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Clear, medically reviewed answers to the questions our patients ask most, from choosing a technique to the weeks after surgery.
Is a tummy tuck in Turkey safe? What to check before you book
How to judge the safety of a tummy tuck abroad: licences, accredited hospitals, your surgeon, the complications to know about and how they are prevented, and flying home.
6 min read20 October 2026
Is a mommy makeover in Turkey safe? Risks, limits and planning
A mommy makeover combines several operations, so planning matters. What it includes, the limits surgeons work within, the main risks and how your stay in Istanbul is organised.
6 min read20 October 2026
Tummy tuck revision: why it is needed and when it can be done
Dog ears, a wide or high scar, leftover loose skin or a seroma that keeps returning: why some tummy tucks need a second operation, how long to wait and what to expect.
6 min read20 October 2026
Liposuction vs tummy tuck: which one do you need?
Liposuction removes fat; a tummy tuck removes loose skin and repairs muscles. How to tell which problem you have, how recovery compares and when the two are combined.
6 min read20 October 2026
Diastasis recti after pregnancy: exercise, physiotherapy or surgery?
A gap between the tummy muscles is common after pregnancy and often improves with time and the right exercises. How to check for it, what helps and when surgery is worth discussing.
6 min read20 October 2026
Loose skin after weight loss: what helps and when to consider surgery
Why skin does not always shrink back after major weight loss, what you can and cannot prevent, and how a body lift, arm lift, thigh lift or breast lift is planned.
6 min read20 October 2026
Will fat come back after liposuction?
The fat cells removed by liposuction do not grow back, but the ones left behind can still get bigger. What happens to your shape if you gain weight, and how to keep your result.
6 min read20 October 2026
How much fat can liposuction remove safely?
Why there is a safe limit on the volume removed in one session, how much weight you can expect to lose, and why liposuction shapes the body rather than reducing weight.
6 min read20 October 2026
Breast augmentation recovery: week by week, bras, sleep and exercise
What the first days feel like, when you can go back to work, which bra to wear, how to sleep and when you can exercise again after breast augmentation.
7 min read20 October 2026
Capsular contracture: what it is, the Baker grades and treatment
Every implant is surrounded by a thin layer of scar tissue. When that capsule tightens, the breast can become firm, painful or misshapen. Here is how it is graded, why it happens and how it is treated.
6 min read20 October 2026
How long do breast implants last?
Breast implants have no fixed expiry date, but they are not lifetime devices. Why and when they are replaced, and the check-ups that help you keep an eye on them.
6 min read20 October 2026
Choosing breast implants: shape, size, profile, fill and placement
Round or anatomical, silicone or saline, over or under the muscle: what each choice means and how your surgeon helps you find implants that suit your body.
6 min read20 October 2026
Gynecomastia after weight loss: why the chest stays and what helps
You have lost the weight, but your chest still looks puffy or saggy. Whether it is gland, fat or loose skin decides the treatment: liposuction, gland removal or skin reduction.
6 min read20 October 2026
Types of rhinoplasty: open, closed, revision and preservation explained
Open or closed, primary or revision, cosmetic or functional: the main types of nose surgery explained, how surgeons think about facial proportions, and what a nose job can and cannot change.
7 min read20 October 2026
Rhinoplasty recovery: what to expect, from the splint to the final shape
The splint, the first week, a swelling timeline up to 12 months, glasses, sport and what to do if you knock your nose: a calm, practical guide to healing after a nose job.
6 min read20 October 2026
Cosmetic surgery for men: the procedures men choose, and what is different
Chest reduction, liposuction, eyelids, nose, hair and facelifts: which procedures men most often consider, how recovery fits around work and training, and what makes a male facelift different.
6 min read20 October 2026
Cosmetic surgery by age: what people consider in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond
How bodies and faces change with each decade, the procedures people typically consider in their 30s, 40s and 50s, and why your health matters more than the number on your birth certificate.
6 min read20 October 2026
BMI and plastic surgery: why your weight matters for safety and results
What BMI is, how to calculate it, why surgeons ask about it before body contouring, the thresholds many surgeons prefer, and why a stable weight matters as much as the number.
6 min read20 October 2026
How to prepare for plastic surgery: a week-by-week checklist
Smoking, medicines, blood thinners and supplements, travel plans, packing and mental preparation: what to do in the weeks before plastic surgery, including a checklist for the week before a facelift.
6 min read20 October 2026
Sleeping after plastic surgery: positions and timelines by procedure
How to sleep after a facelift, rhinoplasty, breast surgery, tummy tuck or BBL, how long each position is needed, and practical tips for better rest while you heal.
6 min read20 October 2026
Caring for surgical drains after plastic surgery: a practical guide
What surgical drains do, how to empty them and record the output, how to keep them clean, when they usually come out and the warning signs that mean you should call your surgeon.
6 min read20 October 2026
Diet after a gastric sleeve: the stages, protein, fluids and vitamins
From clear liquids in the first two weeks to normal food at around six to eight weeks: how eating changes after a sleeve gastrectomy, and the habits that protect your result.
6 min read20 October 2026
Weight loss after a gastric sleeve: a realistic month-by-month timeline
How much weight do people lose after a sleeve gastrectomy, how fast, and why it sometimes stalls? Typical ranges for the first two years, explained in plain terms.
6 min read20 October 2026
Type 2 diabetes and weight-loss surgery: what metabolic surgery can and cannot do
Weight-loss surgery can improve type 2 diabetes, sometimes to the point of remission. How it works, how a gastric bypass and a sleeve compare, and why follow-up stays important.
6 min read20 October 2026
Pregnancy after weight-loss surgery: timing, contraception and supplements
Many women find it easier to conceive after bariatric surgery. Why waiting 12–18 months is usually advised, which contraception to discuss, and how to plan a healthy pregnancy.
6 min read20 October 2026
Hair transplant aftercare: washing, sleeping, scabs and your first haircut
What to do, and what to avoid, in the days and weeks after a hair transplant: the first wash, sleeping position, scabs, shock loss, sport, sun and when you can have a haircut.
6 min read20 October 2026
Male pattern baldness: causes, the Norwood scale and your options
Why hair thins in a typical pattern, how the hormone DHT is involved, what each stage of the Norwood scale means, and when a hair transplant or medication makes sense.
6 min read20 October 2026
Tummy tuck recovery week by week: what to expect
From the first walk on day one to the final shape after six months: an honest, week-by-week guide to healing after abdominoplasty, and what you can do to help it.
4 min read20 October 2026
How to choose a cosmetic surgery clinic in Turkey: the essential checklist
Licences, surgeons, hospitals, aftercare: the questions to ask before you book surgery abroad, and the red flags that should make you walk away.
5 min read20 October 2026
FUE vs DHI hair transplant: what is the difference?
Both techniques harvest hair follicles one by one. The difference is how they are implanted. Here is how FUE and DHI compare, and how to tell which suits you.
4 min read20 October 2026
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