Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty that restores, reconstructs or reshapes the form and function of the body. It splits into two branches: reconstructive surgery, which repairs defects caused by trauma, cancer or congenital conditions, and aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery, which reshapes healthy anatomy to change appearance. In Turkey, the large majority of international patients travel for aesthetic procedures.
Plastic surgery in Turkey costs between $1,800 and $9,000 depending on the procedure, typically 50–70% less than the same operation in the UK or the US. The difference comes from lower operating costs, favourable exchange rates and high procedure volume, not from lower medical standards. Prices below are all-inclusive indications; the final figure is set after a surgical assessment.
Plastic surgery in Turkey costs between $1,800 and $9,000 depending on the procedure, typically 50–70% less than the same operation in the UK or the US. The difference comes from lower operating costs, favourable exchange rates and high procedure volume, not from lower medical standards. Prices below are all-inclusive indications; the final figure is set after a surgical assessment.
| Procedure | Turkey (Esteworld) | UK average | US average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinoplasty | Starting from € 3,510 | £8,500 | $10,000 |
| Breast augmentation | Starting from € 5,860 | £8,000 | $9,500 |
| Breast lift (mastopexy) | Starting from € 5,860 | £8,500 | $10,500 |
| Breast reduction | Starting from € 4,450 | £9,000 | $11,000 |
| Gynecomastia surgery | Starting from € 4,000 | £6,500 | $7,500 |
| Liposuction | Starting from € 2,340 | £5,500 | $7,000 |
| Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) | Starting from € 4,100 | £9,500 | $11,500 |
| BBL | Starting from € 4,680 | £9,000 | $12,000 |
| Six pack surgery | Starting from € 5,880 | £7,500 | $9,000 |
| Mommy makeover | Starting from € 9,230 | £16,000 | $20,000 |
| Face lift | Starting from € 5,860 | £12,000 | $15,000 |
| Neck lift | Starting from € 3,510 | £7,500 | $9,500 |
| Eyelid Surgery (Upper + Lower) | Starting from € 3,100 | £5,000 | $6,000 |
| Otoplasty | Starting from € 2,150 | £4,500 | $5,500 |
Three factors move the price within these ranges: the complexity of the case, whether procedures are combined in one session, and the implant or device brand selected. Combining two procedures under a single anaesthesia is usually 20–30% cheaper than booking them separately.
For a procedure-specific breakdown, see the cost sections on the individual treatment pages linked further down this page.
Ask any clinic for the inclusion list in writing before paying a deposit. The most common source of unexpected cost in medical tourism is an unclear boundary between the quoted price and what happens if you need to stay longer than planned.
Plastic surgery in Turkey is as safe as in any developed country when it is performed in a Ministry of Health–licensed hospital by a board-certified plastic surgeon. Risk in medical tourism comes less from the country than from the facility: the difference between an accredited hospital and an unlicensed clinic is far larger than the difference between Turkey and the UK. What to verify before you book:
The facility must hold a Turkish Ministry of Health operating licence and an International Health Tourism Authorisation certificate.
Your surgeon should be registered with the Turkish Medical Association and specialised in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery — not a general practitioner performing aesthetic work.
General anaesthesia should be administered in a full hospital with an intensive care unit on site, never in an office-based clinic.
International certifications such as TÜV Thüringen indicate that processes have been externally audited.
Ask who you will speak to on day 10 and on month 6, and get it in writing.
A health complex of four hospitals totalling 30,000 m², licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health and certified by TÜV Thüringen.
Esteworld operates within a health complex comprising four hospitals totalling 30,000 m², is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health, and is certified by TÜV Thüringen.
Breast procedures are the most requested category among our international patients. Full detail on options, implant types and candidacy is on the breast aesthetics hub.
Increasing volume with implants or fat
$ 6800 - £ 5030
Choosing implant type, size and placement
$ 5440 - £ 4020
Modest, natural enlargement using your own fat
$ 1530 - £ 1130
Sagging breasts without volume loss
$ 6800 - £ 5030
Oversized breasts causing back and shoulder pain
$ 5160 - £ 3830
Noticeably uneven breasts
$ 5160 - £ 3820
Enlarged male breast tissue
$ 4640 - £ 3430
Explantation with or without lift
$ 2720 - £ 2010
Reshaping the abdomen, waist, arms, legs and buttocks. Full detail on the body surgery hub.
Localised fat resistant to diet and exercise
$ 2720 - £ 2010
Abdominal fat with good skin elasticity
$ 5800 - £ 4290
Loose abdominal skin and separated muscles
$ 4760 - £ 3520
Defining abdominal muscle lines in trained patients
$ 6820 - £ 5050
Buttock enhancement using your own fat
$ 5440 - £ 4020
Loose skin after significant weight loss
$ 4080 - £ 3020
Restoring volume to face, hands or body
$ 1530 - £ 1130
Skin tightening with minimal downtime
$ 5160 - £ 3820
Combined abdomen and breast correction after pregnancy
$ 10710 - £ 7920
Nose reshaping performed for aesthetic reasons, breathing problems, or both. See the rhinoplasty in Turkey page for technique comparisons and recovery detail.
Reshaping the bridge, tip or overall proportion
$ 4080 - £ 3020
Aesthetic reshaping combined with a deviated septum repair
$ 4080 - £ 3020
Correcting an unsatisfactory previous rhinoplasty
$ 5160 - £ 3820
Procedures that address facial ageing and proportion. Details on each are on the facial plastic surgery hub.
Mid- and lower-face sagging
$ 6800 - £ 5030
Loose neck skin and platysmal bands
$ 4080 - £ 3020
Hooded upper lids or under-eye bags
$ 3600 - £ 2660
Prominent ears, adults and children from age 6
$ 2500 - £ 1840
Reshaping lip proportion or reducing the philtrum
$ 2550 - £ 1890
Functional and cosmetic correction
$ 2850 - £ 2110
Reconstruction after childbirth or ageing
$ 2850 - £ 2110
| Check | What good looks like | Warning sign |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon specialisation | Named surgeon, verifiable specialty registration, high case volume in your procedure | "Our team of surgeons" with no names |
| Before-and-after evidence | Cases with a body type and starting point similar to yours | Only ideal-candidate results, or stock imagery |
| Written quotation | Itemised, with revision and extended-stay policy stated | A single number by message with no breakdown |
| Consultation quality | A surgeon tells you what is not advisable for you | Everything is possible, book today |
| Aftercare | Named contact, defined follow-up schedule after you fly home | Contact ends when you leave the country |
You send photos and medical history through the online form.
A plastic surgeon reviews your case and returns a plan with an itemised price.
You book flights; we arrange the hotel and all transfers.
Face-to-face examination, blood tests and anaesthesia assessment.
Operation, then 0–2 nights in hospital depending on procedure.
Dressing changes, final check, flight clearance.
Scheduled online follow-ups with your surgeon.
Photo-based progress review at each scheduled checkpoint.
Week 1, week 4, month 3 and month 12 with your surgeon.
Dressings, compression garments and prescribed medication.
A named contact who answers between scheduled checkups.
Aesthetic surgery is elective. Being a suitable candidate depends on more than wanting the change.
Generally suitable: adults in good general health, at or near a stable weight, non-smokers or willing to stop 4 weeks before surgery, with a specific and realistic goal.
Risks that apply to all surgery include bleeding, infection, adverse reaction to anaesthesia, visible scarring, asymmetry, temporary or permanent changes in sensation, and the possibility of needing a revision procedure. A surgeon who does not discuss these with you before the operation has not obtained informed consent.
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