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Marmara Health Center offers a comprehensive range of treatments across four core specialties: aesthetic surgery (rhinoplasty, liposuction, tummy tuck, breast and body contouring), hair transplantation (DHI, FUE, Sapphire FUE), dental treatments (implants, smile makeover, veneers) and obesity (bariatric) surgery (gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric balloon). Each treatment is performed by physicians specialised in their respective field at our accredited partner hospitals in Istanbul.
Liposuction is a body-contouring procedure that removes stubborn, localised fat deposits through a thin cannula to reshape areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms or chin. It refines body shape where diet and exercise have not worked — it is a contouring tool, not a weight-loss method.
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A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess loose skin and fat from the lower abdomen and tightens the underlying abdominal muscles. It is ideal after pregnancy or major weight loss, creating a flatter, firmer midsection that diet and exercise alone cannot achieve when skin and muscles have stretched.
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An arm lift (brachioplasty) and leg/thigh lift remove excess sagging skin and fat from the upper arms and inner thighs to create firmer, smoother, more toned contours. They are especially popular after major weight loss, when stretched skin no longer retracts on its own.
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Gynecomastia surgery (male chest reduction) treats enlarged male breasts by removing excess glandular tissue and fat to create a flatter, firmer, more masculine chest contour. It is a common, effective procedure for men whose chest fullness has not responded to weight loss or exercise.
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A breast lift (mastopexy) raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple to a higher, more youthful position. It restores firmness and shape after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss or ageing — and can be combined with an implant when more volume is also wanted.
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Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) removes excess breast tissue, fat and skin to create smaller, lighter, firmer breasts in proportion with your body. As well as improving shape, it often relieves back, neck and shoulder pain, skin irritation and the activity limits that very large breasts can cause.
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Breast augmentation increases breast size and improves shape using implants (silicone or saline) or, in selected cases, the patient's own fat. It can restore volume lost after pregnancy or weight loss, balance asymmetry and create a fuller, more proportionate figure tailored to your body.
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Rhinoplasty — commonly called a "nose job" — is surgery to reshape the nose for aesthetic balance, to correct a breathing problem, or both. By refining the bone and cartilage, a surgeon can change the size, profile, tip and width of the nose so it suits your face naturally. It is one of the most requested aesthetic procedures worldwide.
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A dental implant is a small titanium post placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. Once the bone fuses to the implant, it supports a natural-looking crown, bridge or denture. Implants restore chewing, speech and appearance, and — unlike removable dentures — are a fixed, long-lasting solution with success rates of around 95–98%.
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A smile makeover is a personalised plan that combines several cosmetic and restorative treatments — such as whitening, veneers, crowns, bonding, gum contouring or implants — to transform your smile. Unlike a single procedure, it is tailored to your face, goals and dental health for a natural, harmonious result.
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Zirconium (zirconia) crowns are strong, metal-free ceramic caps that cover a damaged, discoloured or heavily filled tooth. Their natural translucency blends with surrounding teeth, while zirconia's strength makes them durable and biocompatible — a popular choice for both back teeth and a natural-looking smile.
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Laminate veneers are ultra-thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of the teeth with minimal — sometimes no — removal of enamel. As the most conservative veneer option, they brighten and refine the smile while preserving more of your natural tooth.
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Porcelain veneers are thin, custom shells bonded to the front of the teeth to improve their colour, shape, size and alignment. Stain-resistant and natural-looking, they transform a smile affected by discolouration, chips, gaps or minor misalignment with long-lasting results.
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A Hollywood smile is a full smile makeover that uses veneers and/or crowns across the visible teeth to create a bright, even, perfectly aligned smile. Designed around your face, it corrects colour, shape, size and alignment in one coordinated treatment for a natural yet striking result.
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Professional teeth whitening lightens the colour of your teeth to remove stains and brighten your smile. Performed in the clinic with a professional-strength gel — sometimes activated by light — it is a quick, non-invasive way to lift years of discolouration from coffee, tea, smoking and age.
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A dental bridge is a fixed restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth to the natural teeth (or implants) on either side of the gap. It restores chewing and speech, keeps neighbouring teeth from shifting, and fills out your smile with a natural look.
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Gum contouring reshapes an uneven or excessive gum line to balance your smile. Often done with a laser, it can correct a 'gummy smile,' even out the gums or expose more of the teeth, creating a more harmonious, confident smile with a quick recovery.
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Root canal treatment (endodontics) saves a tooth whose inner pulp has become infected or inflamed. The infected tissue is removed, the canals are cleaned, shaped and sealed, and the tooth is restored — relieving pain and letting you keep your natural tooth instead of extracting it.
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Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth that is too damaged, decayed or impacted to keep — including problematic wisdom teeth. Performed gently under local anaesthesia, it relieves pain and infection and protects the surrounding teeth, with options to replace the tooth afterwards.
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DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) is an advanced hair transplant method that implants each follicle directly into the scalp using a specialised Choi pen — without first cutting separate channels. This gives the surgeon precise control over the angle, depth and direction of every graft, producing dense, natural-looking results with minimal handling of the follicles.
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Sapphire FUE is a refinement of the FUE technique that uses blades with a sapphire tip — instead of steel — to open the recipient channels. The smoother, finer channels allow grafts to be placed closer together for higher density, with less tissue trauma and faster healing.
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FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is the modern hair-transplant standard. Individual follicles are harvested one by one from the donor area with a micro-punch and placed into the thinning areas, leaving no linear scar. It restores a natural hairline and density with a quick, comfortable recovery.
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A beard transplant uses the FUE method to move healthy follicles from the scalp donor area into the beard, moustache, cheeks or jawline. It fills patchy or sparse areas, defines the beard shape and creates natural, permanent facial hair you can shave and style normally.
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An eyebrow transplant uses fine, single-hair FUE grafts from the scalp to restore thin, over-plucked, scarred or absent eyebrows. Each hair is placed at the very flat angle and exact direction brows need, recreating a natural shape and density that is permanent.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) is a laparoscopic weight-loss operation that removes about 75–80% of the stomach, leaving a slim, banana-shaped "sleeve." Because the part of the stomach that produces most of the hunger hormone (ghrelin) is removed, you feel full sooner and hungry less often — driving significant, lasting weight loss.
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Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) is a laparoscopic weight-loss operation that creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes part of the small intestine. This both limits how much you can eat and reduces how many calories you absorb, producing strong, lasting weight loss and a powerful effect on type 2 diabetes and severe acid reflux.
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The duodenal switch (BPD/DS) is the most powerful bariatric operation. It combines a sleeve gastrectomy with a significant intestinal bypass, producing the greatest, most durable weight loss and a very strong effect on type 2 diabetes. It is reserved for severe obesity and requires strict lifelong nutritional follow-up.
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A gastric balloon is a non-surgical weight-loss option in which a soft silicone balloon is placed in the stomach and filled with saline. It takes up space so you feel full sooner and eat less. It involves no incisions, is temporary, and is fully reversible — a useful first step or an option for lower BMI.
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Metabolic surgery uses bariatric procedures — most often gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy — specifically to treat type 2 diabetes. Beyond weight loss, these operations change gut hormones that improve blood sugar control, helping many patients reduce their medication and, in some cases, achieve remission.
Learn MoreThe table below presents the key parameters of the main bariatric and metabolic surgery procedures offered at the clinic. The values shown represent general clinical averages; individual patient experiences may vary based on personal factors.
| Procedure | Recovery | Hospital Stay | Surgery Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve | ≈1 week to light activity; 4–6 weeks full dietary adaptation | 2–4 nights | 1–2 hours | Details |
| Liposuction | Desk work in ~1 week; compression garment 4–6 weeks; final shape 3–6 months | Day case or 1 night | 1–3 hours | Details |
| Tummy Tuck | Off work 2–4 weeks; no strenuous activity 6 weeks; scar fades over months | 1–2 nights | 2–4 hours | Details |
| Arm & Leg Lift | Off work 2–3 weeks; no strenuous activity 4–6 weeks; scars fade over months | 1 night | 2–3 hours per area | Details |
| Gynecomastia | Desk work ~1 week; compression vest 4–6 weeks; final result a few months | Day case or 1 night | 1–2 hours | Details |
| Breast Lift | Light activity 1–2 weeks; no upper-body exercise 4–6 weeks; scars fade over months | Day case or 1 night | 2–3 hours | Details |
| Breast Reduction | Light activity 2 weeks; no upper-body exercise 4–6 weeks; scars fade over months | 1 night | 2–4 hours | Details |
| Breast Augmentation | Light activity 1–2 weeks; no upper-body exercise 4–6 weeks; settled shape 3 months | Day case or 1 night | 1–2 hours | Details |
| DHI Hair Transplant | Back to routine in 1–3 days; new growth from ~month 3; full result ~12 months | Outpatient (no overnight stay) | 6–8 hours (single session) | Details |
| Dental Implant | Soft diet for the first days; osseointegration over 3–6 months before the final crown | Outpatient (no overnight stay) | ~30–60 minutes per implant | Details |
| Smile Makeover | Plan-dependent; temporaries between visits; final result fitted within the stay | 5–10 days | Several visits over ~5–10 days | Details |
| Zirconium Crowns | Temporary crown between visits; final crown bonded within a few days | 4–7 days | 2 visits (prep then fitting) | Details |
| Laminate Veneers | Temporary veneers if used; final veneers bonded within a week | 5–7 days | 2 visits (prep then fitting) | Details |
| Porcelain Veneers | Temporary veneers between visits; final veneers bonded within a week | 5–7 days | 2 visits (prep then fitting) | Details |
| Hollywood Smile | Temporaries between visits; final smile fitted in about a week | 5–7 days | Several visits over ~5–7 days | Details |
| Gastric Bypass | ≈1 week to light activity; 4–6 weeks dietary adaptation | 2–4 nights | 2–3 hours | Details |
| Duodenal Switch | ~1–2 weeks light activity; strict lifelong supplementation | 3–5 nights | 3–4 hours | Details |
| Gastric Balloon | Back to routine in a few days; balloon stays ~6 months | Day case (no overnight) | ~20–30 minutes | Details |
| Diabetes Surgery | ~1 week to light activity; 4–6 weeks adaptation | 2–4 nights | 2–3 hours | Details |
| Beard Transplant | Back to routine in a few days; growth from ~month 3; full result ~12 months | Outpatient (no overnight stay) | 3–6 hours | Details |
| Dental Bridges | Temporary bridge between visits; final bridge fitted within a few days | 4–7 days | 2 visits (prep then fitting) | Details |
| Eyebrow Transplant | Back to routine in a few days; growth from ~month 3; full result ~12 months | Outpatient (no overnight stay) | 2–4 hours | Details |
| FUE Hair Transplant | Back to routine in 1–3 days; new growth from ~month 3; full result ~12 months | Outpatient (no overnight stay) | 6–8 hours (single session) | Details |
| Gum Contouring | Mild tenderness a few days; quick recovery | 1–3 days | 30–60 minutes | Details |
| Rhinoplasty | Splint removed ~day 7; desk work in 1–2 weeks; final shape up to 12–18 months | Day case or 1 night | 1.5–3 hours | Details |
| Root Canal | Mild tenderness a few days; a crown often follows to protect the tooth | 1–3 days | 30–90 minutes (1–2 visits) | Details |
| Sapphire FUE | Back to routine in 1–3 days; new growth from ~month 3; full result ~12 months | Outpatient (no overnight stay) | 6–8 hours (single session) | Details |
| Teeth Whitening | Immediate results; avoid staining foods for 48 hours | 1–2 days | ~30–60 minutes (in-office) | Details |
| Tooth Extraction | Socket heals over 1–2 weeks; follow aftercare to avoid dry socket | 1–3 days | 20–40 minutes | Details |
Common questions about bariatric and metabolic surgery for international patients.
Türkiye has become a recognized destination for bariatric surgery due to the combination of JCI-accredited hospitals, internationally trained surgeons, and comprehensive care packages. Istanbul offers direct flight connections from most European, Middle Eastern and North African cities, and the country operates under the Health Türkiye programme, which is authorized and monitored by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health. Treatment costs are typically lower than in the UK, US or Western Europe, while clinical standards follow international protocols.
Bariatric surgery is generally considered for patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above, or a BMI between 35-40 with obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnoea. For metabolic surgery, the BMI threshold can extend down to 30 in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Final eligibility is determined through individual clinical assessment by the surgeon.
Most international patients stay in Istanbul for 6-8 nights for laparoscopic bariatric procedures. This typically includes 1-2 days of pre-operative assessment (blood tests, imaging, consultations), 3-4 days of hospital stay following surgery, and 2-3 days of recovery at the hotel before flying home. For endoscopic procedures such as the gastric balloon, a shorter stay of 2-3 nights is generally sufficient.
Treatment packages for international patients generally include pre-operative tests and consultations, the surgical procedure itself, hospital stay, medications during admission, post-operative follow-up consultations, airport transfers, and hotel accommodation for the recovery period. Flight tickets are typically arranged separately by the patient. Specific inclusions vary by procedure — detailed information is provided during the initial consultation.
According to IFSO data, patients typically lose approximately 60-70% of their excess weight within 12-18 months following bariatric surgery. The actual amount of weight loss varies from person to person and depends on the procedure performed, dietary adherence, physical activity, and individual metabolic factors. Long-term follow-up and lifestyle changes are essential for sustained results.
Long-term follow-up after bariatric surgery is essential and includes regular medical check-ups, nutritional assessment, and vitamin/mineral monitoring (B12, iron, vitamin D, calcium). The standard follow-up schedule in the first year includes check-ups at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months, with annual reviews thereafter. International patients can continue follow-up with a local physician in their home country, with remote consultations available from the Istanbul clinic when needed.
Like any surgical procedure, bariatric surgery carries risks including bleeding, infection, and anaesthesia-related complications, as well as procedure-specific risks such as leakage or stricture. Having surgery abroad introduces additional considerations around post-operative travel and continuity of care. These risks are managed through thorough pre-operative assessment, appropriate recovery time before flying, and clear post-discharge instructions. Individual risks are discussed in detail during consultation.
International patients can arrange an initial consultation remotely via video call or WhatsApp. During this consultation, medical history, current health status, previous imaging and test results are reviewed. If the procedure appears suitable, a detailed treatment plan is prepared including timeline, package details and pre-travel preparation instructions. Contact details are available at the bottom of this page.
For detailed information about our aesthetic, hair, dental and bariatric treatments, please use the contact channels below. Initial consultations for international patients can be arranged remotely via video call or WhatsApp.
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