Private, 3–4 nights |
From $25,000 | $3,000–$6,000 | $7,000–$10,000 | From $35,000 | 30179 |
| Arm lift (brachioplasty) Westmead Private, 1 night |
From $13,000 | $2,600 | $2,000–$5,000 | From $17,600 | 30169 |
| Thigh lift Westmead Private, 1–2 nights |
From $15,000 | $3,000–$6,000 | $7,000–$10,000 | From $25,000 | 30169 |
| Liposuction Day surgery |
From $6,000 | Based on length of surgery | $2,500–$5,000 | On your quote | None (cosmetic) |
Post-pregnancy surgery (mummy makeover) is not a package. It is priced as the separate operations it involves, for example abdominoplasty from $16,000 and a breast lift or reduction from $14,000, each with its own fee on your quote. See post-pregnancy surgery.
Fee guide coming soon: panniculectomy, monsplasty, upper body lift, labiaplasty, scar revision and skin cancer surgery. Dr Kumar’s team can give you an indication by phone.
Breast surgery
| Procedure | Surgical and aftercare fee | Anaesthetist | Hospital (self-funded) | Indicative total, self-funded | Medicare item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breast reduction Day surgery or overnight |
From $14,000 | $2,600 | $2,000–$5,000 | From $18,600 | 45520, 45523 |
| Breast lift (mastopexy) Day surgery or overnight |
From $14,000 | $3,000 | $2,000–$7,000 | From $19,000 | 45558 |
| Breast augmentation Day surgery |
From $9,000 plus implants, about $3,000 |
$1,300 | $2,500–$7,000 | From $15,800 | None (cosmetic) |
| Breast lift with implants Day surgery or overnight |
From $22,000 plus implants, about $3,000 |
$3,500 | $2,500–$7,000 | From $31,000 | None (cosmetic) |
| Fat grafting to the breasts Day surgery |
From $6,000 | Based on length of surgery | On your quote | On your quote | None (cosmetic) |
| Male breast reduction (gynaecomastia) Day surgery |
From $13,000 | $2,000 | $1,500–$5,000 | From $16,500 | 31525 |
| Breast implant removal with capsulectomy Day surgery |
From $10,000 | $1,600 | $1,500–$5,000 | From $13,100 | 45548, 45551 |
| Breast implant removal and replacement Day surgery |
From $20,000 new implants extra |
$2,000 | $2,500–$4,500 | From $24,500 | 45553, 45554 (strict criteria) |
Eyelid surgery
| Procedure | Surgical and aftercare fee | Anaesthetist | Hospital (self-funded) | Indicative total, self-funded | Medicare item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) Day surgery |
From $5,500 | $2,000 | $1,500–$5,000 | From $9,000 | 45617 (visual impairment) |
See what your surgery would cost
Your consultation with Dr Kumar is 90 minutes. You leave with a plan and receive a written, itemised quote. You can also send photos for Dr Kumar’s team to review with Dr Kumar first.
What each fee covers
| Fee | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Surgical and aftercare fee | Dr Kumar’s fee for the operation, and nursing aftercare from Dr Kumar’s team: dressings, drain care and reviews. |
| Anaesthetist | Your anaesthetic, billed by your anaesthetist. It depends on the length and complexity of surgery. |
| Hospital (self-funded) | Theatre, accommodation and consumables at Westmead Private Hospital or Somerset Private Hospital. The range reflects day surgery versus a stay of several nights. |
| Implants | Where an operation uses breast implants, they are invoiced by the implant company. |
| Not included | Surgical assistant, compression garments, and any pathology or imaging. These appear on your itemised quote. |
For a full explanation of each part of the cost, see plastic surgery costs, Medicare and health funds.
Medicare and health funds
The indicative totals above are for a self-funded patient. If a Medicare item applies, Medicare contributes to the doctors’ fees. If your hospital policy also includes plastic and reconstructive surgery, your fund usually pays the hospital apart from your excess and contributes to the doctors’ fees. The nursing aftercare component is not covered by Medicare.
- Skin removal after weight loss: items 30166, 30169, 30177 and 30179 require weight loss of at least five BMI points and weight stable for at least six months, plus each item’s own criteria. See Medicare for skin removal surgery.
- Breast reduction: items 45520 and 45523 apply when symptoms meet the criteria. See breast reduction cost.
- Breast implants: no Medicare item applies to implants placed only to change appearance. Implant replacement attracts items 45553 or 45554 only after a medical complication and when strict criteria are met. See implant revision cost.
- Cosmetic surgery: Medicare does not cover surgery performed only to change appearance, and GST applies.
A GP referral is needed before your consultation. Why you need a GP referral.
Getting your quote
- Talk to Dr Kumar’s team. A nurse calls you to discuss your goals and what to bring.
- Consultation with Dr Kumar. In Westmead, Penrith or Orange. Dr Kumar examines you and confirms which operation suits you and whether a Medicare item applies.
- Written, itemised quote. Every fee is listed, with item numbers for your health fund.
- Second consultation and cooling-off. At least seven days pass after you sign consent before a deposit is paid or surgery is booked.
- Payment. A deposit when you book and the balance one month before surgery. If you book up to six months ahead, interest-free instalments can be arranged directly with the practice.
Common questions
How much does a tummy tuck cost in Sydney with Dr Kumar?
Dr Kumar’s surgical and aftercare fee for abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) starts from $16,000. With the anaesthetist and hospital, the indicative total for a self-funded patient starts from $26,000. If a Medicare item applies and your hospital cover includes plastic and reconstructive surgery, your out-of-pocket cost is usually lower. Your written quote after consultation gives the exact figure.
What does “from” mean?
It is the starting fee for a straightforward operation. The fee rises with the extent of surgery, its length, additional areas and the number of nights in hospital. Dr Kumar confirms the fee for your operation in a written, itemised quote after your consultation.
Do the fees include GST?
Yes. All fees shown include GST where it applies. Surgery performed only to change appearance attracts GST; surgery that meets a Medicare item does not.
Is the cost lower if I have private health insurance?
Usually. When a Medicare item applies and your hospital policy includes plastic and reconstructive surgery, your fund normally pays the hospital apart from any excess, and Medicare and your fund contribute to the doctors’ fees. Waiting periods of up to 12 months can apply. The totals on this page are for a self-funded patient.
Does Medicare cover skin removal after weight loss?
It can. Items 30166, 30169, 30177 and 30179 require weight loss of at least five BMI points, weight stable for at least six months, and the item’s own criteria. Medicare does not cover surgery performed only to change appearance.
Does Medicare cover breast implant replacement?
Only in narrow circumstances. Items 45553 and 45554 apply after a medical complication such as rupture, migration or symptomatic capsular contracture, and only when further criteria are met, for example the original implant was placed after breast cancer or for a developmental abnormality. Implants placed only to change appearance do not attract a Medicare item.
Is it cheaper to have two operations at the same time?
Each operation keeps its own surgical fee. Combining them can mean one anaesthetic and one hospital admission, but operations are combined only when it is safe for you, and Dr Kumar decides this at consultation.
What is not included in these figures?
The surgical assistant, compression garments and any pathology or imaging. These are listed on your itemised quote.
Download the costs and Medicare guide
Dr Kumar’s guide to costs, Medicare and health funds sets out the item numbers, the questions to ask your fund and how payment works. You can also ask Dr Kumar’s team to call you.
Fees are a guide only, current as at October 2026, and are confirmed in a written, itemised quote after consultation. Your fee depends on your anatomy, the extent of surgery and your hospital stay. This page is general information and is not a substitute for individual medical or financial advice. All surgery carries risk, and individual results will vary. Read more about the risks of surgery here.
Dr Rohit Kumar (MED0001630444) Registered medical practitioner, specialist plastic surgeon (specialist registration in surgery – plastic surgery).
