Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants) in Istanbul, Turkey

In breast augmentation a silicone implant is placed above or below the muscle through a small incision in the fold under the breast. Implant size, shape (round or teardrop) and placement are chosen according to your chest, existing tissue and expectations. Implants are not lifetime devices; regular checks are recommended.

Right after surgery implants usually sit high and feel firm because of swelling and tight tissues. They soften and settle gradually over the following weeks and months, and the final shape is usually seen at around four months; the pace depends on implant placement and your tissues.

Plan about 5 to 7 days: assessment and tests, the operation with usually one night in hospital, and a check-up before flying. Wear the support bra you are given and avoid lifting heavy luggage on the way home.

Desk work is usually possible after about a week, and sport after about six weeks, starting gradually. The support bra is worn for around six weeks; avoid heavy lifting and upper-body training until your surgeon clears you.

It depends mainly on how much natural breast tissue covers the implant. Placement over the muscle, under it or dual-plane is chosen with the surgeon from your chest measurements and skin quality, together with round or anatomical shape and the incision site.

With a specialist plastic surgeon in a hospital licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health, implants from an established manufacturer and an implant card, it follows the same standards as elsewhere. Every operation has risks, such as capsular contracture, which the surgeon explains before you decide.

Yes. It records the manufacturer, model and serial number of your implants; keep it with your operation report and give a copy to your GP.

Yes. If the breasts have dropped, an augmentation with a lift is planned in one operation; the surgeon assesses this from your photos.

The illustrative package price for Breast Augmentation in Istanbul is €3,200. It includes surgery at an authorised healthcare facility, hospital accommodation, hotel accommodation and airport transfers, with pre-operative tests and patient coordination and interpretation where specified. The final quotation is subject to a free medical assessment.

Your quote lists the hospital and physician fees, required tests, check-ups, airport–hotel–hospital transfers and, on request, hotel accommodation as separate items. Flights are not included; we can help organise them if you wish.

The procedure takes about 1–2 hours. Anaesthesia: general anaesthesia.

Many women can, especially when the incision is in the breast fold. It cannot be guaranteed; discuss your plans with the surgeon.

Not automatically. They are replaced when there is a reason, such as capsular contracture, rupture or a wish to change size. Regular check-ups are advised.

You decide together with the surgeon. Your wishes are the starting point, and your chest width and skin set the safe range.

Like any operation, Breast Augmentation carries risks, and the risk depends far more on where and by whom it is done than on the country. The serious cases reported in the press have mostly involved unlicensed premises, non-specialists or too many procedures in one session. A safe choice means a hospital licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health, a named specialist surgeon, an anaesthetist, pre-operative tests and a long enough stay. New City Clinic is an authorised intermediary registered with the Ministry of Health and HealthTürkiye, and you receive the hospital and surgeon details in writing before you travel.

The difference comes mainly from lower operating and staff costs and the exchange rate; implants, materials and techniques follow the same international standards. Even so, do not choose on price alone: check the hospital licence, the surgeon’s specialty and exactly what the package includes.

From Malta there are direct flights to Istanbul of around two and a half to three hours; from Australia the journey usually involves one connection and takes 20 hours or more. The longer the flight home, the longer you should stay in Istanbul after Breast Augmentation, so that your surgeon can check you before travelling. On a long-haul flight wear compression stockings, walk regularly and drink water. Your reports are prepared in English and a New City Clinic coordinator follows your recovery remotely once you are home.

There is no single “best” for everyone; for Breast Augmentation in Turkey you choose well by checking: the name of the specialist who will operate and their experience in this field, the hospital’s Ministry of Health licence, the agency’s health tourism authorisation, a written plan and itemised quote after a doctor has assessed you, and who follows you up after surgery. For Breast Augmentation in Istanbul, New City Clinic gives you all of this in writing with your quote; the first assessment is free.