Cost guide · Tummy tuck · Istanbul
Tummy Tuck in Turkey — Cost and Surgical Plan
Mini, full or extended abdominoplasty, with or without muscle repair and circumferential liposuction — the plan decides the price. Here is how it is built.
After pregnancy or major weight loss the abdominal wall itself is often separated, and skin removal alone will not fix it. Repairing that separation adds theatre time — and it is the difference between a flat result and a disappointing one.
Every abdominoplasty is performed by Prof. Dr. Karaaltın in an accredited Istanbul hospital with full anaesthesia and thromboprophylaxis protocol.
What decides the price of your tummy tuck
The technique your anatomy needs
Mini, full and extended abdominoplasty differ substantially, and adding rectus muscle repair or circumferential liposuction lengthens the operation.
Time in theatre and length of anaesthesia
Theatre and anaesthesia are charged by time. A single-stage operation costs less than a combined plan that treats several areas in one session.
Combined procedures
Combining procedures in one anaesthetic is usually less expensive in total than travelling twice, and it shortens overall recovery.
Hospital grade and length of stay
Operating in an internationally accredited hospital with full intensive-care backup costs more than a day-surgery clinic — and it is the reason the safety record holds.
Revision or secondary surgery
Correcting previous surgery takes longer, needs more planning and sometimes extra grafting, so a secondary case is quoted above a primary one.
What the all-inclusive package covers
- Video consultation and surgical planning with Prof. Dr. Karaaltın personally
- Pre-operative examination, blood work and anaesthesia assessment
- Surgeon, anaesthetist and theatre fees in a JCI-accredited Istanbul hospital
- Hospital stay for the nights your procedure requires
- Post-operative garments, dressings and prescribed medication
- Airport transfers and hotel or recovery-suite coordination
- In-person recovery checks before you are cleared to fly
- Scheduled video follow-ups and 24/7 WhatsApp access after you fly home
Not included
- International flights
- Extended hotel nights beyond the planned recovery window
- Travel and medical-complication insurance (strongly recommended)
- Any secondary or unrelated procedure added after the original plan
Compare the total: UK and US abdominoplasty quotes rarely include garments, drains, hospital nights and follow-up, all of which are covered here.
Abdominal wall repair, not just skin removal
Where rectus diastasis is present it is repaired as part of the operation, restoring core function as well as contour. Scar position is planned so it sits below normal underwear and swimwear lines.
Tummy tuck in Turkey — your questions
How long do I stay in Istanbul for a tummy tuck?
Plan 7–8 nights, including one or two hospital nights and drain management before you are cleared to fly.
Can it be combined with breast surgery?
Yes — that combination is a Mummy Makeover, planned in one safely staged session where your health assessment allows it.
Why is surgery in Istanbul less expensive than in the UK or US?
The difference is the cost base — staff salaries, hospital overheads and insurance premiums in Turkey are far lower than in London or New York. It is not a difference in implant brands, hospital accreditation or the surgeon's training, all of which are international standard here.
How do I get an actual price for my case?
Send your photos and goals through the consultation form. After a private video call with Prof. Dr. Karaaltın you receive a written surgical plan for your tummy tuck and an all-inclusive quote — no call-centre estimates before the surgeon has seen your case.
Is the price fixed once it is quoted?
Yes. The quote covers the plan you approve. If nothing changes in your plan, the price you are given before you travel is the price you pay.
What if I need a revision later?
Revision policy is discussed and written down before you travel, so you know exactly what is covered and what would be chargeable.
Ask about tummy tuck in Turkey
Send your details and goals. Your request is saved to the clinic system and emailed straight to our team — Prof. Dr. Karaaltın reviews every case personally.
Travelling from the UK, Ireland or the United States
Most tummy tuck patients fly in from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin, New York, Los Angeles and Miami. Istanbul is roughly a four-hour flight from the UK and Ireland and is served by direct flights from major US hubs. Consultations happen by video before you book anything, and the clinic sits in Şişli, ten minutes from Nişantaşı hotels.
Clinic address
Teşvikiye, Sakayık Sk. No:47
34365 Şişli / Istanbul, TurkeyGet directions →
Talk to the clinic
English, Turkish and Arabic speaking coordinators.
Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: Closed
Istanbul time (UTC+3)
Get a written plan and an all-inclusive quote
Send your photos and goals — Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın reviews every case personally before any price is given.