Buttock implants in Turkey: gluteal augmentation explained

What gluteal augmentation with implants involves

Gluteal augmentation places a specially designed implant into each buttock to increase volume and projection. Unlike breast implants, buttock implants are made of solid, cohesive silicone elastomer rather than a gel-filled shell, so they cannot leak or rupture in the same way. They are soft enough to feel natural when you are standing or lying, yet firm enough to withstand the pressure of sitting.

The implant is inserted through a single incision hidden in the natural crease between the buttocks. Through this incision the surgeon creates a pocket of the correct size and depth, positions the implant and closes the tissues in layers. The shape of the implant, its size and the layer it sits in are chosen to suit your build and the look you want.

Implants or fat transfer: how to decide

For many people the choice is made by the body itself. If you are slim with little fat to spare, implants are often the only realistic way to add noticeable volume. If you have fat around the waist and back, a BBL reshapes both areas at once. Some patients have a combination: an implant for projection and a small amount of fat grafting to soften the hips and edges.

Who is a good candidate

Implants are not suitable for treating significantly loose, sagging buttock skin, which usually needs a lift. They are also approached with care in people with conditions that impair wound healing, such as poorly controlled diabetes.

• Slim or athletic people who want more volume or projection than fat transfer could provide
• People who have had a BBL in the past and lost much of the transferred fat
• Those with flat buttocks from build or genetics, rather than from loose skin
• Healthy adults at a stable weight, with no active skin infections in the area
• Non-smokers, or those willing to stop nicotine products for several weeks before and after surgery

Choosing implant shape, size and position

Buttock implants come in round and oval (anatomical) shapes. Round implants give more projection in the upper buttock and a fuller look; oval implants are longer and narrower, suiting a longer buttock or someone who wants a more natural transition. Size is chosen within the limits of your tissue, since an implant that is too large for the pocket stretches the overlying muscle and skin and increases the risk of wound problems and visible edges.

The pocket can be made in different layers. Each has advantages, and the surgeon chooses according to your anatomy and goals.

Planning and consultation

You start by sending standing photos from the back, both sides and at an angle, along with your height, weight and any previous buttock surgery. Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç assesses your tissue thickness, the length and width of the buttocks and whether implants alone or in combination would best achieve your goals.

At the consultation in Istanbul he examines you in person, shows you the implant shapes and sizes he would consider, marks the pocket position while you stand and explains how the result is likely to look in clothes, in swimwear and when you sit. Blood tests and an anaesthetic assessment are completed before surgery. Because the incision is close to the anal area, you will also receive instructions on bowel preparation and hygiene to reduce infection risk.

The operation step by step

The operation takes around one and a half to two and a half hours. You spend one night in hospital and leave with antibiotics, pain relief and detailed wound care instructions.

• Admission after fasting; markings and photographs
• General anaesthesia, lying face down, with leg compression devices
• Careful skin preparation of the area with antiseptic solutions
• An incision of a few centimetres in the crease between the buttocks
• Creation of a precise pocket on each side in the chosen layer
• Insertion of the implants with minimal handling to reduce contamination; checking symmetry
• Layered closure of the tissues and the skin; drains if needed; dressing and garment

Buttock implant price in Turkey

The price depends on the implant type and any added liposuction or fat grafting. You receive a written, itemised quote after a free assessment of your photos, usually within 24 hours, which states the implant brand and the total.

The package includes surgery in a licensed hospital with the surgeon and anaesthetist, the implants as specified, the hospital night, hotel accommodation, airport–hotel–hospital transfers, a coordinator and interpreter, compression garments and complication insurance. Flights are not included; travelnewcity.com can be used to book them.

Recovery after buttock implants

Recovery is more demanding than many people expect, because the muscles that hold you upright, help you climb stairs and support you when you sit are directly involved. Movement is encouraged, but direct pressure on the buttocks is limited in the first weeks.

• Days 1–3: significant tightness and soreness, especially when standing up; walking short distances with help
• Days 4–7: lying on your front or side; sitting kept to a minimum and only as advised
• Days 7–10: wound check and clearance to fly
• Around day 14: return to desk work, often using a cushion and taking standing breaks
• Week 4: compression garment usually stops
• Weeks 4–8: gradual return to normal sitting and daily activities
• Week 8: sport and gym, starting carefully; squats and lunges reintroduced last
• Month 6: implants have settled into position and the final shape is visible

How long buttock implants last

Solid silicone buttock implants are designed to stay in place long term and are not routinely replaced after a set number of years. The overlying tissues still age and your weight may change, which can alter the look. Further surgery may be needed if an implant shifts, if you wish to change the size, or if a complication develops. It is sensible to consider implants a long-term commitment that may need attention later in life.

In everyday life, most people with well-healed buttock implants sit, sleep, travel and exercise normally. It is worth mentioning your implants before any future injections in the buttock area or surgery nearby, so the clinician can take them into account. If you ever notice new swelling, redness, pain or a change in shape, contact the clinic promptly so it can be assessed.

The scar

The incision lies in the natural crease between the buttocks, so the scar is hidden when standing and usually invisible in swimwear. Because this area experiences moisture and movement, wound care is particularly important in the first weeks: keeping it clean and dry, following dressing instructions and avoiding stretching the area. Once healed, the scar usually becomes a fine line within the crease.

Risks and how they are minimised

Every operation has risks and results vary. With buttock implants the most relevant are wound separation along the incision, seroma (fluid around the implant), infection, implant displacement or rotation, asymmetry, visible or palpable edges, temporary or rarely lasting nerve symptoms, capsular contracture and, as with any operation, bleeding and blood clots. Infection or wound problems sometimes require the implant to be removed and replaced later.

• Pre-operative hygiene and bowel preparation; strict antiseptic technique and minimal handling of the implant
• Correct implant size for your tissue and an accurately sized pocket
• Layered closure and careful dressing of the incision
• Antibiotics, early walking and clot prevention
• Daily follow-up while you are in Istanbul and WhatsApp contact afterwards; complication insurance included

Combinations and alternatives

Implants are often combined with liposuction of the flanks and lower back to improve the waist-to-hip contrast, or with fat grafting to the hips to soften the outline. If you have loose skin in the thighs, a thigh lift may be discussed for a later stage. If you have enough donor fat, a Brazilian butt lift or lipo 360 with BBL may achieve your goals without an implant.

Travelling to Istanbul and choosing your surgeon

Plan seven to ten days in Istanbul. Before flying home you need to be comfortable walking and able to manage some sitting with a cushion. Choose an aisle seat, stand and walk regularly, and keep hydrated. Flights from the UK and Ireland are about four hours; from North America, longer, which may justify staying towards the upper end of the range.

Ask any clinic who will operate, which implant brand is used, which layer is planned and how infection is prevented and managed. At New City Clinic every operation is performed by Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç in licensed partner hospitals, through a Ministry of Health authorised health-tourism agency. Send photos from behind and both sides, with height and weight, by WhatsApp to +90 552 859 50 34 for a free assessment and written quote, usually within 24 hours.

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