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Liposuction (VASER) in Turkey
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Liposuction in Turkey: what you should know before you book
Liposuction removes stubborn fat from chosen areas — the abdomen, flanks, back, thighs, arms or chin — through small incisions, using a thin tube called a cannula. Lipo in Turkey has become a frequent choice for patients from the UK, Ireland and Europe, mainly because a private hospital in Istanbul charges a fraction of what the same operation costs at home. On our site liposuction in Turkey starts at €1,500, the hospital's own list price for international patients.
Despite the small scars, liposuction is real surgery. The amount of fat removed, the number of areas treated in one session, the anaesthesia and the care in the first days decide how safe it is and how smooth the result looks. Liposuction also has clear limits: it shapes the body, it does not treat obesity, and it cannot tighten loose skin. This guide explains what you pay for, how VASER, power-assisted, lipo 360 and HD lipo differ, how liposuction relates to a Brazilian butt lift and a tummy tuck, what the trip and recovery look like, and what published studies say about the risks.
The surgeons who perform liposuction on our site are shown on this page with their experience, prices and reviews. Your quote is free and comes after a surgeon has looked at your photos.
Liposuction (VASER) in Turkey: how it works
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Airport pick-up, examination, surgery and check-ups in Istanbul, then follow-up with your surgeon after you fly home.
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How much is liposuction in Turkey?
Liposuction in Turkey starts at €1,500 at the hospitals and surgeons listed on our site, shown in your currency on this page. The price depends above all on the number of areas: one area such as the abdomen or the chin costs least, while lipo 360 (abdomen, flanks and back together) or several areas in one session costs more. The liposuction Turkey price you are quoted should name every area it covers. Across the market, liposuction Turkey packages for international patients mostly fall between about €1,800 and €4,500; HD lipo and large-volume sessions are priced higher. A price far below that usually means a day clinic without an anaesthesiologist, an unnamed surgeon or costs that appear after you arrive.
The table compares typical total prices. Turkish prices are hospital package prices for international patients; the other figures are approximate private-sector ranges including surgeon, anaesthesia and facility, and they vary widely between clinics, cities and the number of areas.
| Country | One or two areas | Lipo 360 or VASER, several areas | What is usually included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | from €1,500 | about €3,000–€5,000 | Surgeon, anaesthesia, hospital night, tests, two compression garments, medication, transfers; hotel nights often included |
| United Kingdom | about £3,000–£6,000 | about £6,000–£10,000 or more | Surgeon, anaesthesia and hospital; garments and follow-up sometimes extra |
| United States | about $5,000–$9,000 | about $9,000–$15,000 or more | Surgeon's fee (the ASPS reports an average of about $4,000 for one session) plus anaesthesia and facility fees, often billed separately |
| Germany | about €2,500–€5,000 | about €5,000–€9,000 | Surgeon, anaesthesia and clinic; overnight stay sometimes extra |
What changes the liposuction cost in Turkey:
- Number and size of areas: clinics price per area or per package of areas. Ask exactly which areas a quoted price covers — "abdomen" may or may not include the flanks.
- Technique: VASER and power-assisted devices, and the extra work of HD lipo, add to the cost of standard tumescent liposuction.
- Volume and stay: a large-volume session needs more operating time, a hospital night with monitoring and sometimes a second night.
- Fat transfer: moving the removed fat to the buttocks, breasts or face is a separate step with its own price.
What a liposuction package in Turkey usually includes: the surgeon's and anaesthesiologist's fees, the operating theatre, one night in hospital, blood tests, two compression garments, medication for the first days, the check-up before you fly, airport–hotel–hospital transfers and an interpreter. Many packages add hotel nights. Flights, extra nights, massages and later touch-ups are usually not included — ask for the list in writing.
Payment: at the hospitals on our site you pay the hospital directly when you arrive, by card or in cash; requesting a quote costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Be careful with any clinic that wants a large deposit before you have spoken to the surgeon.
Liposuction techniques: tumescent, VASER, power-assisted, lipo 360 and HD lipo
Almost every liposuction today starts the same way: the area is filled with tumescent fluid — salt water with a local anaesthetic (lidocaine) and adrenaline, which numbs the tissue and narrows the blood vessels so that much less blood is lost. The techniques differ in how the fat is loosened and how much sculpting is done.
| Technique | How it works | Suits | Time in Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumescent liposuction | Fat is removed by hand with a cannula after the tumescent fluid; the standard method | Most areas and most patients | 5–6 days |
| VASER liposuction | Ultrasound energy loosens the fat before it is suctioned | Fibrous areas — back, flanks, male chest — and repeat liposuction | 5–7 days |
| Power-assisted liposuction (PAL) | The cannula vibrates rapidly, so fat is removed with less effort and often more evenly | Larger volumes and firmer fat | 5–7 days |
| Laser liposuction | A laser fibre melts fat and heats the tissue under the skin | Small areas such as the chin | 4–5 days |
| Lipo 360 | Abdomen, flanks and lower back treated together, all the way round the waist | A narrower waist from every angle, often before a BBL | 6–7 days |
| HD lipo (high-definition) | Most fat removed and a thin layer left on purpose to show the muscle lines | Lean, fit patients with good skin who want a visible outline of the abdominal muscles | 7 days |
- VASER liposuction in Turkey: the ultrasound helps in dense, fibrous fat and is often used for the back, flanks and male chest. Its claimed extra skin tightening is modest; it cannot replace a tummy tuck or arm lift when skin is loose. Because ultrasound produces heat, burns at the incisions are a specific (rare) risk.
- Lipo 360 in Turkey: treating only the front of the abdomen leaves a "front-only" result when the flanks and back stay full. Lipo 360 shapes the whole waist and is one of the most requested combinations; because the volume is larger, it suits a hospital stay rather than a day clinic.
Which areas can be treated with liposuction?
Liposuction works most reliably on local fat that does not respond to diet and exercise. The areas most often treated are:
- Abdomen and flanks: the most common request; see abdominal liposuction.
- Back and bra line: back liposuction, usually as part of lipo 360.
- Thighs: inner and outer thighs and the knees; see thigh liposuction. Loose inner-thigh skin needs a thigh lift instead.
- Chin and neck: chin liposuction in Turkey is a short operation, often under local anaesthesia; see double chin liposuction.
- Arms: fat on the upper arms can be removed; hanging skin needs an arm lift.
- Male chest: fatty enlargement of the male breast is treated with liposuction, glandular tissue needs removal through a small incision — see gynaecomastia surgery.
Liposuction is also used to treat lipoedema, a painful fat disorder of the legs and arms that does not respond to diet. It follows different rules, often in several sessions, so mention it in your request.
Liposuction is not weight loss: what it can and cannot do
The most important limit of liposuction is easy to forget: it changes shape, not weight. A typical session removes two to five litres of fat-rich fluid — a few kilograms at most — and the scales show little difference. What changes is the outline of the body and how clothes fit.
- It removes fat under the skin, not the fat around the organs. The fat that raises the risk of diabetes and heart disease is the visceral fat inside the abdomen, which a cannula cannot reach. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine (Klein and colleagues, 2004) found that removing large amounts of abdominal fat by liposuction did not improve blood sugar, blood pressure or cholesterol.
- Fat can come back elsewhere. The fat cells removed do not grow back, but the remaining fat cells can grow if you gain weight. A small randomised study from the University of Colorado (Hernandez and colleagues, 2011) found that a year after liposuction of the lower abdomen and thighs, fat had partly returned in the upper abdomen in women who had not changed their habits.
- It does not tighten loose skin or repair muscles. After pregnancy or major weight loss, loose skin or separated stomach muscles need a tummy tuck, not liposuction.
If you need to lose a lot of weight, weight-loss treatment comes first — diet with medical support or weight-loss surgery such as a gastric sleeve — and body contouring afterwards, once your weight has been stable for several months (see plastic surgery after weight loss).
Mega liposuction: how much fat can safely be removed?
"Mega liposuction" or large-volume liposuction usually means removing more than five litres of aspirate in one session. Professional guidance, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), treats this as higher-risk: it should be performed in a hospital, with an anaesthesiologist, careful fluid balance and overnight monitoring. Risks such as fluid shifts, blood clots and fat embolism rise with volume and operating time.
A careful surgeon splits a large job into two sessions a few months apart. Be cautious of any offer that promises to remove a specific large number of litres, or "full body lipo" in one day at a low fixed price.
Liposuction and BBL: fat transfer and what studies say about safety
Liposuction is the first half of a Brazilian butt lift (BBL): fat is taken from the abdomen, flanks and back — usually by lipo 360 — purified and injected into the buttocks. The same fat can also be moved to the breasts or the face (facial fat transfer). About half to two thirds of the transferred fat usually survives; the rest is absorbed in the first months.
The BBL deserves an honest word. A task force of US aesthetic surgery societies (published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal by Mofid and colleagues, 2017) estimated that the BBL then had a death rate of about 1 in 3,000 operations — higher than any other common cosmetic operation — almost always because fat was injected into or below the buttock muscle and entered the large veins there (fat embolism). In 2018 the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) advised its members to stop performing the BBL until it was safer. Since then the societies have recommended injecting fat only into the layer under the skin, above the muscle, and a later survey (Rios and Gupta, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2020) estimated that the death rate had fallen to about 1 in 15,000.
What this means for you: liposuction on its own carries a much lower risk than a BBL. If you want a BBL, ask your surgeon directly whether the fat will be injected only above the muscle, whether ultrasound is used to guide the injection, and how much fat will be transferred — and do not choose a BBL on price.
Are you a good candidate for liposuction in Turkey?
You are usually a good candidate if you are within about 30% of your ideal weight (a BMI up to about 30, sometimes a little higher for small areas), your weight has been stable for at least six months, your skin is reasonably elastic, you are in good general health, you do not smoke or can stop for several weeks before and after, and you are looking for a better shape rather than a lower number on the scales.
Who should wait or not have surgery abroad: patients with a BMI well above 30–35 who are still losing weight; patients with a history of blood clots, a clotting disorder, uncontrolled diabetes or heart disease; women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy soon; and anyone who expects liposuction to solve loose skin or cellulite. Tell your surgeon about every medicine, especially blood thinners and the contraceptive pill or hormone therapy, which raise the clot risk. If you take weight-loss injections such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, tell the anaesthesiologist — they are usually paused before surgery.
How liposuction is performed
Liposuction takes about one to two hours for one or two areas and three to four hours for lipo 360 or several areas. Small areas such as the chin can be treated under local anaesthesia with sedation; larger operations are done under general or spinal anaesthesia.
- Marking: the areas are marked on your skin while you stand.
- Tumescent fluid: through incisions of a few millimetres, hidden in natural creases where possible, the areas are filled with tumescent fluid.
- Loosening the fat: with VASER the fat is first loosened by ultrasound; with power-assisted liposuction the cannula vibrates.
- Removal and shaping: the fat is suctioned in a fan pattern, layer by layer, and the surgeon checks the evenness by hand and from different angles. In a BBL the fat is collected and prepared for transfer.
- Closure: the incisions are closed or left partly open to drain, and you wake up in a compression garment.
Most patients spend one night in hospital — always after a large-volume session or lipo 360 — and walk the same evening, which is one of the most effective protections against blood clots.
Combining liposuction with a tummy tuck and other operations
Liposuction is the operation most often combined with others, because it shapes the areas around the main operation. The most common combinations:
- Tummy tuck: a tummy tuck in Turkey removes loose skin and repairs the muscles; liposuction of the flanks and back at the same time gives a smoother waist. See tummy tuck and liposuction, and our article on tummy tuck vs liposuction if you are unsure which one you need. Heavy liposuction of the abdominal skin flap itself is limited, because it can harm the blood supply of the skin.
- Mommy makeover: tummy tuck, breast surgery and liposuction in one session; see mommy makeover.
- BBL and breast surgery: lipo 360 with fat transfer to the buttocks, or liposuction combined with breast augmentation.
- Lifts after weight loss: liposuction with an arm lift, thigh lift or body lift — see body contouring.
Combining saves a trip, but complications rise with operating time and the number of procedures. Many surgeons keep combined sessions under about six hours; a careful surgeon tells you when two operations are better than one.
Your liposuction trip to Turkey, day by day
Plan 5–6 days in Istanbul for liposuction of one or two areas, 6–7 days for lipo 360, VASER of several areas or HD lipo, and 10–14 days if it is combined with a tummy tuck or BBL. A typical plan:
- Day 1 — arrival and consultation: airport pick-up and hotel check-in. You meet the surgeon: examination, marking of the areas, photos, the final plan and the final price in writing.
- Day 2 — tests and surgery: blood tests, an ECG if needed and the anaesthesia check, then the operation. You stay one night in hospital and walk the same evening.
- Day 3 — discharge: drainage from the incisions is normal for one to two days. You go to the hotel in your compression garment.
- Days 4–5 — hotel recovery: walk several times a day and drink plenty of water.
- Day 5–7 — check-up: the surgeon checks the incisions and the garment, and confirms that you are fit to fly.
- After you are home: photo follow-up with the surgeon through the hospital's international patient team at about one month, three months and six months.
Travel with a companion if you can. More practical details are in how it works.
Recovery after liposuction and flying home
- Week 1: swelling, bruising and soreness like after an intense workout; prescribed painkillers control it. The compression garment is worn day and night, removed only to shower.
- Week 2: bruising fades; office work is usually possible after 5–10 days, longer after lipo 360 or a large volume. Walking every day, no heavy lifting.
- Weeks 3–6: the garment is still worn for most of the day, usually for four to six weeks in total. Light exercise from about three weeks, the gym and sport from about four to six. Areas can feel hard, lumpy or numb — normal, and massage helps.
- Months 2–3: most of the swelling has gone and the new shape is clear.
- Months 3–6: the last swelling settles, especially low on the abdomen and the legs; the final result shows at about six months, after HD lipo or large volumes up to a year.
Flying home after liposuction
Most surgeons allow you to fly about five to seven days after liposuction, after the check-up; after large-volume liposuction or a combined operation, the wait is longer. The main concern is blood clots (deep vein thrombosis), because surgery and long periods of sitting both increase the risk. Wear your compression garment and compression stockings, walk in the aisle every hour, drink water, avoid alcohol and take any blood-thinning injections your surgeon prescribes. Swelling in the legs or feet is normal after the flight; a painful, swollen calf, chest pain or shortness of breath is not — seek emergency care at once. Our article on flying after surgery has more tips.
Risks of liposuction: what studies show
Patients search for "liposuction Turkey death" after news reports, and the question deserves a factual answer. For healthy patients in a hospital, serious complications after liposuction alone are uncommon: an analysis of over 11,000 liposuction operations in the CosmetAssure insurance database (Kaoutzanis and colleagues, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2017) found major complications in about 1 in 100 patients, and the rate rose when liposuction was combined with other operations. Deaths are rare and are mostly caused by blood clots in the lungs, fat embolism — above all in BBL — or anaesthesia and fluid problems in large-volume sessions in unsuitable settings. The main risks are:
- Contour irregularities: dents, ripples or uneven areas, the most common reason for dissatisfaction and touch-ups, more likely with superficial or aggressive liposuction.
- Seroma: fluid collecting under the skin, which may need draining with a needle.
- Numbness and skin changes: numb patches for weeks or months, darker skin around incisions, burns at incision sites with ultrasonic or laser devices (rare).
- Blood clots and fat embolism: rare but serious; the risk rises with large volumes, long operations, combined surgery, the pill, obesity and flying.
- Infection and bleeding: uncommon; usually treated with antibiotics or, rarely, drainage.
- Lidocaine toxicity and fluid imbalance: a concern mainly in large-volume liposuction, which is why it needs monitoring.
You lower the risks by choosing a plastic surgeon in a hospital with an anaesthesiologist, keeping volumes within safe limits, stopping smoking and the contraceptive pill as instructed, walking from the first evening, wearing the garment and staying the full time before flying.
How to choose a liposuction surgeon in Turkey
Whether liposuction in Turkey is safe depends on the surgeon and hospital you choose. Clear criteria help more than a search for the "best liposuction in Turkey":
- A plastic surgeon: liposuction should be performed by a specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Ask for the surgeon's name before you book and check registration with the Turkish Ministry of Health and membership of the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (TSPRAS) or ISAPS.
- Before-and-after photos of bodies like yours: similar build, skin and areas, taken in the same light and posture, at least three to six months after surgery — including back and side views.
- A hospital and an anaesthesiologist: especially for lipo 360, large volumes and combined surgery. The hospitals on our site hold Ministry of Health licences.
- Honest planning: a good surgeon tells you when liposuction is not enough, when skin needs a lift, and how many litres it is safe to remove.
- Aftercare: who answers your messages after you fly home, and what a touch-up would cost.
Red flags: a price far below the market, pressure to pay a deposit quickly, no surgeon's name until the day of surgery, "unlimited" areas or litres for one price, and a promise of a guaranteed result. Read more in how to choose a safe surgeon in Turkey and is plastic surgery in Turkey safe, or compare liposuction in Istanbul with other plastic surgery on our site, the hospitals and the doctors.
Liposuction results: what to expect
A good liposuction result looks natural: a smoother outline in proportion with the rest of the body, without dents or sharp edges. The fat cells removed do not come back, so the result lasts as long as your weight stays stable. Liposuction Turkey before-and-after photos from surgeons on our site are shown on this page; look at bodies similar to yours and compare the back and side views.
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Before-and-after photos from surgeons who perform Liposuction (VASER) at our partner hospitals.
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Liposuction (VASER) in Turkey reviews
Reviews of the hospitals and surgeons on this page that perform Liposuction (VASER), with reviews about this treatment first. Reviews from Google are marked.
5.0Based on 14 reviews
Irina
I recently had an abdominoplasty with liposuction at the Lokman Hekim clinic with Dr. Murat Yaman. I want to express my gratitude to him for his skillful hands. He truly is a God-given doctor. The results exceeded all my expectations, and the recovery was easy and almost painless. I also want to note that the staff at this clinic is very responsible and attentive. They say that the staff is the face of the clinic, and Lokman Hekim can be proud of its staff. I especially want to mention nurse Esra Nezir, who surrounded me with care and attention. She is a person with a big heart and a kind soul. I recommend your clinic 100%. You are the best 🫶
Liam
From the first minute I arrived at the lokman hekim hospital to the second I left every member of staff was welcoming and polite and provided exceptional hands on patient care during my stay at this private hospital which only takes 10 minute drive from Istanbul saw airport , the hospital is state of the art and is very clean and well preserved,during my stay I underwent liposuction and gynecomastia surgery , the surgeon dr Murat yaman was very friendly and helpful with the questions I asked and explained the risks about the procedures and what to expect , the surgery itself went very smooth and he visited me multiple times to check how I was feeling after having the procedures and to also explain what the recovery process looks like going forward thankfully so far post surgery I havent had any problems and I’m now on the road to recovery . I would like to thank everyone who works on ward 4A floor 4 busra nurse
Sally Godoy Garcia
1. Review for Dr. Murat Yaman (The Surgeon) Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I don't have enough words to thank Dr. Murat Yaman for his incredible work and professionalism. I traveled to Istanbul for lipedema surgery on my thighs and buttocks, as well as VASER liposuction on my abdomen, flanks, and back. I went with many fears and the understandable prejudices of having surgery away from home, but from the very first moment, Dr. Yaman instilled absolute confidence in me. His technique is impeccable, but what I value most is his warmth and honesty. I felt I was in the best possible hands, and the results already reflect his great skill, and it hasn't even been a week yet! A brilliant surgeon and highly recommended for any international patient." Thank you, Dr. Murat, for your work and professionalism!
Maisha Mapimhidze
Service was great, Ismael, Esrah and Dr Murat took great care of me along with all the nursing team.
Taka Mapimhidze
Had a great experience. The staff took really good care of me. Especially Esra and Ismael and Dr Murat Yaman
Ana Betancourt
LOKMAN HEKIM❤️ ⭐ My Hospital Experience I want to share my experience after my surgery at the hospital. Overall, I am very grateful for the care I received. I especially want to thank the nurses, the doctors, the translator, Dr. Murat, Ismael, and Esra Nezir, who looked after me and supported me throughout the entire process. Their treatment and attention were excellent, and they made me feel supported during my stay. What I think they should improve significantly is the hospital food. Personally, I found it quite poor, and in my case, there was a major problem because I am celiac and I informed them from the beginning that I needed gluten-free food. Even so, on two occasions, they made mistakes and brought me food that wasn't suitable for a celiac. This worried me especially because for a celiac, it's not just a simple food preference, but something that requires a lot of care. I think the kitchen staff should be better informed and pay much more attention to these kinds of needs. I would also improve the transfer from the hospital to the hotel. When I arrived in Istanbul, I was picked up in a large, comfortable car, but after the operation, when I left the hospital, I was transferred in a car that didn't seem suitable for someone who had just had surgery. After surgery, I think it's important to have a spacious and comfortable vehicle. After I expressed my opinion, they did improve the transfers afterward, and my experience went back to being excellent. Despite these areas for improvement, I am grateful to everyone who cared for me and was with me during this process. And I hope that, now that I'm returning to Spain, they will continue to monitor my recovery and keep checking on me after the operation. It's very important for me to feel that the support and follow-up continue even after I return home. A heartfelt thank you to the nurses, doctors, translator, Dr. Murat, Ismael, and Esra Nezir for your care, kindness, and support. ❤️
Liposuction (VASER): guides and articles
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Read moreFrequently asked questions
On our site liposuction starts from about €1,500 for one area (shown in your currency on this page). Lipo 360 or VASER of several areas usually costs about €3,000–€5,000. The exact price depends on the areas and volume and is written on your quote after the surgeon has reviewed your photos.
One or two areas usually cost about £3,000–£6,000 privately in the UK and lipo 360 or several areas £6,000–£10,000 or more. In Turkey the same operations are priced from about €1,500 for one area, with the hospital night, transfers and often the hotel included.
Usually the surgeon and anaesthesiologist, the operating theatre, one night in hospital, tests, compression garments, medication, the check-up before you fly, transfers and an interpreter, and often hotel nights. Flights, extra nights, massages and later touch-ups are usually not included — ask for the list in writing.
Not in general. VASER uses ultrasound to loosen fat and helps in fibrous areas such as the back, flanks and male chest or in repeat liposuction. Its skin-tightening effect is modest, and results depend more on the surgeon than on the device.
Lipo 360 treats the abdomen, flanks and lower back in one session, all the way round the waist, so the shape improves from every angle. It is often the first step of a BBL. Plan about 6–7 days in Turkey.
High-definition liposuction removes most of the fat and deliberately leaves a thin layer to show the outline of the abdominal muscles. It suits lean, fit patients with firm skin; on softer bodies the result can look unnatural.
No. Liposuction removes a few kilograms at most and does not remove the fat around the organs that affects health. It shapes areas that resist diet and exercise in people whose weight is already near their goal.
The fat cells removed do not grow back, but the remaining fat cells can grow if you gain weight, and fat may then appear in untreated areas. With a stable weight the result lasts.
Most sessions remove two to five litres of aspirate. More than five litres is large-volume or mega liposuction, which needs a hospital, an anaesthesiologist and overnight monitoring; a careful surgeon often splits it into two sessions.
The BBL was once the cosmetic operation with the highest death rate, about 1 in 3,000 according to a 2017 task force of US surgical societies, mainly from fat injected into the buttock muscle. Since fat is injected only above the muscle, a 2020 survey estimated about 1 in 15,000. Liposuction alone carries a much lower risk.
It is as safe as the surgeon and hospital you choose. Choose a plastic surgeon in a licensed hospital with an anaesthesiologist, keep volumes within safe limits, walk from the first evening, wear the garment and stay the full time before flying.
Yes, it is one of the most common combinations. The tummy tuck removes loose skin and repairs the muscles, and liposuction of the flanks and back refines the waist. Plan 10–14 days in Turkey.
Plan 5–6 days for one or two areas, 6–7 days for lipo 360, VASER of several areas or HD lipo, and 10–14 days when it is combined with a tummy tuck or BBL.
Usually about five to seven days after surgery, once the surgeon has checked you. Wear your compression garment and stockings, walk in the aisle every hour, drink water and take any blood-thinning injections prescribed.
Office work is usually possible after 5–10 days, sport after four to six weeks. The compression garment is worn for four to six weeks. Most swelling goes in two to three months, and the final result shows at about six months.
Most patients compare the first days to severe muscle soreness after exercise; prescribed painkillers control it. Bruising, swelling and numbness are normal for several weeks.
Often, yes. Chin and neck liposuction is a short operation, usually under local anaesthesia with sedation, and most patients need only 3–4 days in Turkey. Loose neck skin may need a neck lift instead.
The incisions are only a few millimetres long and placed in natural creases where possible. They are usually hard to see after several months, though they can stay darker for longer in darker skin.
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