Liposuction removes stubborn pockets of fat to reshape an area; it is not a weight-loss treatment. &NewMe lists plastic surgeons in Istanbul for it, including VASER, lipo 360 and high-definition work, with packages from €2,500 where a surgeon has shared a price. Most people stay one night in hospital and about a week in Istanbul.
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Liposuction removes stubborn areas of fat to reshape the body - it is not a weight-loss treatment. You wear a compression garment for several weeks, and the final shape shows once the swelling settles, up to about 6 months. Results vary, and your surgeon will tell you what is realistic for you.
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Ca***February 2018
“I always had problems with my hips and fat in my belly. I fell from overweight to 60 pounds of weight. It doesn't matter how many kilos I've lost, but I always had big buttocks and a big belly.”
Read the story : After thinking for 10 years, I had Vaser Liposuction!Liposuction removes localised pockets of fat that have not responded to diet and exercise. The surgeon makes small incisions and uses thin tubes (cannulas) to suction fat from areas such as the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, arms, back or under the chin. The NHS describes it as a cosmetic procedure that usually takes one to three hours.
It changes shape, not weight. The NHS is clear that it is not a treatment for obesity and does not remove cellulite or stretch marks. The fat cells that are removed do not come back, but the cells that remain can still grow if you gain weight, so results depend on keeping a stable weight.
Liposuction suits people who are not overweight, have firm, elastic skin in the area to be treated and have a localised bulge they cannot shift. Loose skin does not tighten reliably after fat is removed, so a person with a lot of loose skin may need a different operation, such as a tummy tuck, and a good surgeon will say so.
It may be better to wait or choose differently if your weight is still changing, you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you smoke and will not stop around surgery, you have conditions that make anaesthetic or healing risky, or you are hoping for weight loss. If you have disproportionately large, painful legs or arms that do not respond to dieting, ask whether lipoedema could be the cause; it is a medical condition with its own treatment, see lipedema.
Many surgeons also set a BMI limit, often around 30, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons describes good candidates as adults within about 30% of their ideal weight. Send your height and weight with your quote request and the surgeon will tell you honestly whether liposuction makes sense. Liposuction removes fat, not loose skin, and can sometimes make cellulite look more obvious; if you have loose skin after pregnancy or weight loss, a tummy tuck or a mommy makeover may suit you better.
Technique names are partly marketing. What matters is the surgeon's training, how many of these operations they do and whether the plan fits your body. Ask to see healed photos of patients with a starting point like yours.
Surgeons also limit how much fat they remove in one session, because removing large volumes raises risks. Ask what your surgeon's limit is and what they do if your plan goes beyond it.
Fat removed by liposuction can be purified and injected elsewhere, for example into the buttocks (a Brazilian butt lift), the face or the breasts. Only part of the transferred fat survives, so the result settles over months and a second session is sometimes needed. A BBL carries its own serious risks and has its own guide, BBL in Turkey. If you want fat transfer, ask for it to be named and priced in your written quote.
Most people spend one night in hospital, although some &NewMe packages include more; check the nights each surgeon lists on the surgeons page and in your quote. After general anaesthetic, someone must take you home and stay with you for the first 24 hours, according to the NHS; in a hotel that means making arrangements with your companion.
Plan on about a week in Istanbul, longer if several areas are treated. The surgeon will want to check wounds and the garment before you fly, and flying too soon after surgery raises the risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. BAAPS advises waiting around five to seven days before flying after liposuction and confirming timing with your surgeon. On the flight home, walk when you can, drink water and ask whether compression stockings are advised.
Packages usually include surgery, anaesthesia, the theatre and the surgeon's fee, with one hospital night, and many include the first compression garment. Extra areas, fat transfer, skin-tightening add-ons, hotel, transfers and flights are usually separate. The cost page explains what moves the price.
These are typical timings from the NHS; your surgeon's instructions for your case come first.
The compression garment is worn, ideally constantly, for several weeks, and can be removed to shower. Some surgeons also recommend lymphatic drainage massage; ask whether yours does and what it costs.
The NHS lists lumpy or uneven results, bleeding under the skin, persistent numbness, skin colour changes, fluid build-up in the lungs, blood clots in the lungs and, rarely, damage to internal organs. General surgical risks include excessive bleeding, blood clots in a vein, infection and a reaction to anaesthetic. Results may not meet your expectations, and a second operation is sometimes needed.
Ask about the surgeon's limit on volume removed, what happens if a touch-up is needed and whether it is included, and who you contact from home if something worries you. Seek urgent medical help for chest pain, breathlessness, fever, a hot, red or rapidly swelling area, or heavy bleeding.
The NHS website puts private liposuction in the UK at around £3,000 to £8,500 depending on provider and areas treated; cosmetic liposuction is not normally available on the NHS. Packages in Turkey are often lower because staff, facilities and cover cost less and exchange rates help visitors. Price tells you little about quality, so compare the surgeon, hospital, number of areas, technique, nights, garments and what happens if a touch-up is needed. Live prices are on the cost page.
Look for a registered plastic surgeon (specialty and licence checkable on HealthTürkiye, the Ministry of Health portal) who performs liposuction regularly, operates in a hospital you can name and explains how they decide how much fat to remove. Ask to see healed before-and-after photos of the technique you are considering, ask how they handle uneven results and ask who looks after you after you go home.
&NewMe lists surgeons on the liposuction surgeons page, verified surgeons first, with hospital, experience and, where shared, a package price. If you would prefer a woman surgeon, tell us in your quote request and we will say who is available.
From the UK. Flights take around four hours. BAAPS cautions that aftercare abroad can be limited once you are home and that most holiday insurance does not cover surgery that goes wrong. Ask who reviews problems remotely, what the package says about touch-ups and complications, and whether you will receive operation notes for your GP.
From New Zealand and Australia. Expect roughly a day of travel with a stop. Long flights raise clot risk after surgery, so allow extra days in Istanbul, ask your surgeon what they advise and agree how you will send photos across time zones.
From Germany and elsewhere in Europe. Direct flights from major German cities take around three to four hours. Ask for your operation notes in English so that your own doctor can read them, and ask whether your garment and aftercare are compatible with what a local provider can supply.
From Kenya, Morocco and other African countries. There are direct flights to Istanbul from several cities, but routes and visa rules vary by passport. Check entry requirements before booking and plan for a full week in Istanbul.
Tell your coordinator which country you live in so the plan covers your flight, aftercare and insurance as well as 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 and your surgeon's contact. Wear the garment as instructed, walk daily, keep your weight stable and book a local review if you want one. See a local doctor promptly for any warning sign above, and take your notes with you.
A short list makes any consultation more useful. Note the surgeon's answers and compare them.
Bring photos of the areas you want treated and any past weight history. Tell the surgeon about medication, past surgery, smoking and any history of leg swelling or pain.
Read patient stories on the liposuction reviews page, including After thinking for 10 years, I had VASER liposuction. Reviews describe individual experiences, not typical results.
See what liposuction costs in Turkey, compare surgeons, or get a free quote: you will receive a written quote within 24 hours, confirmed with the surgeon, with 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.
