🇹🇷 Turkey · Plastic surgery
Breast Augmentation in Turkey
Surgery to increase breast size and improve shape using implants or fat transfer.
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Bhakua / flickr · BY- Typical price
- $4,592–$6,205
- Clinics tracked
- 15
- Recovery
- 2–6 weeks
- Final results
- 2–3 months
Why Turkey for breast augmentation
Turkey is, by patient volume, the largest medical tourism destination on earth. More than a million international patients travel each year for treatment concentrated in Istanbul, Antalya and Izmir, drawn by a combination of large private hospitals, a deep pool of experienced surgeons, and all-inclusive package pricing that bundles the operation, hotel and airport transfers into a single quote.
Price and packages
All-inclusive packages (surgery + hotel + transfers + translator) are the norm, often 50–70% cheaper than Western Europe.
Volume and experience
Very high case volumes, especially for hair transplants, dental work and rhinoplasty, mean experienced surgical teams.
Accreditation depth
Turkey has one of the largest concentrations of JCI-accredited hospitals outside the United States.
Connectivity
Istanbul is a global aviation hub with direct flights from Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia and beyond.
Is breast augmentation in Turkey safe?
The single most-asked question — answered straight, with what to verify rather than reassurance.
Breast Augmentation carries the same core medical risks wherever it's performed — the variable that matters most is the provider, not the country. Look for current JCI or Temos accreditation, and verify the surgeon on the Turkish Medical Association / Ministry register. Accreditation is facility-level and time-bound — confirm it is active, not lapsed. Verify the surgeon on the national medical register, confirm accreditation in the issuer's public registry (we link it on every clinic profile), and get the complication and revision policy in writing. We flag what each clinic does and doesn't disclose.
What breast augmentation involves
Breast augmentation enlarges and reshapes the breasts using silicone or saline implants, or in some cases the patient's own fat. It is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic operations worldwide and a frequent reason for medical travel where accredited facilities offer it at lower cost.
Choices about implant type, size, placement (over or under the muscle) and incision location shape both the result and the recovery. Implants are not lifetime devices and may eventually need replacement, so understanding the long-term commitment — and arranging local follow-up — is part of planning, especially when treated abroad.
Why people seek it
- Increased breast size
- Improved shape and symmetry
- Restored volume after weight loss or pregnancy
- Reconstruction after surgery
Techniques & options
Silicone implants
Gel-filled implants that feel more natural; the most common choice.
Saline implants
Saltwater-filled; firmer feel but adjustable volume and a smaller incision.
Fat-transfer augmentation
Modest enlargement using liposuctioned fat — no implant, limited size increase.
Submuscular vs subglandular
Implant placed under the chest muscle or under the gland, affecting look and recovery.
The treatment process
- 1Consultation, sizing and implant selection
- 2General anaesthesia
- 3Incision (inframammary, periareolar or axillary)
- 4Implant placement over or under the muscle
- 5Closure and supportive surgical bra
Recovery timeline
Week 1
Soreness and tightness, especially with submuscular placement; limited arm use.
Weeks 2–6
Return to light activity; implants begin to settle ('drop and fluff').
Months 2–3
Final shape and position settle; scars continue to mature.
Breast Augmentation cost in Turkey
Published provider prices vary with technique, surgeon and what each package includes. Use these as a starting range — not a personalised quote.
Typical price range
$4,592–$6,205
Full spread $2,800–$7,500 across 4 provider quotes
Prices are published provider figures, not personalised quotes. Confirm inclusions directly.
Turkey (typical)
$5,400
$2,800–$7,500
Home (indicative)
$8,000
typical private price
You could save
$2,600
≈ 33% less
Home-country figures are indicative typical private list prices, not quotes. Destination figures are published provider prices we track. Add travel, accommodation and any revision cost before comparing — a low headline is not the full bill. Currency conversions are approximate.
| Provider | Published price (USD) | Typically includes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liv Hospital Istanbul | $2,800–$7,500 | clinic | Provider-stated |
| Soraca Med | $4,583–$5,729 | clinic | Reported |
| Ekol Hospitals Izmir | $4,600–$4,900 | clinic | Reported |
| Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital | $5,680–$6,680 | clinic | Reported |
What drives the price: Implant brand and type · Surgeon experience · Accredited facility and anaesthesia · Over vs under-muscle placement · Country and clinic tier. See the full cost guide →
What's included in Turkey breast augmentation packages
Most providers quote all-inclusive packages — but inclusions vary. Here's what tracked clinics typically cover, and what to budget separately.
Typically included
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Usually excluded
- ×flights
- ×hotel
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Always confirm the exact inclusions in writing — a low headline price often excludes hospital stay, medication, aftercare or revision.
Clinics offering breast augmentation in Turkey
15 tracked providers. Profiles list accreditation, named surgeons and sources.
Estetik International
istanbul
Estetik International is an aesthetic plastic surgery clinic founded in 1999 by Prof. Dr. Bulent Cihantimur, with locations in Istanbul. It performs a broad range of cosmetic surgery and is known internationally for procedures such as rhinoplasty, Brazilian butt lift and the Spider Web facelift technique developed by its founder.
- ISO 9001
- ISAPS member
Vanity Cosmetic Surgery Hospital
istanbul
Vanity Cosmetic Surgery Hospital is an Istanbul cosmetic surgery hospital founded in 2016, with a team of plastic surgeons focused on body and breast contouring. It carries a high review volume on WhatClinic and is known for liposuction, BBL, tummy tuck and mommy makeover packages for international patients.
- FEBOPRAS surgeons
Memorial Sisli Hospital
istanbul
Memorial Sisli Hospital, opened in 2000, was the first hospital in Turkey to receive JCI accreditation. Beyond general care, it is internationally recognized for its plastic surgery department and its IVF/ART center, whose laboratory was the first in Turkey accredited to the ISO 15189 medical laboratory standard.
- JCI
- ISO 15189
Liv Hospital Istanbul
istanbul
Liv Hospital is a JCI-accredited private hospital group in Istanbul offering plastic and reconstructive surgery to international patients. Its plastic surgery department provides rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction and abdominoplasty, with published international price ranges.
- JCI
from $2,800–$7,500
Comfort Zone Surgery
istanbul
Comfort Zone Surgery is a boutique cosmetic surgery provider in Istanbul (Eyupsultan) working with a JCI-accredited partner hospital and board-certified surgeons. It markets all-inclusive packages for BBL, mommy makeover, tummy tuck and rhinoplasty.
- JCI (partner hospital)
Asli Tarcan Clinic
istanbul
Asli Tarcan Clinic is an Istanbul (Zeytinburnu) health group established in 2005, best known for hair transplantation but also offering plastic and aesthetic surgery. It is accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health and reports a large international patient base across hair and aesthetic procedures.
- Turkish Ministry of Health (AK-0086)
Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center
istanbul
Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center is a plastic surgery clinic led by EBOPRAS-certified surgeon Ergin Er, with a high review volume on Bookimed. It focuses on facial and body contouring procedures for international patients.
- EBOPRAS surgeon
Estetik Antalya (Dr. Hakan Demir)
antalya
Estetik Antalya is a plastic and cosmetic surgery practice in the Muratpasa district of Antalya led by surgeon Dr. Hakan Demir. It focuses on facial and body aesthetic surgery including rhinoplasty, breast surgery, liposuction, BBL and tummy tuck, and is certified as an International Health Tourism Center.
- International Health Tourism Center certificate
Private Cevre Hospital
istanbul
Multi-specialty private hospital in Istanbul operating for over 40 years, with five dedicated plastic surgery rooms alongside dental, aesthetic and weight-loss departments. Serves several thousand international patients annually from Europe, North America, Australia and CIS countries.
- ISO
- International Health Tourism Authorization
Estethica
istanbul
Istanbul aesthetic surgery group with Atasehir and Levent branches offering plastic surgery, hair transplantation, dermatology and dentistry. Reports more than 50 specialists and around 10,000 patients a year across roughly 5,000 square metres of clinic space.
- JCI
- Ministry of Health license
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
istanbul
Large multi-specialty hospital in Sisli, Istanbul, part of Group Florence Nightingale and among the first Turkish hospitals to gain JCI accreditation. Treats over 300,000 patients a year and offers plastic surgery alongside cardiology, oncology and orthopedics.
- JCI
- ISO
from $5,680–$6,680
Soraca Med
antalya
Antalya-based (with Istanbul presence) aesthetics provider founded in 2021, offering plastic surgery, hair transplantation and dental work to international patients. Employs EBOPRAS-certified plastic surgeons.
- International Health Tourism Authorization
from $4,583–$5,729
Memorial Antalya Hospital
antalya
JCI-accredited general hospital in Antalya, part of the Memorial Healthcare Group, offering plastic and reconstructive surgery among full multi-specialty services. Popular with international patients for body and facial procedures.
- JCI
Ekol Hospitals Izmir
izmir
Izmir private hospital founded in 2007 by ENT professor Mehmet Baz, with 150 beds and nine operating rooms across more than 60 physicians. Offers aesthetic and plastic surgery including rhinoplasty alongside its strong ENT and bariatric departments.
- ISO 9001
from $4,600–$4,900
Euro Istanbul Clinic
istanbul
Aesthetic surgery clinic based in the Sisli district of Istanbul that markets all-inclusive cosmetic surgery packages to international patients. It publishes fixed package prices covering surgery, hotel, transfers and interpreter services.
- Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
Surgeons & specialists
Named clinicians associated with this procedure, drawn from clinic and registry sources.
Prof. Dr. Selami Serhat Sirvan
Plastic Surgeon · Plastic surgery
Dr. Kadriye Ipek Uzunoglu
Plastic Surgeon · Plastic surgery
Dr. Hakan Demir
Plastic Surgeon · Plastic surgery
Ali Cem Oktay
Plastic Surgeon · Plastic surgery
Dr. Kadri Akinci
Plastic Surgeon · Plastic surgery
EBOPRAS · Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Breast Augmentation by city
What to verify before you book
Travelling shifts the burden of due diligence onto you. These are the checkable signals that matter most.
For this destination
- Aggressive package marketing. Headline prices can exclude medication, post-op garments, or revision — always confirm exactly what a quote includes.
- Surgeon identity. In some clinics technicians perform large parts of the work. Confirm in writing who operates and their registration.
- Follow-up continuity. Short stays mean aftercare often happens back home; agree a written complication and revision pathway before you travel.
Questions to ask
- ›Which implant brand and type do you recommend for my goals, and why?
- ›Over or under the muscle, and what incision will you use?
- ›What warranty covers the implants?
- ›What is the plan for follow-up and any complications once I'm home?
Accreditation context. Look for current JCI or Temos accreditation, and verify the surgeon on the Turkish Medical Association / Ministry register. Accreditation is facility-level and time-bound — confirm it is active, not lapsed.
Risks & complications
- Capsular contracture (scar tissue hardening)
- Implant rupture or leakage
- Rippling or malposition
- Changes in nipple sensation
- Need for future revision surgery
Take this with you
Everything to carry into a consultation — yours to print, no sign-up.
Patient decision kit
Breast Augmentation in Turkey — take this with you
Yours to keep. No sign-up, no contact details, nothing sold.
Questions to ask
- Which implant brand and type do you recommend for my goals, and why?
- Over or under the muscle, and what incision will you use?
- What warranty covers the implants?
- What is the plan for follow-up and any complications once I'm home?
Get these in writing
- The exact named surgeon who will operate — and their registration number
- A full itemised quote: what is and isn't included, in your currency
- The complication and revision policy, including who pays if something goes wrong
- The aftercare plan once you are home, and how follow-up is handled remotely
- Accreditation certificates and their expiry dates
Walk away if you see
- The surgeon who operates won't be named or confirmed in writing
- Pressure to pay a large deposit fast, or a 'today only' price
- No written complication or revision policy
- Accreditation claimed but no certificate or registry you can check
- Reviews only on the clinic's own site, none independent
- A quote far below every other provider with no explanation of what's excluded
How to verify claims
- Look for current JCI or Temos accreditation, and verify the surgeon on the Turkish Medical Association / Ministry register. Accreditation is facility-level and time-bound — confirm it is active, not lapsed.
- Cross-check the surgeon on the national medical register, not just the clinic page
- Confirm accreditation currency in the issuer's public registry (we link to it on each profile)
- Ask for independent reviews and the source — not screenshots
MedTraveling is independent: we don't sell rankings or your details, and listing a provider is not an endorsement. This kit is decision support, not medical advice — confirm everything directly with a qualified clinician before treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Does Turkey do good breast implants?
"Good" depends on the specific clinic and surgeon, not the destination. Turkey has highly experienced plastic surgery providers, but quality varies widely — which is why we score every clinic on a published transparency index and show what's verifiable (accreditation, named surgeons, sources) and what's missing, so you judge a provider rather than a country.
Which country is best for a boob job?
We don't crown a single "best" or "cheapest" country — quality lives at the clinic level, not the border. For breast augmentation, Turkey is a major destination with tracked prices of $4,592–$6,205; compare it head-to-head with other destinations on our comparison pages and rank individual clinics by the MedTraveling Transparency Index rather than trusting a national reputation.
Is Turkey cheaper for plastic surgery?
Across 4 published quotes we track, breast augmentation in Turkey runs $2,800–$7,500, with a typical range of $4,592–$6,205 — roughly 33% below an indicative US private price of about $8,000. Always confirm what a quote includes — the headline figure rarely covers everything.
Is Turkey or Mexico better for plastic surgery?
It depends on what you can verify, not the country alone. On the figures we track, breast augmentation in Turkey is $4,592–$6,205 — roughly 33% below an indicative US private price of about $8,000. Weigh travel distance against follow-up, then compare named-surgeon, accredited clinics side by side — picking a country sight-unseen is how people get caught out.