Memorial Göztepe Hospital was the first in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation, meeting strict international safety standards. The clinic belongs to a group with over 25 years of experience in patient care. Dr. Süleyman Aliyazıcıoğlu performs body contouring using Vaser and laser technology for fat removal. These methods help shape the buttocks with less downtime than traditional surgery. The hospital provides specialized plastic surgeons who focus on modern body contouring techniques in a safe, professional setting.
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Prof. Dr. Karabekmez offers a 3D Crisalix simulation for a preview of body contouring results before surgery. This clinic treats about 600 international patients every year at the internationally accredited Acıbadem Ankara Hospital. Prof. Dr. Karabekmez is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. He also completed 15 months of specialized training at the Mayo Clinic. The team uses thin cannulas for contour correction, focusing on natural results and hidden incisions.
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Soraca Med is a government-authorized private medical center in Istanbul. It specializes in cosmetic surgery, dental care, hair transplants, and weight loss. Prices run about 70% below EU/US benchmarks.
Dr. Mesut Inan has performed 900+ procedures over more than 10 years, focusing on aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. The buttocks liposuction package is around $7,400. This all-inclusive price covers the surgery, 1 night in the hospital, and 5 nights at a hotel with breakfast. VIP transfers between the airport and clinic are also included. Dr. Inan uses internal self-absorbing stitches to simplify recovery. Grand Clinic holds accreditation from the Turkish Medical Association and maintains an on-site ICU for safety.
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\n\nGrand Clinic is a clinic that draws on the academic knowledge and experience of Turkey and provides diagnostic and treatment services in the departments of general hospitals with the help of its experienced medical staff.
\n\nGrand Clinic doctors believe that looking great and feeling great are one and the same, so they take a holistic approach to everything they do.
\n\nThe clinic employs experienced specialists and medical and administrative staff who accompany patients throughout the medical journey, as well as help with travel planning, hotel reservations and transfers.
\n\nGrand Clinic knows that guaranteeing patients the safety of procedures, ensuring the quality of procedures and satisfaction with the work of doctors is very important, therefore the clinic staff strives for true honesty, transparency and decency.
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Memorial Ataşehir Hospital offers buttocks liposuction at a JCI-accredited facility. The clinic specializes in body contouring procedures with a focus on patient safety and natural-looking results. Prof. Dr. Kamil Yalçın Polat, a distinguished surgeon with extensive training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Mount Sinai Hospital, provides expert care with an innovative surgical approach. The hospital combines advanced techniques with comprehensive patient care.
Memorial Ataşehir Hospital is a JCI-accredited transplant center with a 99.5% liver transplant success rate. It specializes in organ transplant, IVF, oncology, and neurosurgery. The hospital is part of the Memorial Healthcare Group, serving patients from 92 countries.
Central Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, treating about 138,000 patients annually since 1994. Its main specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spinal surgery for both adults and children. The hospital network draws patients from CIS countries, Europe, and the Balkans.
Central Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Istanbul, treating about 138,000 patients annually since 1994. Its main specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spinal surgery for both adults and children. The hospital network draws patients from CIS countries, Europe, and the Balkans.
Vanity Cosmetic Surgery Center holds a 4.8/5 rating from 1,000+ reviews. The clinic specializes in Vaser liposuction, using ultrasound for precise sculpting and smoother results. Surgeons here hold certifications from ASPS and ISAPS, following strict safety standards. Packages generally include the surgery, anesthesia, pre-op tests, and a compression garment. Patients also receive 24-hour nurse assistance at the hotel and a structured aftercare plan. Most people return to their normal daily activities within 2 weeks of the procedure.
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It serves only adult patients and treats around 2,700 patients a year, with most coming from Europe & Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
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Medicalpoint International Hospital offers expert Buttocks liposuction procedures in İzmir, Turkey, leveraging their JCI accreditation and extensive plastic surgery department. The clinic provides personalized treatment plans with a focus on safety and aesthetic outcomes.
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Dr. Besir Oner specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital – Turkey's first JCI-accredited facility with a 4.7/5 rating from 4,500+ reviews. The buttock lift package typically costs around $4,900, covering surgery, anesthesia, 1 night hospital stay, pre-op tests, transfers, and interpreter services. The hospital maintains ISO 15189 and LEED Platinum certifications, ensuring international standards.
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Dr. Nurettin Uzer is a plastic and aesthetic surgeon at Grand Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in facial surgery, body contouring, and breast reconstruction. Dr. Uzer earned his medical degree from Istanbul University.
Grand Clinic is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The strongest specialties are hair transplantation, aesthetic and plastic surgery, medical aesthetics, dental aesthetics and bariatric surgery.
\n\nGrand Clinic is a clinic that draws on the academic knowledge and experience of Turkey and provides diagnostic and treatment services in the departments of general hospitals with the help of its experienced medical staff.
\n\nGrand Clinic doctors believe that looking great and feeling great are one and the same, so they take a holistic approach to everything they do.
\n\nThe clinic employs experienced specialists and medical and administrative staff who accompany patients throughout the medical journey, as well as help with travel planning, hotel reservations and transfers.
\n\nGrand Clinic knows that guaranteeing patients the safety of procedures, ensuring the quality of procedures and satisfaction with the work of doctors is very important, therefore the clinic staff strives for true honesty, transparency and decency.
\n\nGrand Clinic serves only adults. 450 patients choose Grand Clinic to get medical care every year. Patients from Europe, Latin America and the USA visit the clinic most often.
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Dr. Murat B., Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi uzmanıdır. İstanbul’daki Grand Clinic’te görev yapar. Türk Plastik Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi Derneği Yeterlik Belgesi’ne sahiptir. Zonguldak Atatürk Devlet Hastanesi Yanık Ünitesi Sorumlusu olarak görev yapmıştır.
\nKlinik ilgi alanları: burun estetiği (rinoplasti), liposuction ve vücut şekillendirme, meme estetiği (büyütme, küçültme), yüz estetiği, göz kapağı estetiği ve çene estetiği.
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Dr. Ali Er is a plastic surgeon at Elixirmed Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in a diverse range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Er focuses on body contouring and post-bariatric surgery. He works at a center that serves 4,000 patients every year.
Elixirmed Clinic is a private medical center in Istanbul, Turkey. It specializes in plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, cosmetology, and weight loss surgery. The clinic serves adults only.
Specializes in fat removal operations, including buttocks liposuction, at Elixirmed Clinic.
Dr. Mohammed Alhelou is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Elixirmed Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in a broad range of aesthetic procedures, from complex facial reconstruction to body contouring. Dr. Alhelou performs microsurgery and uses specialized suture techniques for refined results. He works at Elixirmed Clinic, which serves 4,000 patients every year.
Elixirmed Clinic is a private medical center in Istanbul, Turkey. It specializes in plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, cosmetology, and weight loss surgery. The clinic serves adults only.
Dr. Mert Sızmaz is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He has practiced since 2019. He provides a full range of cosmetic procedures. He has worked at Vanity Cosmetic Surgery Hospital since 2023.
\nHe graduated from the English program at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He completed specialty training at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital. He then fulfilled his compulsory service at Kars Harakani State Hospital.
\nHe holds European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery credentials. In 2019, he completed a U.S. observership at Tampa General Hospital. He observed many surgeries there. He has published in national and international journals. He speaks Turkish, English, and French.
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Dr. Kamil Yalçın Polat is the Head of General Surgery and Transplantation at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He specializes in multi-organ transplantation, liver surgery, and surgical oncology. Dr. Polat completed master's level training at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He is an expert in liver transplantation outcomes for both adults and children.
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The operation removes excess fat for better-shaped buttocks, promising quick recovery and minimal scarring.
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\nBookimed Expert Insight: Turkey’s clinics like Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Centre and Dr. MED combine VASER and LASER methods with high definition liposculpture. This mix lets patients get tailored sculpting suited to their body type. Mega liposuction is done by experienced surgeons for significant fat removal safely. Istanbul remains the hotspot for buttocks liposuction, serving thousands yearly.
\nPatient Consensus: Patients say Turkey offers clear options between fat removal and fat transfer procedures. Many highlight the importance of confirming surgeon experience in buttock contouring specifically. Australian patients appreciate packages with hospital stays and aftercare covered for smoother recovery.
\n","is_active":true,"created_at":"2026-06-25T15:40:14.673+00:00","category":{"id":"6a06f09a5f96e66bc80340b2","name":"faq_content_au","title":"faq_content_au"},"relations":[{"key":"country","value":"turkey"},{"key":"operation","value":"buttocks-liposuction"}]},{"id":"6a3d4c850098af6b93084693","question":"Who is a good candidate for buttocks liposuction in Turkey?","answer":"A good candidate for buttocks liposuction in Turkey is someone with stable weight and good skin elasticity seeking to remove stubborn fat and contour the buttocks. Candidates should be healthy non-smokers with realistic expectations and, if combined with Brazilian Butt Lift, have enough donor fat elsewhere.
\nBookimed Expert Insight: Turkish surgeons like Dr Leyla Arvas use VASER and LASER liposuction for precise shaping and skin tightening. Clinics in Istanbul perform 4,000+ liposuctions yearly, showing high experience. Packages often include all-inclusive care, which helps secure seamless recovery and reduces stress for Australian patients.
\nPatient Consensus: Australians report that thorough vetting of surgeons is vital to avoid issues. Many recommend confirming clear details on package inclusions and planning return flights carefully to reduce thrombosis risks. Patients appreciate honesty about possible skin irregularities after surgery in Turkey.
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\nBookimed Expert Insight: Many Turkish clinics like Quartz Hospital and Dr Ilker Manavbasi's Clinic offer expert liposuction with follow-up care supporting patients’ 2-3 week local stays. Staying 2.5 to 3 weeks for safe drain removal and initial healing is common advice among Australian patients. Compression garment use and lymphatic massages are standard for maintaining contour and speeding recovery.
\nPatient Consensus: Patients find recovery in Turkey quite manageable, noting relief after day 3 and most being able to move independently shortly after. Wearing compression clothes and getting massages helped reduce swelling. Australians value the longer post-op stay, which makes recovery safer before flying home.
\n","is_active":true,"created_at":"2026-06-25T15:46:10.625+00:00","category":{"id":"6a06f09a5f96e66bc80340b2","name":"faq_content_au","title":"faq_content_au"},"relations":[{"key":"country","value":"turkey"},{"key":"operation","value":"buttocks-liposuction"}]},{"id":"6a3d4db61d72c929f70912e2","question":"Can fat return after buttocks liposuction in Turkey?","answer":"Fat cells removed during buttocks liposuction in Turkey are gone permanently. However, remaining fat cells can expand if weight is gained, causing fat to return or redistribute. Maintaining results depends on stable weight through diet and exercise. Most swelling and shape changes resolve by nine weeks post-op.
\nBookimed Expert Insight: Experienced Turkish clinics offer several liposuction styles, like VASER and high definition, to sculpt buttocks precisely. Surgeons with 4,000+ procedures, such as Dr. Yavuz Özsular, achieve long-lasting shape by carefully removing fat. Patients should expect a visible contour that lasts if weight is kept stable, as fat often redistributes to other areas with weight fluctuations.
\nPatient Consensus: Patients in Turkey say fat cells removed do not grow back. Most find swelling fades within weeks, and maintaining stable weight keeps the results noticeable. Many note that if weight is gained, fat spreads to new places, not just the buttocks. Turkish clinics’ advice on diet and follow-up care helps keep the shape.
\n","is_active":true,"created_at":"2026-06-25T15:48:06.023+00:00","category":{"id":"6a06f09a5f96e66bc80340b2","name":"faq_content_au","title":"faq_content_au"},"relations":[{"key":"country","value":"turkey"},{"key":"operation","value":"buttocks-liposuction"}]},{"id":"6a3d4e7754120d30e905cc92","question":"What is included in buttocks liposuction packages in Turkey?","answer":"Buttocks liposuction packages in Turkey generally include surgeon and theatre fees, a hospital stay, pre-op tests, and 24/7 post-op support. Accommodation, airport transfers, compression garments, and medications are often included. Some packages cover combined procedures like the Brazilian Butt Lift separately.
\nBookimed Expert Insight: Clinics in Istanbul, such as Dr. MED and Soraca Med in Antalya, include 24/7 post-treatment support and free aftercare. Some packages include VIP transfers and several hotel nights, which is vital for comfortable recovery. Always confirm whether BBL fat transfer is included, as it changes the package.
\nPatient Consensus: Patients in Turkey highlight VIP transfers and hotel stays as helpful. They recommend checking if medical tests and garments are included. Australian patients appreciate clear, upfront lists from clinics. Many value 24/7 support during recovery for peace of mind.
\n","is_active":true,"created_at":"2026-06-25T15:51:19.621+00:00","category":{"id":"6a06f09a5f96e66bc80340b2","name":"faq_content_au","title":"faq_content_au"},"relations":[{"key":"country","value":"turkey"},{"key":"operation","value":"buttocks-liposuction"}]},{"id":"6a3d4f0b8a0bb206dc0c82f3","question":"Where can I find the best clinics for buttocks liposuction in Turkey?","answer":"The best clinics for buttocks liposuction in Turkey are mainly in Istanbul, with top centres offering VASER and High Definition liposculpture. Look for board-certified surgeons like Dr Ilker Manavbaşı or Dr Leyla Arvas in accredited facilities, including JCI-certified hospitals.
\nBookimed Expert Insight: The best value often comes from clinics offering all-inclusive packages with post-op care, like Dr MED in Istanbul, providing one year of aftercare. Smaller, single-surgeon practices ensure personal attention, but booking video consultations helps check trustworthiness and fees before committing.
\nPatient Consensus: Patients choosing Turkey praise clear video consultations and skilled surgeons. Many combine buttocks liposuction with Brazilian Butt Lift or 360° liposuction for best results. Post-op recovery planning, including dedicated recovery houses, is standard advice to reduce risks.
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| Best period for the trip | May-October |
| Language | Turkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
| Visa | is not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visit |
| Time difference with Europe | 3 hours |
| Time difference with the USA | 8 hours |
| Capital | Ankara |
| Medical tourism center | Istanbul |
| Popular resorts | Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris |
In 2020, the Republic of Turkey has visa-free agreements with 89 states. Some foreigners are exempted from obtaining entry visas, others are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa), and still others must apply for a visa at Turkish missions abroad.
What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
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In Turkey, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Turkish hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
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