What is the cost of butt liposuction in Turkey?
The cost of butt liposuction in Turkey ranges from £1,600 to £2,400, compared to £3,900 in the UK. This liposuction reduces the volume of the buttocks, it doesn’t increase it. The package covers general anaesthesia, 2 hours in theatre, 1 night in hospital, hotel and transfers.
📊 Price table 2026
| Type of procedure | Turkey price | UK price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard butt liposuction | £1,600 - £2,100 | £3,000 - £4,300 |
| Bum lipo + Hips (Combo) | £2,000 - £2,800 | £4,300 - £6,000 |
| Vaser liposuction (High Definition) | £2,400 - £3,400 | £5,600 - £7,700 |
| “Banana Roll” treatment (below the buttock) | £1,300 - £1,700 | £2,600 - £3,900 |
What is butt liposuction?
Butt liposuction is for people who have a localised excess of fat on their buttocks that they wish to reduce. The surgeon aspirates this fat using thin cannulas inserted around the area. The procedure removes volume: it doesn’t add any and won’t correct a flat buttock.
Ageing and significant weight loss can lead to a gradual change in the shape of the buttocks. Similarly, flat buttocks can be the result of the patient’s genetics. Butt liposuction can achieve a rounder buttock shape, as well as firmer buttocks.
The result concerns the contour, not the firmness of the skin: liposuction removes fat, it doesn’t tighten it. This is what the term liposculpture covers, used when several neighbouring areas are treated during the same operation to balance the silhouette.
Istanbul, Turkey, is renowned as an ideal destination for patients wishing to undergo butt liposuction. There are many world-class clinics offering affordable and comprehensive packages to those looking to reshape and improve their silhouette.
Length of stay: 1 day
The package includes:
- Hotel costs
- Pre- and post-operative consultations
- All hospitalisation costs including overnight stay
- All medical fees (doctor, surgeon, anaesthetist and nursing staff fees)
- Post-operative compression garments
The package doesn’t include:
- Flights
List of mandatory pre-operative tests
- Full blood count (CBC)
- Screening tests for heart, lung and diabetic conditions
- Complete metabolic profile
- Tests for allergic reactions to medications, etc.
Level of complexity: Moderate
Note: Laboratory tests are carried out at least 7 to 10 days before the procedure. Specific tests are prescribed after a complete physical assessment of the patient.
What is butt liposuction?
Butt liposuction removes by suction the fat accumulated on the buttocks and the surrounding areas, hips and outer thighs. It reduces volume and redefines the contour. Adding volume by reinjecting this fat is a different operation, the Brazilian butt lift.
Qualified aesthetic surgeons perform the procedure to improve the proportions of the entire lower body through liposuction. This helps the patient lose fat in common “problem areas” and achieve improved buttocks with lasting results.
Am I a good candidate for liposuction?
Butt liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss: it treats localised fat that resists diet and exercise, in someone whose weight is already stable. You are likely a good candidate if the following points apply to you:
- Localised excess fat on the buttocks or hips that persists despite diet and physical activity
- A stable weight for several months
- Skin that retains good elasticity in the area to be treated
- Expectations focused on body contour, not on the number on the scale
- Acceptance of wearing a compression garment throughout recovery
Advantages of buttock liposuction
- Reduces localised excess fat that resists diet and physical activity
- Refines the contour of the buttocks and their balance with the hips and thighs
- Performed as an outpatient procedure, under general anaesthetic, in a single session
- Does not change weight or skin quality: it’s a contouring procedure
- The final result is judged over time, once the swelling has subsided
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Butt liposuction or Brazilian butt lift: what’s the difference?
Liposuction removes fat from the buttocks and reduces their volume. The Brazilian butt lift does the opposite: it takes fat from elsewhere and injects it into the buttocks to increase them. Two opposite procedures, two different prices, two risk profiles. Check which one is on your quote.
What are the risks of butt liposuction?
A meta-analysis of 21,776 patients who underwent isolated aesthetic liposuction places the complication rate at 12%[1]. The most common are contour irregularities and seroma, each at 2%, followed by haematoma and surgical site infection, at 1%.
Does buttock liposuction make you lose weight?
No. It removes localised fat, not excess weight: the scale barely moves, it’s the contour that changes. It is performed on someone who is already at a stable weight, and any weight gain after the procedure is distributed to untreated areas. It is not a treatment for obesity.
What does buttock liposculpture mean?
It’s the name given to liposuction that treats several neighbouring areas in the same operation, such as the buttocks, hips and thighs, to balance the whole rather than an isolated area. The procedure remains fat aspiration; the Vaser technique is an ultrasound-assisted variant.
How long before you see the final result?
Swelling masks the result for the first few weeks, and the contour continues to refine afterwards. No single timeframe applies to everyone: it depends on the volume removed, the number of areas treated and how your tissues respond. Your surgeon will determine this based on your follow-up appointments.
Do I need to wear a compression garment, and for how long?
Yes, it’s part of the protocol and it’s included in the package. It limits swelling and helps the skin settle over the treated area. The duration is measured in weeks and is decided on a case-by-case basis: it’s detailed in the post-operative instructions provided by the clinic.
How to choose a clinic in Turkey?
ISAPS recommends two checks before you go: that the surgeon is board-certified in their specialty, and that the facility is accredited[2]. Liposuction is the most commonly performed aesthetic procedure in the world, which doesn’t negate either of these checks.
