SURGICAL AESTHETICS · BODY SURGERY

Liposuction Istanbul: Fat Removal & Body Contouring — Nişantaşı

Medically reviewed by: Op. Dr. Selman Taşkın· Updated:

“In body contouring my aim is proportion, not excess; I create a natural, balanced line tailored to each body.”

— Op. Dr. Selman Taşkın · Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Liposuction is body contouring surgery that removes localised fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise using VASER, Lipo 360 or classic cannula techniques. Experienced Team prioritises anatomic harmony for natural results.

Indications & Areas

Common liposuction areas and candidates:

Abdomen & Waist

Upper and lower abdomen, love handles — abdominal and flank contouring.

Back (Bra Roll)

Sub-bra back fat, upper back contouring — bra line improvement.

Thighs & Hips (Lipo 360)

Outer thigh, inner thigh, banana roll, lower hip line — full circumferential treatment.

Upper Arms

Upper arm sagging (bingo wings) — VASER for skin retraction effect.

Submental (Chin)

Double chin, jawline definition — neck contouring.

Inner Knees

Inner knee fat — leg silhouette refinement.

Mommy Makeover

Post-pregnancy multi-area liposuction + tummy tuck combined.

Lipoabdominoplasty

Liposuction + tummy tuck in one operation — comprehensive body reshaping.

Surgical Process

Liposuction journey is planned in 4 stages:

01

Consultation & Marking

Body analysis, target area marking, photography, BMI assessment, blood tests.

02

Surgery (1-4 hours)

General anaesthesia. Small 3-5 mm incisions, tumescent solution, cannula-based fat removal. Lipo 360: 3-4 hours.

03

Recovery

First 24 hours clinic observation, week 1 compression garment, weeks 4-6 garment continued, month 1: 70% result visible.

04

Final Result

Edema fully resolves at 3-6 months, body contour defined. Final at 12 months.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does liposuction take?
Single area: 1-2 hours, Lipo 360: 3-4 hours, Lipoabdominoplasty: 4-6 hours. Depends on number of areas.
How much fat can be removed?
Safe limit is 4-5 litres. Removing >5L is considered high-volume liposuction and requires hospital setting.
Does the fat come back?
Removed fat cells do not return. But weight gain causes other fat cells to enlarge — weight maintenance is critical.
VASER vs classic lipo?
VASER: ultrasonic energy melts fat + skin tightening. Classic: mechanical cannula. VASER offers less bruising, faster recovery.
How long compression garment?
First 4 weeks: 24/7. Weeks 4-8: 12 hours daytime. Critical for skin tightening.
Will there be scars?
Incisions are 3-5 mm tiny, hidden in natural body folds. Become invisible at 6-12 months.
When can I return to work?
Desk work: 1 week, active job: 3-4 weeks, sports: 6 weeks later.
Does liposuction help weight loss?
No, liposuction is not a weight loss method. It is a contouring procedure — improves shape, not weight.
Liposuction and all aesthetic and surgical procedures are planned and personally performed by Op. Dr. Selman Taşkın, Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. A graduate of İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine with reconstructive microsurgery experience at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan), Dr. Taşkın's expertise is the foundation of safe, natural results.
Stubborn fat areas (abdomen, waist, hips, back, arms, under the chin) are removed by vacuum through fine cannulas to reshape the body contour; I determine the areas together with you.
The removed fat cells are permanently gone; if you maintain your weight the result is lasting, though with significant weight gain the remaining cells can enlarge.
No; liposuction is not for losing weight but for shaping localised fat that diet and exercise cannot remove, giving the best result in patients close to their ideal weight.
There is mild swelling and tenderness for a few days; a compression garment is recommended for 3–4 weeks and most patients return to work in 3–5 days.
Because the cannulas enter through very small incisions, the scars are a few millimetres and become almost invisible over time.
General or local anaesthesia is used depending on the area and volume; afterwards there is a mild muscle-ache-like sensation that eases with simple painkillers.
You see the first contours within a few weeks; the final result appears at 3–6 months once the swelling has fully subsided.
Vaser and laser technologies dissolve fat more easily, allowing more precise shaping and some skin tightening; I choose the right technique for your anatomy.
If skin elasticity is good the skin adapts to the new contours; if there is marked laxity I assess skin-tightening methods within the same plan.
Healthy people close to their ideal weight, with good skin elasticity and localised stubborn fat, are the most suitable candidates.

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