For patients in South Africa

Reduction Mommy Makeover Package in Turkey from South Africa: a plain guide

The Reduction Mommy Makeover Package combines a tummy tuck, a breast reduction and liposuction of one area. It suits mothers with loose abdominal skin and breasts that have become larger and heavier than they want. For the wider picture, read our mummy makeover guide for South Africans.

What the package combines

It brings together:

• Tummy tuck — loose skin removed and separated muscles tightened; see our tummy tuck guide
• Breast reduction — excess tissue and skin removed and the nipple raised; see our breast surgery guide
• Liposuction of one area — for example the flanks, lower back or thighs; see our liposuction guide

The full details are on the Reduction Mommy Makeover Package page, and other packages are listed in our body contouring guide.

Who it suits

It may suit you if you have:

• Loose abdominal skin after pregnancy
• Large breasts that cause discomfort, or that feel out of proportion
• A localised fat deposit in one area
• Finished having children, good health and a stable weight

The reduction is about comfort as much as appearance, easing neck, shoulder and back strain. If your breasts have dropped but you do not want them smaller, the Standard package is closer. If you want them lifted and fuller, look at the Signature package.

How the operation is done

All three procedures are usually done in one session under general anaesthesia, when medically appropriate, and the operation takes several hours. The surgeon decides whether all of it is safe together; a staged plan would mean a second trip from South Africa. Liposuction refines shape; it is not weight loss.

How long to stay, and the flight home

Treatment is in İzmir, reached by a direct flight of about ten hours from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Istanbul and a short domestic hop; you need an e-Visa. The surgeon decides when you are fit to fly back. Breast and abdominal wounds are both checked first. A combined operation and a long-haul flight both raise the risk of blood clots, so expect a longer stay than for a single procedure and book a changeable return ticket. Precautions generally include:

• Your compression garment and any stockings you are given
• An aisle seat, walking regularly and drinking water
• Telling us early about any history of clots, smoking or hormone medication

Recovery once you are home

Expect swelling, bruising and tightness at first. Wear compression garments, walk gently and avoid strenuous activity; daily life returns gradually over several weeks. Lifting small children waits until the surgeon clears you. Arrange help at home before you travel.

Follow-up continues by photograph, message and video call; Turkey is one hour ahead of South Africa. Our treatment guarantee covers medical complications and clinically necessary revisions for one year from treatment. Keep your GP informed and take your operation notes home.

What decides the cost

Pricing is transparent, and the detail of the combination decides the cost. Ask any provider to confirm in writing:

• Which type of tummy tuck is planned
• Which single area is included for liposuction, and whether more areas are being added
• Blood tests, hospital nights, accommodation, transfers and garments

South African medical schemes generally do not cover cosmetic surgery, so check with your scheme; travel insurance usually excludes planned surgery abroad. Our surgeons are board-certified; see our clinic facts.

What we will not do

We will not confirm a plan before a surgeon has reviewed you, promise a result, or put more into one operation than the surgeon judges safe. We will not plan a reduction to a size you have not agreed in advance. Our complaints process is public.

Frequently asked questions

Can the tummy tuck, breast reduction and liposuction be done in one operation?

Usually, when medically appropriate. The surgeon decides, and part of the plan may need a second visit.

How long after the operation can I fly home to South Africa?

The surgeon decides. A combined operation and a ten-hour flight both raise the risk of blood clots, so plan a longer stay than for a single procedure.

Will there be scars?

Yes. All three procedures need incisions, and the surgeon places them where they are less visible when possible. Protect healing scars from strong sun at home.

When is the right time for a mummy makeover package?

Once you have finished having children and breastfeeding, and your weight is stable; a later pregnancy can undo the result.

Will my medical aid cover the package?

South African medical schemes generally do not cover cosmetic surgery, and travel insurance usually excludes planned surgery abroad. Check both before you book.

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