BREAST AUGMENTATION IN TURKEY: A COMPLETE GUIDE ON THE SAFETY, PROCESS, AND COST

If you are looking for information on breast augmentation in Turkey you have come to the right place. But why Turkey? With high-quality medical facilities and well-trained doctors, Turkey has become a popular destination for cosmetic and medical procedures such as rhinoplasty, hair transplant, and IVF in the past few years. Turkey is one of the top 5 countries for plastic surgery. That is why a lot of patients choose Turkey for their different aesthetic surgeries. With more women looking to alter their appearance to achieve their body goals, here we will give you a complete walk-through of what is offered in Turkey regarding breast augmentation. After reading this step-by-step guide you will have the necessary information about this procedure in Turkey. Here are some of the things you will know after reading this article:

How safe is it to get breast augmentation in Turkey
Different breast augmentation procedures in Turkey
If you are an eligible candidate
Choosing the right surgeon and medical facility for you
The cost and how it is different from other countries

Things to know beforehand:

If you have searched for an article like this, there is a good chance that you have already decided to have your procedure done in Turkey. You might have many questions, especially regarding your safety. We are here to help! We have done the research for you and collected the necessary information for you to be able to make an informed decision. But before buying a ticket and getting on the plane let’s go over the most important thing, which is your safety and satisfaction.

Safety of Breast Augmentation in Turkey

It’s absolutely safe to get your breast augmentation procedure in Turkey. If we are talking about medical facilities and technology, the private healthcare sector has improved tremendously in the past years. This is all due to the high standards and strict regulations that the Ministry of Health in Turkey places to ensure that all procedures are done in a safe environment for Turkish and international patients.

Some agencies provide packages for medical tourists and it can be appealing to just book one of them. But it is best to make sure they are registered and have the required authentications. One of the important certificates you should check is TÜRSAB, which stands for the Turkish Union of Travel Agencies. This ensures that it is a legitimate agency, and can be held accountable if anything went wrong. You can check if your service provider is licensed by entering the company name or registration number. Patient satisfaction is also important, so read their reviews on social media platforms. Check their websites and read real stories by medical tourists who have used their services. This takes us to the next important question to be answered:

Will I get botched breast implants in Turkey?

No. Going to another country to get some surgical procedures done can be scary. Unfortunately, there are misconceptions about Turkey when it comes to medical procedures. This can happen if the facility offering the aesthetic surgeries is not registered or legitimate. There is a variety of facilities to choose from. It can get confusing. But we are here to help you choose an expert surgeon and a high-end medical facility to make sure you will have a great experience with stellar results that are not botched.

Getting Breast Augmentation in Turkey

So what can you do to ensure your safety, and have an amazing experience while getting breast augmentation in Turkey? With all the information out there on the internet about breast augmentation operations, we are providing a clear and step-by-step guide to help you have the best experience and outcome for your breast enhancement, as getting a procedure done overseas is a highly overwhelming ordeal. This brings us to the first important question to ask yourself: Am I in good shape to get this surgery in the first place?

Are you a good candidate?

Many factors affect whether you are eligible for any type of surgery. These criteria should not be overlooked because they directly affect the patient and outcome. If these criteria are not taken into consideration, there is a chance that the results won’t be satisfying, either due to unrealistic expectations, or complications.

Legal Age

Any person looking to get a boob job needs to be at least 18 years old. In most countries, this is considered the legal age, meaning you don’t need a parent to consent to your surgery. Another important thing about age is breast development which will mostly be completed by that age.

Mental Health

Aesthetic surgery has a great impact on self-perception. If you’re dealing with any kind of mental illness, especially Body Dysmorphic Disorder, getting this surgery can greatly affect your mental health, negatively or positively. So, please carefully consider your decision beforehand.

Medical History

Medical conditions such as breast cancer, allergies, autoimmune diseases, or diabetes can interfere with surgery or recovery. To have the outcome you want and be safe at the same time make sure you disclose anything regarding your medical background. Your health is always our main priority.

Current Conditions

Surgery has a huge impact on the body; the healthier you are, the better you can recover from it. Your health should be suitable for surgery. If you are currently using any medications for example heart, blood pressure medications, or blood thinners you should tell your surgeon because they can cause excessive bleeding. Your surgeon must know these beforehand to decide if you’re eligible.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Obviously, you cannot get breast augmentation while pregnant. It is best to wait until you have given birth and are done with breastfeeding to get your breast augmentation to have the best outcomes. It is best to wait 6 to 12 months after you finished breastfeeding to have your surgery. If you are planning to have more children, it is also a good idea to postpone your surgery since pregnancy can undo the results of your breast augmentation.

Breast Cancer

If you are a breast cancer survivor and have done breast cancer surgery, you might be eligible for breast reconstruction. If you are still going through your cancer treatment such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or both you should wait until they are over. After regaining your strength you can consult your doctor about whether or not you are suitable for your reconstruction surgery.

Finding the Best Surgeon for Breast Augmentation in Turkey

The most important part of your breast augmentation surgery is finding a capable surgeon that can provide you with the results you want as long as you have realistic expectations. A capable surgeon would be a plastic surgeon specializing in breast surgeries such as augmentation, reduction, and lift. Now let’s dive into the specific steps you can take to make sure you will choose a good surgeon.

Read Their Reviews

The best way to check your doctor’s work is to read the reviews and comments that patients wrote online. Check out your doctor’s website and social media to see other patient satisfaction rates and experiences.

See the End Result

Wen it comes to plastic surgery before and after pictures are very important. You can find these pictures on the surgeon’s website or their social media. This will give you a great idea of the outcome and what kind of result you are looking for.

Not a General Surgeon

Unfortunately, some general surgeons are taking an interest in performing plastic surgery, even though it’s not their specialty at all. Make sure your doctor is a plastic surgeon, who preferably specializes in breast surgeries.

Licenses

It’s not enough that you find a skilled plastic surgeon. They must have a license to provide services to international patients or work with an agency that’s licensed by the Ministry of Health.

Expertise

Ask about the number of procedures they perform in a month/year and the number of successful operations they’ve had so far. These are good indicators for you to see how much experience your surgeon has in the field of plastic surgery and more specifically breast augmentation operations.

Types of Implants Used

Make sure your doctor is using FDA-approved implants for augmentation procedures. Non-FDA-approved implants can lead to botched results, and can even result in serious complications.

Types of Breast Augmentation Available in Turkey

The field of plastic surgery has progressed a tremendous amount in the last few years, and when it comes to breast augmentation, new types, techniques, and implant varieties are available to fit the desired results of patients. As these procedures are significantly popular in Turkey, the newest techniques and surgery options are available to international patients.

Breast Augmentation with Silicone Implants

The most popular of all breast augmentations available in Turkey. It is the easiest and has the best results and the highest patient satisfaction in Turkey and around the world.

Breast Augmentation with Anatomical Implants

Anatomical breast implants or teardrop implants are used in specific cases. They might be less common but are mostly preferred by patients who want a more natural appearance.

Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer

A less sought-after breast augmentation in Turkey that is available if you are looking to achieve a more natural-looking and subtle breast enlargement.

Breast Augmentation with Breast Lift

The combination of a breast lift with augmentation provides the patients with a more youthful appearance. It’s preferred by patients who had to deal with sagginess and lost volume.

Gynecomastia Surgery

Gynecomastia surgery can be performed on male patients who do not respond to hormone treatment. It’s a form of male breast augmentation. You’ll need to find a highly skilled surgeon in Turkey to get this procedure done.

Can I get breast augmentation with saline implants in Turkey?

No. This type of breast augmentation might be popular in some other countries but we do not offer breast augmentation with saline implants in Turkey. This is due to its high risk of complications for the patient. Complications can include ruptures, deformities, and even death in more severe cases.

What type of breast implants do you use in Turkey and are they FDA approved?

The types of breast implants that we use in Turkey are FDA approved and are the latest versions available in the world. MENTOR^® MemoryGel^®is one of them that our surgeons use. It is filled with a cohesive silicone gel. Allergan and Sientra® are other well-known brands that have quality implants that are used as well.

What is the biggest size of breast implants you can get in Turkey?

Of course, there are a variety of implant sizes but the biggest size of silicone breast implant available in Turkey would be 850 ccs. You might have seen or researched bigger implants but in most cases, those are saline implants that are overfilled with salty water. In Turkey, we are not doing this type of breast augmentation due to its high risk of complications.

What is the maximum amount of fat you can transfer to the breasts in Turkey?

In Turkey, the maximum amount of fat that could be transferred to each breast is 400 to 500 ccs. Anything more than that is not recommended and could be potentially dangerous for the patient. If the amount of fat that is injected is more than what the breast tissue can safely take, it can lead to the death of the transferred fat cells and cause significant deformities.

Book your Consultation

After doing your research and landing a service provider your next step would be to book a consultation. If you choose Arpanu Medical to be your service provider you can easily use the form below to book your detailed consultation. There is no need for you to speak Turkish or English fluently. We will provide you with a medical consultant who speaks your native language fluently. We will reach out to you on WhatsApp as soon as possible. They will answer all your questions and provide you with the necessary information regarding your treatment and traveling to Turkey. They will also ask about your medical history whether you’ve had any surgeries and if you are taking any medications. Based on all of these they will come up with a date for you to travel to Turkey, and your personalized treatment plan.

Do you want to get breast augmentation in Turkey?

You can contact us directly on WhatsApp, or fill out the contact form for a free online consultation.

Operation Facility

Because breast augmentation is considered an invasive surgery, we make sure that it’s performed in a fully equipped hospital that can respond to emergencies if needed. Breast Augmentation can also be performed in specialized plastic surgery clinics, but they might not have the staff and infrastructure necessary for medical emergencies.

Your Stay in Turkey

For a breast augmentation, you’ll need to stay in Turkey for around 6 nights. You will be arriving the day before the surgery and will have plenty of time to recover before you go back home.

How long do I need to stay in the hospital after the surgery?

After breast augmentation, you’ll be staying at the hospital for 1 night. This is to ensure that any kind of immediate post-op complications is dealt with right away. It’s a good idea to bring a family member, spouse, or friend with you so they can accompany you during your hospital stay. Upon your discharge, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel to rest and recover.

When can I travel back home after the surgery?

4-5 days after your surgery you are safe to travel back home. Before you go, your doctor will inform you on how to move, dress your wounds, and how to deal with the swelling and pain, and you’ll be provided with a support bra to wear. Once you are informed on these things, and your post-op checks are clear, you are safe to go back home.

Is it safe to fly after a breast operation?

Yes, as long as you have passed the initial recovery process, and wearing your support garment. After your surgery, staying in Turkey for at least 4-5 days is necessary. This will ensure that you won’t have any complications and have a safe journey back to your country. If any complications occur, we would want you to be at our hotel, where medical staff is available at all times, instead of at an airport or an airplane.

Cost of Breast Augmentation in Turkey

One of the most attractive attributes of getting your cosmetic procedures done in Turkey is the affordable prices. This also applies to breast augmentation. Breast augmentation prices vary throughout different countries. Here, we compiled price ranges from different countries to show how affordable getting breast augmentation in Turkey is.

The prices in Europe, The US, and The UK do not include hospitalization, anesthesia, post-breast augmentation bras, and medications.

	Cost in Turkey	Cost in the USA	Cost in the UK	Cost in Europe
Breast Augmentation	€3000 – €3500	€6000 – €11000	€5000 – €12000	€4500 – €15000
Breast Augmentation Fat Transfer	€3200 – €4000	€8000 – €14000	€6000 – €13000	€5500 – €16000
Silicone Implants	€3000 – €3400	€5000 – €10000	€5000 – €10000	€4500 – €12000

How much can I save on breast augmentation in Turkey compared to other countries?

The cost of breast augmentation can be quite high if you choose to do it in the US or European countries such as the UK or Germany. By choosing Turkey to get your breast augmentation surgery you will be saving anywhere from 65% to 75% on your costs depending on what type of procedure you will be having.

Why is breast augmentation so affordable in Turkey?

You might think that these lower price points are due to corner cuttings which is not the fact. We use the same type of implant that is used in other countries and they are FDA-approved as well. Many factors contribute to these affordable prices. The most important contributor is the currency rate. The average cost of living in Turkey is pretty low and this makes the cost of labor cheaper as well. Many competitors in this field of work offer package deals, and due to the competition, you can find cheaper offers. All these factors combined are the reason that breast augmentation is so affordable in Turkey.

Currency rate: The currency difference between the Turkish Lira and Dollar, Pound, and Euro results in a more affordable price point but with the same level of quality as in The US and The UK. Compared to these countries breast augmentation in Turkey is almost half the price and that is just the price of surgery without inclusive packages of any kind.
All-inclusive packages: All-inclusive packages not only include your medical procedure but also everything else related to it such as accommodation and transportation. This makes it way cheaper and easier for you.
Service provider competition: Medical tourism is a growing business in Turkey and due to high demand more and more companies are joining the competition. As a result service providers are trying to come up with better all-inclusive packages with a more affordable price as well.

Can insurance cover breast augmentation in Turkey?

Breast augmentation is a kind of elective plastic surgery. In most cases, health insurance does not cover the expenses of cosmetic surgery but there are exceptions. If you are a breast cancer survivor and you are looking to have breast reconstruction surgery there is a pretty good chance that your health insurance would cover it. To make sure, check in with your insurance company to see if they cover the whole procedure or only partially and if they cover any procedures done overseas such as in Turkey. But as we mentioned before breast augmentation surgery is fairly affordable in Turkey. That makes it easier to pay out of pocket and there is no need for health insurance coverage.

Is there an all-inclusive breast augmentation surgery package in Turkey?

Yes, breast augmentation is in high demand, and as Arpanu Medical, we came up with an all-inclusive package that specifically caters to the needs of our breast augmentation patients. The services included in the package are as follows:

6 Night accommodation at a 4-star hotel
VIP Transportation between the airport-hospital-hotel
Nurse care at the hotel
Translator
Consultation and labs
Operation and anesthesia
1-night hospital stay
Post breast augmentation bra
Post-op care and check-ins

If you would like to get more information on the packages available, and the surgery itself, or are ready to book an appointment, please contact us so we can reach out as soon as possible.

Will there be hidden costs for my procedure?

No, we have made sure to include everything that is required for your comfort and peace of mind during your whole process of breast augmentation procedure. But if you have any requests that are not included in the package there would be an extra cost. In case of medical emergencies, which might happen but rarely does, you will be informed about the cost of the emergency treatment. Even if there is any additional fee it won’t be coming from your blindside. We ask for explicit consent every step of the way to make sure you can make an informed decision.

Can I get any other procedures done with breast augmentation?

Yes, it is possible to have other procedures done with breast augmentation. This means you will only be under anesthesia once and not several times and you won’t need to wait to recover between two procedures. Remember the more procedures you have higher the cost will be. Here are some of the procedures that are safe to do with breast augmentation surgery:

Mommy Makeover
Tummy Tuck
Liposuction
Breast Reduction
Breast Lift
Arm/Thigh Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift (Available, but not reccommended)

If you’re interested in getting an additional procedure with breast augmentation, please mention it during your consultation as it can affect the costs, procedure length, and recovery time.

Payment Methods

There are different ways you can pay for your breast augmentation surgery in Turkey. Therefore before you decide on a payment method do check with your service provider to make sure that the clinic or hospital that you’re going to accepts the payment method of your choosing. We will give you a list of them so you are well informed and can choose the best one suited to your situation and financial status.

Cash: You can pay in cash with Dollars, Pounds, or Euros when you arrive in Turkey.
Credit: Carrying a lot of cash can be taxing especially as a tourist. So paying with a credit card is another option to have in mind.
Direct deposit: When you arrive in Turkey you can make a direct deposit from the bank to your service provider’s bank account.
Wire transfer: Before coming to Turkey you can make a wire transfer to your service provider. There might be a cost for a wire transfer so do check with the bank and service provider.

Final Word

Well, here we are at the end of our breast augmentation in Turkey guide! We hope that we have provided all the necessary information to help you with your breast augmentation journey. The takeaways that stand out and to consider from this guide are:

Affordable prices in Turkey do not take away from the quality of the service you’ll be receiving.
At the hands of a trustworthy clinic and great surgeons, you’ll be getting amazing results.
All-inclusive packages in Turkey are actually all-inclusive and include every aspect of your operation and stay, so you won’t have anything to worry about.

Hope this has been informative for you. If you have more questions or are interested please contact us for a free consultation by filling out the form below. Our medical consultants will reach out to you as soon as possible in your native language. You can book your appointment in no time and receive your travel and treatment plans. The only thing left is for you to get a plane ticket and come visit us in Turkey! We at Arpanu Medical are doing our best to provide the most updated information you will need on your aesthetic surgery journey.