Mini Tummy Tuck in Istanbul, Turkey

A mini tummy tuck treats limited excess skin and laxity below the navel. The incision is shorter than in a full tummy tuck and the navel is not repositioned. Where there is also sagging above the navel or marked muscle separation, a full tummy tuck is more suitable.

The cost depends on the scope of the procedure, the technique, the hospital and your accommodation choice. After a physician's assessment, New City Clinic sends you an itemised written quote; getting a quote is free.

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 1.5–2 hours. Anaesthesia: general anaesthesia.

Hospital stay: 1 night. The total stay in Türkiye is usually planned at 5–7 days; your physician confirms the exact length at your check-up.

Desk work is usually possible within 10 days and sport after 6 weeks. These times vary from person to person.

Below the bikini line, short. Scars are noticeable in the first months and fade with time; how they heal depends on your skin.

The first change is visible as swelling settles; the final result appears in about 6 months. Results vary from person to person and cannot be guaranteed.

Out of respect for patient privacy and under healthcare regulations, patient photos are shared only with the patient's consent. In your consultation the physician explains what is realistic in your case.

The surgeon examines where the loose skin is and whether the muscles are separated; the mini version only treats the area below the navel.

It is short and placed low, usually hidden by underwear or a bikini.

Like any operation, Mini Tummy Tuck 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 Mini Tummy Tuck, 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 Mini Tummy Tuck 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 Mini Tummy Tuck in Istanbul, New City Clinic gives you all of this in writing with your quote; the first assessment is free.