Breast Implant Removal in Turkey (Explant Surgery): Cost & Partner Surgeons in Istanbul

Breast implant removal in Turkey, also known as explant surgery, is a procedure to take out breast implants, whether to remove them altogether, replace them, or adjust their size and shape. Implants are not designed to last a lifetime and commonly need revision after around 12 to 15 years, so removal is a routine step for many women who have had breast augmentation. Others choose explant because of rupture, capsular contracture, discomfort, suspected breast implant illness, or simply a preference to return to a more natural look.

Turkey is one of the world’s most established destinations for cosmetic and breast surgery, supported by a high concentration of trained plastic surgeons and internationally accredited facilities. Luna Clinic Medical Travel Services is a medical travel coordination company in Istanbul: we work with independent partner surgeons who hold board certification and operate at Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited hospitals or their own private practices. Luna does not perform surgery and does not guarantee outcomes.

From your first enquiry, a bilingual coordinator manages your travel, accommodation, transfers and interpretation, while every clinical decision, from suitability to whether a capsulectomy or breast lift is needed, is made independently by your chosen partner surgeon. Breast implant removal cost in the UK typically runs to £4,000 to £8,000; in Istanbul the same surgery, coordinated through Luna, starts from €3,800.

Indicative prices, last checked in July 2026. Turkey figures are starting prices quoted in euro by independent partner surgeons. Amounts originally quoted in another currency are converted at the ECB reference rate of 9 July 2026 (£1 = €1.17; $1 = €0.87). Your surgeon sets the final price after assessment.

How much does breast implant removal cost in Turkey?

Breast implant removal cost in Turkey typically ranges from €3,800 to €5,000, a fraction of the £4,000 to £8,000 charged in the UK or $7,000 to $15,000 in the US. Most international patients travel on an all-inclusive package that bundles the surgical fee charged by the partner surgeon with airport transfers, hotel accommodation, medications and follow-up into a single transparent quote.

The final price depends on whether you are having a simple explant, a capsulectomy (capsule removal), implant replacement or a combined breast lift. Luna presents the surgeon’s medical fee and the travel coordination fee side by side, so you can make a genuinely informed comparison with home-country pricing.

• Type of removal. A straightforward explant without capsulectomy is generally less involved than en bloc capsule removal or removal combined with a lift.
• Capsule removal. A capsulectomy for a thickened, calcified, infected or ruptured implant adds to the surgery and the fee.
• Combined procedures. Adding a breast lift, replacement implants or fat transfer in the same session changes the total and theatre time.
• Surgeon's experience. Highly experienced, reputable partner surgeons typically charge more, and the accredited facility and length of stay also influence the total.

Breast implant removal Turkey all-inclusive package: what is included

International patients travelling to Istanbul for explant surgery typically book an all-inclusive package covering everything from arrival to discharge. A typical Luna-coordinated trip includes:

• Full surgical fee, anaesthesia and 1 to 2 nights in a JCI-accredited hospital with the partner surgeon
• Pre-operative blood tests and imaging such as a mammogram
• Surgical compression bra and all post-operative medications
• VIP airport, hotel and clinic transfers for every appointment
• 4-star hotel accommodation for the full recommended recovery stay
• Dedicated bilingual patient coordinator throughout your journey
• Drain removal if needed and fit-to-fly clearance before your return flight
• Structured remote check-ins coordinated with your partner surgeon after you return home

Package pricing starts from €3,800 with full cost transparency. Flights and travel insurance are not included. Clinical follow-up is conducted by your surgeon, not by Luna. Your surgeon provides the final quote after consultation.

Types of breast implant removal surgery

Your partner surgeon recommends the approach that fits your reason for removal and the condition of the implants and tissue. The common types are:

Complete implant removal

Removes the implants and, where indicated, the surrounding capsule of scar tissue, often chosen for rupture, infection or capsular contracture, and can leave a more natural appearance.

Implant removal with replacement

Removes the old implants and replaces them with new ones to change size or shape or to address deflation and aging.

Implant removal with a breast lift

Combines explant with a lift (mastopexy) to reshape sagging tissue and restore a youthful contour, common when skin has stretched over the years.

En bloc capsulectomy

Takes the implant and capsule out as one sealed unit, often requested for rupture or suspected breast implant illness; suitability is a clinical decision.

Breast implant removal recovery time

Recovery from explant surgery varies by person and by whether a capsulectomy or lift is added; your surgeon sets your individual timeline. A surgical compression bra is worn 24/7 for 4 to 6 weeks. The general trajectory is:

1. 1 weekSwelling, bruising and mild discomfort are expected and managed with prescribed medication. Physical activity is avoided and a compression garment supports healing.
2. 3 weeksSwelling and bruising decrease and you feel more comfortable. Light activity may resume, but heavy lifting and intense exercise are still restricted.
3. 4 weeksSwelling is largely gone and most patients are cleared to return to most normal activities, avoiding overexertion, as the breasts take on a more settled shape.
4. 3 monthsMost patients are fully healed, most swelling has resolved and the final result is visible; full physical activity including exercise can resume.
5. 6-12 monthsThe breasts are fully adjusted to their new shape and scars fade to faint, pale lines with proper aftercare.

Breast implant removal results and before and after

Breast implant removal is a well-established procedure reported to have a high success rate, with published figures above 95 percent and patient satisfaction commonly cited near 90 percent whether the implants are removed, replaced or repositioned. Many women report feeling lighter, more comfortable and happier with a more natural shape after removal.

Some looseness or a deflated appearance is common after explant, especially with larger implants, thinner natural tissue or years of skin stretching; the breast skin typically tightens and reshapes over 3 to 6 months. If sagging is significant, a breast lift at the time of removal restores shape. Reviewing before-and-after examples with your partner surgeon is the most reliable guide, since outcomes depend on your skin elasticity, tissue volume and how long the implants were in place.

Am I a good candidate for breast implant removal?

Only the independent partner surgeon you consult with can confirm suitability. In general, good candidates are physically healthy with a stable weight, have realistic expectations, are non-smokers, and want to remove implants they are unhappy with or that cause discomfort, heaviness or pain. Many women also remove implants after 10 to 15 years simply because implants are not lifetime devices.

Some women choose explant because of rupture, capsular contracture, infection or suspected breast implant illness (BII), a collection of systemic symptoms that studies show improve in 75 to 94 percent of patients after removal, though recovery is not guaranteed. Where removal is medically necessary, such as confirmed rupture, severe contracture or BIA-ALCL, insurance may cover it in your home country. Your surgeon discusses whether replacement, a lift or flat closure best suits your goals.

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