Liposuction
Removes stubborn localised fat — a contouring operation, not a way to lose weight.
Save up to 70% vs the UK & Germany
- Stay in Istanbul
- 6-7 days
- Time in theatre
- 2-4 hours
- In hospital
- 1 night
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthetic
- Back to work
- 7 days
- Full result
- 6 months
Overview
Liposuction reshapes the contour of an area by removing localised fat deposits through entry points a few millimetres wide. It is not a weight-loss method: it does not treat obesity and it does not tighten loose skin. Here it is carried out under general anaesthetic in a fully equipped hospital, followed by one night under observation.
Benefits
- Targets fat pockets on the waist, abdomen, back, hips and thighs that resist dieting
- Several areas can be treated in one session within safe volume limits
- Entry incisions are a few millimetres and hidden in creases or the underwear line
- The fat removed can be grafted to another area when that is part of the plan
- Back to desk work in about 7 days, with the final contour settling at 6 months
Who is this treatment for?
Usually suitable
- People close to their target weight whose weight has been stable for several months
- Localised, disproportionate fat deposits that resist diet and exercise
- Good skin elasticity, and willingness to stop smoking before surgery
Needs assessment first
- Anyone looking for weight loss, or with a high body mass index
- Skin that has clearly slackened after pregnancy or major weight loss; a lift may suit better
- Clotting disorders, uncontrolled chronic illness or current smoking
Final suitability is decided by your consultant after examination and imaging in Istanbul.
Your treatment, step by step
- 01
Free online consultation
Send your photographs and measurements. Within 24 hours you receive a written note on which areas are suitable, how long you need to stay and what it costs.
- 02
Examination and marking
In Istanbul your surgeon assesses your skin elasticity and fat distribution and marks the areas while you stand. Blood tests and the anaesthetic assessment are completed the same day.
- 03
The operation
The procedure takes 2–4 hours under general anaesthetic. You then stay one night in hospital under observation.
- 04
Garment, checks and flight clearance
Your compression garment is fitted in theatre. After the follow-up checks and stitch removal your surgeon gives flight clearance; the whole programme runs 6–7 days.
Aftercare & long-term tips
Wear your compression garment for the period you are given, walk short distances from the first day and avoid heavy lifting and the gym for about 4–6 weeks. Swelling fluctuates for months and the difference between morning and evening is normal. Remote follow-up with photographs continues until the contour settles at around 6 months.
First 24 hours
Stick to soft, lukewarm foods and drinks; avoid very hot or hard items while any numbness or sensitivity settles.
First few days
Ease back into normal eating as sensitivity fades — usually within a few days.
Long term
Eat normally and protect your result with the simple habits below.
Do
- Brush twice a day and floss daily
- Attend your regular check-ups and cleanings
- Wear a night guard if you grind your teeth
- Keep the area clean and rinse as advised
Avoid
- Biting very hard objects — ice, pen lids, shells
- Opening bottle or soda caps with your teeth
- Too many hard nuts or sticky, chewy sweets
- Smoking and staining drinks in the first days
What's included
- Free consultation & treatment plan
- Treatment by specialist dentists
- 5-star hotel accommodation
- Private VIP airport transfers
- Personal translator & 24/7 support
- Aftercare & treatment guarantee
Risks and an honest expectation
Liposuction carries real risks: bleeding, infection, seroma (fluid collecting between tissue layers), contour irregularity and asymmetry, numbness that can last months, and rarely deep vein thrombosis or fat embolism. Because risk rises with the volume removed, safe volume limits are not exceeded in a single session. The operation is done in a hospital with intensive care, you stay one night under observation, and early walking plus the compression garment are standard practice to reduce clot risk.
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Frequently asked questions
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