Liposuction in Turkiye

Liposuction for one or more body areas at partner hospitals in Turkiye.

About Liposuction

Liposuction removes fat from specific areas, such as the abdomen, thighs, flanks or arms, through small cuts using a thin tube. It changes body shape; it isn't a weight-loss treatment.

It doesn't tighten loose skin, so if you have a lot of loose skin the surgeon may suggest a different or additional procedure.

Who it may suit

Stubborn areas of fat that haven't responded to diet and exercise, at or near a stable weight.
Good skin elasticity, so the skin can settle after the fat is removed.
The surgeon decides which areas can be treated safely in one operation.

How long you'll stay in Turkiye

The NHS advises not flying for 5 to 7 days after liposuction. Someone should stay with you for the first 24 hours.

Recovery & aftercare

Typical timings. Your doctor will give you a personal plan.

About 1 week: Stitches are removed.
Several weeks: You'll wear a compression garment constantly.
3 to 4 weeks: Gentle exercise can usually start.
10 to 12 weeks: Avoid strenuous activity until then.
Up to 6 months: Swelling can take this long to settle.

Once you're home

Wear your compression or support garment for as long as the surgeon advises.
Walk little and often from the first days to help prevent blood clots, but avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise until you're told it's safe.
Keep your wounds clean and dry, and follow the clinic's instructions on showering and dressings.
Arrange for someone to help you at home for the first days after you return.
Call 999 for chest pain, breathlessness, or pain and swelling in one leg. Contact the clinic about increasing pain, redness, discharge or a fever.
Book a GP appointment after you return, and bring your operation notes.

Risks to know about

Every procedure carries risks. These are some of the main ones. The treating doctor will explain the risks that apply to you before you give your consent.

General risks of any operation: bleeding, infection, a blood clot in the legs or lungs, and a reaction to the anaesthetic.
Lumpy or uneven results.
Bleeding under the skin (haematoma) and long-lasting numbness.
Changes in skin colour.
Rarely, fluid in the lungs, a clot in the lungs, or damage to internal organs.

Frequently asked questions

How many areas can be treated at once?

It depends on the areas and your health. The planner lets you mark the areas on a body diagram, and the surgeon decides what's safe in one operation.

Will the fat come back?

Fat cells removed don't come back, but remaining fat cells can still grow if you gain weight, so keeping a stable weight matters.

See all aesthetic surgery options, including what's included in your package and what isn't.

Ready to see your plan?

Tell us what you need, and we'll show you the process, the price and a step-by-step plan for treatment, hotel and transfer, in minutes.

Get Your Liposuction Plan