Liposuction

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Liposuction is a popular and effective plastic surgery procedure that basically helps to remove extra and stubborn fat from the body. People choose the solution of liposuction to improve the shape or contours of their body, especially if they can’t get rid of their fat deposits despite all of their strict diet and exercise. The body parts that patients usually want to get rid of excess fat are the thighs, hips, buttocks, abdomen, arms, neck, or back. Although liposuction isn’t a weight loss treatment, as it leads patients to maintain a stable weight, it can provide them a lighter, healthier and more active lifestyle.

Who Is This For?

• Men and women who suffer from their stubborn fat deposits
• Individuals within 30% of their ideal weight and have firm and elastic skin
• Non-smokers with a good overall health

Treatment Duration

30 minutes - 2 hours

Potential Risks & Side Effects

• Anesthesia risks
• Bruising
• Infection
• Hematoma
• Seroma
• Edema
• Numbness, soreness and pain

Recovery Time

• Patients should wear a compression garment for 1 to 2 months after surgery to control swelling
• Most people can return to work within a few days
• At the fourth week, normal activities and exercising can resume
• It can take several months for the swelling to resolve to see the final results of the procedure completely

Success: 85-95%

Alternative Treatments

• CoolSculpting
• Body Sculpting

Before / After

How Does it Work?

Liposuction is a very popular procedure among both men and women. This procedure aims to remove stubborn fat tissue which people can’t get rid of with diets and exercises. It can be performed on the face, hips, abdomen, tights and buttocks either alone or in combination with a facelift or tummy tuck.

For your online consultation, we will kindly ask you to send your photos as shown in the Photography Guide down below, so we can evaluate your case.

How Many Types of Liposuction are There?

There are 4 types of liposuction, and these are:

Tumescent liposuction: This is the most common type of liposuction. During the procedure, your surgeon will inject a sterile solution that helps remove fat, an anesthetic (lidocaine) to relieve pain, and a drug that causes your blood vessels to contract (epinephrine).

Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL): In this type of liposuction, the surgeon will use a cannula which uses sound waves to rupture the fat cells. Since the fat will be liquified, it will be easier to suck the fat out.

Laser-assisted liposuction (LAL): During LAL, your surgeon will use a laser to rupture the fat cells to liquefy them. Once the cells are liquefied, the surgeon will remove them.

Water-jet assisted liposuction: This type requires the surgeon to use pressurized saline. The saline stream will be used to loosen the fat cells instead of rupturing them. This will make the fat removal process smoother and quicker.

What Does Liposuction Surgery Involve?

Once you have decided to undergo Liposuction, we will plan and customize the whole procedure so as to suit your personal preferences, needs, and the clinics’ practices. When you arrive at the clinic, you will have a face-to-face consultation with your Liposuction surgeon. Part of the discussions will be about your expectations and goals. Here is what you should expect during the Liposuction procedure:

1.     Taking the Anesthesia

Liposuction can be done while you are under local anesthetic, but if the surgery is too complex and it requires the surgeon to remove a large amount of fat from multiple locations, your surgeon can opt for general anesthesia.

2.     Making the incisions

Once you are anesthetized, your surgeon will start the procedure by making small incisions on the predetermined areas. The incisions will be minimal and tiny, this also translates to minimal scarring. If your surgery involves complementary surgeries such as tummy tuck, then your surgeon can make large incisions.

3.     Reduction of the fat tissues

After your surgeon makes the incisions, the next step is to remove unwanted fat. This is done using medical tube known as the cannula. The surgeon will loosen the fat tissue by moving the cannula back and forth. This makes it easy to suction the fat cells.

4.     Assisted techniques

Your surgeon may use ultrasound or laser-assisted techniques to make the suction process easier as these techniques liquefy the fat cells.

5.     Closing the incision sites

After removing the fat deposits, your surgeon will suture the incisions. Your surgeon may decide to put temporary drain tubes underneath the skin so as to drain excess fluid. This also helps minimizes the risk of being infected.

6.     Check-up after the operation

When the operation is done, you will have to spend the first night at the hospital –under the supervision of a well-trained medical assistants. In the next day, your surgeon will make post-op check-ups, and it is during this period that you will be given instructions to follow during the recovery period.

What Should I Expect after Liposuction Surgery?

• You are required to rest for a couple of days after the surgery.
• You should expect to have some swelling for a few days after the surgery.
• You are required to wear a compression garment for a few weeks after the surgery. Your surgeon will give you the garment.
• You should take your medications in time so as to reduce swelling, pain, and prevent infections.
• You will begin to notice 90% of the results four weeks after the procedure.
• Even if the fat cells are removed permanently via Liposuction, it would be best if you watch what you eat since fat cells might begin to grow somewhere else in the body.

Things You Should Do Before Surgery

• A week before the procedure, you should stop taking Aspirins and any other meds associated with blood thinning.
• If you are allergic to any drugs, you should inform your surgeon as soon as possible.,
• Patients advised to avoid smoking 24 hours before the surgery.
• Consuming any alcoholic beverages can affect anesthesia. So you should not take in anything alcoholic 24 hours prior surgery.
• If you are taking meds for chronic or acute diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, you should inform your surgeon before the surgery commences.  

FAQ

Is Liposuction Painful?

Patients don’t feel any pain during the liposuction surgery because it requires going under anesthesia for the procedure. Possible postoperative pain can easily relieve with the help of prescribed medicines.

Is Liposuction Safe?

Although it looks like an easy and relatively safer cosmetic procedure, Liposuction carries major risks as well. It's not a weight loss surgery, and there are certain requirements to be a good candidate for it. Patients should choose an experienced and certified plastic surgeon and clinic for the procedure and get informed about all of the potential complications and risks before the surgery.

How Long Does It Take to See Results After Liposuction?

Liposuction typically causes postoperative swelling. The majority of swelling improve after four weeks up to a few months, and the final result will not be visible until the swelling is gone.

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Reviews

Overall Satisfaction 4.8 Based on 24 reviews

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  bellaxws, Turkey
  Aug 2020
  I found flymedi while I was looking for a doctor in Istanbul to do a chin and neck liposuction. Abud from Flymedi contacted me and he was great from the beginning until even after I went back home, he took care of everything and was always available, definitely the right person for this experience! My doctor (Dr Ozge Ergun) was also great, I'm very satisfied and I can only recommend Flymedi, the best place to find your treatment!
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  Ellis McLintock, Turkey
  Aug 2020
  From start to finish my experience with Flymedi was exceptional. The coordinator, Abud worked hard at finding the right surgeon for me. He was constantly in contact while I was away to ensure everything went smoothly. I honestly could not be happier with the company. Dr Ozge has done an exceptional job too. Thank you Abud for making me feel confident again!
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  Paul, United Kingdom
  Nov 2019
  Used Flymedi to arrange liposuction surgery. Mustafa showed great understanding and kept me informed via WhatsApp. I had surgery at Estethica in Istanbul....a great experience, with my surgeon doing a fantastic job. Three weeks after surgery, everything is settling down nicely and my new shape is showing very well. Very, very pleased with everything!
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  Leeza, Luxembourg
  Jul 2019
  Words cannot Express how thankful I am with the service I received. Mustafa was my representative and he was very informative. I ask a lot of questions and he was always willing to get the accurate information. He made the full process stress free and easy. I was take to one of the major hospitals for my procedure and he and his team was there the whole time to help with anything I needed. Even after my procedure Mustafa still checks in on my recovery progress. He can always be reached whenever I needed him. Thank you so much Mustafa for making this major step in my life so smooth and easy. I highly recommend this agency, they are professionals that truly cares about your wellbeing.
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  Fran, Congo
  May 2019
  Exceptional ServiceI approached Flymedi when I wanted to have my liposuction , Nadia was my coodinator we talked for months before I decided to go ahead with the surgery. It's been more than one month since my sugery and I couldn't be happier, I'm pleased with the entire process. Thankful for Dr.Ozge Ergun and his amazing work and for Nadia's constant support and guidance. I would 100% recommend both .
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  Rua Ibrahim, United Arab Emirates
  Mar 2019
  For about a year and so I was thinking about getting Vaser Liposuction, and luckily when I was ready to move forward with the procedure I came across Flymedi in which I was contacted by Nadia. As I was planning to travel to Istanbul alone It was important for me to find an agency or a clinic in which I wouldn’t feel alone and I would feel comfortable.The minute I spoke with Nadia I got a very good vibe and she was very comforting and helpful.What I liked the most about Nadia specifically she was not pushy or aggressive rather she provided me with options and left it up to me to decide in which I felt she was very genuine and actually cared about her customer’s comfort rather than just trying to sell a deal.Nadia was available at all times whenever I had a question, she checked on me before, during and after the procedure. I am still recovering, but I am very happy with the results so far and the clinic that I went with.I would definitely go with Flymedi again for any future procedures.
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  Sanne, Netherlands
  Mar 2019
  During my stay in istanbul i had assistance and guiding 24/7, so i didn't even feel like i was in a foreign country. Ms. Nadia helped me with the clinic finding process and the best doctor for my preferences, but also with answers to all my questions related to the surgery at magical clinic, where i had the rhinoplasty and liposuction, i had a great experience and operations.
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  Andutza Deea, Germany
  Feb 2019
  Excellent customer service! I hat a nice experience with Flymedi company, especially with Mustafa. He answered all my questions with care and patience. He managed the entire process very well and quickly. Thank you Mustafa!
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  Lina, United States
  Jan 2019
  Great experienceThis is my first time communicating with a company overseas (out of states). To be honest it was kind of risky at the beginning, specially that I didn’t know anyone who used their services. I have applied online through their website, and within a very short time I had a response from them via WhatsApp. Geumana was a great communicator, she did her best to answer all my questions. She wasn’t pushy at all. She reviewed my situation with more than one doctor and gave me their opinions. She was with me from day 1 till today (after procedure)! She made sure that the communication with the clinic is okay and transportation and arrangements ...etc. Now after my procedure and going through all the experience, as she had informed me the staff in the clinic and the doctor were great! Still healing but I can tell that I am satisfied from the results! Very happy I had this experience and would highly recommend it to my friends and family! Thank you so much Geumana from FlyMedi
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  Sunia, Germany
  Jan 2019
  great service- I am happy with my choice and outcomeI am fully satisfied with flymedi service; in particular with my agent Nadia. She was there from the very first step, and assisted me in finding the right clinic for the budget I was looking. Also, I always felt comfortable to communicate with her. She was even responding to my late hours questions/chat on WhatsApp. She was the intermediary and replied very swiftly between the clinics Nd myself. Even after the treatment, they ask you how you are. Igelt felt very please and secure. I highly recommend flymedi/ Nadia.Thank you.
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  Maribeth, Switzerland
  Jan 2019
  I highly recommended flymedi.com. Mustafa was good assistance all the way through. From airport, hotel, and hospital. The surgeon who conduct the operation did a great job. I was hesitant at first and was scared what would be the result but waking up after the surgery I was surprised by his professionalism. As well as Mustafa was being present every time I needed him out anytime I could contacted him. He never fails. Thanks to Y'ALL guys.
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  Ahmet, United Kingdom
  Dec 2018
  Had a great experience with the team at flymedi. From when I 1st booked my op with Nadia she was most helpful. The surgeon Dr. Ozge and his team was brilliant they really looked after me and my wife who came along with me also with my wife being 5 months pregnant at 4he time they really looked after her as well. I can't thank them enough for their professionalism and great hospitality. The hospital was great as well. And the hotel was very nice and relaxing not too far from nisantasi a main shopping hub of Istanbul. And great staff too.
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  Daniela, Germany
  Dec 2018
  We recommend flymedi.com! Mr. Mustafa helped us to get to the best specialists in Turkey! I had to do MRI investigations, EEG and I was very pleased with everything !! We'll recommend with all our heart !! There are special people, Mr. Mustafa, but also the staff at the Hospital !! Thank you
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  Anna, Netherlands
  Oct 2018
  Everything went well, the team and doctor was nice. Thank you!
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  Kasier, United Kingdom
  Aug 2018
  Flymedi was just great from my first contact with them Nadia karoui was such a gem I was giving time and plenty of Information regarding my procedure She arranged all the booking from the flight airport transport to the clinic Couldn’t really ask for much moreI inquired from other companies at the same time and found them way too pushy to make a booking and really not as informative Definitely recommend for others to use Especially when it comes to your body the more information they better
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  Andrea, Romania
  Jul 2018
  Gånduri bune şi mulțumiri din Romånia!Doresc să mulțumesc Flymedi,domnului Mustafa pentru că a fost prompt şi foarte rapid in a-mi găsi o clinică pentru nevoile mele,respectiv Clinica Vanity,unde mi-am şi făcut intervențiile la nivel facial,de care sunt foarte mândră şi incåntată.A fost o experiență unică trăită la Istanbul alături de cel care m-a operat,doctorul Güray Yeşiladali care este un profesionist desåvårşit dar inainte de toate un OM minunat şi asistenta dånsului Merve Cevik care mi-a fost alături mereu.In ceea ce-l priveşte pe domnul Mustafa,dânsul este un om sensibil şi grijuliu care nereu m-a contactat pe WhatsApp pentru a mă intreba de sănătate.Mulțumesc pentru tot,faceți o echipă minunată cu toții!
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  Soraya, United Kingdom
  Jun 2018
  I approached Flymedi for my liposuction procedure, the team was really helpful and professional and answered all my questions.A big thank you to Dr.Ozge and Taner for their work.I recommend Flymedi for anyone considering surgery abroad
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  Saleh, United Arab Emirates
  May 2018
  Nadia Karoui is a very professional ,dedicated , and highly skilled Customer service specialist.She helped me out from the moment i contacted her about my medical issues. She gave me honest advise with no pressure what so ever. She managed the entire process very well from the moment I arrived in turkey till my hopistal discharge date. She is a friendly and caring Customer service specialist. I would definitely recommend Nadia and FlyMedi for Anyone who requires any type of medical help. ThanksSaleh Osman
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  Larisa, Russian Federation
  Oct 2017
  Хочу выразить огромную благодарность за представленные услуги клиники New Age Clinic. Великолепные профессионалы и квалифицированные специалисты оказали мне профессиональную помощь в получении медицинской помощи. Отдельную благодарность хочу выразить сотрудникам компании FlyMedi которые были внимательны и находились со мной рядом почти 24 часа в сутки.
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  Gina Chayeb, Algeria
  Jul 2017
  Professional , honest , delivered all parts of agreement. Thanks to Yusuf for your great service
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  Sabrina Mosch, Germany
  Jun 2017
  Everything went well, the operation started 2 hours later than it supposed to be but it is OK. I am satisfied with the result
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  Sanne Hesselmans, Netherlands
  May 2017
  Great results. Thanks FLYMEDI and Dr. Ozge!
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  Dina Alotaibi, Kuwait
  Jan 2017
  التواصل حلو بس ممكن أوقات الويكند ياخذ وقت شوية. الخدمة ممتازة جدا. السعر مناسب جدا .مافي اي شكوى و بالعكس بشكركم جدا
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  Kelly Smith, United Kingdom
  Nov 2016
  Good result with an excellent team
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