Breast augmentation uses implants to make the breasts larger or change their shape; it does not lift a drooping breast. &NewMe lists plastic surgeons in Istanbul for it, with packages from €3,300 where a surgeon has shared a price, and a free written quote within 24 hours. Most people stay in hospital one night and in Istanbul about a week.
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Breast augmentation uses implants to make the breasts larger or change their shape. Implants are not lifetime devices, and results vary - your surgeon will tell you what is realistic for your body.
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“I researched Dr. Ekrem a lot on the internet. I reviewed his procedures and decided to have my breast augmentation surgery. I was very pleased, he took great care of me.”
Read the story : I realized that I made the right decision by choosing Dr. Ekrem KeskinBreast augmentation is an operation that places implants behind or under the breast tissue to increase size, restore volume or change shape. It adds volume; it does not lift a breast that has dropped. If your main concern is droop, read about a breast lift, and if you want both, see breast lift with implant.
It is one of the most common cosmetic operations in the world, which means there is a lot of public guidance from independent bodies such as the NHS, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). We have used them for the facts on this page and listed them at the bottom.
Breast augmentation is a choice for adults who want fuller breasts or more balanced breasts, for example after pregnancy and breastfeeding, after weight loss, or because their breasts have always been small or uneven. A good surgeon will want to hear what you want in your own words, look at your chest wall, skin and existing breast tissue, and tell you honestly what an implant can and cannot do.
Surgery may not be right, or may need to wait, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, plan a pregnancy soon, are not in stable general health, smoke and are not willing to stop around the operation, or have expectations that implants cannot meet. Say so early: the right answer is sometimes "wait", and a surgeon who tells you that is doing their job.
Age matters too. Implant labelling in the United States sets minimum ages that differ by implant type (the FDA lists them in its patient information), and any reputable surgeon will want you to be an adult who has finished developing.
Implant type. Implants have a silicone shell filled with silicone gel or saline. Gel feels more natural to many people; saline implants are filled during the operation. Your surgeon will explain the options they use and why.
Shape. Implants are round or anatomical (teardrop). Round implants add fullness at the top of the breast; anatomical implants follow a more sloping shape but can, rarely, rotate. Choice depends on your tissue and the look you want.
Size. Size is chosen by measuring your chest and breast base, not by cup size alone. Bring photos of results you like and of results you do not like; both help.
Placement. The implant can sit above or below the chest muscle. Your surgeon will recommend a plane based on how much natural tissue you have and your lifestyle.
Incision. The cut is usually under the breast, around the nipple edge or, less often, in the armpit. Each option leaves a scar in a different place and has different trade-offs; ask where your scar will be and see photos of healed scars.
The operation takes about 60 to 90 minutes under general anaesthetic, according to the NHS. Most people go home from hospital the same day or after one night. Some packages include more nights, so check your quote.
Plan on about a week in Istanbul. The surgeon will want to see you again to check the wounds and change dressings, and flying too soon after surgery raises the risk of blood clots. BAAPS advises waiting around five to seven days before flying after breast surgery, and confirming timing with your surgeon. On the flight home, walk when you can, drink water and ask your surgeon whether to wear compression stockings.
Most &NewMe packages include surgery, anaesthesia, the theatre, the surgeon's fee and usually one hospital night. Hotel, transfers, the support bra, extra nights and flights are often extra. The written quote lists what is in yours. See breast augmentation cost in Turkey for the factors that change the price.
These are typical timings from the NHS; your surgeon's advice for your case comes first.
Breast augmentation carries general surgical risks, including bleeding, infection, reactions to anaesthetic, blood clots and scarring. The NHS also lists problems specific to implants: hardening from scar tissue around the implant (capsular contracture), rupture, folds or creases, rotation, rippling and changes in nipple sensation.
Two further points come up often:
Many implants last well over ten years, but the chance of needing another operation grows with time. Implants are not lifetime devices. The NHS says they will probably need replacing at some point, and some women need more surgery after about ten years. Results vary, and a second operation is sometimes needed.
Seek urgent medical help if you develop fever, a hot, red or rapidly swelling breast, heavy bleeding, chest pain or breathlessness.
Most women can breastfeed after augmentation, although some make slightly less milk. Mammograms are safe with implants and do not cause them to rupture; continue regular screening and tell the person doing the scan about your implants so they can use the right technique.
Packages in Turkey are often lower than private prices in the UK. The NHS website puts private breast enlargement in the UK at around £3,500 to £8,000, not including consultations or follow-up. Part of the difference comes from lower operating costs, staff costs and cover, and from exchange rates. A lower price is not a quality guarantee either way, so compare the surgeon, the hospital, the implants and what is included. The live prices are on the cost page.
Look for a plastic surgeon with a registered specialty, an operating base you can name (a hospital, not just a clinic address) and a clear aftercare plan. Ask how many breast augmentations they do, to see before-and-after photos of patients with a similar starting point, which implant brands they use and what happens if you need a revision. Be wary of any quote that will not name the surgeon and the hospital.
&NewMe lists the surgeons it works with on the breast augmentation surgeons page: verified surgeons first, with the hospital, years of experience and, where shared, a package price. If you would prefer a woman surgeon, use the female surgeon filter or tell us in your quote request.
From the UK. Flights to Istanbul take around four hours. BAAPS, which represents UK aesthetic surgeons, cautions that aftercare abroad can be limited once you are home, that a clinic overseas may have nobody on home soil to talk to, and that most holiday insurance does not cover surgery that goes wrong. So ask before you book: who will review a problem remotely, what the package says about complications, and whether you will receive operation notes and implant details to give your GP. Check your insurance for the specific procedure.
From New Zealand and Australia. The journey is long, typically a day of travel with a stop, and long flights raise the risk of blood clots after surgery. Allow extra days in Istanbul beyond the minimum, ask your surgeon what they advise before such a flight, and plan time to recover before returning to work. Time zones also make real-time follow-up harder, so agree how you will send photos and who answers.
From Germany and elsewhere in Europe. Direct flights from major German cities take around three to four hours. The same practical points apply: written quote, implant details, aftercare route and insurance. Ask for your documents in English or in translation that your own doctor can read.
From Kenya, Morocco and other African countries. Direct flights to Istanbul exist from several cities, but routes and visa rules differ by passport. Check entry requirements before you book and allow for your travel time when you plan the week in Istanbul.
In every case, tell your coordinator which country you live in so that the plan covers your flight, your aftercare and your insurance, not just the operation.
Your &NewMe coordinator stays with you through recovery, not only before surgery: message them first with photos if something worries you, and remote follow-up with your surgeon is part of the process once you are home. Most providers include complication insurance; check your quote for the plan, its limits and any initial exclusion period.
Keep your operation notes, implant card or details, and the contact for your surgeon. Follow the wound-care and bra instructions, and book a review with a local doctor if you want one. If you need to see a doctor at home for a complication, show them your operation notes. Report anything that worries you early rather than waiting.
See what breast augmentation costs in Turkey, compare surgeons, or get a free quote: you will have a written quote within 24 hours, confirmed with the surgeon, and no fee from &NewMe.
Treatment is performed by independent licensed providers. Results vary, every operation has risks, and only a surgeon who has examined you can say what is right for you.
