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Clinic Mono

MyMeditravel Izmir, Turkey
$4,490
Bariatric Surgery
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Clinic Mono
Clinic Mono
Clinic Mono
Clinic Mono
5.0
3 reviews

Bariatric Surgery at Clinic Mono in Izmir, Turkey

Clinic Mono evolved from the vision of becoming the pioneer high end boutique clinic in Izmir-Turkey, offering high quality treatments in aesthetic and reconstruction, obesity and metabolic surgeries, dental treatment, hair transp...more
MyMeditravel Miss D, 02 November 2020
I found out about mono from a influencer who's body looked amazing!! did my own research for about a year before I felt confident to book. Out of many clinics out there mono was one of my top list, I
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EDAD - Turkish Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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Asya Hospital

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$3,500
Bariatric Surgery
Asya Hospital
Asya Hospital
Asya Hospital
Asya Hospital
Asya Hospital
5.0
2 reviews

Bariatric Surgery at Asya Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey

Asya hospital houses 40 patient rooms, 10 intensive care units for adults, and 75 beds in total along with 35 newborn rooms. This hospital continues to be the pioneer of high-quality healthcare in Istanbul. The hospital offers a w...more
MyMeditravel Orhan Birinci, 11 July 2020
Thanks to Dietician Ferdi Bey, I dropped from 82 kilos to 66 kilos. Although the prices are slightly expensive, it is a place that deserves it.
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Clinic Bariatric

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$1,690
Bariatric Surgery
Clinic Bariatric
Clinic Bariatric
Clinic Bariatric
Clinic Bariatric
Clinic Bariatric
5.0
2 reviews

Bariatric Surgery at Clinic Bariatric in Istanbul, Turkey

Founded and led by doctors and, Clinic Bariatric was established in Turkey by reputative and experienced 4 doctors are a highly specialised provider of weight loss surgery in private healthcare and the national health service to o...more
MyMeditravel Tunch A., 22 August 2020
Very help staff and so kind to me
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Medco HealthCo

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$1,400
Bariatric Surgery
Medco HealthCo
Medco HealthCo
Medco HealthCo
Medco HealthCo
Medco HealthCo
5.0
1 reviews

Bariatric Surgery at Medco HealthCo in Istanbul, Turkey

Welcome to Medco HealthCo Company.  Since you have stepped in our website, you are thinking about getting medical treatment abroad.  At Medco HealthCo, we understand how hard it can be to choose a hospital for treatment ...more
MyMeditravel Ari, 31 October 2020
My name is Ari and I’am from UK.Rigth from the begining the team of Medco HealthCo treated me like family. I really felt the love, care, passion and professionalism from every person involved in thi
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Forever Clinica

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$1,500
Bariatric Surgery
Forever Clinica
Forever Clinica
Forever Clinica
Forever Clinica
Forever Clinica
4.9
15 reviews

Bariatric Surgery at Forever Clinica in Istanbul, Turkey

Forever Clinica is located in the up-and-coming Yenibosna district of Bağcılar on the European side of Istanbul. Just under 50 kilometers from Istanbul Airport, the clinic can be reached in about 60 minutes by car, depending on ...more
MyMeditravel Hans Beeckman, 11 May 2023
Elif has been taking great care of me...hope results will be equal than the service.
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Florya Hosptal

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$2,950
Bariatric Surgery
Florya Hosptal
Florya Hosptal
Florya Hosptal
Florya Hosptal
Florya Hosptal
4.8
12 reviews

Bariatric Surgery at Florya Hosptal in Istanbul, Turkey

We offer health services in Avclar region with the mission of being a reliable, accessible and preferred private hospital. Our hospital, which carries out its services with the awareness that every person has the right to be healt...more
MyMeditravel Busra Kurtulus, 05 October 2020
I would like to say that you can easily go to this hospital in July 2019 as a person who has been operated by Dr. Cengiz teacher and his team, he came up to my dressing and did it himself. Cleanliness
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Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$3,500
Bariatric Surgery
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
4.0
127 reviews

Bariatric Surgery at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey

Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is one of the leading hospitals in Turkey that offers the most comprehensive range of treatments. The hospital delivers the best quality of diagnosis and treatment procedures for their patients in t...more
MyMeditravel Fatma Özer, 20 September 2020
Girişte sizi muhteşem bir enerjiyle karşılayan çalışanların olduğu ve bu enerjinin tüm katlara yayıldığı bir hastane. Özellikle karşılamada görevli hanımefendiye ayrıca teşekkür
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Koc University Hospital

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$4,750
Bariatric Surgery
Koc University Hospital
Koc University Hospital
Koc University Hospital
Koc University Hospital
Koc University Hospital
3.5
134 reviews

Bariatric Surgery at Koc University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey

Koç University Hospital is a research and training hospital that has operated since September 2014. The hospital expanded and increased its capacity in 2016. It now has 404 single inpatient rooms as well as 73 intensive car...more
MyMeditravel Ilknur Dogan, 21 September 2020
Hijyen,teknik donanım ve tecrübeli ekip burayı tercih etmemize en büyük nedendir.
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KOC Healthcare

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$6,822
Bariatric Surgery
KOC Healthcare
KOC Healthcare
KOC Healthcare
KOC Healthcare
KOC Healthcare
3.5
134 reviews

Bariatric Surgery at KOC Healthcare in Istanbul, Turkey

Koç Health Care’s leading doctors, physicians, scientists, researchers and health care professionals offers you quality-focused international health care standards supported with the latest medical technology equipmen...more
MyMeditravel Fatih Kılıç, 20 September 2020
Kesinlikle temiz olması gereken herşey mevcut.Hemşireler yardımsever
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Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery
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Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$1,800
Bariatric Surgery
Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
Medicana International Istanbul Hospital
2.5
138 reviews

Bariatric Surgery at Medicana International Istanbul Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey

Part of the Medicana Group, this multi-purpose hospital achieved JCI accreditation in 2010, guaranteeing patients the highest standards of care. The hospital specializes in bone marrow and liver transplants, hair implants, oncolog...more
MyMeditravel Kf Firat, 16 September 2020
KBB DE BEDRI ÖZER ÇOK DEĞERLİ BİR HOCA. HASTASIYLA ÇOK ILGILI HEMŞİRELERE PANSUMAN YAPTIRMIYOR PROF OLMASINA RAGMEN KENDISI YAPIYOR VE HASTA YAKINLARINA HER TÜRLÜ KOLAYLIĞI SAĞLIYOR.
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SALUSS Medical Center

MyMeditravel Antalya, Turkey
$1,000
Bariatric Surgery
SALUSS Medical Center
SALUSS Medical Center
SALUSS Medical Center
SALUSS Medical Center
SALUSS Medical Center
4.6
28 reviews

Bariatric Surgery at SALUSS Medical Center in Antalya, Turkey

SALUSS Medical Group provides you the best opportunities for your life, beauty and satisfaction... SALUSS is founded officially to help patients' treatment process with providing high quality medica...more
MyMeditravel İsa Sari, 18 December 2020
I came from England. I had treatment with SALUSS . They are very professional and experienced. I sugget you as well.
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Istanbul Bariatric Center

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$3,250
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Istanbul Bariatric Center
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Istanbul Bariatric Center
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Bariatric Surgery at Istanbul Bariatric Center in Istanbul, Turkey

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Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery
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MedAssist

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$3,653
Bariatric Surgery
MedAssist
MedAssist
MedAssist
MedAssist
MedAssist

Bariatric Surgery at MedAssist in Istanbul, Turkey

MedAssist (Health Travel Agency) assures to provide the best medical solution to your medical needs. Our strategic partners have the best quality facilities, cutting edge technology equipment, globally accepted medical doctors and...more
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tuğrul Demirel

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$3,058
Bariatric Surgery
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tuğrul Demirel
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tuğrul Demirel
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tuğrul Demirel
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tuğrul Demirel
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tuğrul Demirel

Bariatric Surgery at Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tuğrul Demirel in Istanbul, Turkey

MEDICAL PARK GAZİOSMANPAŞA HOSPITAL Tummy Tuck - Abdominoplasty A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes excess fat and skin, and in most cases restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal...more
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Estetiks

MyMeditravel Izmir, Turkey
$2,521
Bariatric Surgery
Estetiks
Estetiks
Estetiks
Estetiks
Estetiks

Bariatric Surgery at Estetiks in Izmir, Turkey

For more information about Estetiks in Izmir please contact the clinic....more
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Antalya Obesity Center - Prof. Dr. Nurullah Bulbuller

MyMeditravel Antalya, Turkey
$2,027
Bariatric Surgery
Antalya Obesity Center - Prof. Dr. Nurullah Bulbuller
Antalya Obesity Center - Prof. Dr. Nurullah Bulbuller
Antalya Obesity Center - Prof. Dr. Nurullah Bulbuller
Antalya Obesity Center - Prof. Dr. Nurullah Bulbuller
Antalya Obesity Center - Prof. Dr. Nurullah Bulbuller

Bariatric Surgery at Antalya Obesity Center - Prof. Dr. Nurullah Bulbuller in Antalya, Turkey

We offer best possible aproaches to treat obesity. We perform all kind of bariatric, metabolic surgeries and endoscopic treatments. Oncological surgery and other minimally invasive surgeries are our other proffesions.We are a gro...more
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MedicalPark Gaziosmanpasa

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$4,398
Bariatric Surgery
MedicalPark Gaziosmanpasa

Bariatric Surgery at MedicalPark Gaziosmanpasa in Istanbul, Turkey

If you have morbid obesity, you are also candidate of many severe medical conditions. But you can say ‘Goodbye to Obesity’ with Sleeve Gastrectomy… While the concept “morbid obesity” refers abnormal body weight, which is...more
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SAM Patient Services

MyMeditravel Izmir, Turkey
$2,238
Bariatric Surgery
SAM Patient Services
SAM Patient Services
SAM Patient Services
SAM Patient Services
SAM Patient Services

Bariatric Surgery at SAM Patient Services in Izmir, Turkey

Sam Patient Services is a medical tourism agency that provides the application of the most advanced medical centers.in Turkey which is located in the most professional and experienced physicians working in an organized manner wit...more
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Dr.Mücteba Gündüz

MyMeditravel Istanbul, Turkey
$5,000
Bariatric Surgery
Dr.Mücteba Gündüz
Dr.Mücteba Gündüz
Dr.Mücteba Gündüz

Bariatric Surgery at Dr.Mücteba Gündüz in Istanbul, Turkey

OBESITY SURGERY (Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Balloon, Gastric By-Pass))CANCER SURGERY ( Breast, Colon, Rectum, Stomach, Pancreas, Liver) ENDOSCOPY (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Polypectomy)LAPAROSCOPY, GALLBLADDER and THYROID SURGERY...more
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Gastric Sleeve Clinic

MyMeditravel Antalya, Turkey
$4,500
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Gastric Sleeve Clinic
Gastric Sleeve Clinic
Gastric Sleeve Clinic
Gastric Sleeve Clinic
Gastric Sleeve Clinic

Bariatric Surgery at Gastric Sleeve Clinic in Antalya, Turkey

MD MESUT CAYNAK At least we had a patient, which comes for a Gastric Sleeve Surgery to us. Dr Çaynak detected a benign tumor which has to be removed. Our surgeon is one of numbered surgeons in the world who's making ...more
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MPS - Medical Protection Society
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ISRS - International Society of Refractive Surgery
JCRS - Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
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RS - The Rhinoplasty Society
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ICOI - International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Dentsply Friadent Implant Programme
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AAO - Asian Academy of Osseointegration
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ESE - European Society of Endodontology
ECAMS - European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery
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IBCS - International Board of Cosmetic Surgery
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EAO - European Association for Osseointegration
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IFAD - International Federation of Aesthetic Dentistry
IBHRS - International Board of Hair Restoration Specialists
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EPA - European Prosthodontic Association
ABSI - Advanced Body Sculpting Institute
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YDW - Young Dentists Worldwide
APAD - Asia Pacific Academy of Dentistry
ACDNA - Academy Of Computerized Dentistry Of North America
WSLO - World Society of Lingual Orthodontics
TTB - Turkish Medical Association
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EPCD - Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association
TDB - Turkish Dental Association
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Bariatric surgery is a group of weight-loss surgeries that involves making changes to the digestive system, some of which are non-reversible. The idea behind these types of surgeries is to help patients lose weight by either limiting the amount of food they can consume/digest at any one time or reducing their body’s ability to absorb nutrients. Some procedures do both. 

Bariatric surgeries should only ever be the final option when diet and exercise have proved inadequate and there are now serious health concerns caused by a person's weight. In general, these surgeries can only be an option for patients whose body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity). In certain cases, patients whose BMI is 30 to 39.9 may qualify for certain types of bariatric surgery if they have serious weight-related problems, such as type 2 diabetes.

The three most common types of Bariatric Surgeries are as follows:

  1. Gastric Sleeve – The most common surgery, in which about 80% of the stomach is irreversibly removed, resulting in a sleeve or tube-like structure. This smaller stomach will not be able to hold as much food and produces less of the hormone that regulates appetite (ghrelin), which can lessen the patient’s desire to eat. 
  2. Gastric Bypass – A more complicated procedure in which the stomach is divided into two parts; a small upper pouch and a large lower ‘remnant’ pouch. The small intestine is rearranged to bypass the large pouch. As a result, the volume of the stomach is significantly reduced. This causes food to go into the small upper pouch of the stomach and then directly into the small intestine. The small upper pouch can only hold around an ounce of food. Gastric Bypass is typically not reversible. 
  3. Gastric Band – Involves an inflatable silicone device that is fitted around the top portion of the stomach to create a smaller stomach pouch. This procedure causes the patient to feel fuller with less food but still allows the body to digest food as usual, without malabsorption. The device can be removed when the patient reaches their desired weight.

The bariatric surgeries mentioned above are typically performed laparoscopically, in which the surgeon creates around one to five small incisions in the abdomen to insert a laparoscope (a long narrow tube with a camera) and surgical tools. The patients are usually given a general anesthetic, so they will not feel anything throughout the surgery.

How Long Should I Stay in Turkey?

After bariatric surgery, an overnight stay in the hospital is usually required. In some cases, you may need to stay longer (around 3 to 5 days). However, it is not advisable to leave Turkey as soon as you are discharged from the hospital. Stay at least 10 to 14 days following your surgery for initial recovery and follow-up checkups. During the follow-up checkups, your surgeon will remove your stitches and check your overall condition.

What's the Expected Recovery Time?

The recovery time may take around 3 to 6 weeks until you are allowed to go back to your normal activities, including work, with some restrictions. You must avoid heavy work and strenuous activities, such as lifting, pushing, or carrying heavy loads for at least the first three months after surgery. You should also avoid sitting and standing without moving for long periods to avoid blood clots forming in your legs.

What Aftercare is Required?

You will be given a special diet plan immediately after your surgery, as well as detailed post-operative instructions. Make sure to follow the diet plan and instructions to avoid complications and speed up your recovery. In order to maximize and maintain weight loss, it is important that you commit to healthy eating and regular exercise. There may be restrictions on how much food you can consume. You may also need to change your eating habits, such as eating 6 small meals instead of 3 large meals each day. You should take vitamins and mineral supplements to ensure proper nutrition. 

What's the Success Rate?

The success rates vary for each of the different types of bariatric surgery. In general, within the first six months following the surgery, most patients lose around 30% to 55% of their excess weight. Then, as early as 12 months after surgery, most patients lose over 70% of their excess weight. Patients could also maintain a 50% to 60% loss of excess weight for 10 to 14 years after their bariatric surgery. Although the success rates are high, there are risks associated with bariatric surgery, such as bleeding, deep vein thrombosis, infections, spleen injury, stenosis, and infections.

Are there Alternatives?

There is a non-surgical Bariatric procedure, known as the Gastric Balloon. This involves an inflatable device that is temporarily inserted into the stomach via endoscopic placement. A sizable area of the stomach is obstructed by the balloon or balloons, thus reducing the amount of food it can contain at any one time, leading to eventual weight loss. The balloons are usually removed after 6 or 12 months. 

If you cannot or do not want to undergo any surgery or medical procedure, you may be able to work with a doctor who is experienced in treating extreme obesity and a dietician as the alternative. They may recommend you to change your diet, adding physical activity, and prescribe medications.

This information has been accurately sourced and verified by a medical professional for its accuracy, however, we strongly recommend you to consult with your doctor before pursuing medical procedures overseas.

Update: 06/01/2023