Why Irish patients look at Istanbul
Private cosmetic surgery in Ireland is offered by a relatively small number of surgeons, and prices for body contouring are high. Some patients also find that the earliest available dates are months away. Istanbul offers a large number of licensed private hospitals with experienced teams, a package that bundles the practical side of the trip, and a direct flight from Dublin. For many, that combination makes Lipo 360 in Istanbul worth serious consideration, as long as the provider is chosen carefully.
Flying from Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport has direct flights to Istanbul, including Turkish Airlines services to Istanbul Airport (IST). The flight takes around four hours. Depending on the season, other carriers and routes to Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) may also be available. Whichever airport you land at, a driver meets you and transfers to the hotel and hospital are included in your package.
Istanbul is on UTC+3 all year: two hours ahead of Ireland in summer and three in winter. For the flight home, ask for an aisle seat, wear your compression garment, walk in the aisle and drink water. Arrange a lift from Dublin Airport rather than the bus with luggage.
Prices in euro: Ireland versus Istanbul
| Private clinic in Ireland (approximate) | New City Clinic, Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Liposuction of abdomen, flanks and back | Roughly €7,000–€12,000, sometimes more | €3,500 illustrative Lipo 360 package |
| Hospital night | Depends on the clinic | Included |
| Hotel and transfers | Not needed | Included |
| Compression garments | Varies | Included |
| Coordinator and interpreter | Not needed | Included |
| Complication insurance | Varies | Included |
| Flights | Not needed | Not included |
The Irish range is a rough indication based on typical private prices, not a quote. Because both are in euro, you can compare written quotes directly, adding flights and days off work to the Istanbul side. Our price guide explains how, and the New City Clinic price list shows every treatment.
What happens during your week
On arrival you are taken to your hotel. The next day you have an examination with the surgeon, blood tests and an anaesthesia assessment. Surgery under general anaesthesia takes about two to four hours, and you stay one night in hospital. Then follow a few days at the hotel, with short walks and a check-up, before the surgeon clears you to fly, usually five to seven days after arrival. An English-speaking coordinator is with you throughout. Our trip planning guide includes a packing list.
Aftercare back in Ireland
At home, keep your compression garment on for about six weeks, walk every day and avoid heavy lifting. Most people go back to a desk job after about a week and resume sport from about four weeks. Your final shape appears at around six months.
Let your GP know about your plans before you travel. Follow-up is provided by your New City Clinic coordinator and surgeon through photos and video calls, with reports in English. If you have a fever, worsening pain, a swollen calf or breathlessness, seek urgent local care first, for example at an emergency department, and then inform your coordinator. The package includes complication insurance, described on the New City Clinic insurance page. Our recovery guide explains what is normal at each stage.
Choosing safely
Choose a provider that names the hospital and the surgeon before you pay. 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 coordinates your treatment, while specialist surgeons such as Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç operate at licensed partner hospitals: Acıbadem, Medicana, Medipol, Medical Park and Biruni. Our safety guide lists red flags to avoid.
Treatments Irish patients often combine
Alongside Lipo 360, patients from Dublin frequently ask about Lipo 360 with BBL, the mommy makeover and breast augmentation with your own fat. If you live in Munster, see our Cork page; from Northern Ireland, our Belfast page.
Planning around work and family
Irish patients often plan the trip around work and family commitments. A week of annual leave, or a long weekend plus a few days, covers the Istanbul part for most people, followed by a few days working from home. Many travel with a partner or a friend; their accommodation and transfers can usually be added to the package. Book flexible flights if possible, in case your surgeon advises an extra day before you fly. It is also worth checking that your travel insurance covers the trip itself; complication insurance relating to the operation is included in your New City Clinic package, but cancellations and lost luggage are separate. Finally, prepare your home before you leave: easy meals, loose clothes and help with children or pets for the first week back.
Why New City Clinic is our choice as the best clinic in Turkey for Lipo 360
There are many clinics in Istanbul, and no independent ranking that crowns one of them, so we prefer to explain our recommendation. For Irish patients, we consider New City Clinic one of the best clinics in Turkey for Lipo 360 because the essentials can be verified: authorisation by the Turkish Ministry of Health (HealthTürkiye), a TÜRSAB Group A licence (no. 17659) and ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 10002 and ISO 31000 certificates, all shown on our licences page and the New City Clinic licences page.
Just as important, you know before you pay where and by whom you will be treated: at a licensed partner hospital (Acıbadem, Medicana, Medipol, Medical Park or Biruni) by a named specialist such as Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç. New City Clinic puts the price in writing, includes complication insurance and gives you one coordinator who stays with you after you fly home. That is why patients looking for the best clinic in Istanbul choose New City Clinic. Visit the New City Clinic website to learn more.
Get your free quote from New City Clinic
Send New City Clinic photos of your abdomen, waist and back with your height, weight and medical history. A surgeon assesses them free of charge and you usually receive an itemised written quote in euro within 24 hours, with no obligation. Read more on the Lipo 360 page at New City Clinic, then use the form or WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from Dublin to Istanbul?
Yes, including Turkish Airlines services to Istanbul Airport. The flight takes around four hours.
How much does Lipo 360 cost in Ireland?
Private clinics in Ireland typically charge roughly €7,000–€12,000 or more, depending on what is included. The New City Clinic package in Istanbul is €3,500 illustrative, excluding flights.
Is the Istanbul price in euro?
Yes. Packages are quoted in euro, so you can compare directly with Irish quotes.
How long do I need to stay?
Usually five to seven days in Istanbul, including one hospital night. Desk work is usually possible about a week after surgery.
Who follows up when I am back in Dublin?
Your New City Clinic coordinator and surgeon, through photos and video calls. For urgent problems, seek local care first and then inform your coordinator.
