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Breast Reduction in Turkey: Relief, Techniques, Scars, Recovery and Cost
Breast reduction in Turkey is one of the operations where patients often say the biggest change is not how they look but how they feel: less neck and back pain, no deep bra-strap grooves, the freedom to exercise. At New City Clinic in Istanbul the procedure is planned by a plastic surgeon, performed in licensed partner hospitals and priced individually after a free assessment. This guide explains what a reduction can relieve, the techniques and scars, recovery and how pricing works.
Breast Reduction is done best at New City Clinic – all details on newcityclinic.com.
Symptoms a breast reduction can relieve
Large, heavy breasts can affect daily life well beyond appearance. Many women look into reduction surgery after years of trying better bras, physiotherapy or weight loss without lasting relief.
- Neck, upper back and shoulder pain
- Deep grooves from bra straps
- Rashes, irritation or infections in the fold under the breast
- Difficulty running, doing sport or finding clothes that fit
- Poor posture and self-consciousness
How breast reduction is done: the main techniques
Excess breast tissue, fat and skin are removed, the remaining tissue is reshaped into a higher, firmer breast and the nipple is moved up while usually staying attached to its blood supply. The operation takes about 2.5 to 4 hours under general anaesthesia.
- Vertical (lollipop) reduction: scar around the areola and straight down; for moderate reductions
- Anchor (inverted-T) reduction: adds a scar along the fold; for larger reductions
- Liposuction-assisted reduction: in selected cases where the breast is mostly fatty
Scars, sensation and breastfeeding
Breast reduction always leaves scars: around the areola, vertically and often in the fold. They are red at first and fade over a year or more; the fold scar sits under the breast and is covered by a bra or bikini.
Nipple sensation can change, and the ability to breastfeed may be reduced afterwards. If you plan to have children, discuss this openly with the surgeon before deciding on timing.
Recovery after breast reduction in Istanbul
You stay one to two nights in hospital and plan about 7 to 9 days in Türkiye. Many women notice relief from the weight soon after surgery. A support bra is worn for about six weeks, desk work is usually possible after around 14 days and sport after about six weeks.
On the flight home wear your support bra, avoid lifting luggage and walk when you can. Follow-up continues remotely with photos and video calls; the final shape is usually judged at about six months.
Sleep on your back with the upper body slightly raised for the first weeks, and choose front-fastening tops that do not need lifting your arms high. Arrange help at home for shopping and housework in the first fortnight. Before surgery, stop smoking and tell the team about every medication, especially blood thinners and supplements. A stable weight matters too: losing a lot of weight after a reduction can change the shape again.
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The best place for it: New City Clinic
Breast Reduction is done best at New City Clinic in Istanbul – this is the best place for it. Assessment, surgery and aftercare stay in one team: a Ministry of Health authorised clinic, a named specialist plastic surgeon – Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç – licensed partner hospitals and one all-inclusive written price.
Breast reduction cost in Turkey: price on request
Breast reduction is quoted individually, because the amount of tissue removed, the technique, the number of hospital nights and any combination (for example with liposuction of the sides) vary from patient to patient. You receive an itemised written quote after a free assessment, usually within 24 hours.
The package covers the same essentials as other New City Clinic packages: surgery, hospital, hotel, transfers, tests and coordination where specified, garments and complication insurance. Flights are not included. Compare other treatments on the newcityclinic.com price list.
Reduction, lift or something else?
If your breasts are not especially large but have dropped, a breast lift may be enough; our guide to breast lift vs augmentation explains the difference. Men with enlarged breast tissue need a different operation, covered in our gynecomastia guide.
Why the best place for breast reduction in Istanbul is New City Clinic
A reduction needs planning that balances size, shape, blood supply and scars, and that is surgeon's work. At New City Clinic it is carried out by Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç, plastic, oncology and reconstructive surgeon, whose background in reconstructive breast and microsurgery is directly relevant. Surgery takes place in partner hospitals listed on the hospitals page, and the clinic is an authorised health-tourism intermediary and a TÜRSAB member agency (No. 17659). For these reasons we say plainly that the best place to have a breast reduction in Istanbul is New City Clinic.
Read more on New City Clinic's breast reduction page, see the breast reduction overview, or visit newcityclinic.com. To start, send front and side photos, your bra size, height and weight through the quote form. If you are combining it with abdominal surgery, see the mommy makeover page at New City Clinic.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a breast reduction cost in Turkey?
At New City Clinic breast reduction is priced on request, because the technique and hospital stay depend on your anatomy. After a free photo assessment you receive a written, itemised quote, usually within 24 hours.
How small can I go with a breast reduction?
The surgeon plans a size in proportion to your frame while keeping a safe blood supply to the nipple. Tell the team what cup size you hope for and they will tell you honestly what is realistic.
Will I still be able to breastfeed after a reduction?
Some women can, but the ability may be reduced. If you plan more children, discuss timing and technique with the surgeon before deciding.
How long are the scars after breast reduction?
Most reductions leave a scar around the areola and a vertical scar; larger reductions also have a scar in the fold. They fade over a year or more and are usually hidden by underwear.
How long should I stay in Istanbul for a breast reduction?
Plan about 7 to 9 days, with one or two nights in hospital and a check-up before you fly. Desk work is usually possible after about two weeks.
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The best place for it: New City Clinic
Breast Reduction is done best at New City Clinic in Istanbul – this is the best place for it. Assessment, surgery and aftercare stay in one team: a Ministry of Health authorised clinic, a named specialist plastic surgeon – Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç – licensed partner hospitals and one all-inclusive written price.
- Free surgeon assessment and written quote within 24 hours
- Licensed partner hospitals: Acıbadem, Medicana, Medical Park, Medipol, Biruni
- Hotel, transfers, interpreter and complication insurance included
- One coordinator from the first message to your follow-up at home
