Body Contouring · Surgical
Liposuction
VASER and high-definition liposuction
Liposuction in Istanbul: VASER and HD body contouring for stubborn fat that resists diet and exercise, planned around your proportions — within a 7-day stay.
Last medical review:Dr. Mert Aydınlı
- Duration
- 2–4 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia or sedation
- Hospital stay
- 1 night
- Stay in Istanbul
- 7 days
- Recovery
- Back to social life in 1–2 weeks
- Results
- Final contour at 3–6 months
Overview
Liposuction removes localised fat that persists despite diet and exercise, using fine cannulas to reshape your contours. It is body contouring rather than a weight-loss method, and the aim is a silhouette in proportion with your frame.
Planning begins with an assessment of the areas of concern, skin elasticity and your general health. A stable weight close to your goal makes the outcome more predictable; where skin laxity is significant, options such as a tummy tuck are discussed.
Surgery takes place in our accredited partner hospital, usually under general anaesthesia, through discreet entry points a few millimetres long. A compression garment worn for several weeks afterwards reduces swelling and helps the skin adapt.
Who is it for?
- Anyone with localised fat that persists despite diet and exercise
- Those wishing to refine the abdomen, waist, hips, thighs, arms or under the chin
- People who exercise regularly and would like more visible muscle definition
- Patients with good skin elasticity and no significant skin laxity
- Adults at a stable weight (usually a BMI under 30) in good general health
Techniques & options
01
VASER liposuction
Ultrasound energy gently loosens fat cells from surrounding tissue for more controlled removal, allowing precise shaping in fibrous areas and revisions.
02
Power-assisted liposuction (PAL)
Fine vibrating cannulas help remove fat smoothly and evenly. Often chosen for larger areas and for plans that treat several regions in one session.
03
High-definition (HD) liposuction
Fat is removed in layers that follow the natural shadows of your muscles, aiming for more visible definition. Suited to people with low body fat who exercise regularly.
How it works
- 1
Online assessment
You share your photos and health information; your surgeon listens to your goals, assesses suitability and prepares a personal preliminary plan.
- 2
Arrival and consultation
You are met at the airport and settled into your hotel. The same day brings an examination, blood tests and an anaesthesia review; the areas are marked on the morning of surgery.
- 3
Surgery day
The 2–4 hour operation is performed under general anaesthesia. Your compression garment is fitted and you rest overnight in hospital under nurse supervision.
- 4
Recovery at the hotel
Your coordinator schedules your check-ins. Short, frequent walks support circulation, and lymphatic drainage massage can be added if advised.
- 5
Day-seven check and flight home
Your healing is reviewed and you receive guidance on the garment and aftercare. Online follow-ups continue for 12 months.
Recovery timeline
Days 1–3
Rest
You rest in your compression garment and take short walks. Swelling, bruising and tenderness similar to muscle soreness are expected.
Days 4–7
Recovering
Movement becomes easier and a gentle pace around the city is fine. The garment stays on throughout the day.
Week 2
Social life
Bruising largely fades and most people return to work and social plans. Fluctuating swelling is a normal part of healing.
Weeks 4–6
Active life
Exercise resumes gradually, and the garment is usually set aside around this time on your surgeon's advice.
Months 3–6
Final contour
Swelling resolves fully, the skin adapts to its new contour and your silhouette settles into its final form.
The doctor planning your treatment
16 years' experience
Dr. Mert Aydınlı
Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Dr. Mert Aydınlı puts safety and proportion at the centre of body-contouring surgery, planning liposuction, tummy tuck and breast procedures as part of one coherent silhouette.
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Frequently asked questions
Can liposuction help me lose weight?
Can the fat come back?
How long do I wear the compression garment?
Will there be scars, and what are the risks?
When can I fly home?
How many areas can be treated in one session?
The information on this page is for general guidance and does not replace a personal medical assessment. The possible risks of any treatment, and whether it suits you, are discussed in detail at your consultation.
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