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The Benefit Of Body Lift Abroad 

Post-pregnancy and post-bariatric surgery are critical periods as your body goes through rapid changes of losing extra weight. Once you slim down, your body will have excess skin and some stubborn fat, and it isn't a task you can reverse naturally. It requires a surgical solution.

Body lifting abroad is an effective and affordable treatment to tighten excess skin. Traveling abroad for treatment will allow you to explore innovative treatments with a higher success rate. Body lifting abroad costs 40%- 50% less than in your local country.

Some of the other benefits you will experience if you decide to have body lifting abroad include:

Privacy 

Some patients want to keep their medical choices private, so seeking treatment abroad provides them with more confidentiality. Medical tourism offers privacy; you can publicly announce you're going on holiday while seeking the treatment you need.

You get access to superior patient care services

Most doctors usually see their patients once a month. So, an average doctor spends fewer than seven minutes with a patient. Ultimately, this means that patients don't experience good patient care services from their doctors.

On the other hand, if you travel abroad to receive treatment, you can expect to be treated with care and respect when you go for treatment abroad. The surgeons in these reputable hospitals take the time to talk to patients.

You get the chance to recover in 5-star facilities

Some patients prefer an agency to plan their treatment abroad. It gives you relief to focus on your recovery. The agency will prepare a customized trip that fits your needs. The package will include flight, accommodation, and airport transfer.  

It is safe to have the procedure abroad 

You will find the surgeons are highly experienced with years of practice. Their clinics are accredited by renowned institutions like Joint Commission International JCI or International Organization for Standardization ISO.

You have access to innovative treatment options 

Traveling abroad for treatment will open other possibilities or introduce a better, more effective treatment.

Tips For Choosing The Best Body Lift Clinic Abroad 

  • Prioritize the treatment you need: you need to understand the type of treatment you need. Visit your local doctor and understand what treatment best suits your case.

  • Have a clear expectation of the results: understand the necessary procedure plan. 

  • Research the condition of the clinic before booking. It's recommended to visit the clinic before booking and finalizing the procedure. Talk to the staff and past patients if possible. 

  • Ask what's the follow-up steps after the surgery and aftercare procedure steps. 

  • Choose the right surgeon, do your due diligence, and enquire. 

  • Plan your trip well, and give yourself time to rest after the treatment. 

Ideal Candidate for Body Contouring Surgery Abroad  

You're a perfect candidate if you're healthy, experiencing loose and saggy skin, and desire to sculpt and shape your body.

Body Lift Surgery Cost Abroad

The factors that affect the cost of a body lift surgery abroad are the hospital's location, the surgeon's experience, the technique used, and the type of treatment.

Country Estimated Cost
UK

€11,000 - €14,500 

USA

€10,000 - €17,000

Turkey €2900 - €3550
Australia

€14,000 - €24,000

Learn more about Body Lift in Turkey by comparing costs and reviewing the clinics and doctors.

Body Lift Clinics(69 Clinics)

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Luna Clinic Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Luna Clinic Turkey Verified
  • Preliminary and follow-up examination
  • 98% would recommend
  • 1000+ operations last year
  • Internationally trained surgeons
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€4,000
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Istanbul European Clinic
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul European Clinic Verified
  • 97% would recommend
  • Uses cutting-edge tech
  • Accredited by TSAPS (Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
  • Well-equipped staff
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€4,150
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Estethica Atasehir
Istanbul, Turkey
Estethica Atasehir Verified
  • Premium facility
  • ISO 9001-certified clinic in Istanbul
  • 93% patients recommend
  • Open weekends
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€4,400
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Memorial Sisli Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Memorial Sisli Hospital Verified
  • Popular by international patients
  • 200 bed capacity
  • JCI-Certified
  • Has an advanced medical technology
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€4,650
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Dr. Sema Ozden Clinic
Izmir, Turkey
Dr. Sema Ozden Clinic Verified
  • Recently renovated clinic
  • Accredited by TSAPS (Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
  • Preliminary and follow-up examination
  • High review rate
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€4,500
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Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital Verified
  • Biggest private hospital in Istanbul
  • Advanced post-op care system
  • Internationally trained surgeons
  • JCI accredited clinic
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€4,600
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Erdem Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
Erdem Hospital Verified
  • ISO 9001 Certified
  • Uses the top-notch technology
  • 20,000 square meters
  • 150-bed capacity
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€4,700
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Ekol Hospitals Izmir
Izmir, Turkey
Ekol Hospitals Izmir Verified
  • Has world-class specialists
  • High review rate
  • Monitored by the Quality Management Unit
  • Using the most advanced technology
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€4,550
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Esteworld
Istanbul, Turkey
Esteworld Verified
  • ISO 9001-2008 Certified
  • Located in the heart of the city
  • Premium facility
  • High review rate
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€4,650
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Kent Hospital
Izmir, Turkey
Kent Hospital Verified
  • 95% would recommend
  • Advanced technology investment
  • 1000+ treatments last year
  • Founded in 2008
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€4,700
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By Abdulaziz Ali - Medically reviewed by Prof. Zeynep Sevim, on Aug 25, 2023

Body lift surgery or body contouring is not recommended for patients who have heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes. Heavy smokers should stop smoking before and after undergoing this procedure. Patients suffering from an active infection are not good candidates for this procedure.

How Long Should I Stay In The Hospital After The Procedure?

The procedure requires 1 to 3 nights' stay in the hospital.

How Long Is The Procedure?

Body lifting abroad takes 3 to 5 hours. 

What You Should Avoid Before The Surgery? 

Patients need to avoid blood thinners such as aspirin, herbal teas, herbal supplements, and anti-inflammatory medicines for at least 2 weeks before body lift surgery. Patients also need to have a stable weight before undergoing body lift surgery.

How Is The Procedure Performed?

Body lift surgeons usually perform body contouring surgery in one session, under general anesthesia. Body contouring surgery can be broken down into several, individual components: 

  • Brachioplasty or arm lift surgery 
  • Mastopexy or breast lift surgery 
  • Abdominoplasty 
  • Lower body lift in Turkey, includes the tummy, outer thighs, and the area around the midsection

Body lift surgery usually lasts anywhere between 3 to 5 hours, depending on the procedures included. Once the procedure is over, patients will be required to spend between 1 to 3 days in the hospital, under close medical supervision.

Body Lifting Recovery Timeline 

The recovery period depends on the procedures performed. If it is performed as a single, simple procedure, patients can return to their normal life routine including work in around one week. If multiple procedures are performed, complete recovery may take between 3 and 9 weeks.

Patients usually spend the first 1-2 weeks at home, at rest. They may have to wear certain compression garments and smoking is strongly prohibited within that period. Most patients return to normal activities in around 2 or 3 weeks.

Body Contouring Surgery Complication 

Body contouring surgery risks and complications can include: 

  • Excessive bleeding 
  • Infection 
  • Anesthesia-related complications 
  • Blood clots
  • Poor wound healing
  • Seroma 
  • Dehiscence 
  • Scarring on the arms, chest, stomach, or legs 
  • Persistent pain
  • Revision surgery 
  • Permanent loss of sensitivity in certain areas 
  • Asymmetry

Body lift surgery side effects can include: 

  • Slight bleeding 
  • Pain and discomfort in multiple areas 
  • Temporary loss of sensitivity in the incision area 
  • Bruising in multiple areas 
  • Swelling
  • Numbness around operated sites
  • Difficulty in bending forward due to the tightened skin

Body Lifting Success Rate

Body contouring reviews set the average success rate at 96%. Body lift surgery results can be noticed immediately after the surgery. The swelling will gradually subside over the next few weeks. Patients need to take certain precautions in order not to gain any more weight once the body contouring surgery is over.

Although effects such as age and gravity will eventually cause some loss of firmness, a healthy lifestyle will go a long way in helping the patient shorten his or her recovery period and at the same time reduce scarring.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When can I resume exercise after the body contouring procedure?

Patients need to avoid exercise or sports for at least 6 to 8 weeks after the procedure because bending, straining, or lifting is not allowed during this period.

Although sports need to be avoided during the first weeks, less physically draining activities are recommended during the recovery period. Patients are encouraged to take walks and engage in fewer physical activities. 

Can body lift surgery be combined with other types of surgery?

Yes, besides the procedure itself being a combination of abdominoplasty, thigh lift and buttocks lift, some patients opt to have breast augmentation surgery at the same time.

How long do the results of body lift surgery last?

Body contouring brings long-lasting results, but it still depends on a number of factors, including the patient’s lifestyle, diet, exercise, and age. 

How long before my scars heal or disappear?

The scars generally take up to 18 months before they become less noticeable, but they will never disappear completely. Most of the scars will be quite discrete after 18 months and mostly hidden in the bikini lines.

How many days should I travel/stay abroad to do the treatment?

You will need a minimum of 1 week.