Liposuction In Turkey: How is it Performed?

Liposuction is the second most frequently performed cosmetic surgery and the most common surgical procedure in patients between the ages of 35 and 64. 

This procedure is currently widely used in clinical practice for many different situations in aesthetic, reconstructive, and functional fields.

You can think of it as a safe, simple, and effective method of body contouring.

But just like any other surgery, Liposuction is not without its own set of possible risks. True complications that are possible include contour defects, permanent skin color changes, infection, emboli, hematomas, or seromas.

This is why we always recommend that the patient makes sure that the surgery is performed by the most experienced surgeon. 

In this article, we are going to define liposuction, talk about how it’s performed, which clinic is best, and the cost of the liposuction. 

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Liposuction Defined

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that aims to remove unwanted body fat from specific body parts such as ankles, necks, hips, tummy, arms, buttocks, thighs, and chin. In the medical field, this procedure is also referred to as lipoplasty or Lipo. 

It is largely regarded as a cosmetic operation, but it can be used for medical reasons on breast cancer patients who need to have breast reconstruction. It is also effective in treating Gynecomastia in men. 

Since its introduction three decades ago, Liposuction has evolved alongside technology and there are now various techniques that are used to perform the surgery. The two most common techniques are Laser and Ultrasound Lipoplasty as well as Traditional Lipoplasty. Each technique comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages, and the only difference is the technology used. 

Just like any other surgery, one has to be in a healthy condition to qualify as an ideal candidate for the surgery. Oftentimes, people often think that Lipoplasty can cure obesity, but in truth, this procedure does not improve metabolic abnormalities associated with obesity.  

How is Liposuction performed?

As mentioned above, there are two ways to perform the Liposuction procedure. But no matter the technique used by your surgeon, the surgery has to be performed while the patient is under general anesthetic or sedation. 

Why? 

This is done to numb the targeted area of excess fat, to decrease the risk of contamination, and also to make sure that the patient feels no discomfort or any sort of pain during the surgery. 

It takes 2 to 3 hours to complete the whole surgery. But, of course, the duration of the surgery varies from one patient to another. Sometimes it may take much longer than the usual time, especially when there is too much fat to drain. 

Having said that, now let’s look at how the two techniques are implemented during the Liposuction procedure;

Laser and Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction: This method uses the Laser and Ultrasound heat energy to dissolve and split the fatty tissue from the body, therefore making it easy for surgeons to drain out the melted excess fat.

Traditional Liposuction: This technique utilizes hollow tubes to help evacuate the unwanted fat. Initially, small incisions are made on the area with the fatty tissue, and a tube is injected into the area to drain the fats. Usually, one incision is made, but when the Liposuction is done on the stomach, then more incisions will be made.

Which Liposuction clinic is the best for me?

Liposuction is a complex surgery that should only be performed by an experienced and certified surgeon. For your safety, you must choose a reputable clinic that has expert surgeons, advanced equipment, a state-of-the-art facility, friendly and welcoming staff, among others. 

We understand that it can be difficult to tell if a clinic is the right one or not, especially now that there are more fly-by-night clinics promoted all over the internet. But you still don’t have to worry, you can reach out to one of our friendly healthcare consultants for assistance. 

Cost of Liposuction in Turkey

Having Liposuction surgery in Istanbul is a bargain. Why? Because international patients can save up to 40 to 60 percent of the money they could have spent on the same medication in countries like the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. 

It’s important to note that the cheapness of the liposuction procedure in Turkey doesn’t necessarily translate to poor-quality medication. No! What makes the Lipo prices low in Turkey is that the country has a low standard of living –prices are generally low.