Body Contouring
Body Contouring in Istanbul
Body contouring surgery reshapes areas where diet-resistant fat, loose skin or separated abdominal muscles remain after pregnancy, weight loss or natural ageing. We help international women understand their options and connect with experienced, independent surgeons and private hospitals in Istanbul.
Body contouring is not a method of weight loss. These procedures are designed for women who are at or near a stable weight and who want to address specific areas that have not responded to exercise and nutrition, or skin and muscle changes that no amount of training can reverse. Liposuction removes localised fat; excisional procedures such as a tummy tuck, thigh lift, arm lift or body lift remove excess skin and tighten underlying tissue, at the cost of a permanent scar.
Because many of these operations are longer and involve larger surface areas than other aesthetic procedures, safety planning matters. A careful assessment of your general health, body mass index, medications, smoking status and personal or family history of blood clots helps your surgeon and anaesthesia team decide what can safely be done, whether procedures should be combined or staged, and what level of post-operative monitoring is appropriate. Thrombosis (VTE) prevention, compression garments and early walking are central parts of recovery.
Women travel to Istanbul for body contouring because the city offers experienced plastic surgeons, modern private hospitals and coordinated care for international patients. Depending on the surgeon and procedure, treatments may be performed at leading private hospitals in Istanbul, including LIV Hospital Vadistanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler and selected Acıbadem hospitals. Your stay is usually longer than for smaller procedures, so that your surgeon can review your wound healing and drains before you fly home. Results vary between individuals.
What women come to discuss
- Stubborn areas of fat on the abdomen, flanks, thighs or arms that persist despite a stable weight
- Loose abdominal skin and a weakened or separated abdominal wall after pregnancy
- Excess skin after significant weight loss, including bariatric surgery
- A wish to restore body proportions after having children
- Changes in buttock shape or volume and concern about the safety of fat transfer
- Uncertainty about whether several procedures can safely be combined in one operation
- Questions about recovery, scars and travelling home after surgery abroad
Body Contouring treatments
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Liposuction
Removal of localised, diet-resistant fat to refine body contours in women at a stable weight.
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360° Liposuction
Circumferential liposuction of the abdomen, waist, flanks and back to refine the whole midsection.
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Tummy Tuck
Removal of loose abdominal skin and repair of separated muscles (diastasis recti) after pregnancy or weight loss.
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Mommy Makeover
A personalised combination of breast and body procedures to address changes after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
Buttock reshaping using your own fat, with safety-focused technique and careful surgeon selection.
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Thigh Lift
Removal of loose thigh skin, most often of the inner thigh, after weight loss or ageing.
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Arm Lift
Removal of loose skin and fat from the upper arms to improve contour.
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Body Lift
Circumferential removal of loose skin around the lower torso after major weight loss.
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Buttock Augmentation
Silicone gluteal implants to add volume and projection, often for women with limited donor fat.
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Hip Contouring
Liposculpture of the flanks and fat transfer to hip dips to create a smoother waist-to-hip outline.
Hospitals & Facilities
Depending on the surgeon and procedure, treatments may be performed at leading private hospitals in Istanbul, including LIV Hospital Vadistanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler and selected Acıbadem hospitals.
International Patients
Assessment, travel, accommodation and interpreter support — coordinated before you arrive.
Aftercare
Post-operative checks before you fly and structured remote follow-up once you are home.
Body Contouring: questions
Is body contouring a way to lose weight?
No. Body contouring procedures reshape specific areas and remove excess skin or localised fat, but they are not a substitute for weight loss. Surgeons generally prefer that you are at a stable weight you can maintain, as significant weight changes after surgery can affect your result.
Which body contouring procedure is right for me?
It depends on whether your main concern is fat, loose skin, muscle separation or a combination. Liposuction treats localised fat in good-quality skin, whereas a tummy tuck or lift procedure is usually needed when skin is loose. Your surgeon will recommend options after examining you.
How long should I stay in Istanbul after body contouring?
This varies with the procedure. Liposuction often requires around 7–10 days, while a tummy tuck, mommy makeover or body lift typically requires 10–14 days so that drains, wounds and your general recovery can be reviewed before you fly.
How much does body contouring cost in Turkey?
Cost depends on the surgeon, hospital, anaesthesia, the complexity and duration of surgery, whether procedures are combined, length of hospital stay, garments and accommodation. A personalised written quote follows your assessment. Choose your surgeon and hospital based on medical quality, not price alone.
Can several body procedures be combined?
Sometimes. Whether procedures can be combined in one session is decided individually by your surgeon and anaesthesia team, based on your health, the expected duration of surgery and safety. In some cases a staged approach is the safer choice.
What are the main risks of body contouring surgery?
Recognised risks include bleeding, haematoma, seroma, infection, delayed wound healing, contour irregularities, asymmetry, numbness, visible scarring and blood clots (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Fat transfer procedures also carry a risk of fat embolism. Your surgeon should discuss these with you in detail.
Information on this website is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace an individual medical consultation. Suitability for any procedure can only be determined following assessment by a qualified physician.