Breast surgery in Istanbul

Choosing the right operation

Most women who contact us describe the same thing in different words: breasts that are lower, emptier or larger than they would like. The right operation depends on three questions the surgeon will ask during your assessment:

• Position: has the breast dropped? If the nipple sits at or below the crease, a breast lift is usually needed.
• Volume: would you like more fullness? An implant or fat transfer adds volume; combined with a lift it becomes a lift with implants.
• Weight: are your breasts heavy or painful? A breast reduction removes tissue and lifts at the same time.

If you already have implants that are old, hard or in the wrong position, see implant replacement. For men, gynecomastia surgery restores a flat chest. Still undecided? Read breast lift or breast augmentation? and our breast implants guide.

Breast surgery at New City Clinic

All the operations on this website are performed through New City Clinic, an Istanbul clinic licensed for international patients. The clinic’s official site lists every treatment in detail: see breast surgery at New City Clinic for the breast procedures and all treatments on newcityclinic.com if you are also considering body contouring or facial surgery.

Whatever the operation, the process is the same: photos on WhatsApp, a free online assessment by a plastic surgeon, a fixed written quote, surgery in an accredited private hospital and recovery in a hotel with daily support from your coordinator. Prices for 2026 are on our prices page and on the official New City Clinic price list.

Combined operations and special cases

Many patients need more than one thing. After children, the most common request is a breast lift with a tummy tuck and liposuction – a mommy makeover in Istanbul. Women with one breast clearly larger, lower or differently shaped than the other may need different techniques on each side, as explained in our guide to breast asymmetry and tuberous breast correction. And women who would like more fullness without silicone can read about breast lift without implants.

Combined surgery is longer, so the surgeon looks carefully at your health, your weight and the total operating time before recommending one or two stages. Safety always comes before convenience.

Planning your trip

Most breast operations need five to seven days in Istanbul; combined procedures need around ten. The clinic arranges your hotel, airport and hospital transfers and check-ups, and you book your own flights once the date is confirmed. Our travel guide for breast surgery in Istanbul covers flights from the UK and Ireland, what to pack and how to fly home comfortably, and our recovery guide explains each week after surgery.