Op. Dr. Bora Yücel
Liposuction in Turkey, Antalya:
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- Jan 11, 2026
- 5 min read
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Bora Yücel
Is it safe to get liposuction in Turkey, Antalya?
Although any cosmetic surgery operation has risks and problems, liposuction in Turkey is a safe technique as long as the patient satisfies the essential prerequisites and the surgery is conducted in a well-equipped operating room and accredited clinic by a board-certified and skilled plastic surgeon.
Am I suitable for surgical liposuction?
The best candidates for surgical liposuction are those who have stubborn regions of fat that cannot be decreased with diet or exercise. Liposuction is not a weight loss operation, and you should be as close to your goal weight as possible before undergoing the operation. If you are unsure, please contact us to discuss the areas you wish to treat.
Is it possible to combine liposuction with another procedure?
Liposuction is frequently performed in conjunction with other cosmetic surgery operations such as tummy-tuck, gynecomastia, and arm lifts. Your surgeon will advise you on what they feel would produce the greatest outcomes for you. Combining the two treatments allows patients to reap the advantages of each while lowering the discomfort and recovery time required if they were performed individually. During a consultation, your surgeon will be able to tell you if a combined procedure is right for you.
Which is better, liposuction or tummy tuck?
Which is better for me: a tummy tuck or liposuction? If you have loose skin, a tummy tuck will provide you the finest results. Liposuction is definitely the best option if you only want to treat small pockets of fat around your waist.
Should I lose weight before liposuction?
Patients undergoing liposuction surgery should be close to their ideal body weight. In other words, while increasing or decreasing a few pounds before liposuction is OK, it is preferable if you enter the operation at a steady weight that you believe you can maintain following liposuction.
Which liposuction is the safest?
The most prevalent cosmetic surgery is tumescent liposuction, which is more effective, safer, and less painful than standard liposuction and has a shorter recovery period. It is an outpatient surgery that does not require general anaesthesia.
What type of anaesthesia is used in traditional liposuction?
In most cases, surgical liposuction is performed under general anaesthesia. To guarantee your comfort throughout the treatment, you will be mildly sedated.
Liposuction can be performed under local anaesthesia in rare situations; however, this is normally reserved for minor procedures. During your appointment, you can discuss the kind of anaesthetic that will be used with your surgeon.
How much weight can you lose with liposuction?
Liposuction has been allowed by the FDA to remove up to 11 pounds of fat, which is equivalent to five litres. Technically, you can drop up to 11 pounds of fat after surgery, but it isn't a guideline that everyone who undergoes this treatment should follow.
What is recovery like after liposuction?
It is recommended that you take it easy and relax for the first 10 days after your treatment. Bruising is frequent around this period, so you may feel sore and uneasy. Listen to your body and don't push yourself too hard because this will impair your recuperation time. For at least four weeks, avoid exercise or intense activity. Heavy lifting and strenuous sports should be avoided for 6 weeks following surgery. This is everything to assist in minimising swelling and speeding up recovery. After three weeks, you should feel more like yourself.
The recovery period following Vaser liposuction is quicker, with many patients feeling able to resume their normal routines almost immediately. Depending on the regions being treated, we recommend taking 2-5 days off work. If you have any concerns or queries after surgery, our patient hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Will I need to wear a garment after liposuction?
For the first 3-4 weeks after your surgery, you will be needed to wear a surgical compression garment at all times except while showering, and then you may only need to wear it during the day for an additional 3 weeks. However, this will be determined by your personal recovery timeframes, which you will be informed of at your post-op consultation. The garment will only need to be worn in the treated areas, and you will be measured for them at your post-op checkup to ensure that they fit appropriately and comfortably. The objective of post-surgical clothes is to help you heal. The garment applies external pressure to the affected regions, reducing swelling and bruising and improving circulation.
How soon can I exercise after liposuction?
Overall, activity and sports should be avoided until 6 weeks after the operation, at which point your surgeon should advise you whether or not you are able to continue. Some patients begin light activity again after 4 weeks, but listen to your body; it will tell you if you are not ready.
How long do I need to stay off work after liposuction?
The amount of time you are off work following liposuction will be determined by your employment function. We usually advise patients to take at least one week off from office duties. If your job requires heavy lifting or other demanding physical activity, you may need to take a bit longer. Your surgeon will be able to discuss this with you as part of your aftercare plan.
Will I need drains after liposuction?
Drains are generally required for liposuction patients to promote healing and minimise oedema. Blood, pus, and other fluids are removed from incision sites using surgical drains. Drains are often left in place for up to 5 days before being removed by the surgeon or a nurse in the clinic.
Drains are also employed after Vaser lipo when a large volume of fat is removed.
During your consultation, your surgeon will be able to go through surgical drains in further depth.
Why do I need to stop smoking before liposuction?
We prefer our patients to quit smoking before going ahead with any procedure. This is because smoking often causes the skin to heal poorly and causes unnecessary complications post-procedure and delayed recovery.
To allow your body to heal properly, we recommend that patients quit smoking as soon as they make the choice to undergo liposuction, or we recommend that they at least stop 2 weeks before and do not smoke for at least 2 weeks after surgery.
Resuming smoking during recovery before your incision sites have healed puts you at risk of poor healing, infection, and other dangerous complications.
It is important to be honest in your medical questionnaire and make your surgeon aware if you smoke, take any medication or have any medical issues that may affect your recovery time.
When can I drive again after liposuction?
You will be unable to drive yourself home following your surgery. We recommend that you bring someone with you who can drive you home and stay with you for at least 24 hours after the treatment. You will be able to resume driving after you are able to move about without pain, have finished taking any medications, and are generally feeling fit and healthy. Please check that you can manoeuvre about the car comfortably and easily conduct an emergency stop. This normally takes between 7 and 10 days. If you are unsure, please contact our 24-hour patient hotline for assistance. You should also double-check the specifics of your insurance to verify that you are adequately protected for driving after surgery.
Will I be bruised after liposuction?
Bruising is an unfortunate side effect of liposuction surgery. This might cause tenderness and discomfort in some locations. We recommend following your aftercare plan as closely as possible to decrease the degree of bruising. It might take up to three weeks for bruising to go away entirely.
Vaser liposuction is less intrusive than surgical liposuction, which lowers the risk of bruising. Downtime after Vaser liposuction is brief, and most patients are able to resume their normal activities far sooner than surgical liposuction patients.
Will liposuction leave me with loose skin?
Liposuction performed correctly should not result in loose skin. Before consenting to do the operation, your surgeon will analyse the condition of your skin since they will be able to forecast how the skin will tighten or shrink in the years after recovery. If you have stretched skin prior to liposuction, it is doubtful that it will tighten, and an alternate surgical technique to assist in removing and tightening the skin may be advised instead. Come in for a consultation with one of our skilled surgeons to see whether you are a candidate for liposuction. They will be able to recommend which operation would offer you the greatest results.
Will there be swelling after liposuction?
Unfortunately, swelling is a frequent side effect of liposuction surgery, but our aftercare regimens have been designed to limit the amount of oedema that happens post-surgery. You may have a drain in place for a few days following surgery and must wear a compression garment at all times except while washing. Both of these will assist in minimising oedema. Swelling may take several weeks to completely resolve, but most of it will be gone by three weeks. Vaser liposuction is far less intrusive than surgical liposuction, which means less oedema after the operation. Patients are still needed to wear compression garments, but many are able to resume their normal activities soon after the treatment.
What is the best type of liposuction?
Traditional liposuction, Vaser liposuction, laser liposuction, MPX laser, body jet liposuction, and many other liposuction procedures are available. There is no clinical proof that one of them is superior or even safer than the other. Liposuction done by a competent surgeon on qualified individuals is the best sort of liposuction. The surgeon's ability and experience, as well as the aftercare given, produce the finest outcomes.
When can I see results after liposuction?
You will most likely notice results right away, but you may be required to wear a compression garment following surgery, so you may not be able to see right away. Bruising and swelling may occur, which may somewhat affect the look of your results. The majority of patients have outstanding benefits within 6 weeks; however, the complete results of the operation are best visible 6-12 months later when all oedema has dissipated. Although patients will be forced to wear a compression garment immediately following surgery, the benefits of Vaser liposuction are rapid. The results of a standard Vaser are quite subtle and realistic.
Please contact us for more information.