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Cost of plastic surgery in Turkey
The cost of plastic surgery in Turkey is very affordable. Hair transplants cost €1,800, breast augmentation €2,500, liposuction €1,900, blepharoplasty €1,400 and rhinoplasty €1,800. As well as €2,800 for abdominoplasty, €2,700 for buttock lipofilling, €1,400 for lowering the hairline, €2,200 for gastric balloon surgery, and €1,500 for penoplasty.
The average length of stay in Istanbul is 8 days. The price includes anaesthesia, the operation and medication.
| Hair transplant | 1800 € |
| Breast augmentation | 2500 € |
| Liposuction | 1900 € |
| Blepharoplasty | 1400 € |
| Rhinoplasty | 1800 € |
| Abdominoplasty | 2800 € |
| Lipofilling of the buttocks | 2700 € |
| Forehead lowering | 1400 € |
| Gastric balloon | 2200 € |
| Penoplasty | 1500 € |
Introduction
Aesthetic surgery in Turkey remains a preferred solution for correcting aesthetic defects that arise from birth, illness, an accident or a deficiency in the body. It makes it possible toembellish and improve certain aspects of the body for aesthetic or practical and functional reasons.
Turkey attracts so many patients because it has the best plastic surgeons, the best clinics and the best hospitals. But above all, it offers very attractive rates, up to 70% cheaper than in Europe, thanks to an advantageous Turkish currency (Turkish lira) and an all-inclusive package (travel, accommodation, stay, hospitalisation, surgery, medication).
Medical tourism plays an important role in Turkey, and plastic surgery is a highly competitive sector.
As well as being at the cutting edge of plastic surgery technology, Turkey also offers the best conditions for a stay(premium transport, VIP hotel, very rapid treatment).
In addition, there are access facilities for disabled people with reduced mobility (PRM), and a wheelchair hire service. You will receive special assistance on site, from the moment you step off the plane at the airport, to your hotel and the clinic.
Statistics 2022: Plastic surgery in Turkey
In 2022, medical tourism for plastic surgery increased by 85% and is estimated to have earned Turkey 1.9 billion dollars. The country has also created new infrastructures and launched translation services for international patients. In addition, pricing policy is controlled by the state, with special regulations. This explains the success of plastic surgery in Istanbul or Antalya.
According to a study by the International Institute of Aesthetic Surgery ( ISAPS), an average of 522,000 plastic surgery procedures are carried out each year in Europe. On the Bosphorus side, more than 800,000 surgical procedures will be carried out in Turkey by 2021, and 940,000 in Istanbul by 2022.
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The most popular operations in Turkey
Women and men alike have recourse to plastic surgery in Turkey and the surgical procedures vary according to the needs and objectives of each patient. Here are the top plastic surgery procedures for men and women in Turkey:
Plastic surgery for women
Women continue to undergo the most plastic surgery. They account for 70% of all plastic surgery patients.
The most popular plastic surgeries for women are :
- Liposuction of the hips, stomach and thighs: liposuction is a treatment designed to rectify physical appearance and lose weight by removing fat from the hips, stomach and thighs.
- Breast surgery: women often undergo this surgical procedure for breast reconstruction following removal after cancer, breast augmentation or breast reduction.
- Lowering of the forehead: this cplastic surgery procedure consists of readjusting a forehead that is too large. It brings the hairline forward to harmonise with the rest of the face.
- Eyelid lift or blepharoplasty: This surgical procedure is used, among other things, to erase wrinkles, age marks and imperfections. It is performed as part of facial rejuvenation.
- Buttock augmentation or BBL (Brazilian buttock lift): This involves reshaping or filling the hollows of the buttocks with fat taken from other parts of the body.
Plastic surgery for men
Men account for 30% of plastic surgeons’ patients in Turkey.
The most popular plastic surgeries for men are :
- Hair transplants: These are performed to mask baldness or alopecia. It allows thinning areas to be redensified by re-implanting hair taken from the donor area.
- Blepharoplasty: This corrects the problem of drooping eyelids, which make the face look old and tired.
- Abdominal liposuction: This involves suctioning and extracting fat and skin from the abdomen. This method is very popular with overweight men and women.
- Rhinoplasty: This aesthetic procedure involves reshaping or correcting the size and shape of the nose for aesthetic reasons, but also for functional reasons (correcting breathing, reducing snoring, etc.)
- Penoplasty: this surgical procedure consists of lengthening the size and increasing the circumference of the penis.
A plastic operation must be carried out by a qualified practitioner to achieve reliable and lasting results. In Turkey, the profession of plastic surgeon is very much in vogue and plays a very important role in the country’s economy.
There are more than 1,200 specialists in plastic surgery in Turkey who are certified and recognised throughout the world, as their doctors are graduates of leading international schools.
See also: Dental surgery in Turkey
It’s important to note that plastic surgery is not forbidden in Islam. It is permitted and even recommended in certain circumstances. This treatment provides a medical benefit to improve quality of life and should be considered halal and not haram.
Top 10 popular plastic surgeries in Turkey
- Hair transplants;
- Breast augmentation;
- Liposuction;
- Blepharoplasty;
- Rhinoplasty;
- Abdominoplasty;
- Lipofilling of the buttocks;
- Forehead lowering;
- Gastric balloon;
- Penoplasty.
Hair transplant (Hair implant)
- Definition: Hair transplantation is a surgical treatment which consists of implanting hair on the scalp. The grafts are taken from the back of the skull.
- When is a hair transplant needed?
Hair transplants are necessary to cover baldness or alopecia. It is also necessary to give hair volume. The minimum age for a hair transplant is 18.
Hair transplantsurgery lasts between 2 and 6 hours. Hair transplants are usually carried out under local anaesthetic. The risks and potential side-effects are poor regrowth, inflammation, oedema, swelling or infection. There is no hospital stay, as the operation is performed on an outpatient basis.
The mandatory stay in Turkey is 7 days. Convalescence time is 10 days. The final result of a hair transplant is obtained within 9 to 12 months. Regrowth is visible after 3 months.
Breast augmentation (breast implant)
- Definition: Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that involves implanting breast prostheses to improve the size and shape of the breasts.
- When is breast augmentation performed?
Breast augmentation is performed for aesthetic reasons, or to correct slight breast ptosis. The minimum age is 18.
Breast augmentation surgery lasts between 1 and 2 hours. Breast augmentation is performed under general anaesthetic. The risks and potential side-effects are deflation, implant rupture, bleeding or infection. The hospital stay is 48 hours.
The mandatory stay in Turkey is 7 to 10 days. A check-up should be carried out within 3 to 6 months. Convalescence time is 15 days. The final result is visible immediately after the operation.
Liposuction (hips, stomach, thighs)
- Definition: Liposuction consists of suctioning and extracting excess subcutaneous fat from the arms, stomach, hips and thighs.
- When is liposuction performed?
Liposuction is necessary when the usual slimming techniques have failed. It removes excess fat cells accumulated in areas such as the thighs, stomach, back, arms, love handles, calves, ankles and knees. It is recommended for people over 18.
Liposuction lasts an average of 2 hours. Liposuction is performed under local or general anaesthetic, depending on the areas to be treated and the amount of fat. The risks and potential side-effects include bruising, aches and pains, infection and oedema.
Hospitalisation lasts 48 hours. The mandatory stay in Turkey is 7 to 10 days. Convalescence time is 10 to 15 days. A first result is visible after 2 weeks and the final result will be visible after 3 months.
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid surgery)
- Definition: Blepharoplasty is an operation to improve the appearance of the upper and lower eyelids.
- When is blepharoplasty performed?
Blepharoplasty is necessary to correct sagging eyelids and reduce bags under the eyes. The minimum age for surgery is 18.
Blepharoplasty surgery lasts between 1 and 2 hours. Blepharoplasty is usually performed under local anaesthetic. The risks and potential side effects are excessive tearing, sensitivity to light, burning and dry skin.
There is no hospital stay for blepharoplasty, as it is not necessary. The compulsory stay in Turkey is 5 days. Convalescence time is 5 to 10 days. The final 100% result is visible immediately after the operation.
Rhinoplasty (nose surgery):
- Definition: Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that involves changing the shape and size of the nose for aesthetic or functional reasons.
- When is rhinoplasty performed?
Rhinoplasty is available from the age of 18. It is necessary to reduce a hump on the nose or to straighten the nasal bridge.
The rhinoplasty procedure lasts between 1 and 2 hours. Rhinoplasty is usually performed under general anaesthetic. The risks and potential side-effects are irregularity, deformation of the tip of the nose and unsightly scars.
Hospital stay rarely exceeds 24 hours. The compulsory medical stay in Turkey is 7 days. Convalescence time is 14 days. The final result of rhinoplasty is obtained within 6 months.
Abdominoplasty
- Definition: Abdominoplasty is an operation to reduce the amount of fat or skin around the abdomen.
- When is abdominoplasty performed?
Abdominoplasty is necessary to reduce excess skin on the abdomen after pregnancy or excessive weight loss. It is available from the age of 18.
The abdominoplasty procedure lasts between 2 and 4 hours. Abdominoplasty is usually performed under general anaesthetic. The risks and potential side-effects are infection, bleeding, poor healing and pulmonary embolism.
Hospitalisation lasts 24 hours. The mandatory stay in Turkey is 7 days. Convalescence time is 15 to 20 days. The final result of an abdominoplasty is obtained after 6 weeks and lasts for years.
Buttock lipofilling (Brazilian buttock lift BBL)
- Definition: Buttock lipofilling, or Brazilian buttock lift, is an operation that involves injecting fat aspirated from other parts of the body into the buttocks.
- When is buttock lipofilling performed?
A Brazilian buttock lift is necessary to increase the volume of the buttocks and give them a more youthful appearance. The minimum age for this operation is 18.
The procedure for buttock lipofilling lasts from 2 to 4 hours. Buttock lipofilling is usually performed under general anaesthetic. The risks and potential side effects are a necessary transfusion, a fatty pulmonary embolism and the passage of injected fat into the bloodstream.
Hospitalisation lasts 48 hours. The compulsory medical stay in Turkey lasts 7 to 10 days. Convalescence time is 15 to 20 days. The final result of a Brazilian facelift is obtained after 6 months.
Lowering of the forehead (forehead reduction)
- Definition: The lowering of the forehead, or forehead reduction, is an operation that consists of reducing the top of the forehead to bring the hairline forward.
- When is a forehead reduction necessary?
Forehead reduction is necessary when the forehead is too large or disproportionate to the rest of the face. The minimum age for this operation is 18.
The operation to lower the forehead lasts between 1 and 2 hours. Forehead reduction is usually performed under general anaesthetic. Risks and potential side effects include numbness, loss of hair sensitivity, bleeding, unsightly scarring, bruising and oedema.
Hospitalisation lasts 24 hours. The mandatory stay in Turkey is 7 days. Convalescence time is 10 to 15 days. The final result of a forehead reduction is obtained in 6 months.
Gastric balloon
- Definition: The gastric balloon is an endoscopic, non-surgical operation that involves placing a balloon in the stomach to give a feeling of satiety and encourage the patient to eat less.
- When is a gastric balloon used?
The gastric balloon is necessary for weight loss in overweight patients with a BMI of between 27 and 40. The minimum age is 18.
The gastric balloon procedure takes 1 to 2 hours. The procedure is performed orally, without the need for a general anaesthetic. The risks and potential side-effects are abdominal pain, nausea and frequent vomiting in the first few days.
There is no hospitalisation period, as the treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis. The mandatory stay in Turkey is 3 days. Recovery time is 3 days. The final result is obtained after 6 months.
Penoplasty (Penis enlargement)
- Definition: Penoplasty, or phalloplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves injecting hyaluronic acid to lengthen the penis and enlarge its circumference, resulting in an overall enlargement of the penis.
- When is penoplasty performed?
Penoplasty is necessary to enlarge the sex, improve sexual performance or treat problems of premature ejaculation. The minimum age for this operation is 18.
A penoplasty lasts between 1 and 2 hours. Penoplasty is performed under general anaesthetic. The risks and potential side effects are infections, haematomas and deformation of the penis. Hospitalisation lasts 24 hours.
The mandatory stay in Turkey is 7 to 10 days. Recovery time is 15 to 20 days. The final result is visible immediately after the operation and allows a gain of 1 to 4 cm.
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FAQ – Frequently asked questions
Is plastic surgery in Turkey covered by social security?
Whether in Europe or in Turkey, treatment carried out for purely aesthetic purposes is not covered by Social Security. Furthermore, European health insurance does not cover treatment carried out in a country outside the European Union.
Why is plastic surgery in Turkey cheaper than in Europe?
The cost of living in Turkey is much lower than in Europe. For Turks, whose average salary is €380, plastic surgery is still very expensive. On the other hand, it is much less expensive for foreigners, despite the high quality of the treatments available.
Is there a minimum age for reconstructive and plastic surgery in Istanbul?
It all depends on the type of operation performed. Treatment for protruding ears, for example, is possible from childhood, whereas breast augmentation has to wait until late adolescence. Most operations are carried out from the age of 16 or 17.
Where can I have plastic surgery in Turkey?
Most foreign patients travel to Istanbul, sometimes considered the world capital of plastic surgery. There are also excellent clinics in Turkey’s major cities such as Ankara, Izmir, Antalya and Bursa.
How can I find a good plastic surgeon in Turkey?
Word of mouth is an effective way of finding a good plastic surgeon in Turkey. Several websites also provide useful information to give you a more precise idea of Turkish surgeons: years of experience, diplomas, area of expertise, etc.
What should be done in the event of a complication following plastic surgery in Turkey?
Before your return to Turkey, we will carry out a 5-day check of your operation. All touch-up operations will be covered free of charge. Hotel accommodation will be provided for your comfort. In the event of subsequent complications, you will only have to pay for your plane ticket.
Can patients get medical insurance for surgery in Turkey?
As Turkey is not part of the European Union, plastic surgery is not covered by European health insurance. It is, however, possible to take out travel medical insurance to obtain full or partial cover for your treatment.
