Aesthetic surgery
Plastic Surgery in Turkey
Face, breast and body procedures, each planned individually by a plastic surgeon. This page explains what the category covers, how a plan is chosen, how long a stay in Istanbul usually lasts and how to choose a surgeon safely.
What does plastic surgery in Turkey involve?
Plastic surgery in Turkey usually follows the same sequence: an online review of photos, an in-person consultation with a plastic surgeon in Istanbul, the operation, and a recovery stay of roughly five days to two weeks before flying home. Procedures cover the face, breast and body, and each plan is set individually after assessment.
What does cosmetic surgery in Istanbul cover?
Plastic surgery is the surgical specialty that restores or reshapes parts of the body; cosmetic, or aesthetic, surgery is the branch that changes appearance at a patient’s request rather than to treat illness or injury.
Face, breast and body
Facial procedures include rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and a facelift with neck lift. Breast procedures cover augmentation and lifting, and body procedures cover liposuction, tummy tuck and male breast reduction.
How a plan is chosen
- Your goals What bothers you and what you hope to change, in your own words.
- Anatomy Skin quality, tissue and bone structure, which set what is achievable.
- Health Medical history, medicines, smoking and weight stability.
- Timing Time off work, travel dates and whether procedures are combined or staged.
The surgeon brings these together into a recommendation, which may be one procedure, a combination, or advice not to operate. The first step is a free consultation request with a few photos.
Face
Which facial procedures are available?
Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Facelift & Neck Lift
Breast
Which breast procedures are available?
Body
Which body contouring procedures are available?
Liposuction
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Gynecomastia Surgery
How is surgery abroad planned step by step?
- 01
Share photos and goals
Send a few photos, a short description of what you would like to change and your medical history. - 02
Remote review
A plastic surgeon reviews them, outlines suitable options and flags anything to check before travel. - 03
Plan your stay
Dates, transfers and accommodation are arranged around the recovery your procedure usually needs. - 04
Consultation and tests in Istanbul
The surgeon examines you in person, confirms the plan and arranges blood tests and an anesthesia assessment. - 05
Surgery and early recovery
The operation is followed by monitored recovery and check-ups during your stay. - 06
Fit-to-fly check and follow-up
The surgeon confirms when you can fly, and follow-up continues remotely once you are home.
How long do you need to stay in Istanbul?
| Procedure | Typical time in Istanbul | Back to desk work |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinoplasty | About 7–10 days | Often 1–2 weeks |
| Eyelid surgery | About 7 days | Often 7–10 days |
| Facelift | About 10–14 days | Often 2–3 weeks |
| Breast augmentation | About 5–7 days | Often about 1 week |
| Breast lift | About 6–7 days | Often 1–2 weeks |
| Liposuction | About 5–7 days | Often 1–2 weeks |
| Tummy tuck | About 7–10 days | Often 2–3 weeks |
| Gynecomastia | About 4–6 days | Often about 1 week |
How do you choose a plastic surgeon safely?
Check the surgeon’s specialist training and registration, meet them in person before surgery, and be wary of any offer that promises a result or pushes you to decide quickly.
- Qualifications Ask about specialist training in plastic surgery and professional registration.
- Consultation Meet the operating surgeon in person, with time for questions before you consent.
- Setting Surgery should take place in a properly equipped hospital, with an anesthesiologist for sedation or general anesthesia.
- Aftercare Know who to contact once you are home and how a complication would be handled.
Be cautious about packages that fit many procedures into one short trip, or that fix your flight before the surgeon has seen you. You can read about our hospital and facilities, the medical tourism guide for travel and aftercare, and general answers on the FAQ page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does plastic surgery cost in Turkey?
The cost of plastic surgery in Turkey depends on the procedure and its complexity, whether operations are combined, the type of anesthesia and hospital stay, and what is included, such as tests, accommodation and transfers. A personal quote follows the surgeon’s review of your photos, medical history and goals.
How long will I need to stay in Istanbul?
Most patients stay between about five days and two weeks, depending on the procedure. Liposuction or gynecomastia surgery may need less than a week, while a facelift often needs closer to two weeks. Your surgeon confirms the length of stay, because it depends on healing and on when you are fit to fly.
Is it safe to have cosmetic surgery abroad?
Cosmetic surgery abroad can be safe when a qualified plastic surgeon operates in a properly equipped hospital, after an in-person consultation and with enough recovery time before travel. Risks rise when trips are rushed, too many procedures are combined or aftercare at home is unclear, so ask about each of these first.
When is it safe to fly home after surgery?
Surgery followed by a long-haul flight raises the risk of blood clots in the legs and lungs. Your surgeon sets the date you can fly based on the procedure and your health, and may advise compression stockings, walking in the cabin and plenty of fluids. Longer operations usually mean a longer wait.
Can I combine more than one procedure?
Some procedures, such as a tummy tuck with liposuction or eyelid surgery with a facelift, are often combined. Combining can shorten total recovery but lengthens anesthesia and can raise risk, so surgeons set limits based on your health and operating time. Sometimes two separate trips are the safer plan.
What should I prepare before my consultation?
Prepare a list of your medicines and supplements, details of previous operations and medical conditions, and any recent test results. It also helps to write down what you want to change and the questions you want to ask. Clear photos let the surgeon review your case before you travel.
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