LIPOSUCTION COSMETIC SURGERY TURKEY

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Revised May, 2021 – Resource, Turkey iHealth Patient Support
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ABOUT LIPOSUCTION IN TURKEY

Liposuction in Turkey 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 OF LIPOSUCTION

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 OF LIPOSUCTION

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 OF LIPOSUCTION

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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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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