What plastic surgery covers
Aesthetic plastic surgery changes the shape, size or position of features to improve how they look and, in many cases, how they work. It ranges from short procedures under local anaesthesia to longer operations. Every surgical package includes a full hospital stay. In this section you will find four broad groups:
Facial surgery: changes to the nose, eyelids, brows, ears, cheeks, chin, jawline and neck, as well as treatments that reverse signs of ageing
Breast surgery: enlargement, reduction and lifting of the breasts, and reduction of male breast tissue
Body contouring: removing stubborn fat, tightening loose skin and muscle, and reshaping the abdomen, arms, thighs and buttocks
Intimate surgery: procedures that change the appearance or function of the female genital area
How to choose the right procedure
The right choice depends on what is causing the change you want to correct. Excess fat, loose skin, weak muscles and lost volume all look different and need different treatments. A short comparison:
Your main concern | Usual approach | Typical stay in Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
Stubborn fat with good skin tone | Liposuction | 5 days (4 nights in hospital) |
Loose skin or separated muscles | Lifting or tightening surgery | 5 days (4 nights in hospital); 7 days for combined operations |
Lost volume or fine lines | Fillers or fat transfer | 1–2 days for fillers; 5 days for fat transfer |
Shape or size of a feature | Reshaping surgery, such as rhinoplasty | 5 days (4 nights in hospital) |
Many patients benefit from combining procedures, for example liposuction with a tummy tuck, or eyelid surgery with a brow lift. Combining can mean one anaesthetic and one recovery, but the surgeon will only plan it if it is safe for you.
Whatever you choose, the best candidates are in good general health, at a stable weight, non-smokers or willing to stop, and have clear and realistic expectations.
What to expect
Every journey starts with a free review. You send photographs and your medical history, and a surgeon assesses your case and suggests a plan. After you arrive, you have blood tests and a face-to-face consultation, where the surgeon confirms the technique, explains the risks and answers your questions.
Recovery depends on the operation. Swelling and bruising are normal after any surgery and settle over weeks, while the final result can take from three months to a year to appear. You will receive clear written aftercare instructions, and many procedures need a compression garment or support for several weeks.
All surgery carries risks, including bleeding, infection, scarring, blood clots and reactions to anaesthesia, as well as a result that differs from what you hoped. Choosing an experienced surgeon, following the pre-operative advice and attending your check-ups all reduce these risks.
Why patients choose Istanbul
Turkey has many plastic surgeons trained to international standards, modern private hospitals and short waiting times. We work only with hospitals and clinics that hold Health Tourism Authorisation from the Ministry of Health, and the surgeons we partner with are experienced in aesthetic surgery. Your quote is clear about what it includes, so you know what to expect before you travel.
Plastic surgery in Turkey: your trip
Before you fly
Fill in our form or message us on WhatsApp. Your coordinator reviews your photos and history with the surgeon and sends you a tailored plan and quote. Once you accept, we book your surgery date and arrange your hospital stay and accommodation.
In Istanbul
A driver meets you at the airport and takes you to the hospital, where you stay for the whole visit. A translator stays with you for tests, the consultation and discharge, and a companion can stay with you at no extra cost. Meals, medication and transfers to your check-ups are included.
Back home
Your coordinator stays in touch for months after your surgery, available 24/7 on WhatsApp. They follow your recovery, pass your questions to the surgeon and help arrange any follow-up you need.
Plastic Surgery procedures
Facial Aesthetic
Surgical and non-surgical treatments that refresh, reshape or rebalance the features of your face.
Breast Aesthetics
Procedures that change the size, shape, lift or symmetry of the breasts or male chest.
Liposuction
Removes stubborn fat through small incisions to reshape and define body contours.
Body Aesthetics
Surgery to reshape the abdomen, buttocks, arms, thighs and torso after pregnancy, ageing or weight loss.
Vaginal Aesthetics
Surgery to improve the appearance, comfort or function of the female intimate area.
What the Plastic Surgery package includes
- VIP transfers from and to Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Fully equipped room in the hospital
- Translation services at the hospital and during follow-up
- Pre-operative testing
- Consultation with your doctors
- Post-operative care and follow-ups for a year
- General anaesthesia
- Special compression garments
- One companion included in the price
- Three meals a day for you and your companion
- Full hospital stay for 4–6 nights, 5–7 days
- Aftercare package with a full set of medications to take home
Your surgeons for Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery FAQ
Is it safe to have plastic surgery in Turkey?
Safety depends on the surgeon, the hospital and your own health, wherever you are treated. We work only with hospitals and clinics that hold Health Tourism Authorisation, and every patient is assessed with tests before surgery. Your surgeon will explain the specific risks of your procedure before you consent.
How do I know which procedure is right for me?
Start by sending us photographs and a short description of what bothers you. The surgeon reviews them and suggests the procedure, or combination, most likely to meet your goals, and confirms the plan at your consultation in Istanbul.
Can I combine more than one procedure?
Often, yes. Combinations such as a tummy tuck with liposuction, or eyelid surgery with a brow lift, are common. The surgeon decides what can safely be done in one operation, based on the total operating time and your health.
How long will I need to stay in Istanbul?
Single plastic surgery procedures need 5 days in Istanbul with a full hospital stay of 4 nights. Combined operations, such as a mommy makeover, need 7 days with a full hospital stay of 6 nights. Non-surgical treatments such as fillers need only one or two days.
What is included in the package?
The all-inclusive package covers the hospital stay, tests, surgery, medication, VIP transfers, a translator, meals and a companion at no extra cost. A coordinator is available 24/7 on WhatsApp before, during and after your trip.
What happens after I return home?
Your coordinator stays in touch for follow-up, collects photos of your progress and passes any questions to your surgeon. If you need to be seen in person, they help you arrange the next step.
When can I fly after surgery?
Most patients fly home once the surgeon has checked them, usually within the stay recommended for their procedure. On the flight, walk regularly, drink plenty of water and wear compression stockings if advised.
