Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Turkey, Istanbul
Erkan Yildirim
26 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
From $3,800. The final price depends on the specific technique used, the clinic's location, and the surgeon's expertise. In the US, similar procedures cost around $6,000 on average. Turkey offers savings of around 37%. Most Turkish clinics include preoperative tests, local or general anesthesia, and VIP airport transfers in their offers.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a clinic with specialized plastic surgeons often provides the best value. For instance, Quartz Hospital in Istanbul features Dr. Leyla Arvas, a certified VASER trainer. This expertise is crucial for precision during suction procedures. While boutique practices like Dr. Omer Faruk Deveci's offer personalized care, JCI-accredited centers like Hisar Hospital handle 250,000 patients annually. Such high volumes often allow these clinics to maintain competitive pricing for international patients.
| Turkey | The UK | The USA | |
| Sweat gland suction | from $3,800 | ≈ $3,500 | ≈ $4,200 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - Sweat gland suction
Day 4 - Post-operation
Week 1 - Rehabilitation
Week 2-4 - Rehabilitation
Please note that the recovery timeline can vary for each individual and it"s important to follow your doctor"s instructions for the best outcome.
Op. Dr. Semih Özçınar is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He earned his M.D. from Ankara University and completed his plastic surgery residency at İnönü University. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
His scientific work includes an oral presentation at the 2022 National Congress of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery titled "Retrospective Analysis of Regional, Free, and Local Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction." He also wrote a thesis on the effect of septocolumellar flap use on nasal tip projection in rhinoplasty.
He has completed training in ISAPS Live Surgery Rhinoplasty, the ISAPS World Congress 2022 in Istanbul, Bosphorus Breast Live Surgery, the 9th Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetics fresh cadaver course, BTS International Aesthetic in Sweden, and FABCAST meetings. His focus areas are facial aesthetics, breast surgery, body contouring, and reconstruction.
Professor Cemal Firat specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.
Specializes in liposuction and body contouring at Grand Clinic in Istanbul, with expertise in sweat gland suction.
Dr. Hasbi Meral has performed 2,000+ successful plastic surgeries at his practice in Antalya. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS). This certification signifies his adherence to high European surgical standards. Dr. Meral specializes in facial rejuvenation, complex rhinoplasty, and body contouring.
Sweat gland suction results are considered permanent because the procedure surgically removes or destroys overactive eccrine glands. Once removed, these glands do not regenerate, leading to a significant and lasting 70-90% reduction in underarm perspiration and associated odor for most patients.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While results are permanent, surgeon precision at clinics like Quartz Hospital or Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is vital. Experienced surgeons like Dr. Ali Nurhan Özbaba, who has 30 years of experience, ensure even gland removal. This prevents the uneven sweating sometimes seen with less experienced providers.
Patient Consensus: Most patients report immediate relief and long-term dryness, though some suggest monitoring for minor compensatory sweating in other areas. Results are life-changing for those with severe hyperhidrosis.
Sweat gland suction in Turkey is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure performed under local anesthesia with tumescent infiltration. Surgeons make 2 to 4 small 3-5 mm incisions in the armpit to access and remove eccrine and apocrine glands using suction-assisted lipectomy or manual curettage.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many global clinics offer basic liposuction, Turkish centers like Quartz Hospital often combine suction with manual curettage. This dual-action approach is more effective because it physically scrapes the stubborn glands that suction alone might miss. This technique contributes to the high 70-90% sweat reduction rates reported by patients within the first month.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize the importance of bringing loose clothing to the clinic for the trip back to the hotel. Most describe a significant reduction in sweating and suggest starting the use of compression garments immediately to manage minor bruising.
Recovery from sweat gland suction in Turkey typically takes 7 to 14 days for a full return to normal activities. Patients generally experience moderate soreness similar to a sunburn during the first 48 hours, with most returning to desk work within 2 to 3 days.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many patients focus on the initial 3-day recovery, our data highlights that clinics with high success rates, like Quartz Hospital, emphasize using compression garments for a full 2 weeks. This practice is the most significant factor in preventing fluid buildup and ensuring smooth, even skin results post-suction.
Patient Consensus: Many patients report the first 3 days are the most uncomfortable due to soreness, but they felt comfortable flying home shortly after. Following strict compression instructions and stocking up on ibuprofen before the procedure is highly recommended for a smoother experience.