Body Lift Surgery
Body lift is a comprehensive surgical procedure that addresses excess skin and tissue around the entire circumference of the body—abdomen, back, hips, and buttocks—providing dramatic transformation for patients who have lost significant weight through diet, exercise, or bariatric surgery.
What is Body Lift Surgery?
Body lift is a comprehensive surgical procedure that addresses excess skin and tissue around the entire circumference of the body—abdomen, back, hips, and buttocks—providing dramatic transformation for patients who have lost significant weight through diet, exercise, or bariatric surgery.
What to Know Before You Go
💡 Pro Tip: Body lift can be staged—doing lower body first, then upper body 3-6 months later—to reduce surgical time and recovery demands. Discuss staging options with your surgeon based on your goals and health status.
⚠️ Insider Note: Plan for extended recovery. Body lift is major surgery requiring 2+ weeks before travel and 4-6 weeks before resuming normal activities. Arrange adequate time off work, home support, and realistic expectations about the recovery timeline.
Cost of Body Lift in Turkey
Savings: Turkey offers 60-65% savings on body lift surgery compared to UK/USA prices.
What's Included
Body lift packages in Turkey typically cover:
Benefits
The Procedure
Step 1 – Anesthesia: General anesthesia administered for this extensive procedure.
Step 2 – Incision: Circumferential incision made around the body at the waistline/hip level.
Step 3 – Tissue Removal: Excess skin and fat removed from abdomen, back, flanks, hips, and buttocks (often 5-15 lbs of tissue).
Step 4 – Lifting & Reshaping: Remaining tissue lifted, tightened, and repositioned for improved contour.
Step 5 – Closure: Layered sutures placed, surgical drains inserted to prevent fluid accumulation.
Procedure time: 4-7 hours depending on extent.
Recovery & Downtime
Potential Side Effects
Is Body Lift Right for You?
Ideal candidates:
Not suitable for:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a good candidate for body lift?
Patients who have lost significant weight (50+ pounds) through diet, exercise, or bariatric surgery and have maintained stable weight for at least 6 months.
How long is body lift surgery?
Body lift surgery typically takes 4-7 hours depending on the extent of treatment. Some cases may be staged over multiple sessions for safety.
Will I have visible scars?
Yes, scars are extensive but placed strategically low on the body—typically hidden by underwear or swimwear. They fade significantly over 1-2 years.
How long is the hospital stay?
Most patients stay 2-3 nights in the hospital for monitoring, pain management, and surgical drain care.
Can body lift be combined with other procedures?
Yes, but this increases surgical time and risk. Many surgeons recommend staging arm lift or thigh lift 3-6 months after body lift recovery.
When can I fly home after surgery?
Most surgeons recommend waiting 10-14 days before flying, with medical clearance. Body lift is major surgery requiring extended local recovery.
How much weight will I lose from body lift?
Typically 5-15 pounds of tissue is removed. However, body lift is for contouring and removing excess skin, not additional weight loss.
Why is body lift cheaper in Turkey?
Lower operating costs and specialized post-bariatric surgery centers with high volume. Same quality care with internationally trained plastic surgeons.
Is This Right For You?
"Patients who have lost 50+ pounds and have significant excess skin around the torso. Must be at stable weight for 6+ months with realistic expectations."
Benefits
Removes excess skin from entire circumference
Addresses abdomen, back, hips, and buttocks
Comprehensive transformation after weight loss
Permanent results with stable weight
Improves clothing fit dramatically
Boosts confidence and quality of life
60-70% cost savings vs UK/USA
The Process
Procedure
Step 1 – Anesthesia: General anesthesia administered.
Step 2 – Incision: Circumferential incision made around the body at waistline/hip level.
Step 3 – Tissue Removal: Excess skin and fat removed from abdomen, back, hips, and buttocks.
Step 4 – Lifting: Remaining tissue lifted and tightened.
Step 5 – Closure: Layered sutures, drains placed.
Recovery & Downtime
Day 1-5: Hospital stay, drains, assistance needed. Week 1-2: Drains removed, limited mobility. Week 3-4: Light work, compression garments. Week 6-8: Resume most activities. Month 3-6: Final results.
Potential Side Effects
- Significant swelling and bruising weeks 1-4 (occurs in 100% of patients)
- Moderate to severe discomfort weeks 1-2 (occurs in 100% of patients)
- Drains required for 1-2 weeks (occurs in 100% of patients)
- Limited mobility weeks 1-3 (occurs in 100% of patients)
- Rare: Seroma, wound healing issues, or asymmetry (occurs in 10-15% of patients)
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Category: Plastic Surgery
- Safety: High
- Duration: See details
Average Prices in Turkey
€8,000-€12,000 lower body lift | €12,000-€18,000 circumferential | €18,000-€25,000 total body lift (staged)Prices vary by clinic, materials, and scope.
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