What is the cost of pubic liposuction in Turkey?
The cost of pubic liposuction in Turkey ranges from £1,300 to £1,900, compared with £1,500 to £3,000 in the UK. This all-inclusive price covers anaesthesia, the procedure and accommodation. The treatment is performed as day surgery, with no overnight hospital stay.
📊 Price table 2026
| Type of procedure | Price Turkey | Price UK |
|---|---|---|
| Pubic liposuction (Standard) | £1,300 - £1,900 | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Pubic lipo + Abdomen (Combo) | £1,900 - £2,800 | £4,200 - £6,500 |
| Vaser HD pubic liposuction | £1,500 - £2,200 | £3,200 - £4,800 |
| Pubic lipo + Labiaplasty | £2,100 - £3,000 | £4,500 - £7,000 |
What is pubic liposuction?
The mons pubis is the soft tissue sitting directly above the female genitalia. This tissue can become enlarged or develop excess skin after childbirth or unexpected weight gain or loss. The mons pubis contains no muscle: its volume comes from the fat and skin covering the pubic bone.
Most women who are unhappy with the appearance of this tissue choose a pubic lift or monsplasty to improve their self-esteem and make intimacy easier.
Pubic liposuction is cosmetic surgery in Turkey that reshapes the mons pubis, the area defined by the pubic hair and the soft tissue just above the bone. Because excess skin and fat in this area creates a bulge, it is clearly visible in tight or fitted clothing.
The procedure
Pubic liposuction in Istanbul is performed as day surgery, usually under general anaesthetic[1]. The Turkish surgeon will explain the liposuction and the results you can expect at your initial consultation.
Liposuction suctions out fat through a small incision using a tube attached to a suction device[1]. When the skin is loose, the surgeon will instead recommend a monsplasty, or pubic lift: excess skin is removed, the tissues are repositioned and the incision is closed with sutures[2]. Clinics sometimes use one term for the other, as there is no shared vocabulary in cosmetic gynaecology[3].
Recovery
Most patients are able to go home after a few hours. There will be mild pain and swelling after the operation, but these symptoms can be eased by following the post-operative instructions.
The Turkish surgeon may advise you to wear a compression garment to speed up recovery. Returning to work depends on the type of job; strenuous effort should be avoided for 10 to 12 weeks and the area can take up to six months to settle[1].
What can you expect?
The pubic area is generally flatter after the procedure, and the bulge is less visible under tight or fitted clothing. Results will last a long time if you are able to maintain a healthy, stable weight after the operation. In a series of 25 patients who underwent a monsplasty, hygiene of the pubic area improved in 32% of them and urinary continence in 4%[2].
Pubic liposuction is sometimes performed together with a lift and a labiaplasty. Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes the labia minora, which form part of the vulva.
If you have specific questions about the procedure, you can discuss them with the Turkish surgeon at your initial consultation.
Are there any risks?
Pubic liposuction in Turkey carries, like any liposuction, a risk of complications, estimated at around 5% across all liposuction procedures[4]. Mild bruising and pain after the operation, as mentioned above, will fade within a few days. Pain relief medication can be prescribed if needed.
To reduce the risk of complications, it is important that you follow the post-operative care instructions. If you have other concerns about your lower abdomen or the size and shape of your vaginal opening, you can discuss other treatment options.
The surgeon in Istanbul may suggest additional procedures, including a tummy tuck, a labiaplasty and a mummy makeover, to tighten the muscles and reduce loose skin.
This combination of procedures targets appearance first and foremost; its effects on intimate life are measured very inconsistently across studies[3].
The choice between liposuction and monsplasty, like the volume to be treated, can only be determined after examining the area.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of pubic liposuction in Turkey and in the UK?
In Turkey, pubic liposuction costs from £1,300 to £1,900. In the UK, the price ranges from £1,500 to £3,000: the difference in price is small. The quote varies according to the technique, standard or Vaser, and the combined procedures, such as the abdomen.
What causes fat above the pubis?
The mons pubis is a natural pad of fat, the volume of which follows changes in weight. After a caesarean section, a bulge can also form above the scar and extend down to the pubis[5].
Can pubic fat be lost without surgery?
Losing weight through diet and physical activity reduces fat throughout the body, including the pubis. Whether exercise can slim a single area has been debated for half a century[6]: pubic fat that persists is best discussed in consultation.
Is pubic liposuction performed on men?
Yes. In men, pubic fat sometimes forms a pad that reduces the visible length of the penis; removing it therefore also helps to expose it[7]. The consultation will establish whether liposuction alone is enough or whether the skin also needs to be removed.
Can pubic fat come back after liposuction?
In a randomised trial of 36 women of normal weight, fat aspirated from beneath the abdominal skin had not returned at 6 months. Deep fat, however, increased by 10% in those who remained inactive[8].
What is Vaser pubic liposuction?
Vaser liposuction uses ultrasound, not a laser, to liquefy fat before it is aspirated[9]. In Turkey, the high-definition version on the pubis costs from £1,500 to £2,200, compared with £3,200 to £4,800 in the UK.
Who provides follow-up after returning to the UK?
Follow-up on site ends when you leave Turkey. A review of complications in cosmetic tourism highlights the difficulty of continuity of care on return[10]. To plan your trip, see our guide to medical tourism in Turkey.
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