Lipo 360 in Turkey – and every aesthetic surgery in Istanbul with New City Clinic

What is Lipo 360 and why is it so popular?

Lipo 360 – also known as 360 liposuction, circumferential liposuction or full torso lipo – treats the midsection all the way round rather than one area at a time. In the same session the surgeon removes stubborn fat from the upper and lower abdomen, the waist, the flanks and the mid and lower back. Because the whole torso is sculpted as one unit, the waist looks narrower from the front, the side and behind, not only in a mirror selfie.

It has become one of the most requested body-contouring operations for a simple reason: most people who say they want a “flatter tummy” actually mean a smaller waist and smoother outline, and that is only possible when the flanks and back are included. It is not a weight-loss method. The scales usually move only a little; what changes is shape, proportion and how clothes fit.

• General anaesthesia, about 2–4 hours, one night in hospital.
• About 5–7 days in Istanbul; desk work after about a week.
• Compression garment for about six weeks; sport after about four weeks.
• Final result at around six months; tiny entry-point scars.

Who is Lipo 360 for?

Lipo 360 suits people at or near a weight they have maintained for several months, with good skin elasticity and fat that stays put around the middle despite diet and exercise. If the skin of your lower abdomen hangs or you have separated muscles after pregnancy, a tummy tuck with liposuction or a mommy makeover will usually give a better result. If you would like fuller buttocks too, the fat can be transferred in Lipo 360 with BBL. Men who want a straighter, more athletic torso and a flatter chest can read about Lipo 360 for men.

The guide am I a good candidate? explains BMI, weight stability and how much fat can safely be removed in one session.

All our treatments: body, breast, face, intimate, hair and smile

Lipo 360 is our flagship, but New City Clinic arranges the full range of aesthetic surgery in Istanbul. Each page below explains who the treatment suits, how it is done, recovery, risks and price.

Body and liposuction

Liposuction by area, VASER liposuction, HD liposculpture, double-chin liposuction, BBL, buttock implants, tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, arm lift, thigh lift, back lift and body lift after weight loss.

Breast

Breast augmentation with implants, fat transfer to the breasts, breast lift, breast lift with implants, breast reduction, implant exchange and, for men, gynecomastia surgery.

Face, nose and eyes

Rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, facelift, mini facelift, face and neck lift, neck lift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, cat eye, ear pinning, lip lift, buccal fat removal, chin augmentation and facial fat transfer.

Intimate aesthetics

Labiaplasty and vaginal rejuvenation.

Hair, smile and skin

Hair transplant (FUE/DHI), smile design with veneers, scar revision and aesthetic medicine and skin care.

See every treatment on one page in our treatment overview.

How much does Lipo 360 cost in Turkey?

With New City Clinic, the illustrative all-inclusive package price for Lipo 360 in Istanbul is €3,500. The final price is confirmed in writing after a surgeon has assessed your photos, because it depends on the areas and the volume of fat. Flights are not included.

Other treatments receive a free personalised quote. For comparison, private 360 liposuction in the UK or Ireland is usually quoted at approximately £6,000 to £10,000 or more for the surgery alone, and in the US or Australia often more again – rough, approximate figures that vary widely. The full list is on our prices page, and the guide Lipo 360 price in Turkey 2026 compares costs in detail. You can also see the New City Clinic price list.

What the all-inclusive package covers

• the operation at a hospital licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health, including surgeon and anaesthetist fees;
• the hospital stay;
• hotel accommodation in Istanbul;
• transfers between the airport, hotel and hospital;
• pre-operative tests where specified;
• a coordinator and interpreter;
• compression garments after body surgery;
• complication insurance.

Your written quote lists each item separately, so you know exactly what you are paying for. Flights are not included, but the team can help you choose suitable times. Read the all-inclusive package explained to see what to check in any quote.

Your Lipo 360 week in Istanbul, step by step

1. Free assessment: send front, side and back photos with your height, weight and health history. A surgeon reviews them and New City Clinic replies with a written plan and quote, usually within 24 hours.
2. Booking: choose your dates; your coordinator confirms the hospital, surgeon and hotel in writing.
3. Arrival: a driver meets you at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen and takes you to the hotel.
4. Consultation and tests: examination by the surgeon, blood tests and an anaesthesia assessment.
5. Surgery: two to four hours under general anaesthesia, then a night in hospital.
6. Recovery at the hotel: short walks, plenty of water, the garment day and night.
7. Check-up and flight home: your surgeon clears you to fly, and follow-up continues by photos and video calls.

Our trip-planning guide covers flights, packing and the hotel stay, and our city and country pages explain how to organise the journey from the UK, Ireland, Malta, the United States and Australia.

Is it safe to have Lipo 360 in Turkey?

Every operation carries risks, and you should hear about them before you decide. After Lipo 360, swelling, bruising, numbness and some fluid leakage are normal. Less common problems include seroma, infection, contour irregularities and firmness; rare but serious ones include blood clots and fat embolism. The country matters far less than where and by whom the operation is done. The serious cases reported in the press have mostly involved unlicensed premises, non-specialists or too many procedures at once.

A safe choice means a hospital licensed by the Ministry of Health, a named specialist surgeon, an anaesthetist, pre-operative tests, a sensible limit on the fat removed and enough days in Istanbul before flying. New City Clinic gives you all of this in writing and includes complication insurance. Our guide is Lipo 360 in Turkey safe? lists the red flags to watch for.

Recovery and results

Recovery from Lipo 360 is more about swelling and tightness than sharp pain. Desk work is usually possible after about a week and sport after about four weeks. The compression garment is worn for about six weeks, and many surgeons recommend lymphatic drainage massage. The waist looks slimmer as soon as the first swelling settles, but the final result appears at around six months. Results vary and cannot be guaranteed; keeping a stable weight protects them. Read recovery week by week, garments and drainage and the results timeline.

Why New City Clinic is our choice as the best clinic in Turkey

New City Clinic is based in Bakırköy, Istanbul, and is authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health as a health-tourism agency (HealthTürkiye) and licensed by TÜRSAB (no. 17659). You can see each certificate on our licences and certificates page. The agency does not run its own operating theatres: your treatment takes place at a licensed partner hospital – Acıbadem, Medicana, Medipol, Medical Park or Biruni – and is performed by a specialist.

Body and plastic surgery is led by Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç, a plastic, reconstructive and oncological surgeon with a background in microsurgery. You receive the names of your surgeon and hospital in writing, an itemised quote in euros, one English-speaking coordinator from the first message to your follow-up at home, and complication insurance. Read more on our New City Clinic page or visit newcityclinic.com.

The best clinic in Istanbul for Lipo 360? Our reasoning

There is no official league table of clinics, and you should be wary of anyone who claims one. What you can do is compare facts. New City Clinic holds Ministry of Health authorisation and HealthTürkiye registration, a TÜRSAB licence and ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 27001 (information security), ISO 10002 (patient satisfaction and complaints) and ISO 31000 (risk management) certification; it treats patients only at licensed hospitals with named specialists such as Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç (see all our doctors); it puts every price in writing; and it includes complication insurance. For patients searching for the best clinic in Turkey or the best plastic surgeon in Istanbul, that is why New City Clinic is our recommendation.

Guides to help you decide

Before booking any surgery abroad, take time to read and compare. Our guides answer the questions patients ask most often: Lipo 360 or tummy tuck?, traditional vs VASER vs HD liposuction, Lipo 360 for men, your body after pregnancy and more. The FAQ page gathers short answers on prices, travel, safety and recovery.

Get your free Lipo 360 assessment from New City Clinic

The first step costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Send three photos of your torso (front, side and back), your height and weight, and a few lines about your health and what you would like to change. A surgeon working with New City Clinic reviews them and you receive a written plan and personalised quote, usually within 24 hours. Use the form on this page, message New City Clinic on WhatsApp, or see the contact page for phone and email.