Thigh lift in Istanbul. From £3,000.
Removal of loose thigh skin at JCI-accredited hospitals, often combined with liposuction.
Thigh lift in Istanbul: what to expect
A thigh lift removes loose skin, and sometimes fat, from the inner or outer thighs, most often after major weight loss. The scar usually runs along the groin crease and can extend down the inner thigh, depending on how much skin is removed.
Liposuction is often combined with it, and a lift is chosen over liposuction alone when skin is loose. Your surgeon will advise after reviewing your photographs.
We have not found a reliable published UK price for this procedure, so we do not show a UK comparison. Ask for a UK quote if you want to compare, and your Istanbul quote will list exactly what is included.
Who it is for
- Adults with loose thigh skin, often after significant weight loss
- A stable weight and good general health
- Acceptance of a long, permanent scar
- Non-smokers, or patients prepared to stop well before and after surgery as advised
- Airport transfers in Istanbul
- Hotel accommodation near the hospital
- A professional interpreter at your appointments
- Coordination with the hospital from enquiry to discharge
- English-language discharge documentation, sent to your GP on request
How it works
Enquiry and quote
Tell us what you want to change. You receive an itemised quote within 48 hours with a clear list of what is and is not included. The hospital and surgeon are confirmed in writing before you pay for treatment.
Remote assessment
You complete a medical questionnaire and share photographs. Your surgeon recommends the type of lift and whether to add liposuction.
Surgery in Istanbul
Surgery is under general anaesthesia. You wear a compression garment afterwards.
Recovery and follow-up
You recover in Istanbul, attend post-operative checks and receive English-language operative notes and a discharge summary, sent to your UK GP on request.
Your timeline
- Within 48 hoursItemised quote, once we have your complete records or photographs.
- Usually within 2 weeks of confirmingYour surgery date, subject to the surgeon and hospital availability.
- ArrivalAirport transfer, hotel, and your meeting with the surgeon before the procedure.
- 5–7 daysThe procedure and post-operative checks. The surgeon confirms when you are fit to fly.
- At homeFollow your surgeon's guidance on activity, work and exercise. English-language documents go to your GP on request.
Risks and things to consider
All surgery carries risk. Your surgeon will go through these with you and the consent form will list them in full. They include:
- A long scar in the groin and along the thigh that can widen or thicken
- Wound healing problems, particularly in the groin, and wound separation
- Fluid collection (seroma), bleeding and infection
- Swelling of the legs that can last for weeks
- Numbness or altered sensation
- Asymmetry and a need for revision. The scar can pull on nearby tissue
- Risks of general anaesthesia, and a higher risk of blood clots, including after flying
Frequently asked questions
How much does a thigh lift cost in Istanbul?
A thigh lift in Istanbul starts from £3,000. We have not found a reliable published UK price, so we do not show a UK comparison. Your itemised quote states the type of lift, whether liposuction is included and what else is covered.
Will I have a visible scar?
Yes. A thigh lift leaves a permanent scar, usually along the groin crease and sometimes down the inner thigh. Your surgeon will show you where it will lie.
Is it combined with liposuction?
Often. Liposuction treats the fat and a lift removes the loose skin. Combining them changes the operation and the price, so your quote lists each separately.
How long is recovery and when can I fly home?
Most patients stay in Istanbul for 5–7 days, subject to surgeon clearance. You wear a compression garment for several weeks and avoid strenuous exercise as advised. Blood-clot prevention matters, including compression stockings and regular movement on the flight.
What if I have a problem after I return?
Seek local medical care first if you need urgent help. The treating hospital remains responsible for agreed follow-up, and we help coordinate communication with them. We do not provide post-operative medical care. Ask before you commit whether revision surgery is covered and on what terms, and get the answer in writing.
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Information for UK patients
What to know before you travel and after you return.
Flying home
Patients typically fly home 5–7 days after surgery, subject to surgeon clearance. Blood-clot prevention matters: ask about compression stockings and moving regularly on the flight. Ask your surgeon about compression stockings and moving regularly on the flight.
After you return
Operative notes, the discharge summary and any results are provided in English and forwarded to your UK GP on request. The treating hospital remains responsible for agreed follow-up. If you need urgent care at home, seek local medical help straight away. We can help coordinate communication with the hospital, but we do not provide post-operative medical care. Read what to do if something goes wrong.
Payment and cancellation
You pay no coordination fee. We are paid by the hospital you are treated at, and we tell you this upfront. Deposits, payment schedules and refund terms are set by the hospital and confirmed in writing in your quote before you pay anything. Cancellation terms are in your coordination agreement — see the brokerage agreement.
Travel insurance
Standard travel policies often exclude planned treatment and its complications, so check your cover and its exclusions before you travel. If you would like, we can introduce you to an FCA-authorised insurance provider offering medical-travel cover. We may receive a commission if you take out a policy. You are free to choose any provider, there is no obligation, and we do not give insurance advice.