EEstetica Istanbul Medical TeamJuly 16, 20268 min read
Double chin liposuction in Turkey typically costs from around €1,500 to €2,500 as an all-inclusive package — against roughly £2,500–£4,000 in the UK and $3,000–$6,000 in the United States, where the surgeon's fee alone usually accounts for most of the bill before the theatre, anaesthesia and follow-up are added. Submental liposuction (the medical name for removing fat under the chin) is one of the quickest and least invasive contouring procedures, which is exactly why so many travellers pair it with a short Istanbul trip. This guide breaks down the real numbers, what the package covers, how it compares with Kybella and a neck lift, and how to tell whether you are actually a good candidate.
How much does double chin liposuction cost in Turkey?
At Estetica Istanbul, submental (chin and jawline) liposuction is a small, targeted procedure, so it sits well below the cost of full-body liposuction. As a guide, expect an all-inclusive package in the region of €1,500–€2,500, confirmed at consultation once a partner surgeon has assessed your fat volume, skin quality and jaw shape. The package covers the board-certified partner surgeon's fee, the accredited facility and theatre, anaesthesia, your compression garment, medication and your recovery-hotel nights with airport transfers. A €500 deposit secures your date and the balance is settled before surgery. Flights are never included. Because chin liposuction is often combined with other work on the same trip, the final figure depends on whether you treat the chin alone or add the jawline and neck.
Turkey vs UK & US: the real cost comparison
In the United Kingdom, isolated submental liposuction generally runs £2,500–£4,000; across Western Europe it is broadly €3,000–€5,000; and in the United States it is commonly $3,000–$6,000 once the facility fee, anaesthetist and garments are included. Turkey's package usually lands well below those figures while folding in the hotel and transfers that Western quotes treat as extras. The saving is real, but a chin-lipo quote that looks far too cheap even by Turkish standards is a warning sign, not a bargain — the corner being cut is usually the surgeon's experience or the accreditation of the facility.
Why is it cheaper in Turkey?
A lower price does not mean lower quality. Turkey's cost advantage is structural: lower clinical overheads and staff costs, a favourable exchange rate, and a very high volume of procedures that lets accredited hospitals operate efficiently. Istanbul's leading facilities are accredited by the same international body (JCI) that accredits top Western hospitals, and the partner surgeons are board-certified specialists. What you are not paying for is the premium overhead of a Harley Street or Beverly Hills address.
An Estetica Istanbul chin-liposuction package is built so you arrive to a plan and leave with aftercare in place. It includes the partner surgeon's fee, the accredited facility and theatre, anaesthesia, pre-operative checks, your compression garment (worn around the chin and neck), medication, your recovery-hotel nights, all airport and clinic transfers, and a patient coordinator throughout your stay. Flights are never included. Everything is quoted in euros — the invoicing currency — so there are no exchange-rate surprises at the end.
What double chin liposuction actually involves
Submental liposuction removes the small pocket of stubborn fat that sits beneath the chin and along the upper neck. Through one or two tiny incisions — usually hidden under the chin — the surgeon passes a fine cannula to loosen and suction the fat, refining the angle between the chin and neck. It is often performed under local anaesthesia with sedation, or light general anaesthesia, and typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. Because the treated area is small, most people find it far less demanding than body liposuction. The result depends heavily on your skin's ability to shrink back over the new contour, which is why candidate selection matters so much.
Submental liposuction vs Kybella vs a neck lift
Chin liposuction is not the only way to treat a double chin, and it is not always the right one. Kybella (deoxycholic acid injections) dissolves small amounts of fat over several sessions with no surgery, but it suits only mild fullness and cannot tighten skin. A neck lift removes both fat and loose skin and is the better choice when laxity — not just fat — is the problem, typically for older patients or after significant weight loss. Liposuction sits in between: it is ideal for a defined pocket of fat in someone with good skin elasticity, giving a one-off, permanent removal of those fat cells. A partner surgeon will tell you honestly if your skin tone means a neck lift would serve you better — liposuction alone on lax skin can leave a hollow or crepey result.
Recovery timeline: what to expect
Recovery from chin liposuction is quick compared with larger procedures. You wear a supportive chin-and-neck compression garment almost continuously for the first few days, then mostly at night for a few weeks. Swelling and bruising peak at two to three days and settle over one to two weeks; most people feel comfortable in public within a week and return to desk work in a few days. Some numbness or firmness under the chin is normal and eases over several weeks. The final, refined jawline takes shape as swelling fully resolves over about three months. Most travellers can fly home after three to five days once a post-operative check clears them — but flying too soon after any procedure carries a small blood-clot risk, so never book a return flight earlier than your clinic advises.
Is it safe, and how to choose a clinic
Submental liposuction is a low-risk procedure in experienced hands, but it is still surgery, with the usual small risks of bruising, infection, temporary numbness, and — most relevant here — contour irregularity or under-/over-correction if too much or too little fat is removed. The safeguards are the same as for any operation abroad: insist that surgery takes place in an accredited hospital or licensed surgical facility, that you can see the operating surgeon's credentials and experience with facial contouring, that real before-and-after photos of comparable patients are available, and that aftercare and revision policy are in writing. A reputable provider will also tell you when you are not a candidate rather than selling you the procedure regardless.
How much does double chin liposuction cost in Turkey?
As a targeted, minor procedure it typically falls in the region of €1,500–€2,500 all-inclusive, covering the surgery, accredited facility, anaesthesia, garment, medication and recovery-hotel nights with transfers. Flights are separate, and the exact figure is confirmed at consultation and depends on whether you treat the chin alone or add the jawline and neck.
Is chin liposuction permanent?
Yes — the fat cells removed do not grow back. However, significant weight gain can enlarge the remaining fat cells and soften the result, so a stable weight helps preserve your new jawline. Skin quality also matters: good elasticity is what lets the skin re-drape smoothly over the improved contour.
Will I have visible scars?
The incisions are tiny — usually one or two a few millimetres long, hidden in the natural crease under the chin — and typically fade to near-invisibility. This is one reason submental liposuction is popular: meaningful jawline definition from marks most people never notice.
How long do I stay in Istanbul?
Plan for around three to five days. That covers your pre-operative checks, the procedure, and a post-operative review before you are cleared to fly. Those recovery-hotel nights are built into the package.
Thinking about refining your jawline in Istanbul? Request a free, no-obligation assessment and a personalised quote from Estetica Istanbul. Send a couple of photos and your goals, and our team will give you an honest view of your options — including whether chin liposuction, Kybella or a neck lift is the right choice for you.
