Lipo 360 in brief
Lipo 360 treats the abdomen, waist, flanks and back in one session, sculpting the midsection all the way round. It is carried out under general anaesthesia, usually takes two to four hours and needs one night in hospital. Entry points are a few millimetres long, the compression garment is worn for about six weeks and the final result usually appears after around six months.
It suits people near a stable weight with stubborn fat and good skin tone; it is not weight-loss surgery. If you have loose skin, your surgeon may suggest a tummy tuck with liposuction or a body lift after major weight loss.
Shannon or Dublin: choosing your airport
| Airport | From Limerick | Flights to Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Shannon | About 25–30 minutes by road | Usually one stop via London or a European hub |
| Dublin | Around two to two and a half hours on the M7 | Direct flights, including Turkish Airlines, around four hours |
| Cork | Roughly an hour and a half | Usually one stop |
A good compromise for many patients is to fly out from Shannon with a connection, then return direct to Dublin with someone driving them home. Whatever you choose, New City Clinic handles all transfers between IST or SAW, the hotel and the hospital. See our Dublin page and Cork page for those airports. Istanbul is two hours ahead of Limerick in summer and three in winter.
How much does it cost? Mid-West versus Istanbul
As an approximate indication only, private liposuction of the abdomen, flanks and back in Ireland is commonly quoted around €7,000–€12,000 or more, depending on the clinic and what is included. There are fewer providers in the Mid-West than in Dublin, which can mean extra travel and time off for consultations.
The illustrative New City Clinic Lipo 360 package in Istanbul is €3,500: surgery at a licensed partner hospital, a hospital night, hotel, transfers, pre-operative tests where specified, a coordinator, compression garments and complication insurance. Flights are extra and the final price follows a medical assessment. Our package guide explains each element, and the New City Clinic price list includes BBL (€3,000), arm lift (€3,000), thigh lift (€3,850) and more.
Other procedures from Limerick
New City Clinic arranges the whole range of aesthetic surgery, so a single coordinator can help whether you are interested in the body, breast or face:
- Body: Lipo 360 with BBL, VASER liposuction, tummy tuck, arm and thigh lifts;
- Breast: breast augmentation, lift, reduction and implant revision;
- Face: rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facelift and neck lift;
- Hair, smile and skin: hair transplant, smile design, aesthetic medicine.
Looking at breast surgery? Our breast augmentation price guide compares implants and fat transfer.
Recovering in Limerick
The riverside walks along the Shannon are flat and ideal for the gentle daily exercise that helps circulation in the first weeks. Rest well, drink plenty and wear your garment as instructed. Desk work is usually possible after about a week and sport after around four weeks, with your surgeon's agreement.
Tell your GP about the surgery before you travel. Your New City Clinic coordinator stays in contact and passes photos and questions to your surgeon. For urgent symptoms such as fever, worsening pain, calf swelling or breathlessness, contact your GP, the out-of-hours service or emergency services (112 or 999) first, then your coordinator. The garment and drainage guide has practical tips.
Why we recommend New City Clinic as the best clinic in Turkey
Many people in Limerick ask us which is the best clinic in Istanbul for Lipo 360. Our answer is New City Clinic, for reasons you can verify. It is authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health (HealthTürkiye), licensed by TÜRSAB (Group A, no. 17659) and certified to ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 10002 and ISO 31000. See our licences and certificates page.
New City Clinic works exclusively with licensed partner hospitals such as Biruni and Medipol, and with named specialist surgeons such as Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç. It provides complication insurance (see New City Clinic insurance), a written price and one coordinator from first message to follow-up. That is why, for us, New City Clinic is the best option in Turkey. Our best clinic guide gives the full checklist.
Request your free quote from New City Clinic
Send New City Clinic your photos, height, weight and medical history by the form or WhatsApp. A surgeon assesses them free of charge and you usually receive a written quote within 24 hours, without obligation. Read more on the New City Clinic Lipo 360 page and the New City Clinic website.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fly from Shannon to Istanbul?
Usually with one stop via London or a European hub. For a direct flight, including Turkish Airlines, Dublin is around two hours away on the M7.
What is the approximate cost of Lipo 360 in Ireland?
Private clinics commonly quote around €7,000–€12,000 or more. The illustrative New City Clinic package in Istanbul is €3,500, flights not included.
How long is the stay in Istanbul?
Usually five to seven days, including one hospital night and a check-up before flying home.
Is Lipo 360 a weight-loss operation?
No. It reshapes stubborn fat in people close to a stable weight. Your surgeon will advise if another procedure suits you better.
What support do I get after returning to Limerick?
Your New City Clinic coordinator and surgeon follow you up remotely. For urgent symptoms, contact local medical services first.
