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How Much Does Liposuction for Men Cost in Istanbul?

The average price of Liposuction for Men in Istanbul is $3,385, the minimum price is $1,970, and the maximum price is $4,800.

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Liposuction for Men	from $1,970	from $4,500	from $5,000

Data verified by Bookimed as of January 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 34 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2024–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Best Liposuction for Men Clinics in Istanbul: 7 Verified Options and Prices

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Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Turkey, Istanbul

Hasan Sahin

20 years of experience

Clinic is certified :

Dr. Hasan Şahin has performed 12,000+ aesthetic surgeries, specializing in male liposuction with VASER ultrasound technology. The package may cost around €5,300 – typically covering 4-5 areas liposuction, bichectomy, 1 night hospital stay, 4 nights hotel, and VIP transfers. Hisar Hospital is JCI-certified with 4.5/5 patient ratings. Dr. Şahin is a member of the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons with 6 years of focused experience.

diagnostics
Mammography	$100 - $250
Consultation with creation of treatment plan	$130 - $140

Dr. Ilker Manavbasi's Clinic

Turkey, Istanbul

Ilker Manavbaşı

25 years of experience

accreditations :

Clinic is certified :

Dr. Ilker Manavbaşı has performed 900+ liposuction procedures with 24 years of specialization in male body contouring. The clinic's package may cost around €5,500 – typically covering high-definition lipo, J Plasma, 5 nights at Veyron Hotels spa, transfers, tests, and post-op care. Dr. Manavbaşı developed two rhinoplasty techniques presented internationally and founded Turkey's Plastic Surgeons' Study Group.

diagnostics
Consultation with creation of treatment plan	$179.49 - $299.16
treatment
Liposuction for Men	$3,589.89 - $5,983.15

Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)

Turkey, Istanbul

Lorenc Jasharllarii

12 years of experience

Clinic is certified :

Büyük Anadolu Hospitals specializes in Liposuction for Men, offering advanced body contouring procedures. Dr. Lorenc Jasharllari, a board-certified plastic surgeon, focuses on achieving natural-looking results with expertise in body contouring and aesthetic breast surgery. The clinic provides personalized treatment plans prioritizing patient safety and individualized care.

Price on request

Adem and Havva Medical Center

Turkey, Istanbul

Clinic is certified :

Adem & Havva Hair Transplantation and Aesthetic Center is a single-specialty medical facility based in Istanbul, Turkey. The local team of experts provides hair treatments (transplants, PRP and ozone therapies), plastic surgery, aesthetic procedures, and dental care. Adem&Havva Center has been conducted over 16,000 plastic surgery interventions. The center welcomes patients from 45 countries including the ones from the USA, Middle East, and Europe.

Price on request

Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Turkey, Istanbul

Clinic is certified :

Medipol Acibadem District Hospital specializes in liposuction for men, offering advanced techniques tailored to male body contours. The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a team of experienced plastic surgeons dedicated to achieving natural-looking results.

Price on request

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Types of Liposuction for Men

Liposuction - from $3,353
This therapy removes excess fat, reshapes body, offers quick recovery, minimal scarring, and improves self-esteem.
Tumescent liposuction - from $1,556
This therapy removes fat using a local anesthetic, reducing blood loss and pain, and promotes quicker recovery.
Body Jet liposuction - from $2,992
The procedure uses water jets for safe fat removal, ensuring natural skin tightening and less recovery time.
Chin Liposuction - from $3,250
The procedure removes surplus fat around the jawline, providing a sculpted, youthful look using minimally invasive techniques.
Vaser liposuction - from $3,800
The procedure is a body contouring operation that breaks down and removes fat using ultrasound technology, for a smoother look.
Abdominal Liposuction - from $710
The procedure removes excess fat from the stomach area, enhancing body shape with minimal scarring and quicker recovery.
Liposuction of the Thigh - from $1,094
This operation reduces fat from thigh areas, slimming and reshaping for a smoother, firmer look.
Love handles liposuction - from $1,197
The procedure eliminates excess fat from waist sides, contouring the body, offering an attractive silhouette.
Calf Liposuction - from $1,500
The operation removes excess fat from lower legs, enhancing their shape and contour.
Knee Liposuction - from $1,200
A minimally invasive procedure to remove excess fat removal from the knee area.
Back Liposuction - from $750
This therapy removes excess fat from the back area, resulting in a flat, refined profile.
Neck liposuction - from $3,250
The operation removes excess fat in the neck area, enhancing your body with minimally invasive techniques for fast recovery.
Belt Lipectomy - from $2,154
The operation removes excess skin around the waist, enhancing body contour. It"s a quick process, boosting self-esteem.
Liposuction 3 body areas - from $4,547
The procedure targets three different sections, removing excess fat for a more sculpted appearance with lasting results.
Liposuction (5 body areas) - from $4,607
The operation targets five body areas, removing excess fat, enhancing contours, and improving overall shape.
360 Liposuction - from $5,000
A procedure when excess fat is removed from the entire midsection—front, sides, and back—creating a smoother, more contoured body shape while generally requiring a short recovery period.
Face Liposuction - from $2,800
This cosmetic surgery removes excess fat from specific areas of the face, enhancing contours and definition, with minimal recovery time for a rejuvenated appearance.
Liposuction for Men - from $1,970
Removeing stubborn fat deposits from areas like the abdomen and chest, enhancing body contour and typically allowing a swift recovery.
Laser liposuction - from $1,200
The operation uses focused light to break down fats, making their removal easier for body contouring and toning.
Lipolysis - from $1,000
A non-surgical treatment breaks down fat cells in targeted areas, often using laser or injections, to contour the body and requires minimal recovery time.
Non-Invasive Liposuction - from $2,600
This procedure uses advanced technology to break down and remove fat cells without surgery, offering a quick recovery and effective body contouring results.
Armpit Liposuction - from $2,600
A minimally invasive surgery removes excess fat from the underarm area, enhancing contour and appearance, with a typically short recovery period for patients.
Liquid Liposuction - from $2,700
This minimally invasive surgery involves injecting a special solution to liquefy fat for easier removal, promoting faster recovery and smoother body contouring.
Double Chin Liposuction - from $2,600
This cosmetic surgery removes excess fat from under the chin to create a more defined jawline, typically involving a quick recovery and minimal scarring.

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Muhammet Mustafa Aydinol

16 years of experience

Dr. Muhammet Mustafa Aydinol specializes in liposuction for men, combining aesthetic precision with reconstructive expertise.

Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Published research on advanced plastic surgery techniques
Trained at Dicle University with a focus on aesthetic surgery
Experienced in combining fat injection with implants for optimal results

Aysel Pasazade

10 years of experience

Dr. Aysel Pasazade is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. She graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her specialization at Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine. She holds the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) certification.

She has worked in university hospitals and private clinics. She attends international congresses, live surgery courses, and advanced training. This keeps her practice current. She provides careful, personalized care with a focus on patient safety, function, and natural-looking results.

Derya Bingol

20 years of experience

Specializes in liposuction for men at Db'est Clinic – combines precision techniques with male-specific body contouring approaches.

Board-certified plastic surgeon with 8+ years of experience
European Board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery
Awarded Doctor of the Year by Turkish Ministry of Health
Published 21+ scientific works on plastic surgery techniques

Tonguc Isken

27 years of experience

Prof. Tonguc Isken is a renowned plastic surgeon specializing in liposuction at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with decades of academic and surgical expertise.

Professor at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine
Over 170 scientific presentations and 51 articles published
Member of International Society of Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Recipient of TUBITAK science incentive awards
Expert in innovative techniques like gluteal perforator flaps

Reviews about Bookimed: Discover Patients' Insights

Anonymous • Liposuction

Switzerland

Aug 29, 2025

Verified review.

The transfer, the hotel, the doctor, the nurses; it was all really good! 😊

Honestly, the experience was okay. I have been in Istanbul three times for medical surgery, and this was the one who I liked less. The transfer, the hotel, the doctor, the nurses; it was all really good! 😊The main problem was in the guide we had. She didn’t speak good english, she was always on her phone and acted like we were not there. When we asked questions, she didn’t know the answers. In my older experiences, the organizer/communicator knew EVERYTHING! The were empathetic and were really friendly. They were ready for any type of question. This time, i was really disappointed. Besides that, there was a lack of information. They send us home and they gave us some Basic Information on what to do, but Information abouth the wounds, how to take care of them, or how to take the stitches out; the didn’t say anything. So the experience was good! 👍🏼 but it could have been better.

The nurses. The hotel‘s staff and food! The doctor

The communication. The organisation. The lack of information

About Bookimed service

Bookimed was the best part! It was really organised. Our organizer Tetiana was THE BEST!! She wa great and did an amazing job!! Bookimed was amazing. My problem was with the clinic staff. Not with bookimed. Bookimed was great 😊❤️

Pascal Rischebode • Liposuction

Germany

Nov 10, 2025

Verified review.

For me, the operation went absolutely perfectly — starting with the service, the preparation, the clinic itself, and the doctor, all the way to the surgery

For me, the operation went absolutely perfectly — starting with the service, the preparation, the clinic itself, and the doctor, all the way to the surgery. The aftercare was also perfect, and additional requests were taken into account and fulfilled. I can recommend the clinic, the doctor, and the team without any reservations.

Everything. There isn’t a single thing I’m dissatisfied with.

About Bookimed service

For me, the operation went absolutely perfectly — starting with the service, the preparation, the clinic itself, and the doctor, all the way to the surgery. The aftercare was also perfect, and additional requests were taken into account and fulfilled. I can recommend the clinic, the doctor, and the team without any reservations. But the Price was very good

Dr. MED Aykut Gok

Kseniia Pidosinnikova • Liposuction

Ukraine

Jan 16, 2025

Verified review.

I recommend the clinic 1000%

Good afternoon.I recommend the clinic 1000%.the team works like clockwork, support and attention 24/7.Dr Murat Yaman has golden hands, he knows what he is doing.I had abdominoplasty 360, breast lift without implants and Lipo, everything went perfectly.From the moment you arrive at the airport, you get into the caring hands of Oli the interpreter, who is also in her place, she guides you from A to Z, very attentive and efficient, thank her very much! The whole team of the clinic is just super, this is not my last trip to them.I recommend it to everyone and to all beautiful transformation and health!!!!

Attention of the staff, professionalism of the doctor, attitude of the interpreter, transfer and organisation

No complaints

About Bookimed service

Christina was approachable and attentive to my questions, explained everything and answered all questions.I liked everything, no complaints.

Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital Murat Yaman

Anonymous • Liposuction

Germany

Jun 13, 2025

Verified review.

A big thank you to the entire team for the great experience and beautiful result!

I had my liposuction procedure and breast lifting done, and I am genuinely very happy with my decision. From the very beginning, communication with the team was professional, kind, and responsive. All my questions were answered in detail, and I felt well-informed and taken seriously. On the day of the surgery, everything was well-organized and ran smoothly. The medical staff was attentive and made sure I felt safe and comfortable. I especially appreciated that the doctor took the time to explain the procedure clearly, including the realistic expectations and possible risks. The surgery itself went without complications. The post-operative care – both in the clinic and during follow-ups – was excellent. I felt supported and looked after at every stage. Any pain or discomfort was addressed with sensitivity and care. I can wholeheartedly recommend Dr Med to anyone considering a cosmetic procedure and looking for honest, skilled, and compassionate care. A big thank you to the entire team for the great experience and beautiful result!

Ksenya Dim • Liposuction

Bulgaria

Apr 25, 2025

Verified review.

Hepsine sonsuza kadar minnettarım!

Я работал с командой людей, которые знали, что делают. Все без исключения справились с работой превосходно. Хорошее общение и поддержка на протяжении всего пребывания. Доктор. Особая благодарность Мустафе . Он работал над моим телом 12 часов без перерыва. Все сотрудники клиники были отзывчивы и внимательны. Я также хотел бы поблагодарить мою помощницу Акылай за ее внимание и профессионализм, очень рекомендую! У меня был сложный случай с лекарственной аллергией и одной почкой, но с их помощью я справился. Я им всем вечно благодарен!

profesyonellik

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Ne yaptığını bilen insanlardan oluşan bir ekiple çalıştım. İstisnasız herkes mükemmel bir iş çıkardı. Konaklama boyunca iyi iletişim ve destek. Dr. Mustafa Adınol'a özel teşekkürler. Hiç durmadan 12 saat boyunca vücudum üzerinde çalıştı. Klinikteki herkes yardımsever ve özenliydi. Asistanım Akylai'ye de ilgisi ve profesyonelliği için teşekkür ederim, şiddetle tavsiye edilir! İlaç alerjileri ve bir böbrekle ilgili zor bir vakam vardı, ancak onların yardımıyla üstesinden geldim. Hepsine sonsuza kadar minnettarım!

Dr. MED Muhammet Mustafa Aydinol

Mіla • Liposuction

Italy

Mar 26, 2025

Verified review.

Everything goes much more calmly and confidently with her

I liked the clinic. Dr Mustafa is a good specialist. The final results of my operation are not yet visible because it is only the 9th day today, but I like what is emerging). The medical staff is very caring, kind and attentive. The period of stay in the clinic is one day, but I think it is not enough, at least 2 days. I really liked the assistant and interpreter Akilai. She is very attentive, she will tell you everything, answer your questions, organise trips to the doctor, to the hospital, to procedures, if there are indications, to the airport. She will give coordinates of supermarkets, ATM, order food to the hotel, if necessary. Everything goes much more calmly and confidently with her. A huge thank you to her 🌺

For general strengthening of the body, after the surgery, the doctor referred me to the DISH procedure. I really enjoyed it. I felt like I was revitalised and my head was clearer and I had more energy

I've written before that one day at the clinic is not enough. At least two days

About Bookimed service

I've already written a lot of good things. I won't repeat myself. I will say that the clinic is super, my expectations are excellent. People come here and have peace of mind

Marzena Vaillant Vaillant • Liposuction

Austria

Nov 7, 2025

Verified review.

The doctor is a very good specialist and a friendly person

The transfer from the airport was poorly organised. For someone travelling like this for the first time, it's stressful. Apart from that, everything was fine. I can recommend the clinic. The doctor is a very good specialist and a friendly person.

Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center Gürhan Özcan

Tatiana Samburski • Liposuction

Israel

Feb 14, 2023

Verified review.

"Highly recommend!!! Once again, thank you all very much!!!"Return: "About the doctor": "Many thanks to the experienced doctor Ilker for the wonderful work

Many thanks to the experienced doctor Ilker for the wonderful work. Elvina is a wonderful girl who helps us with the translation. And of course professional medical staff for care and concern. I'm glad I chose this clinic. Highly recommend!!! Once again, thank you all very much!!!

About Bookimed service

Thank you all for your help and support!

Dr. Ilker Manavbasi's Clinic Ilker Manavbaşı

Anonymous • Liposuction

Italy

Aug 18, 2024

Verified review.

I'm still recovering but am very hopeful that the result will be better than I expected

This procedure was on my mind for over 3 years, but I was scared shitless to move forward with it since I've heard a number of unfortunate stories. I had blood clotting issue during pregnancy, so I was extremely worried. Thankfully, Bookimed responded all my questions in a timely manner and with care. Calling me "dear" in every sentence was a bit too much for me, but I knew I was being taken care of. I was mostly surprised that all they needed was my flight info to confirm the appointment, not down payment. That made me feel more at ease to know that it was legitimate. Later, I was contacted by the Istanbul Aesthetic Center's liaison, who was fluent in English and explained everything in detail. Dr. Ergin Er suggested a full tummy tuck instead of a mini one to give the best result once he examined in person, and I'm glad that I did. I can barely see the stretch marks and haven't seen my stomach this flat in years. The disappointing part was when I couldn't get the vaser liposuction on my arms because there's not much fat to extract. I thought my arms are huge but apparently not fatty. Instead of operating for just money, I appreciated the doctor for his transparency. He mentioned it would only give a 30% difference, and it wouldn't be worth of getting scars. At least knowing it from a professional inspired me to focus my workout on my arms instead if second guessing "what-if" if I never took this route. Hence, my procedure changed but the price stayed the same since it deducted arms but upgraded to a full tummy tuck. From the airport pick up to the post-operation, everything was well-planned. I was well-taken care by the nurses and the drivers as well. As the liaison mentioned the nurses aren't fluent English speakers but that didn't stop me from being taken care of. I'm still recovering but am very hopeful that the result will be better than I expected.

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Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center Ergin Er

Jessica Vieira Simão • Breast reduction

Switzerland

Jul 25, 2024

Verified review.

Dr

Hi just wanted to say that everyone were so welcoming, caring and gentle. It’s my first experience in cosmetic surgery I did low belly fat liposuction and breast reduction, it’s my first time here in Turkey, I came alone but not for a moment I felt alone. The medical team is truly incredible, Dr. Ergin Er and so caring and very attentive through the way he speaks with me, the advice, his honesty, it even made me have more confidence in myself. This intervention was very important for me he is an excellent doctor thank you very much Dr. The welcome from the entire Clinic was warm. The nurses are very gentle, even with the language barrier. The day nurses were great, My night nurse Ayse was a rare gem, very attentive, very empathetic, thank you very much Ayse. 🫶🏽 Thank you to the amazing women the nurse Merve ❤️who did my drainage lymphatic massage, she came to the hotel to do it, she helped me a looooot she is so gentle, she is the best!! After a liposuction it’s very the best combination to heal after just 1 massage I was feeling so much better I did 5 massage in all because I had to go back home but this massage reduced my oedema so quickly thank you so much. Thank you very much for the organization, my coordinator Beatriz Ramos was so lovely she helped me a lot sometimes I was so anxious but she always were available for me while answering my questions. Whether with the driver who came to pick me up from the airport, the hotel, the translator Dileke. I recommend this clinic at 100%. ☺️💐

Everything!

About Bookimed service

My cordenator Beatriz Ramos was the most important in this journey because she helped me a lot, she was always available for me. The made me feel less anxious. Thank you so much!

Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center

Elena Val'd • Tummy tuck

Germany

Feb 25, 2024

Verified review.

By entrusting yourself to this team, you are in competent and professional hands

Good day to all. Many thanks to Dr. Nakan Teimur for his professionalism and highly qualified work, and his entire well-coordinated and well-organized team of Dr Med, working as one complex mechanism. During my entire stay here, I was surrounded by attention and care, received a variety of information, care and support. Special thanks to my coordinator Akylai. By entrusting yourself to this team, you are in competent and professional hands. Thank you very much to all of you.

Dr. MED Hakan Teymurr

Jevgenija • Liposuction

United Kingdom

Feb 19, 2024

Verified review.

Many thanks to Akilay (my coordinator)

Overall everything is good. I didn’t like the fact that I had to wait a long time for the doctor during appointments. Also, the medical staff hardly speaks English. Only Turkish. Because of this, I could not sleep at night after the operation. Because they didn't understand what I was telling them about my problem. There is also absolute audibility at night between the corridor and the wards. Many thanks to Akilay (my coordinator). A very attentive and sensitive girl. I liked the hotel. Corresponds to the declared status and price. The staff is qualified. Overall the organization is good. Thanks everyone.

Support from the coordinator.

Communication with medical staff in the hospital. Also, the window in the room could not be fixed; it was constantly knocking. Plus a very uncomfortable and creaky folding chair for the accompanying person

About Bookimed service

There were no problems with Anna (my coordinator). She answered all questions quickly and tried to provide all the information as quickly as possible.

Alla Kontsevych • Liposuction

Germany

Oct 2, 2023

Verified review.

Thank you very much for everything and for my beauty

I liked everything. I really want to thank the team who helped throughout the entire treatment. Narmina and Muhlise are excellent helpers. Always supported and motivated. I was greeted by a luxurious luxury transfer. The service at the clinic is excellent. Then the hotel is good. I am very glad that I chose Dr. Hakana Teymura. He is very attentive and professional in his field. His energy gave me no reason to worry at all. I just trusted and got a good result. I'll send you photos of my perfect belly soon. I will be happy to recommend this clinic to my friends and acquaintances. Thank you very much for everything and for my beauty. See you soon!!!

About Bookimed service

I am very grateful to the Bookimed team for helping me choose a clinic and a doctor. On the second try I was able to find my ideal doctor Hakana Teymura

Dr. MED Hakan Teymurr

Beata Rzepka • Liposuction

United Kingdom

Nov 6, 2024

Verified review.

Thank you, Dr

I had the privilege of being under the care of Dr. MED for my perfect tummy tuck, 360 liposuction, and arm liposuction procedures, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! From the very first consultation to the final follow-up visit, Dr. MED and his female assistants made me feel incredibly comfortable and confident in my decision. The clinic and the Doctor was proposed to me by a Bookimed platform and I want to thank them too! Dr. is not only a skilled surgeon but also a compassionate and attentive professional. He took the time to thoroughly explain every step of the procedures, address all my concerns, and ensure I understood what to expect. His expertise and meticulous attention to detail are evident in the fantastic outcome of my surgeries. I feel like a brand new person, more confident and satisfied with my body than I have ever been. The lovely team of female assistants deserves special recognition as well. They were always kind, supportive, and ready to help with any questions or needs I had throughout the process. Their warm and friendly demeanour made the entire experience so much more pleasant. Additionally, the hotel provided for my recovery was top-notch. The staff there took great care of me, ensuring I had a comfortable and relaxing stay while I healed. It was truly a home away from home, where I could rest and recover with peace of mind. I will definitely come back to Dr. MED for any future procedures and I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. and his amazing team to anyone considering plastic surgery. Their exceptional care and dedication to their patients are second to none. Thank you, Dr. MED, for giving me the confidence and the results I’ve always dreamed of!

Dr. MED Aykut Gok

Abdullo Zafari • Liposuction

Tajikistan

Jan 30, 2023

Verified review.

"The doctor is young but professional

Thanks a lot to Ouzgun and his assistant Sultanat, they won't stop you alone. The doctor is young but professional. There are questions about the staff (nurses). Management needs to sort things out. In principle, the clinic is not bad, for an average pocket it will pull 5.

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