Last fact-checked: 11 November 2021

Find out how much you can save on a buttocks lift in Turkey, one of the world’s top destinations to visit for this type of cosmetic surgery that helps patients achieve a more contoured, firmer bum.

Discover top plastic surgeons and clinics in the country where you can safely undergo a relatively quick nip and tuck—or go for a combined butt lift and BBL—for thousands less than back home. Medical Departures has partnered with dozens of world-class clinics in Turkey, with attractive destinations to choose from including Istanbul, Antalya and Izmir.

What Is a Butt Lift?

Gluteoplasty surgery involves removing excess skin and fat through surgical incisions with the option of liposuction to further contour the buttocks for a balanced look.

As a result, patients can expect smoother, firmer, lifted buttocks with long-lasting results.

Not to be confused with the Brazilian Butt Lift technique, a type of buttock augmentation that adds volume, traditional butt lift surgery is suitable for those who are unhappy about loose, sagging, excess skin around the buttock area—which often gradually accumulates over time or following significant weight loss.

No, a gluteal lift (the technical medical term) differs from Brazilian Butt Lift surgery in that BBLs involve harvested fat cells which are injected into the buttocks to add volume, creating a fuller-looking behind.

BBL is a type of buttock augmentation, i.e. a procedure that increases the size of the buttocks. A similar effect can be achieved with the use of buttock implants.

It should be noted that a butt lift can be combined with a Brazilian Butt Lift, an especially good option for patients wanting to achieve a fuller-looking behind while at the same time getting rid of loose, sagging skin.

Find out more with Medical Departures’ Ultimate Guide to Brazilian Butt Lifts in Turkey.

Am I Suitable for a Butt Lift?

-Have maintained a stable weight for at least six months, ideally one year, before surgery.

-Not be suffering from body dysmorphia, i.e. genuinely do have a problem with loose, sagging skin around the buttocks.

-Understand the risks and potential complications of general anaesthetic.

-Be committed to leading a healthy lifestyle, with a vitamin and nutrient-rich diet to help the healing process and decrease the chances of that unwanted weight coming back.

Not sure about your suitability for butt lift surgery? Then consult a local GP, or get in touch with Medical Departures; we can arrange for you to have an online consultation with a doctor in Turkey who will be able to give a preliminary assessment as to your suitability.

A butt lift can take between one and five hours, depending on how much tissue and skin is removed. For instance:

-A minor lift to remove a small amount of skin may only take an hour or two.

-Procedures involving the removal of a large amount of skin in combination with liposuction may take a little more than two to three hours.

-Butt lifts combined with other procedures such as a tummy tuck (belt lipectomy), lower body lift (removing skin and fat tissue from the buttocks, groin, thighs and abdomen) or BBL (fat transfer to add volume to the buttocks) may take anywhere between three to six hours.

Butt lift surgery involves removing excess skin tissue via incisions around the buttock area, often with the use of liposuction to remove excess fat. The remaining skin is then pulled tight and the incisions are closed with layered sutures. The area will be dressed and you may have drains inserted under the skin to help reduce swelling.

It should also be noted that:

-Your surgeon may use one of a number of techniques to contour the buttocks, depending on how much excess skin and fat tissue is to be removed.

-Some surgeons prefer to make incisions at the top of the buttocks, others in the groin or hip.

-The incisions will be made in an area that can be covered with clothing, like bikini bottoms.

-Butt lift surgery is most commonly performed under general anaesthesia, although local anaesthesia (to numb the area) together with IV sedation may be an option for those undergoing minor work where only a small amount of tissue is removed

-The procedure can either be carried out on an outpatient basis (meaning you’ll leave later on the same day) or on an inpatient basis at an accredited surgical clinic or hospital where you’ll stay overnight for monitoring.

For those seeking work on other areas of the body, perhaps as part of a mummy makeover, there is the option to combine a butt lift with augmentation, which adds volume using implants or fat transfer (BBL), as well as a tummy tuck or lower body tuck.

Find out more about getting a mommy makeover in Turkey here.

What Is the Butt Lift Procedure Recovery Time?

• There may be some drains inserted to remove fluid away from the wounds; these will need to be removed in the following days at a post-op appointment in Turkey.
• You will be sore and tender for the first few days and may find it easier to lie on your stomach rather than sit down.
• Light walking after a few days of bed rest is encouraged as it does help with swelling.
• After a week or so you should be feeling much better, but it may take two or three weeks before you can engage in your everyday activities
• A full recovery may take 8–12 weeks, after which time you should be able to take part in more vigorous activity.

Note: Most patients are able to fly home after around a week in Turkey following surgery. When booking with Medical Departures, we can arrange for you to have an online consultation with your surgeon, who will be able to give you advice as to how long you’ll need to stay in Turkey.

As an elective, non-essential procedure, butt lift surgery is not subsidised by the NHS or other national healthcare providers, meaning the total amount will be an out-of-pocket expense for patients, and one not all of us can afford.

To highlight how different the cost of having butt lift surgery is between Turkey and cities in the UK, like London, Birmingham, and Liverpool, see this comparison of average prices:

-At plastic surgery clinics and hospitals in Britain, you can expect to pay in the region of £6,000 - £8,000 for a butt lift procedure, including medication and consultations after surgery.

-Travel to Turkey and the average price for a butt lift is approximately £2,500, which gives you a saving of approximately 65%.

• HealthPoint World Clinic (Istanbul)
• Quartz Clinique (Istanbul)
• Estetik International Medical (Bursa)
• Estetistanbul (Istanbul)
• Op Dr Sibel Atalay International Clinic (Antalya)

For more options, head to our full list of butt lift clinics in Turkey.

If you are considering undergoing surgery in Turkey, or anywhere else abroad, you’re probably already well aware of the mountain of research and planning that lies ahead of you before you fly.

You need to be aware of which clinics to avoid, what kind of doctor qualifications, licenses and professional memberships to look out for, where to stay, how to get to and from your chosen clinic, as well as what past patients are really saying about their medical trip abroad. The more information you have, the better equipped you will be to make a decision as to which surgeon and clinic in Turkey is right for you.

This is where Medical Departures comes in. We know you can’t see the facilities before you go, so we try to be your eyes by carrying out on-site visits to all of our listed clinics. We also publish high-definition clinic photos and virtual tours, alongside our other findings on qualifications, patient reviews and professional memberships, thus giving you all the information you need to make your own, informed decision.

Other reasons to book with Medical Departures include:

• 24/7 customer support from our Customer Care Team.
• Best Price Guarantee.
• Our free-to-cancel pledge, any time up to 24 hours before your appointment.
• No upfront charges when you book (pay at the clinic).
• Exclusive promotions on different treatments and accommodation packages.
• A choice of more than 1,000 fully verified clinics and hospitals around the world.
• We are the largest international medical and dental travel agency, with more than 100,000 bookings to date.

Istanbul

An ancient city with a modern outlook, Istanbul is a world-class city to visit as a tourist, no matter your reason to visit.

So much catches the eye here in terms of culture and architecture, particularly the renowned tourist attractions such as the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. All are awe-inspiring and it’s interesting to see just how many of Turkey’s historical attractions have stood for centuries.

Take a look at our list of verified clinics and hospitals in Istanbul here.

Antalya

Antalya Province has a number of popular resorts along its 400 miles of coastline, including Side and Alanya. With a backdrop of the pine-clad Taurus Mountains and the clear, warm waters of the Gulf of Antalya gently lapping pristine, golden-sanded beaches with affordable luxury in the way of hotels, food and shopping), it is no wonder why Antalya draws several million holiday-makers every year.

The province’s namesake capital of Antalya is mostly modern, although venture into its old town, known as Kaleici, and you’ll find a jumble of narrow streets winding around an ancient Roman harbour, as well as an impressive hilltop fort from where you will discover superb views of the city. There is also no shortage of cafes, bars and restaurants where you can get a morning, afternoon or evening fill while watching the world go by. 

Take a look at our list of verified clinics and hospitals in Antalya here.

You can also find world-class clinics and hospitals listed on the Medical Departures site in the Turkish capital of Ankara, as well as the cosmopolitan port city of Izmir.

Direct return flights to various locations in Turkey, including Istanbul and Antalya, are available from major cities across the UK and Ireland. 

Return tickets cost between GBP 100–200 with budget airlines while national airlines tend to charge a little bit more (and do offer a little more legroom for the 4 or 5-hour flight), with return tickets from London to Istanbul costing between GBP 150–300.

At our listed hospitals and clinics in Turkey, you can be assured of being in the care of highly qualified, experienced surgeons and anesthesiologists who are fully licensed and hold professional memberships with boards such as the:

• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• The International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons 

We also provide real patient reviews of their butt lift surgeries, as well as high-definition clinic photos, virtual tours and doctors’ educational and professional backgrounds—all to help you reach a decision as to which particular surgeon is right for you.

First, check out our range of recommended Turkey butt lift clinics on this page—or visit Medical Departures’ full list of global butt lift clinics in popular medical tourism destinations like Mexico, Thailand, Costa Rica, Indonesia (Bali) and Malaysia.

Ready to book? See below for ways to get in touch or to speak to our Customer Care Team if you’ve any questions about butt lifts in Turkey.

You can also schedule your butt lift consultation in Turkey directly through our site, with no upfront charges to you.

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