Dr. Gruber Plastic Surgeon in Tampa, Florida » Tummy Tuck: Prices, Photos, Reviews, Info, Q&A

Name: Meegan Gruber, MD
Last name: Gruber
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2005
Years experience: 18
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Gruber Plastic Surgery
Address: 5572 Broadcast Ct.
Phone: (813) 603-2389
International phone number: +18136032389
City: Sarasota
State: Florida
Zip Code: 34240
Country: US
Statement: Meegan Gruber M.D., Ph.D., is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Get ready to love the skin you’re in with Dr. Meegan Gruber. As seen on her hit TV Show “Awake Surgery”, she’s renowned for her skills, expertise, and natural-looking results. With her compassionate approach and personalized care, you’ll feel confident and empowered throughout the entire process.

The majority of Dr. Gruber’s procedures are carried out under her revolutionary ‘awake technique,’ allowing for rapid recovery in a just few days. During awake surgery, you’re fully conscious and in control. This means we can check the contours of the sculpting and make corrections as we go, resulting in a shape that you love.
Consulting Fees: 0$
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Special Offers:

Offer #1: 0% Financing Available with Care Credit
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
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Offer #2: CosmetAssure Cosmetic Surgery Insurance Provided
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: -For surgery requiring anesthesia in the ASC

Clinical Privileges:

Adventist Health Carrollwood

Education:

Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical: MD, University of Illinois

Postdoc Training:

Residency: General and Plastic Surgery, Washington University

Member of:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Meegan Gruber, MD

Board Certification:

Meegan Minori Gruber (ABMSUID -02)

Viewed: 8/5/2008
Day of birth: 12/2/1969

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/11/2006 – 12/31/2016
Education: 2000 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 22546 SW 106th AveTualatin, OR 97062 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 27.9814,-82.45110321

Primary location:

Location name: Tampa
State: FL
Country: US
Map point: 27.9814,-82.45110321

Treatments:

Areola Reduction Surgery
Arm Lift
Asian Rhinoplasty
Back Lift
Belly Button Surgery
Body Lift
BodyTite
Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
Breast Augmentation
Breast Fat Transfer
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reconstruction Revision
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Butt Augmentation
Butt Lift
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chin Filler
Chin Liposuction
Dermal Fillers
Diastasis Recti Repair
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Fat Transfer
Feminizing Top Surgery
Forehead Reduction
Genioplasty
Gynecomastia Surgery
Juvederm
Latisse
Lip Fillers
Lip Lift
Lip Surgery
Lipoma Removal
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Liposuction Revision
Liquid Facelift
Lower Facelift
MACS Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mommy Makeover
Monsplasty
Natrelle Breast Implants
Neck Lift
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Neck Lift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Panniculectomy
Ptosis Surgery
Restylane
Retin-A
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Salicylic Peel
Scar Removal
Septoplasty
Skin Lightening
Skin Rejuvenation
SMAS Facelift
Subcision
TCA Peel
Thigh Lift
Transgender Facial Feminization Surgery
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Voluma

RealSelf Info

Awards:

Compassionate Doctor Recognition, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Compassionate Doctor certification is granted to physicians who treat their patients with the utmost kindness.
Star of TV Series Awake Surgery on TLC & Discovery Channels.

Rating: 4.9
Profile views: 54993
Answer count: 92
Review count: 85
1 star count: 1
2 star count: 2
3 star count: 1
5 star count: 57
Total star count: 61
Star rating: 4.4734032550527
Lead count last three months: 35
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 2
Profile created: Aug 12, 2008
Profile modified: Sep 25, 2023
Profile photo modified: Sep 25, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Preferred
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Aug 3, 2018
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Tampa, FL, US. GPS coordinates: 27.9814,-82.45110321

Latest ratings of treatments

Liposuction (Jan 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Oct 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5
Liposuction (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Liposuction (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Fat Transfer (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Arm Lift (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Arm Lift (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Liposuction (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Arm Lift (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Arm Lift (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Arm Lift (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Arm Lift (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposculpture (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposculpture (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposculpture (Aug 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposculpture (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Nov 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Liposuction (Feb 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposculpture (Feb 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposculpture (Feb 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposculpture (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Liposuction Prices

$9000 – Jan 1, 2021
$15000 – Oct 21, 2019
$14895 – Dec 8, 2022
$14895 – Dec 8, 2022
$14395 – Jul 12, 2022
$4500 – Feb 14, 2019
$8500 – May 23, 2019
$5000 – Jan 30, 2019
$14895 – Dec 8, 2022
$14895 – Dec 8, 2022
$11000 – Jul 10, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$14395 – Jul 12, 2022
$14395 – Jul 12, 2022
$14395 – Jul 12, 2022
$6500 – Jan 26, 2021
$8000 – May 2021
$16000 – May 2021
$9000 – Jan 1, 2021
$9000 – Jan 1, 2021
$4500 – Feb 14, 2019
$8000 – Nov 12, 2019
$6500 – Jan 26, 2021
$6500 – Jan 26, 2021
$6500 – Jan 26, 2021
$15000 – Oct 21, 2019
$15000 – Oct 21, 2019
$15000 – Oct 21, 2019
$15000 – Oct 21, 2019
$8000 – Nov 12, 2019
$8000 – Dec 2019
$16000 – Oct 2019
$8500 – May 23, 2019
$4500 – Feb 14, 2019
$4500 – Feb 14, 2019
$4500 – Feb 14, 2019
$4500 – Feb 14, 2019
$5000 – Jan 30, 2019
$5000 – Jan 30, 2019
$5000 – Jan 30, 2019
$5000 – Jan 30, 2019
$11000 – Jul 10, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$11000 – Jul 10, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$11000 – Jul 10, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$11000 – Jul 10, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$11000 – Jul 10, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$11000 – Jul 10, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$10000 – Jul 10, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$10000 – Jul 10, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$10000 – Jul 10, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$9500 – Sep 13, 2017 – Tampa, FL
$9500 – Sep 13, 2017 – Tampa, FL
$9500 – Sep 13, 2017

Breast Fat Transfer Prices

$10001 – Dec 1, 2020
$13000 – May 20, 2020
$13000 – May 20, 2020
$13000 – May 20, 2020
$10000 – Dec 1, 2020

Arm Lift Prices

$10000 – Jun 2, 2023
$10000 – Jun 2, 2023
$10000 – Jun 2, 2023
$10000 – Jun 2, 2023
$10000 – Jun 2, 2023
$10000 – Jun 2, 2023
$8000 – Jun 18, 2020
$1999 – Nov 28, 2017 – Tampa, FL
$8000 – Jun 18, 2020

Other Prices

$12995 – Jun 28, 2023
$12995 – Jun 28, 2023

Liposculpture Prices

$7500 – Feb 11, 2019
$8500 – Jun 26, 2019
$10800 – Oct 14, 2019
$7500 – Oct 17, 2018 – Tampa
$9500 – Jul 2, 2020
$9500 – Jul 2, 2020
$9500 – May 21, 2020
$7500 – Feb 11, 2019
$9500 – Jul 2, 2020
$9500 – May 21, 2020
$9500 – May 21, 2020
$9500 – May 21, 2020
$10800 – Oct 14, 2019
$10800 – Oct 29, 2019
$10800 – Oct 29, 2019
$10800 – Oct 29, 2019
$8500 – Jun 26, 2019
$8500 – Jun 26, 2019
$7500 – Feb 11, 2019
$7500 – Oct 17, 2018 – Tampa

Tummy Tuck Prices

$8452 – Jul 30, 2013 – Sherwood, OR
$8452 – Jul 30, 2013 – Sherwood, OR

Breast Augmentation Prices

$13000 – Mar 8, 2023
$13000 – Mar 8, 2023

Liposuction Revision Prices

$8000 – Mar 26, 2019 – Tampa, FL
$7900 – Mar 26, 2019 – Tampa, FL
$7600 – Mar 26, 2019 – Tampa, FL
$7600 – Mar 26, 2019
$7600 – Mar 26, 2019 – Tampa, FL
$7600 – Mar 26, 2019

Tumescent Liposuction Prices

$7500 – Jul 2, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$5000 – May 24, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$4999 – Jan 11, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$5000 – May 24, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$5000 – May 24, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$7500 – Jul 2, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$7500 – Jul 2, 2018 – Tampa, FL
$4999 – Jan 11, 2018 – Tampa, FL

Chin Liposuction Prices

$4500 – Feb 24, 2021
$4000 – Nov 15, 2018
$4500 – Feb 24, 2021
$4500 – Feb 24, 2021
$4000 – Nov 15, 2018

Mommy Makeover Prices

$12300 – Aug 12, 2014 – Portland, OR
$12300 – Aug 12, 2014 – Portland, OR
$12300 – Aug 12, 2014 – Portland, OR
$12300 – Aug 12, 2014 – Portland, OR
$12300 – Aug 12, 2014 – Portland, OR
$12300 – Aug 12, 2014 – Portland, OR

Special Offers

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Treatments

Complimentary Virtual & In-Person Consultation
Mar 31, 2023 /
May 1, 2023

Are you interested in plastic surgery but feeling unsure where to start? Dr. Meegan Gruber offers complimentary virtual and in-person consultations where you can explore your options and learn more about her innovative Awake Plastic Surgery technique. With personalized recommendations and compassionate care, Dr. Gruber is committed to helping you achieve your best self. Schedule your consultation today and start your journey towards the confidence you deserve.

Any treatment

CosmetAssure Cosmetic Surgery Insurance Provided
Sep 28, 2017 /
May 17, 2033

-For surgery requiring anesthesia in the ASC

Any treatment

0% Financing Available with Care Credit
Sep 28, 2017 /
May 17, 2033

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Doctor's answers

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What type of noninvasive procedure can be used to get rid of love handles after a TT?

TT rescue
Jun 4, 2018

Hi!
We do a fair amount of TT rescue for patients who have fat deposits that were left behind. It is not "non-invasive" but AWAKE liposuction is very safe and easy to recover from (2-3 days downtime). Make sure you see a lot of photos of the work done by the surgeon you choose. And, always choose a BCPS!
Good luck on your journey!
All the best,
Dr. Meegan Gruber

Tummy tuck and Lipo 360 or tummy tuck and BA? 30 yrs old, 5’8, 187lbs.

TT Lipo
Jun 4, 2018

Hi Angie,
Lipo of the back and TT seem to be the right surgery for you. Always choose a BCPS with a nice before and after gallery who can show you examples of people with your body type that they have helped to achieve a shape that you desire.
Good luck on your journey!
All the best,
Dr. Meegan Gruber

Best surgeon in US for leg, inner thigh, calves, and ankle liposuction?

Calf/Ankle Lipo
May 6, 2018

Hi! All you can do is look at photos and videos of patients who have had successful lipo to the lower extremity. We have pts fly in from all over the world which just tells you that leg lipo is a highly specilaized area. Please watch lots of videos and make sure that you are well educated before choosing a surgeon!
All the best on your journey!
Dr. Meegan Gruber

I’m young but I hate my double chin and my arms. I’m not overweight, but I’ve always had bigger arms

ARM and CHIN LIPO
May 6, 2018

Hi, You look like a great candidate for these procedures. Consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is your best bet. Arm lipo is an art that very few surgeons make the effort to perfect. It takes patience and a lot of skill. I would recommend that you do your research by looking at before and after photos of patients with arms like yours. Find a surgeon with a gallery full of excellent arm lipo results and you will have more assurance that yours will be excellent as well...

I'm looking to get high volume liposuction. Is there any doctors that perform them in the states?

High Volume Lipo
May 6, 2018

Hi Parajae,
You may do well with having lipo in stages. We often remove 12 to 16 liters but that must be done in stages of 4L at a time. There will have to be several weeks in between lipo but this is really the safest way to do it. Our patients have very little downtime due to the microtumescent technique we use and are usually back to work in 2-3 days. Going to a board-certified plastic surgery expert who can produce excellent and safe results is your best bet. You dont want...

I want a BBL but I’m not sure if maybe the lipo 360 would be best for my body type, any suggestions?

lipo 360 BBL
May 6, 2018

Hi! Yes, you appear to be a great candidate for this procedure. Make sure that you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can understand your goals. Check out photos and videos to help you find a surgeon who can provide consistent results in a safe environment. All the best on your journey!
Dr. Meegan Gruber

Will I be a good candidate for 360 liposuctions and a BBL? Will I need a tummy tuck (I wanna avoid th

Lipo 360
May 6, 2018

Hi!
You look like a great candidate for lipo 360 with BBL. In person consultation with a board-cert PS is your best bet. Make sure you see lots of photos and choose a surgeon with a reputation for safety and consistency.
All the best on your journey!
Dr. Meegan Gruber

Is There Any Procedure That Will Reduce the Fat in my Ankles/calves?

FIND AN ULTRA SPECIALIST IN CALF AND ANKLE LIPO
Apr 22, 2018

Yes. This is a very tricky area and you need an ultra specialist! Its worth flying to them as it may not be possible to find them in your area. Look at videos and before and after photos. Good luck on your journey!
All the best,
Dr. Meegan Gruber

Can I get Lipo 360 as an alternative instead of a tummy tuck? After fat is removed, will the skin shr

LIPO 360
Apr 22, 2018

Hi Mizzlina,
Find a surgeon who specializes in skin tightening lipo. Make sure you see photos of patients who look like you before lipo and have results that you like. Ultracomplete lipo is a specialty that many dont do. We have patients fly from all over the world for this technique. Get a few consults, send photos to several places. Good luck on your journey.
All the best,
Dr. Meegan Gruber

Mini or full tummy tuck?

GET A SECOND OPINION!
Apr 21, 2018

HI CACERES!
I would encourage you to get a second or even third opinion from a board-certified plastic surgeon. Most of us do complimentary consultations and will give you an idea of pricing and the different outcomes to be expected with each procedure. Also, as to see photos of the surgeon's work and look for patients who have a similar body type to yours. A picture is worth a thousand words and if they dont have any, well... you wont know what to expect. There are many ways to address the...

2.5 weeks post TT/lipo of flanks & my incision looks like it’s splitting? Also, is this line from a c

TT INCISION
Apr 21, 2018

HI,
Please send this to your surgeons office. Communication is so important and Im sure that your surgeon would want to answer this question themself. Personally, when my patients have a tight belly button, I have them put a small vaseline gauze inside to keep it open. But, your surgeon should really be the one to make this decision. You wont know if you need a revision until 4 to 6 months post op, so try not to worry at this point!
All the best!
Dr. Meegan Gruber

Walking/activity restrictions 5 - 7 days after breast augmentation?

Disney
Mar 5, 2018

Hi Jaysaras, I would definitely talk with your surgeon about this. I would allow my patients to go but also warn them that you may feel very tired, not your usual energy level and you'll want to make sure you stop to rest and drink plenty of water. Walk slowy and take a lot of breaks! Have fun!
All the best,
Dr. Meegan Gruber

I want a mommy makeover. What would you recommend me getting and a ball point price?

Mommy Makeover
Feb 27, 2018

Hi! I would recommend several shorter, smaller procedures as this will reduce the perioperative risk and allow the best possible healing and most beautiful results. Start with Lipo of the back and flanks with BBL. 6 weeks later you can have breast lift with a tummy tuck. After your torso is slimmer, you may not find the need for a breast implant. Breast lift will heal much better without an implant in, so a staged procedure there will give you the best long term outcome. This small step...

How long after a breast lift and tummy tuck with muscle repair before I shouldn't need assistance?

tt recovery
Feb 27, 2018

Hi Shirley,
Here are some averages from my patients over the last 15 years:
Restroom without assistance - 2 days
Shower without assistance - 5 days
Drive - after you are off narcotics, 7 to 10 days
Walk upright - 10 to 14 days
Grocery Shop - 2 weeks
Hope that helps!
All the best,
Dr. Meegan Gruber

4 months post-op. Does this look normal?

revision?
Feb 27, 2018

Hi Mary,
I would suggest LIPO 360 to shape your midsection, thin the bottom of the abdomen and flatten the mons pubis. This can be done at 6 months postop. It is often too risky to aggressively lipo the body at the same time as tuck. I have at least one patient a month come to me with the same issue from tucks done by other surgeons. Its not that its a "bad" tuck, you just need lipo to polish up the look of it.