Swedish Clinic Istanbul Turkey

Above The Muscle, Always.

Every millilitre goes into the subcutaneous layer. Injection into the gluteal muscle is the mechanism behind fat embolism, the complication that gave this operation its reputation, and we do not do it.

Where The Fat Goes, And Where It Does Not.

Every millilitre goes above the muscle, in the subcutaneous layer, with the cannula angled away from the deep planes and ultrasound used to confirm the level where it helps.

Injection into the gluteal muscle is the mechanism behind fat embolism, the complication that gave this operation its reputation. We do not do it. Ask any surgeon that question directly and listen for a specific answer rather than a reassurance.

The First Ninety Days Decide The Result.

Most of the injected fat survives, commonly around two thirds, because it arrives without a blood supply and lives by diffusion until small vessels grow into it.

Volume therefore falls twice: once as swelling settles, and again as the fat that never revascularised is reabsorbed.The shape you see at month three is close to the shape you keep.We quote the volume we expect to remain, not the volume that passes through the syringe, because those two numbers are not the same.

Why Overfilling Backfires.

Pushing more fat into the same pocket raises pressure inside the tissue, and pressure is precisely what blocks the diffusion the graft depends on. Overfilled areas produce firm lumps, oil cysts and occasionally infection.

What works is many fine passes distributing small amounts through a large volume of tissue, which takes real time in theatre.A BBL performed quickly is not a bargain.It is a graft that will disappear more of itself by month three.

Sitting: The Real Rules.

  • Weeks 1-2.No sitting flat on the buttocks. Sit on the back of the thighs with a cushion, or lie prone. Short necessary sits, such as a toilet, are fine.
  • Weeks 3-8.A BBL pillow for longer sitting, driving and work.
  • Sleepingon your front or side for the first three weeks.

This is the least popular part of the operation and the part with the clearest link to the result. Pressure on a graft in its first weeks is pressure on the vessels it is trying to grow.

Am I Too Slim For A BBL?

The realistic volume comes from three things: how much donor fat your abdomen, flanks and thighs can safely give, how much your skin envelope can hold without pressure, and how much projection you actually want.

Very slim patients can have a genuine improvement in shape but not a large increase in volume, and being told otherwise is the most common source of disappointment here. If more projection is wanted afterwards, a second session at six to nine months is far safer than forcing volume in on the first day.

The Ones People Actually Ask.

Is plastic surgery in Turkey safe?

It is when it is done properly. Your operation takes place in a licensed full-fledged hospital with intensive care on site, performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, under a Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate from the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health. We also hold Temos international accreditation and an ISO 9001 (UKAS) certified management system. Ask any clinic abroad for these three things before you book.

How many days do I need to stay in Istanbul for surgery?

Plan 6-7 nights for most operations: consultation and tests on day one, surgery on day two, one night in hospital where needed, then dressing changes and the final check-up before you fly. Eyelid surgery and small procedures need only 3-4 nights.

Who will perform my operation?

A plastic surgeon certified by the Turkish Ministry of Health, never an assistant or technician. You meet your surgeon before the operation, discuss what is realistic for your anatomy, and the same surgeon sees you at the post-operative check-up.

Why is aesthetic surgery cheaper in Turkey than in Europe?

Lower running costs, favourable exchange rates and high surgical volume, not lower standards. The implants, sutures and devices are the same CE-certified brands used in Europe, and our surgeons operate every week rather than a few times a month.

When can I fly and go back to work after surgery?

Flying is normally cleared 5-7 days after surgery. Desk work is possible after about a week for rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery, and 2-3 weeks for body procedures such as tummy tuck, BBL or mommy makeover. Your surgeon gives you a written timeline for your case.

Do you help with hotel, transfers and translation?

Yes. VIP airport transfers, a translator in your language and help with hotel booking are part of every package, and your coordinator stays with you from the first message until long after you fly home.

One Patient, Three Frames.

Before and after, where the scar actually sits, and the result once it has settled months later rather than on the day the dressing came off.

Before and after, one patient
Before and after, one patient
Where the scar actually sits
Where the scar actually sits
Settled, months later
Settled, months later

The rest of the before-and-after set is on the plastic surgery page.

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