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Mommy makeover in Istanbul and Izmir, Turkey, tummy tuck and breast surgery together
A mommy makeover combines a tummy tuck with a breast procedure, usually a lift, an augmentation or both, to correct the skin, muscle and breast changes that pregnancy and breastfeeding leave behind, something diet and exercise alone cannot fix. JFS Clinic plans your mommy makeover in Istanbul or Izmir, Turkey; your combination and price are confirmed as a personal quote.
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Key facts
Mommy makeover in Turkey at a glance
Your price and your dates
Mommy makeover Turkey cost and available dates
There is no single mommy makeover price, because the combination that fits you decides it. Your quote is listed as personal and confirmed after your surgeon reviews your photos. Send two photos and your coordinator comes back with your personal plan, a quote and the dates your surgeon has free. Most patients are in Istanbul or Izmir within about a week, on the dates they choose.
Am I a candidate?
Who is a good candidate for a mommy makeover?
You are usually a candidate when your weight has been stable for a few months after you stop breastfeeding, the two abdominal muscles have separated by two to five centimetres, and your breasts have lost volume or dropped. A mommy makeover treats both areas in one four-to-six-hour operation.
What pregnancy changes that a mommy makeover corrects
Carrying a pregnancy stretches the connective tissue holding the two long abdominal muscles together along the midline, a gap called diastasis recti that can widen to two to five centimetres and that exercise cannot close once it has stretched this far. The skin over it loses elasticity in the same way and does not spring back on its own. Breastfeeding adds a second change over the following six to eighteen months, as breast tissue that expands and then shrinks often leaves skin looser than before, with volume sitting a few centimetres lower on the chest. A tummy tuck shortens the stretched muscle and skin; a breast lift repositions the tissue, and an implant of around 250 to 350 cc can restore volume a lift alone does not add.
Signs a mommy makeover may suit you
- Loose, stretched abdominal skin and a muscle gap of two centimetres or more that stayed after pregnancy, independent of your current weight.
- Breasts that feel looser or sit two centimetres or more lower than before pregnancy and breastfeeding, with or without a change in volume.
- You have finished having children, since a future pregnancy can stretch a tummy tuck repair apart again.
- Your weight has been stable for at least three to six months, and you are not planning a significant weight change.
- You are a non-smoker, or able to stop well before and after surgery, and in good general health for a longer combined anaesthetic.
| Tummy tuck alone | Mommy makeover | |
|---|---|---|
| Main concern | Abdominal skin and muscle only | Abdomen and breast together |
| Breast change | None planned | Lift, implant, or both, depending on your anatomy |
| Typical surgery time | Around 3 hours | 4 to 6 hours, combined |
| Hospital stay | 2 nights | 2 to 3 nights |
| Typical candidate | Abdominal change only, breasts unaffected | Both areas changed by pregnancy and breastfeeding |
What to discuss at your mommy makeover consultation
- Which combination fits you, tummy tuck with a breast lift, an implant, or both, based on your skin and breast tissue.
- Whether your plan is safer as one combined operation or staged into two, given the total anaesthesia time.
- Whether liposuction on the waist or flanks should be added in the same operation.
- Where your scars will sit on both the abdomen and the breast, so the plan matches what matters to you.
- Your full medical history, including previous pregnancies, breastfeeding and any earlier surgery.
This is general guidance, not a diagnosis. Your surgeon makes the final decision after seeing your photos and health history.
Not every mommy makeover is the same
Types of mommy makeover, which procedures are combined
"Mommy makeover" is not one fixed operation: most plans join two or three procedures in four to six hours under one general anaesthetic. Your surgeon builds the combination around what your abdomen and breasts actually need: the abdominal part is a tummy tuck, and the breast part is a lift, an implant or both.
- 1Tummy tuck incision, bikini line
- 2Abdominal muscles repaired
- 3Breast lift or implant, if chosen
- 4Belly button repositioned
What a mommy makeover combines
| Combination | Best for | Added to the tummy tuck | Extra surgery time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tummy tuck + breast lift | Breasts that have lost firmness and sit lower, without wanting more volume | Lift only, no implant | ~1 hour |
| Tummy tuck + breast augmentationCommon | Lost volume without much sagging, wanting fuller breasts | Implant only, no lift | ~1 hour |
| Tummy tuck + lift with implant | Lost volume and firmness together, the combination this surgery was named for | Lift and implant together | ~1.5–2 hours |
| Add liposuction | Contouring the waist and flanks in the same operation | Liposuction, any breast combination above | ~30–60 minutes |
Exact timing always depends on your own anatomy and the technique chosen — your surgeon confirms it after the Day 2 consultation.
One operation or two, how your surgeon decides
Combining procedures is not automatic just because you want several things done. Your surgeon adds up the realistic surgery time for the full combination you are asking for and weighs it against how long it is safe to keep you under one general anaesthetic. A tummy tuck with one breast procedure, lift or implant, usually fits comfortably into a single four-to-five-hour operation for most healthy patients. Adding liposuction on top, or combining a lift with an implant as well, pushes a plan toward the five-to-six-hour range, which is still routinely done in one sitting for suitable patients.
Where your surgeon recommends staging into two separate operations, months apart, it is usually because three or more procedures are being requested together, your general health or BMI raises the anaesthesia risk of a longer single operation, or your own photos show more extensive work is needed in one area than first expected. This is a safety decision, not a sales one — your surgeon explains it at your consultation and tells you honestly which plan applies to you before you book your flights.
The order within a single operation also follows your anatomy rather than a fixed rule. Many surgeons address the breasts first, while swelling and positioning are easiest to judge, then move to the abdominal muscle repair and skin removal, finishing with any liposuction for final contouring. Your own surgeon confirms the sequence that fits your case at the consultation.
Why patients choose a combined plan
I had my tummy tuck surgery, lipo and my breast lift. Everybody's been fantastic and they've taken great care of us. Ready to go home and get back to a normal life.
How soon
How soon can you have a mommy makeover in Turkey?
Most JFS patients are in Istanbul or Izmir for their mommy makeover within about a week of their first message. There is no waiting list, and you choose the dates that suit you.
- 1
Send your photos
Message us on WhatsApp or use the form, with photos of your abdomen and breasts, front and side, and a few lines about your health, medication and previous pregnancies or surgery.
- 2
Receive your personal plan
Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz reviews your case directly. You hear back with a suggested combination, whether it fits one operation or two, a personal quote and which dates he has open — at no charge.
- 3
Choose your dates
You book your flights. We arrange the hospital, the hotel and every transfer, and send you a short list of what to pause and what to pack before you travel.
- 4
Fly to Istanbul or Izmir
Your 9 days in Turkey begin. Blood tests and a face-to-face consultation come first, before the combination or the date is confirmed.
What can delay your mommy makeover date
Being able to travel within a week does not mean every plan is ready to go ahead that soon. A few things decide your safest date and your safest combination, and your surgeon checks each of them before anything is confirmed. If your blood tests or the Day 2 consultation show that waiting, or staging the surgery into two operations, would be safer, the plan changes. Your safety comes before the booking.
| Factor | Why it matters | What usually happens |
|---|---|---|
| Smoking or nicotine | Nicotine narrows blood vessels and slows healing along both incisions | You are asked to stop for several weeks before and after surgery |
| Still breastfeeding | Breast tissue and volume keep changing while you breastfeed | Surgery usually waits several months after breastfeeding ends |
| Weight still changing | Losing more weight later can loosen the abdominal skin again | Surgery is planned once your weight has been stable for a while |
| Blood thinners and some supplements | They can increase bleeding during and after a longer combined operation | Your surgeon tells you what to pause and when. Never stop prescribed medication without your own doctor's advice |
| Plans for another pregnancy | Pregnancy can stretch a repaired tummy tuck and lifted breasts again | Most surgeons wait until your family is complete |
If you live in the UK, the NHS rarely funds a mommy makeover, because it is usually considered a cosmetic combination of procedures, so most people compare private clinics at home and abroad. Wherever you go, ask three things before you book: how soon you can be seen, whether your combination is safer as one operation or two, and who looks after you once you are home.
Your 9 days in Turkey
How long to stay in Turkey for a mommy makeover
Your coordinator is with you from the moment you land. Transfers between the airport, hotel and clinic are included, and your coordinator books your hotel in the city where you have surgery, Istanbul or Izmir, and confirms the transfers in your written plan.
- Day
1Landing in Istanbul or Izmir
Your coordinator meets you at the airport and settles you into the hotel. An evening call runs through your combined plan and clears up anything you are still unsure about before the morning's tests.
TransferHotel - Day
2Consultation & tests
Blood tests, then you confirm the plan with your surgeon — which procedures are combined, whether one operation or two, and the scar lines for both areas.
TestsConsultation - Day
3Surgery
Your mommy makeover takes place under general anaesthesia, typically four to six hours for a combined plan. You stay in hospital overnight under nursing care.
SurgeryHospital - Day
4Hospital, second night
A second night under observation is standard after combined abdominal and breast surgery. Dressings and drains, if used, are checked and pain relief adjusted.
HospitalCheck-up - Day
5Back to the hotel
You wear your compression garment and surgical bra and take your first short, bent-forward walks with help. Your coordinator shows you how to manage drains and dressings.
RestWalking - Day
6Recovery
Most people feel steadier each day and can manage short walks around the hotel on their own. Your coordinator checks in and arranges anything you need.
Rest - Day
7Recovery, continued
Combined surgery takes a little longer to settle than a single procedure, so an extra quiet day is normal before your check-up.
Rest - Day
8Check-up
Dressing and healing check at the clinic, drains removed if they are still in, before you are cleared to travel.
Check-up - Day
9Fly home
Final instructions, your aftercare kit and advice for the flight — aisle seat, regular short walks, garment and bra on. Your coordinator stays in touch on WhatsApp.
TransferAftercare
Patient videos
Mommy makeover Turkey reviews in patients' own words
Package & price
Mommy makeover Turkey package and what it includes
- 2 to 3 nights in hospital after surgery
- Hotel nights during recovery, matched to your plan
- All transfers — airport, hotel, clinic
- Personal coordinator who speaks your language
- Check-ups and aftercare (aftercare items listed in your quote)
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Tummy tuck with Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz | Included |
| Your chosen breast procedure (lift, implant, or both) | Included |
| 2 to 3 nights in hospital after surgery | Included |
| Hotel nights during recovery | Included |
| All transfers — airport, hotel, clinic | Included |
| Personal coordinator throughout your stay | Included |
| Compression garment and surgical bra | Confirmed in your quote |
| Breast implants, if chosen | Confirmed in your quote |
| Post-op medication | Confirmed in your quote |
What changes the price: how many procedures are combined, whether an implant is added, whether liposuction is included, and whether the plan is staged into two operations. A tummy tuck with a lift only is generally priced lower than a tummy tuck with a lift and implant together. Your final quote is confirmed after your surgeon reviews your photos and your consultation notes from Day 2.
The operation
How a mommy makeover is done, step by step
On Day 3 of your trip, under general anaesthesia for four to six hours, your surgeon works in four steps: the breast lift or implant first, then the abdominal muscle repair, removal of the loose abdominal skin, and layered closure of both areas with drains usually in place.
Your mommy makeover starts under general anaesthesia, so you are fully asleep for the whole combined operation. Before you go under, your surgeon marks both treatment areas while you are still standing — the tummy tuck incision line low across the bikini line, where the abdominal muscle repair needs to run, and the breast markings for the lift or implant position agreed on Day 2.
Many surgeons address the breasts first, while swelling and positioning are easiest to judge accurately. A lift repositions the nipple and tightens the surrounding skin envelope; if an implant is included, it is placed through the same incision before the breast is closed in layers. The team then moves to the abdomen, where the sequence mirrors a standalone tummy tuck.
Inside the combined repair
Mommy makeover, abdomen and breast, in four steps
- 1Breast lift or implant placedAddressed first, while positioning is easiest to judge.
- 2Abdominal muscles stitched togetherDeep sutures bring the muscle sheath back to the midline.
- 3Excess abdominal skin removedThe loose flap is pulled down and trimmed to the marked line.
- 4Both incisions closedLayered sutures close each area, drains usually in place.
Mommy makeover, abdomen and breast together
Underneath the abdomen, the two long muscles are usually separated by two to five centimetres along the midline — a gap your surgeon measures and closes by stitching the muscle sheath back together from the ribs to the pubic bone. With the muscles repaired, the skin and fat flap is pulled down and the excess trimmed away, and a new opening is cut for the belly button, which stays attached to its own blood supply and is repositioned a centimetre or two higher so it sits naturally on the tightened abdomen.
Both incisions are closed in layers — deeper sutures take the tension off the skin so each scar heals as thin as possible, then finer stitches close the surface — and a thin drain is usually placed at the abdomen, sometimes at the breast too, to clear fluid for the first three to seven days. Before you wake up, your compression garment and surgical bra are already in place, supporting both repairs from the moment you open your eyes.
Throughout the operation an anaesthetist watches your heart rate, oxygen levels and blood pressure, adjusting your anaesthesia as the surgery moves between the breast work, the muscle repair and the skin closure, each taking a different amount of time depending on your combination. A tummy tuck with one breast procedure typically runs four to five hours in total; adding liposuction or combining a lift with an implant takes longer simply because there is more surgical ground to cover, which is exactly why your surgeon weighs the total time before confirming a single operation.
Once the dressings and garments are on, you are moved to a recovery area where nursing staff watch you wake from the anaesthetic before you go to your hospital room for the first of your nights under observation. Drains, when used, are checked at each nursing round and usually come out within the first week, once drainage has slowed enough for your surgeon to be confident each area will heal cleanly without them.
Recovery, day by day
Mommy makeover recovery time, week by week
Most patients spend two nights in hospital, fly home on day 8 or 9, return to desk work around week 2 and are cleared for exercise at week 6 to 8. Move the slider to see how you are likely to feel at each point.
Recovery from a combined tummy tuck and breast procedure happens in three broad phases, slightly longer than from either operation alone. The first week is about protecting both repairs at once — you move carefully, sleep bent at the knees with your upper body slightly raised, and let the garment and surgical bra do their job. Weeks two to six are about swelling going down in both areas, which is usually when people feel ready for a desk job again. From six weeks onward, the focus shifts from healing to the abdomen and breasts settling into their final shape.
The garment and bra are not just comfort — they hold the repaired tissue still while the deep sutures take hold, which is why they stay on day and night for the first stretch and only move to part-time wear once your surgeon is confident both repairs have settled. If drains were placed during surgery, your coordinator shows you how to empty and record them at the hotel; most people have them removed at the day-8 check-up, a little earlier if drainage has already slowed on its own.
Typical timeline for a tummy tuck combined with one breast procedure. Your surgeon may give you a different plan, especially if liposuction or a second procedure is added.
| Activity | Week 1 | Week 2 | Weeks 3–4 | Week 6–8 | Months 3–6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Short, slow walks with help, bent forward at the waist | Walking further each day on your own | Longer walks, standing fully upright by week 4 | Normal walking pace, no restriction | No restriction |
| Desk work | Not yet — the focus is on rest and short walks | Most people are back at a desk | Full days comfortable | No restriction | No restriction |
| Arms overhead | Avoid — protects the breast repair | Confirmed by your surgeon at your check-up | Set by your surgeon after your check-up | Gradual return | No restriction |
| Driving | Avoid — reaction times are affected by pain relief | Confirmed by your surgeon at your check-up | Set by your surgeon after your check-up | Cleared by your surgeon as you heal | No restriction |
| Flying | Day 8–9, after your check-up, wearing your garment and bra | Confirmed by your surgeon at your check-up | Set by your surgeon after your check-up | Cleared by your surgeon as you heal | No restriction |
| Gym | Not yet | Avoid — no swimming, sit-ups or overhead lifting yet | Still avoid — no running or heavy lifting | Gradual return, starting light | Normal exercise, as cleared by your surgeon |
| Garment & bra | Worn at all times | Worn at all times | Worn at all times | Coming off, or worn only part-time | As advised by your surgeon |
Typical timeline for a tummy tuck combined with one breast procedure, built from the recovery guidance above. Cells marked "Confirmed by your surgeon at your check-up" vary too much by individual healing and combination to generalise — ask at your consultation.
How recovery actually felt
I'm on day three of my surgery and I feel really good. I didn't think that I would feel this good after this short amount of time.
What to expect
Mommy makeover results and scar healing
Most of the early swelling in both the abdomen and the breasts is gone within about six weeks, though both areas keep softening and settling for three to twelve months as deeper swelling resolves. Many patients notice their waistline and breast shape change by week six to eight, while the very final, settled result — especially close to the scars — takes closer to a year to show fully.
Both scars follow their own timeline. They usually start pink, slightly raised and firm to the touch for four to six weeks, softening over the following months. Keeping them out of direct sun for the first twelve months and following your surgeon's advice on scar care helps them fade to the thin, pale lines most patients end up with — though exactly how a scar matures still depends on your individual skin.
Results vary from patient to patient. Your surgeon will tell you what is realistic for your body at the consultation.
Your mommy makeover surgeon
Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz
Plastic surgeon · Izmir
Dr. Yılmaz specialises in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, with a particular focus on body and breast procedures — combined tummy tuck and breast operations make up a regular part of his caseload, and he decides case by case whether a plan is safer as one operation or two.
Which surgeon operates, and in which city, is written in your quote.
- Meets you in person before surgery to plan your combination, scar lines and whether to stage the surgery
- Medicine: Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir · Plastic surgery residency: Ufuk University, Ankara (2012)
- Member, Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
More about Dr. Yılmaz →He thinks everything through and talks it all over with you.
Questions
Mommy makeover in Turkey, frequently asked questions
How much does a mommy makeover cost in Turkey?
There is no fixed mommy makeover package, because every combination of procedures, and every patient's anatomy, is different. At JFS Clinic, your coordinator sends two photos to your surgeon and comes back with a personal quote, including the hospital stay, hotel nights and transfers, once the plan is confirmed.
See all package prices →How soon can I have a mommy makeover in Turkey?
Most JFS patients travel for surgery within about a week of their first message. You send photos, receive a personal plan with the dates available, then choose when to fly. Your surgeon confirms the final date, and which procedures are combined, only after your blood tests and the face-to-face consultation in Istanbul or Izmir.
From first message to surgery →Can I get a mommy makeover on the NHS?
Rarely. The NHS treats a mommy makeover as a cosmetic combination of procedures and funds it only in exceptional circumstances, decided by your local health board. Most people in the UK compare private clinics, at home and abroad, by surgeon, hospital, aftercare and total cost.
Is it safe to have a mommy makeover in Turkey?
Safety comes from the surgeon, the hospital and how the combination is planned, not the country. Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz is a specialist plastic surgeon operating in a hospital licensed for international patients, and JFS Clinic is licensed for health tourism. Blood tests and a pre-operative assessment on Day 2 confirm you are fit for the combined anaesthetic before anything is scheduled. Before you book, ask how long the combined operation will run (usually 4 to 6 hours), whether staging it in two sessions would be safer for you, and how breast and abdominal aftercare is organised once you are home.
Where is the best country to get a mommy makeover?
No country can honestly claim to be the best for every patient, so compare clinics on standard points: the surgeon's specialist training and experience with combined abdominal and breast surgery in one session, a hospital licensed for international patients, a written price stating what it includes, and follow-up once you are home. At JFS Clinic you see your surgeon's name before booking and meet them before surgery. Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz, a plastic surgeon who completed his specialist training in 2012, operates, and your coordinator passes questions and photos from home to him on WhatsApp.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how painful is a mommy makeover?
You are asleep for the operation itself. Because two areas are treated at once, most patients feel it in two places: a tight, pulling soreness across the abdomen when standing up straight, and tenderness across the chest when raising the arms, easing step by step as swelling goes down. Pain relief is provided, and how it feels varies from person to person.
Can a mommy makeover include breast implants as well as a lift?
Yes. The breast part can be a breast lift with implants, done alongside the tummy tuck in the same operation, for patients who have lost both volume and firmness. Your surgeon decides this at your consultation, based on how much your breast tissue has stretched and how much volume you want to add.
Is a mommy makeover done in one operation or two?
Most patients combining a tummy tuck with one breast procedure have everything done in a single operation. If three or more procedures are being combined, or your surgeon judges that the combined anaesthesia time would run too long to be safe, the plan is staged into two operations months apart instead. Your surgeon decides, and tells you honestly which applies to you before you travel.
How long are the scars and do they fade?
The tummy tuck scar runs hip to hip, low enough to sit under most underwear and swimwear. A breast lift or augmentation scar usually runs around the areola and down to the breast crease, depending on the technique. Both start pink and slightly raised, then gradually flatten and fade over the following months to a year.
When can I fly home after a mommy makeover?
Usually on day 8 or 9, a day or two later than after a tummy tuck alone, because your surgeon checks both the abdominal and the breast incisions before signing you off. On the flight keep your compression garment and surgical bra on, book an aisle seat so you can get up every hour, and let someone else lift your case.
What are people saying about mommy makeovers in Turkey?
Patient videos on this page let you hear from people who have had surgery with JFS Clinic, in their own words. Experiences differ, because the combination of procedures and your recovery are personal. Ask your coordinator anything you would like to know, and your surgeon explains what to expect for your own body at the consultation in Istanbul or Izmir.
How soon will I see my final result?
Initial swelling in both the abdomen and the breasts takes several weeks to settle, and most people see their shape taking form by around three months. The abdomen continues to soften for up to a year as deeper swelling resolves. Results vary from patient to patient. Your surgeon will tell you what is realistic for your body at the consultation.
Often considered separately
Treatments often combined into a mommy makeover
Tummy tuck
The abdominal half of a mommy makeover on its own, around three hours, for patients whose breasts have not changed.
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Breast augmentation
Adds 250 to 350 cc of volume with an implant, often combined with a tummy tuck or a lift.
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Breast lift
Repositions breast tissue that has dropped two centimetres or more, without necessarily adding volume.
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Breast augmentation with lift
The breast half of many mommy makeovers on its own, an implant and a lift in one operation for patients who have lost volume and position.
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Liposuction
Contours the waist and flanks in 30 to 60 extra minutes when skin is already firm and does not need removing.
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