🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey · Plastic surgery
Liposuction in Istanbul
Surgical removal of localised fat deposits to reshape and contour the body.
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Liposuction removes stubborn, diet-resistant fat from areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms or chin to refine the body's contour. It is a shaping procedure, not a weight-loss method, and works best on patients near their target weight with good skin elasticity.
Modern techniques — including VASER (ultrasound-assisted) and laser-assisted methods — can improve precision and skin retraction. It is frequently combined with other procedures (such as a tummy tuck or BBL) and is widely offered to travel patients, where the priority should be a properly accredited facility and an experienced surgeon to avoid contour irregularities.
Clinics in Istanbul
17 tracked providers offering liposuction.
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
from $1,700–$4,000
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 $1,500–$6,800
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
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
Turkeyana Clinic
Istanbul
Istanbul medical tourism clinic offering plastic surgery, hair transplantation and dental treatment with all-inclusive packages. Known for VASER/laser liposuction and body-contouring procedures for international patients.
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 $2,500–$2,700
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Istanbul
Private multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul (formerly Adatip International Hospital), treating roughly 10,000 patients a year with about 90 physicians. It is JCI-accredited and offers male breast reduction, rhinoplasty and body-contouring to international patients with all-inclusive packages.
- JCI
- ISO 9001
Quartz Clinique
Istanbul
Aesthetic surgery and medical-aesthetics clinic in the Nisantasi district of Istanbul, founded by Dr. Leyla Arvas. It reports welcoming several thousand patients a year and offers body-contouring including BBL and mommy makeover.
- Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
- ISAPS member
Erdem Hospital
Istanbul
Large private healthcare group in Istanbul operating multiple hospital locations across the city. It runs a high-volume bariatric program (gastric sleeve, bypass and balloon) alongside plastic surgery, serving many international patients with all-inclusive packages.
- Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
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
Dr. Ilker Manavbasi's Clinic
Istanbul
Istanbul plastic surgery practice led by Dr. Yurdakul Ilker Manavbasi, a member of the Rhinoplasty Society with a focus on nasal surgery, large-volume liposuction and BBL. The clinic publishes USD prices and serves international patients.
from $3,300–$3,800
Dr. MED Clinic
Istanbul
Istanbul plastic surgery clinic led by Dr. Mustafa Aydinol, a member of the Turkish and international aesthetic plastic surgery societies, specializing in body contouring, mommy makeover and gynecomastia revision. It markets all-inclusive packages with published USD pricing.
Liposuction prices in Istanbul
| Provider | Published price (USD) | Typically includes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liv Hospital Istanbul | $1,500–$6,800 | clinic | Provider-stated |
| Vanity Cosmetic Surgery Hospital | $1,700–$4,000 | clinic | Provider-stated |
| Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital | $2,500–$2,700 | clinic | Reported |
| Dr. Ilker Manavbasi's Clinic | $3,300–$3,800 | clinic | Reported |
Liposuction in Istanbul: frequently asked questions
Where can I get liposuction in Istanbul?
We track 17 providers offering liposuction in Istanbul: Estetik International, Vanity Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, Memorial Sisli Hospital, Liv Hospital Istanbul, Comfort Zone Surgery.
How much would liposuction cost in Turkey?
Across 10 published quotes we track, liposuction in Turkey runs $1,500–$6,800, with a typical range of $3,065–$4,292 — roughly 47% below an indicative US private price of about $7,000. Always confirm what a quote includes — the headline figure rarely covers everything.
What is the safest country for liposuction?
Liposuction 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.
Do Americans go to Turkey for plastic surgery?
Yes — Turkey's international clinics routinely treat overseas patients, typically with English-speaking coordinators and all-inclusive packages. e-Visa or visa-free entry for many nationalities; confirm against your passport before booking. Confirm your own entry requirements and make sure the clinic provides written pre- and post-op instructions you can follow once home.