Choosing to have breast implants in Turkey is not only about size and shape. UK, Irish, US and Australian patients also want to know what to check before booking, how aftercare works once they are home, and what happens years later if the implants need to be changed or removed. This guide covers those questions. New City Clinic is a health tourism intermediary licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health; operations are performed by specialist plastic surgeons at partner hospitals in Istanbul.
Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants) in Istanbul, Turkey: price, package and planningIllustrative package price: €3,200What to check before you book
Ask for the name of the hospital and check that it is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health, the full name and specialty of the surgeon, and a written quote that lists the hospital, surgeon, tests, nights in hospital and hotel, transfers and interpreter. Ask which implant manufacturer and model are proposed and why. Be cautious with offers that cannot name the hospital or surgeon, promise guaranteed results or ask for a deposit before a doctor has reviewed your case.
Your implant card
Modern implants are made by established manufacturers and come with an implant card recording the brand, model and serial number. Keep it safely with your operation report, and give a copy to your GP. Whoever examines your breasts in the future – at home or abroad – will need these details, and they matter most if the implants are ever replaced or removed.
Choosing implants that suit you
The implant is chosen from your chest measurements, skin quality and the look you want, not from a cup size alone. Round implants give more upper fullness; anatomical (teardrop) implants a more sloping profile. Placement can be over or under the muscle, or dual-plane, depending on how much natural tissue covers the implant, and the most common incision is in the fold under the breast. Our guide to implant size and shape explains these choices step by step.
The operation and your stay
Breast augmentation is performed under general anaesthesia, usually takes one to two hours and involves one night in hospital. Plan about 5 to 7 days in Istanbul: assessment and tests, the operation and a check-up before flying. A support bra is worn for about six weeks. Most women return to desk work after about a week and to sport after about six weeks; the breasts settle into their final shape at around four months.
Aftercare once you are home
On the flight home, wear the support bra, avoid lifting luggage and arrange help at the airport. Follow-up continues with photos and video calls, and your reports are provided in English. Contact the team or your GP promptly if one breast becomes noticeably more swollen, red, hot or painful, or if you develop a fever. Breast awareness and screening continue as usual after augmentation; tell the radiographer that you have implants.
Do implants last for life?
Implants are not considered lifetime devices, but they are not replaced automatically every ten years either. They are changed when there is a reason, such as capsular contracture (a firm capsule forming around the implant), rupture, a change in shape or position, or the wish for a different size. Regular check-ups help find these changes early; an ultrasound or MRI may be requested if a problem is suspected.
Implant removal and replacement
If implants later need attention, the options include exchange for new implants, possibly of a different size or in a different position; removal of the implants, often with a breast lift and sometimes fat transfer to restore some volume; partial or complete removal of the capsule; and correction of implant position. After removal alone the breasts are usually smaller and often less full, which is why a lift at the same time is often discussed. Bring your implant card and any recent ultrasound or MRI results; plan about 5 to 7 days in Istanbul for a revision.
Package price
The illustrative package price for breast augmentation in Istanbul is €3,200. It includes surgery at an authorised partner hospital, the hospital stay, hotel accommodation and airport transfers, with pre-operative tests, coordination and interpretation and the post-operative bra as specified in your quote. Flights are not included. Implant removal or replacement is quoted individually, because it depends on whether the capsule is removed and whether a lift is needed.
Breast implants in Turkey with New City Clinic
New City Clinic is an authorised health tourism intermediary registered with the Turkish Ministry of Health and HealthTürkiye. When you contact New City Clinic about breast implants in Turkey, a physician first reviews your photos and medical information, and you then receive a written treatment plan with an itemised quote. Once you arrive in Istanbul, the New City Clinic team organises your airport welcome, accommodation, hospital appointments and interpreting. Your procedure is performed by a specialist physician at a Ministry of Health approved partner hospital, and follow-up continues after you return home.
Recovery timeline
Day 1
Surgery under general anaesthesia (1–2 hours) and one night in hospital.
Days 2–7
Rest at the hotel, check-up and flight home in the support bra.
Week 1
Desk work usually possible; no lifting.
Week 6
Support bra stops; sport resumes with the surgeon’s approval.
Month 4
Implants have settled into their final position.
Accommodation and transfers
On request, New City Clinic organises your airport–hotel–hospital transfers and your stay at partner hotels close to the hospital. The same can be arranged for a companion; details are set out in writing in your quote.
Aftercare
Medication and check-ups
Take the medication your physician prescribes as directed and attend your planned check-ups.
Smoking and alcohol
Both slow healing; avoid them before and after the procedure for the period your physician advises.
Movement and rest
Short walks support circulation; wait for your physician’s approval before strenuous exercise or heavy lifting.
When to get in touch
Contact your New City Clinic coordinator straight away in case of high fever, increasing pain, redness or anything unexpected.
Frequently asked questions
Are breast implants in Turkey safe?
Safety depends on a licensed hospital, a qualified plastic surgeon, implants from an established manufacturer and proper follow-up. Every operation has risks, which the surgeon explains before you decide.
Will I get an implant card?
Yes. The card records the brand, model and serial number; keep it with your operation report.
Do implants need to be replaced every ten years?
Not automatically. They are replaced when there is a reason, such as capsular contracture, rupture or a wish to change size.
Can I have my implants removed in Turkey?
Yes. Implants can be removed or exchanged, often with a lift and sometimes fat transfer. Bring your implant card and recent scans.
What will my breasts look like after removal?
Usually smaller and often less full; a lift at the same time can improve the shape.
How long do I stay in Istanbul?
About 5 to 7 days for an augmentation or a revision.
Will I be able to breastfeed?
Many women can, especially when the incision is in the breast fold. It cannot be guaranteed; discuss your plans with the surgeon.
How much are breast implants in Istanbul?
The illustrative package price for breast augmentation is €3,200; the final quote follows the surgeon’s assessment. Flights are not included.
Deciding on breast implants in Turkey is a confident step when it is taken with the right information and the right team. You can book a free consultation with the New City Clinic team for your questions.
This article is for general information; consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.
