A butt lift is a body contouring plan designed to improve the shape, projection, and proportions of the buttocks. Depending on your anatomy and goals, this can involve fat transfer (BBL), buttock implants, a surgical lift to tighten loose skin, or a tailored combination.
At MedMedicals in Istanbul, we recommend the safest option based on your fat availability, skin laxity, and desired result. The options below show the most common approaches and reference pricing, but your final plan can include combinations and refinements after assessment.
A butt lift can:
Improve projection and roundness
Enhance hip to waist proportions
Tighten loose skin in selected cases
Create smoother transitions between waist, hips, and buttocks
A butt lift is not a weight loss procedure. If the main issue is overall weight or visceral fat, surgery will not replace long-term weight management. Also, if your goal is dramatic volume but you have very little donor fat, fat transfer may not be possible, and implants or a staged plan may be discussed.
Fat transfer to buttocks (BBL): €2,900
Buttock lift (gluteal augmentation): €3,850
Buttock implant (implant included): €5,800
These are reference packages. Your final plan may combine techniques (for example fat transfer plus contouring) when clinically appropriate, confirmed after evaluation.
Surgical procedure fee for the agreed plan
Standard anesthesia and hospital costs for the procedure
Hospital stay when required (often day surgery or 1 night, plan dependent)
Post-operative checks related to the procedure before you fly home
Written aftercare and recovery instructions
Flights
Hotel accommodation
Transfers and local transport
Extra nights outside the medical plan
Additional procedures unless stated in your plan
Hotels and transfers are not included. If you want, we can arrange hotel options and private transfers based on your preferences and dates, quoted separately.
Tell us what you want to change (more volume, better shape, tighter skin, or all three). We will confirm which option fits your anatomy and share a personalized plan.
To speed up your evaluation, include:
Height and weight (and whether your weight is stable)
Your goal (subtle, moderate, or more dramatic)
Whether you have enough donor fat (if unsure, just ask)
Any previous surgery in the area (liposuction, BBL, implants)
Main options: BBL (fat transfer), implant-based augmentation, surgical lift for skin laxity
Anesthesia: Usually general anesthesia
Surgery time: Varies by option (commonly 2 to 4 hours)
Hospital stay: When required (plan dependent)
Recommended stay in Istanbul: Around 7 to 8 nights (plan dependent)
Back to desk work: Often 10 to 14 days (depends on comfort and plan)
Exercise: Gradual return after surgeon approval (often 6 to 8 weeks)
You might be a good candidate if:
You want improved buttock shape, projection, or proportion
You are at a stable weight and can maintain it
You have realistic expectations about volume and recovery
You can follow aftercare (including sitting and sleeping restrictions if advised)
For BBL: you have adequate donor fat, or are open to alternatives
A butt lift may not be right now if:
You are actively losing weight or expect major weight changes
You smoke and are not ready to stop before and after surgery
You have uncontrolled medical conditions that increase surgical risk
You want a very large volume increase but do not have sufficient donor fat (BBL may not be feasible)
You have significant loose skin but want a result without scars (a lift requires incisions)
Different goals require different techniques. The best plan is the one that matches your anatomy and stays within safe surgical limits.
BBL enhances buttock volume using your own fat, typically collected with liposuction from areas like the waist, flanks, or abdomen.
Best for:
Patients who want a natural feel and moderate volume increase
Patients who also want waist or flank contouring
Key notes:
Requires adequate donor fat
Results depend on healing and fat retention
Aftercare is important (positioning, compression, and activity guidance)
Implants provide volume when donor fat is limited or when a more predictable projection is desired.
Best for:
Patients with low donor fat who still want stronger projection
Key notes:
Implant selection and pocket placement are critical for comfort and stability
Recovery includes careful sitting and movement guidance
A surgical lift addresses loose or sagging skin, often after weight loss or aging changes.
Best for:
Patients whose main concern is laxity rather than volume
Key notes:
A lift involves scars, which must be discussed clearly
Can be combined with augmentation in selected cases
If you want a natural look and you have donor fat: BBL is often the starting point
If you want volume but have limited donor fat: implants may be considered
If loose skin is the main issue: a lift plan may be needed
If you want both contour and projection: a combined plan may be recommended, confirmed after assessment
Your plan is customized, but the process is structured.
Assessment and planning
We confirm your goals, anatomy, and the safest approach
We discuss expected volume, scar placement (if lift), and recovery needs
Surgery day
General anesthesia
Procedure performed according to the confirmed plan (BBL, implant, lift, or combination)
Dressings and compression are applied as required
Post-op monitoring
Recovery monitoring, then discharge plan
Hospital stay when required based on the procedure and your recovery profile
Recovery depends on the technique, but typical guidance includes:
Swelling and soreness are expected
Follow positioning guidance carefully (especially for BBL or implants)
Gentle walking is encouraged for circulation
Wear compression garments as instructed (when applicable)
Many patients return to desk work depending on comfort
Swelling continues to reduce
Avoid intense exercise and heavy lifting
Gradual return to training after surgeon approval
Shape refines as swelling continues to settle
Always follow your surgeon’s instructions, they override general timelines.
Scar patterns depend on your plan:
BBL typically uses small liposuction entry points
Implants require an incision for placement
A lift requires incisions to remove excess skin, scar placement is planned and discussed before surgery
Results appear early but refine over months as swelling settles. Long-term results depend on weight stability, aftercare compliance, and realistic expectations.
All surgery carries risk. Buttock procedures can involve bleeding, infection, delayed healing, asymmetry, contour irregularities, scarring concerns, and the need for revision in some cases.
Because buttock enhancement has technique-specific safety considerations, candidacy screening and surgeon planning are not optional. If a plan is too extensive for one surgery, staging may be recommended for safety.
Many butt lift patients travel to Istanbul from abroad. We coordinate the medical process so consultation, surgery, and follow-up checks fit your stay.
You share goals and basic medical details (photos if requested)
The surgeon reviews your case and recommends the safest option
You receive guidance on timeline and recommended stay length
In-person consultation and final plan confirmation
Surgery in a contracted hospital
Hospital stay when required based on your plan
Follow-up checks before you fly home
Written aftercare guidance and online follow up support
You can send questions and photos during recovery
Flights, hotels, and transfers are not included in procedure pricing. If you want, we can arrange hotel options and private transfers based on your preferences and dates, quoted separately.
International patient coordination from assessment to post-op follow up
Surgeon-led planning focused on safe technique choice, not generic promises
Clear expectations on recovery, scars, and realistic outcomes
Transparent pricing structure with clear included and not included items
If you have adequate donor fat and want a natural feel, BBL is often preferred. If donor fat is limited or you want more predictable projection, implants may be considered. Assessment confirms what fits you.
BBL uses fat collected via liposuction, so donor areas are usually part of the plan. The exact areas depend on your anatomy and goals.
Most patients plan around 7 to 8 nights depending on the procedure and follow-up schedule. We confirm this after evaluation.
Many patients return to desk work in 10 to 14 days depending on comfort and the procedure. Physical jobs require more time.
Use the form above to request a personal quote. We will confirm the best option and outline next steps.
Depending on your goal, you may also want to review:
Ask freely about combinations. We will recommend the safest plan that matches your priorities and recovery tolerance.
