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Body Aesthetics

Body Contouring After Major Weight Loss

Removing loose skin after bariatric surgery or major weight loss, planned in safe stages, in a JCI-accredited hospital in Adana.

Post-bariatric body contouring visual for skin removal surgery at Medicape Health

Losing the weight was the hard part

After losing a lot of weight, whether through bariatric surgery or diet and exercise, many people are left with loose skin that doesn’t shrink back. It can hang from the abdomen, arms, thighs, breasts and back.

For many people this is not only about appearance. Loose skin can cause rashes and infections in the folds, rub when you walk or exercise, make clothes hard to fit and hide the results of all your hard work. Body contouring removes this skin and reshapes the body, so your outline finally matches the weight you’ve reached.

When can you start?

Timing makes a real difference to your safety and your result:

Your weight should be stable for at least six months. If you’re still losing weight, more loose skin will appear after surgery.

After bariatric surgery, we usually recommend waiting at least 12 to 18 months, so your weight and nutrition have settled.

Your nutrition should be good. After a gastric sleeve or bypass, low protein, iron or vitamin levels are common, and they slow wound healing. We ask for recent blood tests before you travel.

You don’t smoke, or are willing to stop well before and after surgery.

It doesn’t matter where you had your weight loss surgery. We work with patients who had their bariatric surgery in their home country.

What can be treated?

Abdomen: an extended tummy tuck removes the apron of loose skin and repairs the muscles.

Abdomen, hips and lower back together: a lower body lift (belt lipectomy) removes loose skin all the way around the waist.

Arms: an arm lift, often extended onto the side of the chest.

Thighs: an inner thigh lift.

Breasts: a breast lift, with or without implants, to restore shape and volume.

Back: an upper body lift removes rolls of skin on the upper back.

Your staged plan

Treating every area in one operation would mean a very long anaesthetic and a much higher risk of complications. That’s why body contouring after major weight loss is usually done in stages, with time to heal in between.

A typical plan might look like this:

Your own plan depends on which areas bother you most, your health and how your body heals. Some patients need only one or two stages. Many people start with the area that affects their daily life the most, often the abdomen. Your surgeon will plan the order and the timing with you.

Stage Areas usually treated Time in Turkey
Stage 1 Abdomen and waist: extended tummy tuck or lower body lift About 12 to 14 days
Stage 2 (at least 3 months later) Upper body: arms, breasts and sometimes the upper back About 10 days
Stage 3 (if needed) Thighs About 10 days

Your surgeon

Your surgery is performed by a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. You can find your surgeon’s profile, qualifications and experience on the Our Doctors page.

You’ll speak with your surgeon in your online consultation, before anything is booked. Together you’ll agree a plan for every stage, so you know from the start what to expect.

How the operations are done

Anaesthesia: general anaesthetic.

Duration: depends on the stage, usually between 3 and 6 hours.

Technique: loose skin and excess fat are removed and the remaining tissue is tightened. Liposuction is often used to refine the shape.

Afterwards: compression garments are fitted, and small drains may be used for the first days.

Hospital stay: usually one to three nights, depending on the stage.

About the scars

Removing a lot of skin means long scars. A lower body lift leaves a scar around the waist, usually placed so it can be hidden by underwear. Arm and thigh lifts leave scars along the inner arms and thighs.

The scars are red at first and fade and soften over 12 to 18 months. For many patients after major weight loss, the decision comes down to a simple question: would you rather live with the loose skin or with the scars? Only you can answer it, and we’ll help you weigh it up honestly.

Safety: what we do differently for weight loss patients

Nutrition check before you travel: blood tests for protein, iron, vitamins and blood count. If something is low, we’ll advise you to correct it first.

Safe stages: no more surgery in one operation than is safe for you.

Blood clot prevention: compression stockings, blood-thinning injections where appropriate, and walking from the day after surgery.

A longer stay: larger stages need around two weeks in Adana, so your surgeon can follow your healing before you fly.

Your plan for each stage

Before you travel: free online consultation, photo review, medical history and blood test results, written treatment plan and quote for each stage.

Day 1 – Arrival: private transfer from the airport to your hotel.

Day 2 – Tests and surgery: pre-operative tests, anaesthetic assessment, markings while standing, then surgery.

Hospital stay: one to three nights with nursing care. You start walking on the day after surgery.

Hotel recovery: dressing changes, drain removal and check-ups. Your coordinator checks in with you every day.

Final check and departure: after about 10 to 14 days, depending on the stage, your surgeon clears you to fly.

Back home: online follow-up after one month, and planning for your next stage.

What’s included in each stage

Surgery and surgeon’s fees

Hospital stay with nursing care

Hotel accommodation

Pre-operative tests and anaesthetic assessment

Compression garments

Post-operative check-ups, dressing changes and drain removal

Private airport, hotel and hospital transfers

Interpreter and coordinator support

Online follow-up after you return home

Not included: flights, travel insurance, personal expenses.

Recovery: what to expect

Weeks 1–2: swelling, tightness and limited movement. Short, frequent walks.

Weeks 3–4: gradual return to light activity.

Weeks 4–6: most people with desk jobs return to work; compression garments can usually stop.

Months 3–12: swelling settles and scars fade. Your next stage is usually planned from three months onwards.

Risks you should know about

These are long operations, and the risks are higher than for most cosmetic procedures:

Wound healing problems: small wound openings are common, especially where scars meet. Good nutrition and not smoking reduce the risk.

Seroma: a collection of fluid under the skin, which may need draining.

Blood clots in the legs or lungs.

Bleeding or infection.

Numbness around the scars, usually improving over months.

Some loose skin returning or uneven areas: a small touch-up is sometimes needed.

Your surgeon will go through your personal risks with you before you decide.

Once you’re back home

You leave with a written discharge summary in English, which you can share with your GP or bariatric team.

You keep WhatsApp access to your coordinator and can send photos at any time.

Your surgeon reviews your progress online after one month and plans the next stage with you.

If you have a concern, we review it with your surgeon and tell you clearly what to do next.

Can everything be done in one operation?

Usually not. Combining too many areas makes the operation long and increases the risk of complications. Many patients need two or three stages.

How long after bariatric surgery can I start?

Usually at least 12 to 18 months after surgery, once your weight has been stable for six months and your blood tests are good.

I had my bariatric surgery in another country. Can I still come to you?

Yes. Please bring or send your operation details and recent blood test results.

Will I lose weight from the surgery?

You’ll lose the weight of the skin removed, which can be several kilos after major weight loss, but the aim is shape and comfort, not weight loss.

How many times will I need to travel?

Once for each stage, usually with at least three months in between.

Can someone come with me?

Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Your companion can stay with you at the hotel.

Prof. Dr. Cengiz Eser Contracted Hospital Post Bariatric Surgery
Prof. Dr. Cengiz Eser
Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist
JCI-Accredited Hospital
Contracted Hospital
Body Contouring After Weight Loss
Body contouring after weight loss is performed by a specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery who focuses on body contouring. The aim is to remove loose skin in safe stages, with your safety first and an honest explanation of the scars before you decide. Body contouring procedures after weight loss at Medicape Health are performed at our JCI-accredited partner hospital in Adana. Body contouring after major weight loss removes loose skin and reshapes the body. Because the operations are long, they are usually done in stages, with time to heal in between.

How much does body contouring after weight loss cost?

The cost depends on the areas treated and the number of stages. We give you a written quote for each stage, so you can plan your journey and your budget in advance. Send us your photos and you’ll receive a written, all-inclusive quote within 24 hours.

Considering Body Contouring After Major Weight Loss?

Tell us briefly about your case and our patient coordinator will get back to you with the details.

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Ready to plan the next step of your journey?

Send us your photos and tell us about your weight loss on WhatsApp. A patient coordinator replies within 24 hours, and your surgeon will plan your stages with you before anything is booked.

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