Breast reduction in Turkey

Breast reduction in Turkey is one of the popular plastic surgeries. It ranks 7th in the international ranking of the most popular aesthetic surgery services. According to a report from the International Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), over 600,000 of these surgical procedures were performed worldwide in 2022. More than 22,000 breast reduction surgeries have been performed in Turkey. Approximately the same number of this type of mammoplasty is performed annually in Germany.

About 25% of patients who undergo bust reduction in Turkey come here from other countries. Many reputable international resources on plastic surgery recommend Turkey to anyone who wants to undergo breast reduction at an affordable price and with excellent aesthetic results.

When people consider plastic surgery abroad, many of them consider Turkey. This happens for several reasons.

Aesthetic surgery at the world level

Plastic surgery is developing rapidly in the country. Turkey ranks 5th in the world in the number of aesthetic surgeries performed, ahead of European countries. Only the USA, Brazil, Japan, and Mexico are ahead of it.

JCI accredited clinics

Many multidisciplinary clinics with plastic surgery departments and specialized centers have the prestigious international JCI accreditation. This guarantees that aesthetic medicine services meet the highest international standards. There are especially many JCI clinics for breast reduction in Istanbul.

Internationally certified plastic surgeons

There are 1,300 plastic surgeons in Turkey. More than 70% of them are members of ISAPS. This means that they:

• have an international certificate;
• constantly improve their skills;
• undergo internships in the USA and Europe;
• master and use new techniques and procedures;
• included in prestigious professional ratings.

According to ISAPS, all Turkish surgeons have at least 15 years of practice. Most of them can perform reduction mammoplasty. There is competition between them, which ensures the quality of the procedures they perform.

Approximately 65% of plastic surgeons practice in Istanbul, including breast reduction surgeries. Most doctors speak English. Prices for breast reduction surgeries from international doctors in Turkey are two times lower than in Europe and South Korea.

World’s best value for money

Breast reduction in Turkey costs 50% less than in Europe. At the same time, plastic surgeons perform operations at the level of world standards. Turkish doctors provide the best aesthetic results using modern and safe techniques. You can find out the cost of breast reduction in different clinics in Turkey at Experts Medical by filling out an application on the website for feedback from the doctor-coordinator.

Favorable package offers in clinics

All-inclusive package offers allow to reduce costs for breast reduction in Turkey as much as possible. Most specialized clinics offer service packages that include everything the patient needs from the first consultation to transfer from the clinic to the airport. The cost of Breast Reduction in Turkey packages is significantly less than the total cost of all individual services related to this operation.

Excellent conditions for foreign patients

Clinics and plastic surgery centers resemble Turkish 5* hotels. They have created the most comfortable living conditions for foreign patients. Everyone is provided with first-class care and VIP service, translator and coordinator services. Strict confidentiality is maintained in the clinics.

In reviews of breast reduction in Turkey, patients always note the politeness of the staff, friendly atmosphere, and high level of service.

Excellent air connections with Turkey

Turkey has convenient air connections with most countries of the world. Many plastic surgery centers are located near international airports. This advantage is especially noticeable when undergoing breast reduction surgery in Istanbul.

Tourist advantages of the country

Turkey is a popular tourist destination. The time free from medical procedures can be devoted to relaxation and interesting pastime, walks, excursions, shopping. Therefore, many foreigners undergo breast reduction in Istanbul.

Affordable prices for services during a trip to Turkey

Turkey is distinguished by democratic prices not only for medical services. For example, the cost of hotels, meals, and transfers that are necessary for a trip to Turkey for breast reduction are affordable for many foreigners.

Organizing a trip for breast reduction in Turkey using a free service

You can organize reduction mammoplasty in Turkey with the help of medical tourism operators. Among them is the free Experts Medical service. Leave a request on the website and a coordinator-doctor will contact you, who will introduce you in more detail to the benefits and prices of breast reduction in Turkey. He also organizes the trip itself.

Breast reduction, including in Turkey, is an operation to reduce the volume of the mammary glands. After the reduction mammoplasty, the mammary glands become smaller and lighter, acquire a beautiful shape, and correspond to the patient’s physique.

Women with excessively large and heavy breasts experience physical and psycho-emotional discomfort:

• chronic pain in the back, neck, shoulders, headaches, and neuralgia due to the load on the thoracic and cervical spine;
• wearing a bra causes painful indentations from the straps on the shoulders and does not provide adequate support for the mammary glands;
• diaper rash, maceration, irritation, rash, and other skin changes occur in the inframammary fold;
• it is difficult or impossible to engage in physical activity, for example, fitness;
• have problems with breathing and sleep;
• it is difficult to choose clothes and underwear due to a non-standard figure and poor posture;
• there is embarrassment and low self-esteem due to unaesthetic sagging breasts.

Therefore, breast reduction surgery is performed, including in Turkey, for aesthetic and medical reasons.

Plastic surgeons perform two types of reduction mammoplasty:

• surgery with incisions;
• liposuction.

The first option is suitable for women who have a lot of glandular tissue in the mammary gland and severe ptosis (drooping). The second is used in slightly overweight patients who need to reduce their breast volume by 1-2 sizes without a lift, and in women with asymmetry of the mammary glands.

In most cases, to achieve the desired effect, surgeons perform the procedure with incisions. The doctor selects the surgical approach for breast reduction in Turkey individually.

Reduction mammoplasty is usually not recommended for women who:

• smoke and cannot stop smoking 1-2 months before and after surgery;
• suffer from severe obesity (they are asked to lose weight first);
• do not want to have any post-operative scars on the chest and are not ready to undergo cosmetic procedures for skin resurfacing.

Doctors suggest postponing surgery if a woman is planning to have a baby or lose weight. Also, pregnant women and girls under 18 years of age are not operated on.

The operation is not possible if there are serious health problems:

• oncology of any location, benign tumors, and cysts in the mammary gland;
• severe diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• diabetes mellitus;
• kidney or liver failure.

Infectious and chronic diseases in the acute stage are also temporary contraindications for breast reduction in Turkey.

The surgeon’s task is to remove sufficient volume of the mammary gland to correct the nipple-areolar complex while maintaining blood supply and sensitivity in the “new” breast. In most cases, this can be done by having your breasts reduced to a C size or larger.

Breast reduction surgery, including in Turkey, is a procedure with a very high patient satisfaction rate of 97%. Research has shown that surgery has a positive effect on women’s self-esteem, confidence, and quality of life.

Breast reduction may also reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. A study published in the journal Breast Care in 2022 showed an 82% reduction in this risk.

Reduction mammoplasty is a serious operation that combines simultaneous tissue removal and breast tightening. As with all surgical procedures, there is a certain risk of complications:

• reactions to anesthesia;
• development of infection, hematoma, poor healing, and suture dehiscence;
• loss of sensation in the chest area;
• asymmetry of the mammary glands.

Women of childbearing age may have breastfeeding problems later in life.

Breast reduction in Turkey is considered a safe procedure because it is performed by certified plastic surgeons with extensive experience. A study published in 2017 found that only 6% of all complications required additional treatment.

Choosing a surgeon with the support of Experts Medical allows you to minimize the risk of complications during breast reduction in Turkey. Leave a request on the website and a service specialist will organize this operation with a specialist with good patient reviews about breast reduction in Turkey and a 100% success rate for operations. At the same time, the cost of breast reduction in one of the clinics in Turkey will be two times less than in Europe.

Reduction is performed in men with gynecomastia, this is breast enlargement with the help of the proliferation of glandular tissue. This procedure is also used to tighten the breast area after significant weight loss. The operation is not suitable for men with large breasts due to excess weight. Liposuction is indicated for them.

Istanbul is one of the top ten cities that are considered global centers for plastic surgery. As the capital of plastic surgery, Istanbul has several advantages.

There are many premium clinics in Istanbul

In Istanbul, hundreds of aesthetic surgery clinics await foreign patients, where breast reduction is performed at a world class level. Among them are plastic surgery departments as part of well-known multidisciplinary JCI clinics such as Acıbadem, Medicana, Medical Park. As well as medical centers that specialize only in plastic surgery, for example, Estetik International, Istanbul Aesthetic Center, Esteworld. 

All clinics are interested in clients from abroad and do everything to ensure that patient reviews about breast reduction in Turkey are only positive.

The best Turkish plastic surgeons are in Istanbul

More than a thousand plastic surgeons in Istanbul perform breast reduction surgeries. Two hundred doctors are popular with foreign patients. Experts Medical cooperates with the best. Among them are such “stars” of plastic surgery and mammoplasty as Bulent Cihantimur, Ercan Karacaoğlu, Safak Aktar, and other top surgeons whose world level is beyond doubt. With the help of Experts Medical, you can choose “your” doctor and improve your quality of life after successful reduction mammoplasty.

Istanbul’s excellent tourism infrastructure is known all over the world. Many hotels cooperate with clinics and create comfortable conditions for patients who are there before and after plastic surgery. People combine the recovery period after breast reduction in Istanbul with walking, shopping, and excursions in this magnificent city.

Plastic surgery in Istanbul is one of the main areas of work of Experts Medical. Leave a request on the website and they will help you choose and organize the best breast reduction surgery option for you in Istanbul.

Reduction mammoplasty in Turkish clinics includes several stages:

1. Consultation with a surgeon with 3D-моделированием, preoperative examination, including examination by an anesthesiologist.
2. Operation.
3. Postoperative period in the clinic.
4. A period of dressings and observation during your stay at the hotel.
5. Final inspection and recommendations.
6. Online consultation with a surgeon until complete rehabilitation after returning home.

When planning an operation, at the first stage, the doctor performs 3D modeling using a computer program. He offers an option for a new bust, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient, and agrees on the aesthetic result. The surgeon explains what incisions he will make and why. The doctor orders an examination. As a rule, these are blood tests, ECG, coagulogram, and ultrasound of the mammary glands. Some studies, for example, mammography, can be done at the place of residence, agreed upon during an absentee consultation.

The breast reduction procedure in Turkey usually takes 3 to 4 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon removes fatty and glandular tissue and excess skin from the mammary glands. He corrects the areolas and nipples, by reducing and lifting them to form more compact and perky breasts. At the end of the operation, the doctor applies absorbable cosmetic sutures. In most cases, drainage (tubes) are used to drain fluid. The woman is put on a special bra and compression garments.

For 1 day, the patient is in a high-comfort postoperative ward under the careful supervision of staff. The next day, the surgeon examines her. He gives detailed instructions for the next 7 days and sets dates for subsequent examinations. The patient is transferred to a hotel affiliated with the clinic. She receives the medications she needs for the entire stay.

It usually takes 7-10 days for the patient to recover from surgery. On 5^th–7^th day, the surgeon removes the drains. In the final conversation, he gives recommendations and advice on caring for seams.

You can return to your normal lifestyle in 2-3 weeks. The swelling usually goes away completely within 2-3 months and then the result of the operation can be assessed. Complete rehabilitation may take 6-8 months. The scars become less noticeable after 12 months.

Prices for breast reduction surgery in Turkey range from $3000-5500. Moreover, this is the cost of packages, which include all procedures and services, except air tickets. Patients in their reviews of breast reduction in Turkey note that thanks to package offers, they were able to solve their aesthetic problem and save money.

Many patients include BEFORE and AFTER photographs in their reviews of breast reduction in Turkey. They can also be seen in the portfolios of plastic surgeons.

Experts Medical believes that this is the best business card of a doctor and a review of his professional level. Doctors-coordinators of the service recommend that when choosing a plastic surgeon, pay attention to photographs with a rounded, raised shape of the mammary glands and thin scars. The nipples and areolas should be high enough to correspond to the new bust size. The mammary glands should appear symmetrical and proportional to the body.

Experts Medical also recommends combining breast reduction in Turkey with liposuction if you have excess belly fat. This approach will provide ideal proportions and save money. For some patients, it is advisable to immediately purchase the “Mommy makeover” package. At Esterian Clinic, this package offer at a competitive price includes, in addition to breast reduction in Turkey, a whole range of procedures, including abdominoplasty.

This can be done using the Experts Medical service. Leave a request on the website for feedback. With the support of Experts Medical, breast reduction surgery in Turkey will be organized on the selected date with one of the best surgeons.