Sleeve gastrectomy is typically done only after you’ve tried to lose weight by improving your diet and exercise habits.

In general, sleeve gastrectomy surgery could be an option for you if:

• Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity).
• Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea. In some cases, you may qualify for certain types of weight-loss surgery if your BMI is 30 to 34 and you have serious weight-related health problems.

During your consultation with the surgeon you will discuss your expectations and potential results. He will go through your medical history and test results with you to ensure your suitability for the procedure. After clearly explaining how VASER Liposuction and fat transfer are performed he will physically examine you and draw very detailed markings on your treatment areas. The markings will be unique to your body and they will define precisely where your surgeon is going to perform VASER Liposuction and fat transfer. You will then be given information about your post-op recovery and be prepared for your surgery.

But, in order to maintain your results, you will need to ensure that you start eating healthy and exercise regularly to have the body you’ve always dreamed of!

The duration of your recovery depends on how your body heals, your lifestyle and how thoroughly you follow the aftercare guidelines given to you by your surgeon. Although everyone’s body recovers differently, final results can generally be seen around 6 months after the surgery. Throughout your healing period, drinking plenty of water, avoiding smoking and eating reduced salt and sugary foods will help reduce your swelling and help your body heal a lot quicker. Make sure you check out our top BBL recovery tips!

Most patients are back to their “normal selves” in about a week or less (similar to gallbladder surgery). However, if possible, we suggest patients take 2-4 weeks off from work to focus on adjusting to their new stomach and lifestyle.

It depends on the type of job you do. Normally, you can return to work within 14 days if your job is sedentary. For more active jobs we recommend taking 3 weeks off work. Don’t forget that you can’t sit down on your buttocks for 2 weeks following BBL surgery without using your BBL pillow.

Some patients may see results immediately, but most will start seeing their results 6-8 weeks after the procedure once the swelling has subsided. However, it can take up to 6 months to 1 year to achieve the final result.

The surgery is performed laparoscopically and typically involves 5 tiny incisions. 4 of these incisions are about 5mm (the width of a pea). One of the incisions is approximately 15mm (less than the width of a loonie ).

As Maya Medical we will provide you with all the essential aftercare products you will need during your recovery in Istanbul. These include a post-operative garment, BBL pillow and a Shewee (female urinal). So, to maintain the results of your surgery all you have to do is follow the aftercare guidelines given by your surgeon, avoid sitting down for 2 weeks, wear your garment for 6 weeks, book at least 8 Lymphatic Drainage Massages upon your return home. And most importantly avoid smoking and take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle!

The operation takes approximately 45 minutes.

You can take a shower 3-4 days after your surgery after your drains are removed.

Our dedicated patient coordinators and nurses will be with you during every step of your journey, however when having a surgical procedure anywhere it’s always best to have a familiar face with you.

BBL surgery is performed under general anesthesia.