In this article:
- How do I plan a safe tummy tuck in Turkey?
- What does a mummy makeover include?
- Recovery time, visa and where to stay
- Who looks after me back in the UK?
- Can I trust the reviews and photos?
- Quick answers to common questions
Motherhood changes your body, and many women are proud of every change it brings. If those changes leave you considering a mummy makeover, you may be asking: is it safe to have a tummy tuck in Turkey?
Safety starts with who operates and where, and we confirm your surgeon, hospital, flight date and aftercare in your written quote before you pay. The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) 2024 survey shows how established the procedure is.
At My 1Health, we partner with some of the best Istanbul hospitals for mummy makeover surgery, at no additional cost to you. We arrange video consultations with your surgeon's team, coordinate your details with the clinic and plan your travel, transfers and aftercare.
29,458 tummy tucks: ISAPS recorded 29,458 abdominoplasties (tummy tucks) in Turkey in 2024, against 10,716 in the UK.
1,200 plastic surgeons: ISAPS estimates 1,200 plastic surgeons practise in Turkey, the 12th largest number of any country.
8th in the world: Turkey ranked 8th for total aesthetic procedures in the ISAPS 2024 survey, with 1,110,306 performed.
See 5 Best Mommy Makeover in Turkey:
- Acibadem Beauty Centre
- Memorial Hospitals Cosmetic Procedures
- Istanbul Aesthetics Centre
- Quartz Clinique
- Medipol Hospital
By the end, you will know how to plan your surgeon, your stay and your aftercare.
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Is a Tummy Tuck in Turkey Safe? What to Check First
Safety starts with who operates and where, and with a plan you can read before you pay. We confirm five things in your written plan: your surgeon, your hospital, a video consultation, your flight date and your UK aftercare plan.
- Your surgeon. Your quote names the surgeon who will operate. BAAPS and TSPRAS, the UK and Turkish plastic surgeon societies, advise choosing a TSPRAS member, and TSPRAS publishes its member listing online
- Your hospital. Your quote names the hospital. Hospitals publish their JCI accreditation (the international hospital quality standard), and the Turkish Ministry of Health lists approved providers on HealthTurkiye.
- A video consultation. We arrange it with your surgeon's team before you pay, so you meet them first. We can also arrange a second opinion.
- Your flight date. We plan your nights, transfers and flight around your surgeon's date.
- Your UK aftercare. We coordinate follow up with your clinic and send your medical records to your UK doctor. Your patient support specialist stays in touch.
5 Best Mommy Makeover in Turkey
Five Istanbul partners are numbered 1 to 5 below, each with its own strength.
Our Istanbul partners at a glance
| Clinic | Standout |
|---|---|
| 1. Acibadem Beauty Centre | 7 JCI hospitals in its group |
| 2. Memorial Hospitals Cosmetic Procedures | Şişli: first JCI hospital in Turkey |
| 3. Istanbul Aesthetics Centre | Mummy makeover package, 6 surgeons |
| 4. Quartz Clinique | Founded by an ASPS member surgeon |
| 5. Medipol Hospital | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery department |
1. Acibadem Beauty Centre
Acibadem Beauty Centre sits inside Acibadem Healthcare Group, which runs 45 hospitals and clinics, 7 of them JCI accredited. Your quote names the hospital and surgeon who will look after you.
Get your Acibadem Beauty Centre quote in writing
2. Memorial Hospitals Cosmetic Procedures
Memorial Hospitals Cosmetic Procedures belongs to Memorial Healthcare Group, and Memorial Şişli Hospital was the first hospital in Turkey to gain JCI accreditation. Your quote names the Memorial hospital and surgeon who will plan your combination.
Plan your Memorial Hospitals consultation with us
3. Istanbul Aesthetics Centre
Istanbul Aesthetics Centre offers a mummy makeover package with 6 board certified surgeons, and its team speaks Arabic, English, German, Russian and Turkish. We confirm your package and surgeon in your written quote.
Request an Istanbul Aesthetics Centre package quote
4. Quartz Clinique
Quartz Clinique was founded by Dr Leyla Arvas, an international member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Her profile lists tummy tuck and mummy makeover, and we arrange your video consultation with the clinic's surgeons.
Book a video consultation with Quartz Clinique
5. Medipol Hospital
Medipol Hospital has a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery department offering aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery services. We connect you with its team to discuss your goals.
Explore your options at Medipol Hospital
What Is a Mummy Makeover? The Procedures Combined in Turkey
A mummy makeover combines surgeries, usually a tummy tuck, breast surgery and liposuction, planned together to address changes after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Your surgeon agrees the combination with you at your video consultation. A combined plan runs 3 to 6 hours of surgery under general anaesthesia, with a 1 to 2 night hospital stay.
| Procedure | What it addresses | Fly after (NHS) |
|---|---|---|
| Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) | Loose skin, split muscles | 7 to 10 days |
| Breast lift | Sagging breasts | 5 to 7 days |
| Breast augmentation | Lost breast volume | 5 to 7 days |
| Liposuction | Stubborn fat | 5 to 7 days |
| Labiaplasty (optional) | Comfort after childbirth | Ask your surgeon |
The ISAPS 2024 survey counts 26,036 breast lifts, 48,179 breast augmentations and 53,480 liposuctions in Turkey, which it lists as Türkiye.
Choosing between a lift and implants? Read our guide to breast implant surgery hospitals in Turkey.
When to plan your mummy makeover
Surgeons quoted in a June 2026 ASPS article suggest this timing:
- After birth: plan 6 months or more, and up to a year for some patients.
- After breastfeeding: plan at least 3 months after weaning before breast surgery.
- Your family: complete it first, so your tummy tuck results last.
- Your weight: settle near your goal weight.
Your surgeon agrees your timeline with you at your video consultation.
Mummy Makeover Recovery Time, Visa and Accommodation in Turkey
Plan 4 to 6 weeks of recovery, with your flight date set by your surgeon. NHS guidance is 7 to 10 days before flying after a tummy tuck, and 5 to 7 days after breast surgery or liposuction. UK citizens can enter Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
Your trip at a glance: we handle the details around your surgeon's dates.
| What | What to know |
|---|---|
| Visa | UK citizens: no visa, 90 days |
| Passport | Valid 150 days after arrival |
| Hospital stay | 1 to 2 nights |
| Recovery | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Flight home | Set with your surgeon |
| Accommodation | Options near your hospital |
| Transfers | Airport pickup and drop off |
| Insurance | Medical insurance in your estimate |
The FCDO entry rules confirm these entry details for UK citizen passports. Hold another passport? We guide your visa and documents.
Where to stay while you recover
- We recommend accommodation near your hospital, so check ups are short journeys.
- We arrange airport pickup and drop off.
- Plan quiet days around your check ups, and arrange help at home for your first weeks back.
Package costs and nights are in our cost and clinics article. Our team builds your nights, transfers and flight date into one written plan.
UK Aftercare After a Tummy Tuck in Turkey: How We Support You
We build your UK aftercare plan before you travel. We coordinate follow up with your clinic and send your medical records to your UK doctor.
Your patient support specialist stays in touch before, during and after your stay. You can also request a remote second opinion after you return home.
What your aftercare plan includes
- Your patient support specialist, available 24/7.
- Follow up coordinated with your clinic.
- Your medical records sent to your UK doctor.
- A remote second opinion after you return home, if you want one.
- Medical insurance included in your cost estimate.
We take care of everything, so you can focus on getting better
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Your hospital's surgical team reviews your details and plans your treatment, and we coordinate every step around them.
Insurance and your GP
Medical insurance is part of the cost estimate we prepare for you. We recommend telling your GP your plans before you travel.
For flights and logistics, read our step by step guide to medical tourism in Turkey.
Mummy Makeover Turkey Reviews and Before and After Photos
The most useful reviews and photos name the surgeon and facility. They show the same patient in the same lighting, and describe recovery weeks later.
| Look for | It shows |
|---|---|
| Surgeon and facility named | Who did the work |
| The surgeon's own patients | Real results |
| Dated photos after surgery | Healing over time |
| Recovery described | The full experience |
- Forum threads: bring their questions to your video consultation.
- Photos: we recommend asking for before and after photos from the surgeon who will operate on you.
- Past patients: where a clinic offers it, speak to former patients.
- Our photos: we publish none without documented patient consent and clinic permission.
Request your surgeon's own before and after photos
Tummy Tuck in Turkey FAQs: Safety, Recovery and UK Aftercare
How do I contact the international patient support team for a mummy makeover in Turkey?
Message our team 24/7 on WhatsApp or email.
- WhatsApp: +1 718 550 0880
- Email: [email protected]
- We arrange appointments, video consultations, second opinions and full coordination.
- Your hospital's surgical team reviews your records and sends a tailored plan and cost estimate at no cost to you.
Is a tummy tuck in Turkey safe?
Yes, when you choose a TSPRAS member surgeon at a JCI accredited hospital. We coordinate your video consultation, flight date and UK aftercare around them.
Your written quote names your surgeon and hospital before you pay, so you decide only after you have met your surgeon.
Is a tummy tuck high risk?
A tummy tuck is a major operation under general anaesthesia, planned carefully with your surgeon.
You meet your surgeon by video before you pay, and your hospital's surgical team plans your treatment around your health history. We coordinate your travel, flight date and aftercare around that plan.
Which surgeon is best for a tummy tuck in Turkey?
The best surgeon for you is a TSPRAS member, ideally with EBOPRAS membership, who performs mummy makeovers regularly.
Ask about their experience at your video consultation, and request their own before and after photos. Your written quote names the surgeon who will operate.
How long should I stay in Turkey after a tummy tuck?
Your surgeon sets your flight date. NHS guidance is 7 to 10 days after a tummy tuck.
- Breast surgery or liposuction: 5 to 7 days
- Hospital stay: 1 to 2 nights
- Recovery: 4 to 6 weeks
We plan your nights and transfers around that date.
What does a mummy makeover include?
A mummy makeover combines a tummy tuck, breast surgery and liposuction, planned together after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Your surgeon agrees your combination with you at consultation.
- Tummy tuck: loose skin and split muscles
- Breast lift or augmentation: shape and volume
- Liposuction: stubborn fat
Can I have a mummy makeover in Turkey if I am breastfeeding or planning more children?
Yes, you can plan it for the right moment. Surgeons suggest 6 months or more after birth and at least 3 months after weaning before breast surgery. Completing your family first helps your tummy tuck results last.
Your surgeon agrees your timing with you at your video consultation.
