Mommy makeover in Istanbul

What is a mommy makeover?

"Mommy makeover" is not a single operation but a combination tailored to the changes pregnancy leaves behind. The breasts may be lower and emptier; the abdominal skin may be loose, with stretch marks below the navel; the abdominal muscles may have separated (diastasis recti); and stubborn fat may remain on the flanks and hips despite exercise. A mommy makeover in Turkey addresses these areas together, usually in one stay in Istanbul.

The typical components are:

• Breasts: a breast lift, a lift with implants, an augmentation or sometimes a reduction.
• Abdomen: a full or mini tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), with repair of separated muscles where needed.
• Body contour: liposuction of the flanks, back, hips or thighs; the fat may be used for fat transfer to the breasts.

Who is a good candidate?

You are a good candidate if you have finished having children, have stopped breastfeeding for at least six months, are close to a stable weight, are in good general health and do not smoke (or are ready to stop for at least four weeks before and after surgery). Women with a body mass index well above the healthy range are usually advised to lose weight first, because the risks of combined surgery rise with weight and the result is better at a stable weight.

Realistic expectations matter. A tummy tuck leaves a long, low scar hidden by underwear; a breast lift leaves scars around the areola and usually down to the crease. Stretch marks below the navel are often removed with the excess skin, but those above it remain.

One stage or two?

Combining the breast and abdomen in one operation means one anaesthetic, one recovery and one trip. But combined surgery takes longer, and safety depends on total operating time, your health and the extent of each procedure. The surgeon may therefore recommend:

• One stage – when you are healthy, at a good weight and the planned procedures can be completed within a safe operating time. You typically stay about ten days in Istanbul.
• Two stages – for example the breasts first and the abdomen a few months later, when a large tummy tuck, extensive liposuction or a complex breast operation is needed, or when your health makes a shorter operation wiser.

The decision is medical, not commercial: a good surgeon will never combine procedures simply to fit everything into one trip.

Recovery after a mommy makeover

Recovery is longer than after breast surgery alone, mainly because of the tummy tuck. You usually stay one or two nights in hospital, then recover in the hotel. For the first week or two you walk slightly bent forward to protect the abdominal scar. You wear a support bra and an abdominal compression garment for about six weeks.

• Week 1: rest, short walks, check-ups; drains (if used) are removed.
• Days 10–14: most patients are cleared to fly home.
• Weeks 2–4: desk work, gentle walking, no lifting – including children.
• Weeks 6–8: back to sport and normal lifting if the surgeon agrees.

The clinic blog has a detailed timeline: mommy makeover recovery week by week. Planning help at home for at least two weeks is essential.

How much does a mommy makeover cost in Turkey?

Because every mommy makeover is a different combination, New City Clinic prepares a combined quote on request after reviewing your photos of the breasts and abdomen. As a guide, the breast part alone starts from €3,000 for a lift and €3,500 for a lift with implants; the final price depends on the tummy tuck, the areas of liposuction, the number of hospital and hotel nights and whether one or two stages are planned. A combined operation is usually more economical than two separate trips.

The quote is all-inclusive – surgeons, anaesthetist, hospital, garments, hotel, transfers and check-ups – and fixed in writing. For a comparison with UK prices, read mommy makeover cost in Turkey vs the UK on newcityclinic.com, and see our breast lift cost guide for the breast part.

Mommy makeover at New City Clinic

At New City Clinic a mommy makeover is planned by a plastic surgeon who looks at the whole picture: breasts, abdomen, weight, skin quality and your plans for the future. You send photos on WhatsApp, receive a written plan and a combined quote, and meet the surgeon in person in Istanbul before surgery. The clinic’s complete guide, mommy makeover Turkey: complete guide, explains the procedures in more detail, and New City Clinic’s breast lift page covers the breast part.

Preparing for your trip

Plan around ten days in Istanbul for a one-stage mommy makeover. Bring loose, high-waisted clothing that fits over the compression garment, front-opening tops, slip-on shoes and a small pillow for the journey home. Arrange childcare well in advance: you will not be able to lift children for several weeks. Our travel guide for breast surgery in Istanbul covers flights from the UK and Ireland, transfers, packing and flying home, and our article on breast lift after pregnancy explains the right timing.