Istanbul · International patients
Liposuction (VASER) in Turkey with Dr. Gülsüm Barutcu is a general-anaesthesia procedure performed in a fully accredited private hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Barutcu is a board-certified female plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon and an ISAPS member. The procedure involves a 1 night hospital stay; most international patients stay 7–10 days in Istanbul.
Sculpted definition where diet and exercise alone cannot reach.
VASER liposuction uses ultrasound to selectively emulsify fat, allowing precise sculpting with reduced trauma and skin retraction. Ideal for high-definition athletic contouring of the waist, flanks, abdomen and thighs.
Duration
2–4 hours
Anaesthesia
General
Hospital stay
1 night
Recovery
Desk work day 5 · Gym 4 weeks
Results
Final result at 3 months
Benefits
Who is a candidate?
Surgical technique
Tumescent infiltration followed by VASER emulsification, then aspiration with micro-cannulas. 360° treatment of the torso ensures balanced contour — flanks, lower back, upper and lower abdomen treated together.
Traditional liposuction tears fat mechanically; VASER liquefies it selectively. The result: less bruising, faster recovery, better skin retraction and high-definition outcomes not achievable with classical lipo.
FAQ
Most international vaser liposuction patients stay 7–10 days in Istanbul, allowing time for pre-op consultation, surgery, post-operative checks and the first stage of recovery before flying home.
Yes — vaser liposuction is performed in a fully accredited private Istanbul hospital with a board-certified anaesthesia team and full ICU support if needed.
Return to desk work after 5–7 days. Compression garment 4–6 weeks. Lymphatic massage from week 1.
Results are long-lasting and natural. Ageing continues, but the structural improvements achieved are designed to age with you gracefully.
Pre-op tests, surgery, hospital stay, medications, garments, VIP airport transfers, luxury hotel accommodation, translator support and follow-up care via WhatsApp with Dr. Barutcu.
Plan for 7-10 days in Istanbul. Day 1 is your face-to-face consultation and pre-operative tests, surgery follows on day 2, your hospital stay is 1 night, and the remaining days cover dressing changes, drain removal and a final check with Dr. Barutcu before you fly home.
Desk work day 5 · Gym 4 weeks. Swelling and bruising settle over the first 2-3 weeks; most patients feel socially presentable within 10-14 days and return to full activity gradually under Dr. Barutcu's guidance.
Most patients are cleared to fly 7-10 days after surgery, once drains are removed and the wounds are healing well. On the flight you wear your compression garment, walk every hour and stay well hydrated to reduce clot risk.
It is not mandatory - our team handles airport transfers, hospital admission, translation and hotel check-in - but a companion is recommended for the first 48 hours after surgery, especially for combined body procedures.
Follow-up continues directly with Dr. Barutcu on WhatsApp: you send photos at week 1, week 4, month 3 and month 6, and receive guidance on scar care, compression garments, massage and returning to sport.
Begin
Book a free online consultation with Dr. Barutcu. We respond within one business day with a personalised surgical plan and transparent quote.