PATIENT GUIDE
Glossary
Plain-language answers to common questions about cosmetic surgery, aesthetic treatments, recovery and having treatment in Turkey and Istanbul.
This glossary explains medical and aesthetic terms in everyday language. Each entry opens with a short answer, followed by more detail and guidance on when to speak to a doctor. It also covers practical questions for people considering treatment in Turkey or Istanbul. It is general information and does not replace a consultation.
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Breast (7) Face (9) Body (8) Recovery (7) Turkey & Travel (9)
Treatment in Turkey and Istanbul
Practical questions for people travelling to Turkey for surgery or aesthetic treatment:
Breast
- Breast augmentation
- Breast implant revision surgery
- Breast lift
- Breast reduction
- Capsular contracture
- Gynecomastia
- Silicone vs saline breast implants
Face
- Brow lift
- Buccal fat removal (bichectomy)
- Chin augmentation
- Dermal fillers
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
- Facelift
- How long does Botox last?
- Neck lift
- Rhinoplasty
Body
- Abdominal etching
- Body lift after weight loss
- Brazilian butt lift (BBL)
- Cellulite treatment
- Liposuction
- Mommy makeover
- Thigh lift
- Tummy tuck
Recovery
- Blood clots after surgery
- Compression garments
- General anaesthesia
- Lymphatic drainage massage
- Scars after surgery
- Surgical drains
- Swelling and bruising after surgery
Turkey & Travel
- Choosing a surgeon in Turkey
- Follow-up care after surgery abroad
- How long should I stay in Istanbul after surgery?
- Is it safe to fly home after surgery?
- Online consultation before surgery abroad
- Travel insurance for surgery abroad
- Travelling with a companion for surgery abroad
- What if there is a complication after surgery abroad?
- What is included in a surgery package in Turkey?
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B
- Blood clots after surgery
- Body lift after weight loss
- Brazilian butt lift (BBL)
- Breast augmentation
- Breast implant revision surgery
- Breast lift
- Breast reduction
- Brow lift
- Buccal fat removal (bichectomy)
C
- Capsular contracture
- Cellulite treatment
- Chin augmentation
- Choosing a surgeon in Turkey
- Compression garments
D
E
F
G
H
I
L
M
N
O
R
S
- Scars after surgery
- Silicone vs saline breast implants
- Surgical drains
- Swelling and bruising after surgery
T
- Thigh lift
- Travel insurance for surgery abroad
- Travelling with a companion for surgery abroad
- Tummy tuck