Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Murat Yaman
11 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
Post-bariatric plastic surgery in Turkey typically costs from $3,000 to $8,500. Total pricing depends on the number of areas treated, such as the abdomen, arms, or thighs, and the surgeon's specialized credentials. In the US, similar procedures cost around $27,500 on average. Turkey offers savings of around 79%. Standard packages usually include surgical fees, hospital stays, VIP transfers, and compression garments.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a clinic with international credentials provides high-value safety and results. For example, Memorial Şişli Hospital was the first JCI-accredited facility in Turkey. Specialists like Dr. Salih Onur Basat hold European Board (EBOPRAS) certification, ensuring global surgical standards. Successful outcomes often involve advanced tools like VASER lipo, which Quartz Hospital uses to refine body contours with high precision.
| Turkey | The UK | The USA | |
| Post-bariatric plastic surgery | from $3,000 | from $15,000 | from $20,000 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - Surgery
Day 4-7 - Post-operation
Week 2-3 - Rehabilitation
Week 4-6 - Rehabilitation
Week 7 onwards - Rehabilitation
Please note: Each patient"s recovery process is unique and depends on their individual health condition and the specifics of their surgery.
Dr. Kadriye İpek Uzunoglu is a top-rated revision rhinoplasty surgeon and serves at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul.
Dr. Bingol co-founded D’best Clinic, specializing in post-bariatric plastic surgery, and was named Doctor of the Year by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
Op. Dr. Yunus Emre Şeker is a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon in Antalya. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency at Akdeniz University Hospital. He trained under Prof. Ömer Özkan. He was an active team member in uterus and double-arm transplant surgeries.
In 2023, he won second place (Clinical Branch) in the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Research Competition. He taught plastic surgery at Adıyaman Training and Research Hospital from 2023 to 2025. He has spoken at national congresses and contributed to publications.
Clinical focus: rhinoplasty (ultrasonic, ethnic), facial rejuvenation, breast aesthetics, body contouring, reconstructive surgery.
Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak performs advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.
Most surgeons recommend waiting 6 to 12 months after your weight has stabilized before undergoing plastic surgery. If you had bariatric surgery, waiting 12 to 18 months ensures your body has adjusted and nutritional levels are stable enough for safe wound healing.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While some clinics might approve surgery 3–6 months post-op, waiting 12 months is safer. Our data shows top-rated specialists like Dr. Salih Onur Basat prioritize patients with proven stability. This wait allows for maximum skin retraction and prevents the need for costly revisions later.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize tracking monthly photos to monitor skin progress during the waiting period. Many suggest having virtual consults with multiple surgeons to find those who request recent lab results.
A good candidate for post-bariatric plastic surgery has maintained a stable weight for 6 to 12 months, typically 18 months after weight-loss surgery. Ideal candidates have a Body Mass Index (BMI) under 30 and are in good health with stable nutritional levels of protein and iron.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many focus on the $3,000 to $8,500 price range, the real differentiator is surgeon volume. Dr. Caner Kaya at Avicenna International Hospital has performed over 10,000 surgeries. Choosing high-volume experts in Istanbul often ensures better management of the complex skin laxity unique to bariatric patients.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize that weight stability is non-negotiable for long-term results. Many suggest getting full pre-operative labs and virtual consultations before traveling to confirm clinical candidacy.
Post-bariatric plastic surgery in Turkey involves risks including seroma formation, wound dehiscence, and persistent numbness. Procedures like 360 body lifts or extended tummy tucks require precise drain management. Elite clinics like Anadolu Medical Center maintain International Joint Commission (JCI) accreditation to ensure rigorous safety standards during complex skin removal.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Data reveals that complication rates drop significantly when patients choose surgeons with high procedural volumes, like Dr. Caner Kaya who has performed over 10,000 surgeries. Major red flags include all-inclusive packages priced under $4,000 for multi-area contouring. These low-cost deals often compromise on the 3-week recovery buffer essential for monitoring wound dehiscence.
Patient Consensus: Many patients emphasize the need for specialized travel insurance to cover potential complications. They frequently advise others to prepare for asymmetrical results and the difficulty of obtaining revisions once returning home.
Post-weight-loss patients in Turkey can access advanced body contouring techniques including 360-degree circumferential abdominoplasty, fleur-de-lis extended tummy tucks, and medial thighplasty. Surgeons specialize in high-volume skin removal, often performing combined 8-hour sessions to address the torso, arms, and breasts simultaneously under one anesthesia cycle.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish surgical protocols differ from US standards by safely allowing `mega-sessions` lasting up to 8 hours. While US surgeons often limit single-session skin removal, experienced doctors like Dr. Caner Kaya at Avicenna International Hospital frequently remove up to 8kg of skin in one operation. This bundling reduces total anesthesia exposure and overall recovery time for international patients.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize the importance of staying 10–14 days in-country rather than rushing home. They highlight that wearing high-quality compression garments for the full 8 weeks is vital for achieving smooth, final contours.
Post-bariatric body contouring in Turkey requires an initial hospital stay of 2 to 5 days, followed by 2 to 6 weeks for basic mobility. While most patients return to light activity by week 3, full swelling resolution and final aesthetic results typically take 6 to 12 months.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Data from top Istanbul clinics shows a significant experience gap; surgeons like Dr. Md Caner Kaya have performed over 10,000 procedures. This high volume often leads to more efficient recovery protocols, yet patients should still budget twice the surgeon's minimum recovery estimate for a realistic timeline.
Patient Consensus: Many patients find that while they can fly home after 10 days, waiting 2 weeks is much more comfortable. Expect persistent tightness and plan for 4 to 6 weeks of wearing loose clothing during the initial healing phase.
Post-bariatric plastic surgery in Turkey allows for combining 3 to 4 procedures in one 4 to 8 hour session. Surgeons often pair a tummy tuck with a breast lift or arm lift to achieve comprehensive body contouring while significantly reducing total anesthesia exposure and overall recovery downtime.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While combining procedures is popular, data from Dr. Derya Bingol and Dr. Burak Pasinlioglu shows that patients with over 40kg of excess skin often achieve better safety outcomes through staged surgeries. Splitting the process into two sessions reduces the risk of seroma and deep vein thrombosis for massive weight loss cases.
Patient Consensus: Patients value the efficiency of one healing period but emphasize vetting a surgeon's specific portfolio for complex combinations. Many highlight that following strict post-op compression protocols is vital when multiple surgical sites are healing simultaneously.
Plan for a 14 to 21 day stay in Turkey for post-bariatric plastic surgery to ensure safe recovery. While surgeons often require a 7 to 10 day minimum, full body contouring demands extra time for monitoring drains, managing significant swelling, and meeting strict fly-to-clear safety standards.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While most clinic packages include 7 hotel nights, our data shows patients often need an additional week for complex post-bariatric cases. Budget approximately $300 for a hotel extension. Experienced surgeons like Dr. Ali Er at Elixirmed Clinic prioritize these extended follow-ups to ensure wound stability before long-haul flights.
Patient Consensus: Patients report significant walking difficulties at airports for several weeks. Many recommend booking flexible flights and hiring private nursing services for the first week after hospital discharge to monitor healing.