What buttock implant surgery involves
In buttock implant surgery, a specially designed solid silicone implant, firmer than a breast implant and made to withstand sitting, is placed in a pocket within or under the gluteal muscle. The incision is made in the natural crease between the buttocks (the intergluteal fold), so the scar is concealed when standing. Placing the implant deep, with the muscle and tissue covering it, helps it feel natural and lowers the chance of it being visible.
Implants mainly increase projection and upper fullness. They do not change the waist or hips by themselves, which is why some people combine them with liposuction of the flanks and lower back to sharpen the curve, or with a small amount of fat grafting to soften the transition.
Implants or BBL: how to choose
Most people who want a fuller bottom first hear about the Brazilian butt lift, which uses your own fat. Both operations have a place, and the choice depends mostly on your body.
| Buttock implants | BBL (own fat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Needs donor fat | No | Yes, enough to harvest by liposuction |
| Volume | Defined and predictable | Part of the fat is reabsorbed; final volume varies |
| Body contouring elsewhere | Only if lipo is added | Donor areas are slimmed at the same time |
| Foreign material | Yes, a silicone implant | No |
| Scar | In the crease between the buttocks | Entry points of a few millimetres |
If you have fat to spare and want your waist reshaped as well, a Lipo 360 with BBL is often the more natural choice. If you are slim, athletic or have had a BBL that did not hold enough volume, implants may suit you better. The surgeon explains which option fits your body and goals after examining you.
Who is a suitable candidate?
- People who want more volume and projection of the buttocks but do not have enough fat for a BBL.
- Those who prefer a predictable, measurable volume rather than relying on fat survival.
- Adults in good general health at a stable weight, ideally non-smokers.
- Patients who can genuinely follow the aftercare rules on sitting and sleeping for the first weeks.
Buttock implants are not a solution for sagging skin on the buttocks after major weight loss; that situation is usually addressed with a lift, sometimes as part of a body lift. Realistic expectations matter: an implant adds shape, but it cannot recreate every proportion seen online, and the size is limited by how much your tissues can safely stretch.
Step by step in Istanbul
- Free preliminary assessment. You send photos of your buttocks and hips from behind and both sides, plus your health history. A surgeon reviews them and New City Clinic sends a written plan and quote, usually within 24 hours.
- Arrival. You are met at the airport and taken to your hotel; your coordinator explains the schedule.
- Examination day. The surgeon examines you, discusses implant shape and size, and you have blood tests and an anaesthesia assessment.
- Operation. The procedure takes about 1.5 to 2.5 hours under general anaesthesia at a licensed partner hospital, with one night in hospital.
- Check-up. Dressings are changed and the wound in the buttock crease is checked; hygiene of this area is especially important.
- Home. The total stay in Türkiye is usually seven to ten days, and your surgeon clears you before you fly.
Because sitting is restricted, plan the journey carefully: use a cushion, choose an aisle seat on the roughly four-hour flight home from Istanbul and stand up regularly. From Australia or the United States, where the trip is much longer, a longer stay in Istanbul is sensible. Our trip planning guide has practical tips.
Recovery: sitting, sleeping and getting back to normal
Recovery from buttock implants is mostly about protecting the implants and the incision while the tissues heal around them.
- Sitting: usually avoided, or kept to short periods without direct pressure, for around two to three weeks, as your surgeon advises.
- Sleeping: on your front or side for the first weeks.
- Compression garment: worn for about four weeks.
- Work: desk work after about two weeks; jobs that involve long periods of sitting or physical work may need longer.
- Exercise: walking from the start; sport after about eight weeks, building up gradually, particularly with squats and leg work.
The buttocks feel tight and sore at first, and the shape looks high and firm. As the swelling settles and the muscles relax, the implants soften into position; the final result is usually seen at about six months.
Risks and what to watch for
Every operation carries risk, and your surgeon will explain those specific to you. With buttock implants they include:
- Swelling, bruising and pain, which are temporary.
- Infection or bleeding; the location of the incision makes careful hygiene essential.
- Wound-healing problems or opening of the incision in the crease.
- Seroma (fluid collection).
- Implant displacement, asymmetry or the implant being felt or visible.
- Capsular contracture (firm scar tissue around the implant) and, in some cases, the need for further surgery.
- Temporary changes in sensation in the buttocks or back of the thighs.
Results vary between people and cannot be guaranteed. The safest choice is a licensed hospital, a named specialist surgeon and a long enough stay; our safety guide explains what to check before booking.
Buttock implant price and package
Buttock implant surgery is quoted individually because the implant type, whether liposuction or fat grafting is added and the hospital all affect the plan. New City Clinic sends a free personalised quote after a surgeon has assessed your photos.
Your package typically includes surgery at an authorised hospital, the hospital night, hotel accommodation, airport–hotel–hospital transfers, pre-operative tests where specified, a coordinator and interpreter, compression garments and complication insurance. Flights are not included.
In the UK, buttock implants are offered by relatively few private surgeons and are commonly quoted at approximately £6,000 to £10,000 or more; these figures are only a rough indication. Compare the packages on our price page and the New City Clinic prices, and read the package guide to see what is and is not included.
Why New City Clinic is our choice as the best clinic in Turkey for buttock implants
New City Clinic is a health-tourism agency in Bakırköy, Istanbul, authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health (HealthTürkiye) and licensed by TÜRSAB (no. 17659). It does not operate itself: buttock implant surgery is performed by a specialist plastic surgeon at a licensed partner hospital, including Acıbadem, Medicana, Medipol, Medical Park and Biruni. Plastic surgery is led by Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç, a plastic, reconstructive and oncological surgeon experienced in microsurgery.
You receive the surgeon's and hospital's details in writing with your quote, the package includes complication insurance, and one coordinator stays with you from the first message to follow-up at home. Read more on the New City Clinic buttock implants page, our clinic page and the clinic's licences and certificates.
We recommend New City Clinic as one of the best clinics in Turkey for buttock implants because it puts in writing what matters before you fly: the named surgeon, the licensed hospital, an itemised price and the complication insurance. Its quality and complaint-handling processes are certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 10002, and one coordinator stays with you from start to finish. Visit the New City Clinic website and our profile of Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç.
Ask for your free assessment from New City Clinic
Choosing the best clinic in Turkey for buttock implants starts with an honest medical opinion, and New City Clinic gives you one free of charge.
Send New City Clinic photos of your buttocks and hips from behind and both sides, standing in good light, together with your height, weight and a short health history. Tell us whether you have considered a BBL and what shape you hope for. A surgeon will advise whether implants, fat transfer or a combination suits your body, and your written quote usually arrives within 24 hours, free and without obligation. Use the form or WhatsApp to get in touch with New City Clinic.
Frequently asked questions
Are buttock implants better than a BBL?
Neither is better for everyone. Implants give a defined volume regardless of body fat, while a BBL uses your own fat and slims the donor areas but needs enough fat. Your surgeon recommends the option that fits your body and goals.
Will I feel the implants?
They are placed deep enough to be covered by tissue, so they usually feel natural in everyday life. You may feel the edge of the implant when pressing firmly.
How long must I avoid sitting after buttock implants?
Usually around two to three weeks without direct pressure on the buttocks, as your surgeon advises. A cushion and regular standing breaks help during this time, especially when travelling.
Where is the scar?
The incision is placed in the natural crease between the buttocks, so the scar is hidden when you are standing. It is noticeable in the first months and fades with time.
How long do I need to stay in Istanbul?
The total stay in Türkiye is usually seven to ten days, with one night in hospital. Your surgeon checks the wound before clearing you to fly home.
How much do buttock implants cost in Turkey?
New City Clinic gives a free personalised quote after a surgeon has reviewed your photos, because the plan varies from person to person. The package usually includes hospital, hotel, transfers, garments and complication insurance; flights are extra.
Can I combine buttock implants with liposuction?
Yes, liposuction of the waist, flanks or lower back is often added to sharpen the curve around the implants. Whether it is safe in one session depends on your health and the overall plan.
Do buttock implants last for life?
Implants are durable but not considered lifetime devices. Some people need further surgery over the years, for example for displacement, capsular contracture or a wish to change the result.
When can I go back to the gym?
Sport is usually resumed after about eight weeks, building up gradually. Lower-body exercises such as squats and lunges should be reintroduced only when your surgeon agrees.
