For patients in South Africa

Hourglass Sculpt Package in Turkey from South Africa

This page explains our Hourglass Sculpt Package for patients travelling from South Africa. It plans the waist and bust together, aiming for proportion that suits your frame.

What the package combines

• 360 liposuction: treats fat all around the midsection so the waist is refined from every angle. The aim is definition, not removing as much fat as possible. See our 360 liposuction guide for South Africans
• Breast augmentation: adds volume and shape. Implant type, size, placement and incision are chosen at consultation according to your chest width, frame and the projection you want. See our breast augmentation guide for South Africans

Combining means one anaesthetic and less total downtime, but it is not for everyone; extensive correction may be staged. For other combinations, see our body contouring guide for South Africans.

Who it suits

• People who cannot get waist definition despite diet and exercise
• Women who have lost breast volume after weight loss or pregnancy
• Anyone with a stable weight, in good health, who does not smoke or will stop before surgery
• People who want curves that still look natural, with realistic expectations

Before you travel

Suitability is assessed first by video consultation and a review of your medical history; blood tests or imaging may be needed depending on your health. The final assessment happens in person in İzmir before surgery.

Recovery

• Early days: swelling and bruising are expected; compression garments are worn after liposuction, and breast care focuses on supporting the implants and looking after the incisions
• Light activities: usually within one to two weeks
• Strenuous exercise and heavy lifting: restricted for several weeks, as the surgeon advises
• Results: the waist becomes more defined over several months, and breast shape keeps refining as the tissues settle

Planning the trip from South Africa

• Flights: around ten hours direct from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Istanbul, then a short flight to İzmir, where treatment takes place
• Visa: South Africans need an e-Visa; see the e-Visa guide
• How long to stay: many patients plan several days to one week in Turkey, depending on recovery and clinical advice. Keep your return flight flexible in case you need longer
• Blood clots: body surgery followed by a long-haul flight raises the risk of DVT. The surgeon decides when you can fly and which precautions to take, usually your compression garment, moving about on the flight and drinking enough water
• Implant details: take home the record of your implant type, size and placement, and share it with your doctor in South Africa
• Time difference: one hour, so follow-up calls are easy
• Cover: medical schemes generally do not cover elective surgery abroad, so check with yours; travel insurance usually excludes planned treatment

Follow-up at home

Follow-up continues by photo, message and video call with the same team. Find a GP at home willing to see you, and bring home your operation notes, medication list and implant details. Complications, and revisions that become clinically necessary, are covered for one year by our treatment guarantee. See also clinic facts on our board-certified surgeons, and our complaints process.

What decides the cost

We give no single figure, because plans differ. What decides the cost: the complexity of the surgery, the implants chosen, the length of the hospital stay and the medical services included. Pricing is transparent: your written plan states what is included.

What we will not do

We will not confirm a plan before a surgeon has reviewed you, promise a result, or operate if your health makes it unsafe. Distance is no reason to combine more than the surgeon judges safe.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Hourglass Sculpt Package include?

360-degree liposuction and breast augmentation in one coordinated surgical plan.

Is it safe to combine liposuction and breast augmentation?

For suitable candidates it can be, after a thorough medical assessment and careful planning. Some patients are advised to have the procedures separately.

How long should I stay in Turkey?

Many patients plan several days to one week. The surgeon decides when you can fly.

Will the result look natural?

The aim is balance and proportion. Implant choice and fat removal are planned conservatively to avoid an exaggerated look.

How do I reduce the risk of blood clots on the flight home?

Follow the surgeon’s advice on when to fly. Usually that means wearing your compression garment, moving about on the flight and drinking enough water.

Start with a free online consultation. Planning the trip? Read the guide for South African patients and the e-Visa guide.