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Revised April, 2024 – Resource, International Patient Center
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ABOUT LIPOSUCTION IN TURKEY

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LIPOSUCTION ALSO KNOWN AS LIPOPLASTY, LIPOSCULPTURE, OR SUCTION LIPECTOMY, IS A COSMETIC SURGERY PROCEDURE DESIGNED TO REMOVE EXCESS FAT FROM SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE BODY. IT INVOLVES USING A CANNULA INSERTED UNDER THE SKIN, THROUGH WHICH A HIGH-PRESSURE VACUUM IS APPLIED TO EXTRACT UNWANTED FAT. LIPOSUCTION CAN BE PERFORMED ON VARIOUS BODY PARTS WHERE FAT ACCUMULATES, HELPING TO RESHAPE AND CONTOUR THE BODY. IT IS ESSENTIAL TO CONSULT WITH A QUALIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON TO UNDERSTAND THE PROCEDURE, BENEFITS, AND POTENTIAL RISKS.
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THOSE WHO ARE WONDERING ABOUT LIPOSUCTION

Q: Is fat absorption an effective method?

A: The result to be obtained after fat absorption, if the right indication is placed, will be quite striking and effective. With this method, localized fat deposits are removed, which cannot be eliminated despite diet and exercise. It should not be forgotten that this is not a method of weight loss.

Q: Is fat absorption a reliable method?

A: If performed in experienced hands and carefully, the major risks of surgery are quite low. If an amount of oil greater than 5 liters is taken, the problems and risks that may be encountered increase. In such cases, many plastic surgeons consider it appropriate to monitor the patient for a day in a full-fledged hospital. The problems that can be encountered at a smaller rate are disproportion, too much or too little fat intake, deformities and sagging skin.

Q: How big are the incisions made?

A: In the standard “tumescent liposuction” method, it is entered with incisions made about 0.5 cm in size. Slightly larger incisions can be used in operations performed with ultrasound.

Q: How much pain does it cause after surgery?

A: Because a liquid containing anesthetic substances is injected into the tissues in the tumescent technique, it is observed that surprisingly little discomfort is suffered even in cases where fairly large areas are interfered with.

Q: How long will I be able to return to work after the operation?

A: If you don’t have a job that requires intense physical effort, you can start working again in a few days to a week. This period may be slightly longer in jobs that require more intense physical activity.

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LIPOSUCTION IS MAINLY PERFORMED ON THE BODY AREAS

Abdomen
Waistline
Hips
Buttock
Inner / outer thighs
Above the knees
Upper arms
Under the chin
Neck
Back

Other surgeries can be performed the same time with liposuction types if required as;

Wet Liposuction – small amount of fluid with less volume than the amount of fat, which is going to be removed, is injected into the target area. The fluid helps loosen the fat cells and is suctioned out.

Super-wet Liposuction – this technique uses less liquid than tumescent Liposuction but about the same amount of liquid as fat is removed.

Dry Liposuction – there is no fluid injected before the fat is removed. There is a higher risk of bruising and bleeding than other techniques.

Ultrasound-assisted Liposuction – also known as ultrasonic liposuction, the Cannula is energized with ultrasound. This makes the fat melt away on contact, the ultrasound vibrations burst the walls of the fat cells emulsifying the fat and making it easier for suction. Longer incisions are needed for this technique and there is a risk of skin or internal burns.

Power assisted Liposuction PAS – uses a specialized Cannula with a mechanized system that rapidly moves back and forth allowing the surgeon to pull out fat more easily.

Laser assisted Lipolysis LAL – requires the use of tumescent fluid. A microcannula is inserted through a small incision to deliver laser energy and heat to subcutaneous fat (fat under the skin).

Tumescent Liposuction – several liters of saline solution with local anesthetic lidocaine and vessel-constrictor epinephrine (adrenaline) is pumped subcutaneously (below the skin) in the area that is to be suctioned. The fat is suctioned through small suction tubes called microcannula.

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LIPOSUCTION PROCEDURE

For the liposuction in Turkey hospital apart from improving the person appearance, the surgery is usually done using local anesthesia and takes from 30 minutes to several hours depending on the type of surgery and other surgeries done together with liposuction. The surgeon will mark the area where the surgery is going to be performed. The patient will be scrubbed with antimicrobial agent to reduce the risk of infection. During the surgery, patient’s arms and legs will be wrapped or inserted into compression sleeves.

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SUITABLE PATIENTS FOR LIPOSUCTION

Patients who are at a good health condition.
Patients who are over the age of 18.
Patients who are pregnant are not able to undergo Liposuction surgery.

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BEFORE LIPOSUCTION

Patients must not eat or drink after midnight at the day of the surgery.
Patients must not drink alcohol from at least 24 hours before the surgery.
Medication, herbal supplements including herbal tea must not be used from 2 weeks before the surgery.

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AFTER LIPOSUCTION

Patients are usually sent home after the surgery unless there are other ies performed with a Liposuction which require for the patient to stay in hospital.
Area of the surgery will be wrapped up to reduce the risk of infection.
Bruising can occur around the incision site and disappear within a week to 10 days.
Patients must take any medication if prescribed by the doctor correctly.
Patients must keep themselves hydrated after the surgery by drinking plenty of liquid.
Patients must rest for the first couple of days.
Driving is restricted until the drainage tubes are removed.
Compression garment must be worn for 3 weeks and not taken off, unless having a shower, which is recommended daily after the drains have been removed. Before they are removed sponged bathing is recommended.

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RISK OF LIPOSUCTION SURGERY

Just like every basic surgery there is a slight risk of complication to occur are;

Bleeding.
Infection – very rare to occur.
Reaction to anesthesia.
Bruising – patients with tendency to bleed have a higher risk of bruising.
Permanent color changes in the skin.
Uneven skin surface.
Inflammation – swelling can take up to 6 months to settle in some cases.
Thrombophlebitis – blood clots form in the veins.
Temporary numbness.

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FIRST DAY

Patients will attend consultation with the Turkey liposuction doctor in Antalya and Istanbul hospital and will be advised about the procedure and their condition. The patient will then be taken through a couple of tests that are required before the surgery. If desired, patients can spend the day to rest and attend the hospital the next day.

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SECOND DAY

Liposuction surgery will be performed. The surgery will be performed using local anesthesia. The surgery will take between 30 minutes to several hours depending on the type of surgery and other surgeries done together with liposuction. Once the surgery is over the patient will be taken to a private room where they will be staying for resting. The surgeon will perform a check up and if they are approved to be in a good, healthy condition and the surgery results are all successful; the patients are advised with post treatment care requirements and are ready to be discharged from hospital to their settlements unless there are other surgeries performed with liposuction which require for the patient to stay in hospital.

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THIRD DAY

Patients will attend a post surgery appointment for a final check up and consultation. Patients are able to go on little tours around the city if they are feeling better and carry on taking their medications correctly. Patients will be advised on further medication. If everything is right then the patient is ready to return to their destination.
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Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.

Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.

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1. What is Liposuction in Turkey?

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery that removes unwanted or excess fat from a specific area of the body.

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2. How is the Liposuction surgery done?

An instrument called Cannula is inserted under the skin and high-pressure vacuum is applied to the Cannula to remove the unwanted fat. The surgery is done with local anesthetic unless there are other surgeries done together with Liposuction.

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3. Does Liposuction have pain?

Patients may feel no pain during the procedure.

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4. How long does Liposuction last?

Liposuction is usually done on an outpatient basis so a few hours after the surgery the patient is sent home unless there are other surgeries done together with the liposuction.

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5. Who can have Liposuction surgery?

Patients over the age of 20.

Men and women patients who are at a good health condition.

Patients who are healthy both mentally and physically.

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6. How long do I need to stay in Turkey JCI Hospital?

Liposuction surgery is done on an outpatient basis, so the patient is sent home after the treatment.

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7. How long do I need to stay in Turkey?

The recommended stay in Turkey including consultation before the surgery and after the surgery is usually 2-3 days in Istanbul or Antalya.

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8. How can I reduce swelling?

To reduce swelling patients must drink plenty of water and keep hydrated, maintain a healthy diet, resting is very important, ice or cold compress can be done and if instructed by the surgeon, a compression garment must be worn.

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9. Are there any risks of Liposuction?

Just like every surgery there are some risks as well and very rare as;

Bleeding.
Infection – very rare to occur.
Reaction to anesthesia.
Bruising – patients with tendency to bleed have a higher risk of bruising.
Permanent color changes in the skin.
Uneven skin surface.
Inflammation – swelling can take up to 6 months to settle in some cases.
Thrombophlebitis – blood clots form in the veins.
Temporary numbness.

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10. Devices used in Liposuction

An instrument called Cannula is used in a Liposuction surgery. The cannula is inserted under the skin and a high pressure vacuum is applied to the Cannula to remove the unwanted fat.

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11. When can I return to my work?

Patients are able to return to work 2 weeks after surgery, as long as they are feeling comfortable.
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FOR PATIENTS TO ARRIVE IN TURKEY, BEFORE WE ASK THEM TO SEND SOME PICTURES AND PERFORM GENERAL EVALUATION BASED ON THESE. WE DO NOT INVITE PATIENTS WHOSE AREA IS NOT SUFFICIENT OR THOSE FOR WHOM WE BELIEVE THAT THE PROCEDURE WILL NOT YIELD GOOD RESULTS. THEREFORE MOST PATIENTS WHO ARRIVE IN TURKEY KNOWS CONDITIONS AND LIMITS OF THE TREATMENT, WHICH ENSURES OF EXPECTATIONS TO BE MET.
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