LiposuctionTürkiye5 min read
Did Demet Akalın have liposuction? Yes, she said so on her show
In May 2024 the Turkish pop singer Demet Akalın answered the question everyone was asking about her new figure: she had had liposuction. Below is exactly what she said, where it was reported, and how liposuction and its recovery work for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- On her TV8 show in May 2024, reported by Aydınlık on 9 May 2024, Demet Akalın said she had liposuction during the Bayram holiday.
- She said her doctor removed 6 kilos of fat, she had lost 11 kilos so far, and she is also dieting and walking every day.
- Liposuction is done under local or general anaesthesia and takes from one hour to three or four hours.
- Most patients return to work in three to seven days, and the final result is assessed at month 3.
- At City Medical Centre liposuction starts from $1,200, and the first consultation is free.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1–4 hours
- Back to work7–10 days
- Final result3–6 months
- Pricefrom $1,200
Profile
Demet Akalin
- Country
- Türkiye
- Who
- Pop singer and TV host
- Year of operation
- 2024
- Quote source
- Aydınlık, 9 May 2024
I lost weight, and not with a diet or anything. Everyone is curious. […] I had liposuction during the Bayram holiday. My doctor removed 6 kilos of fat. So far I have lost 11 kilos. I will lose more. I am also dieting. My goal is to wear the clothes I wore ten years ago again. I was very unhappy, now I am happy.
What did Demet Akalın say about her liposuction?
In May 2024 the pop singer spoke about her recent change on her TV8 show “Demet ve Jess'le Gel Konuşalım”.
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WhatsAppAydınlık reported her words on 9 May 2024: “I lost weight, and not with a diet or anything. Everyone is curious. […] I had liposuction during the Bayram holiday. My doctor removed 6 kilos of fat. So far I have lost 11 kilos. I will lose more. I am also dieting. My goal is to wear the clothes I wore ten years ago again. I was very unhappy, now I am happy.” She added that she had not performed during the holiday because of the operation, called it “a small operation” and said: “After the operation I walk every day.”
That is all we rely on here. She did not name the areas treated, the technique or the doctor, so this article does not guess at them. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes liposuction in general, not her operation.
What her words tell us
Demet Akalın answered the question about her weight directly and named the procedure. Her remarks contain points that surgeons repeat to every patient. She connected the result not only with the operation but also with a diet and daily walks — and that matches how liposuction works: it removes local fat from specific areas, but it does not replace a stable diet and an active lifestyle.
More on this topic: Liposuction, VASER Liposuction, Laser Liposuction, Liposuction in Singapore, Liposuction in Brisbane.
She also set a personal, concrete goal rather than chasing an abstract ideal.
That is why the decision is best made after an honest conversation with a surgeon about goals, expectations and what happens after the operation — not on the basis of a celebrity’s numbers or before-and-after photos.
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How liposuction works today
Liposuction removes excess subcutaneous fat from areas that resist diet and exercise: the abdomen, flanks, thighs, back, arms or chin. Fat cells removed from a treated area do not grow back, so with a steady lifestyle the new contour lasts. The techniques used at City Medical Centre are:
- Tumescent liposuction — a solution based on saline with lidocaine and adrenaline is injected into the area first. It loosens the fat and constricts the vessels, which reduces blood loss; the fat is then removed through a thin cannula.
- VASER (ultrasound-assisted) liposuction — fat cells are broken down by ultrasound before being removed, which suits fine contouring, for example defining the abdominal muscles.
How the fat is prepared
- Tumescent
- Tumescent solution loosens the tissue
- VASER
- Ultrasound breaks down fat cells
Typical use
- Tumescent
- Classic contouring of one or several areas
- VASER
- Detailed contouring and muscle definition
Anaesthesia
- Tumescent
- Local or general, depending on the scope
- VASER
- Local or general, depending on the scope
Duration
- Tumescent
- From 1 hour to 3–4 hours
- VASER
- From 1 hour to 3–4 hours
Compression garments
- Tumescent
- 30–45 days
- VASER
- 30–45 days
An operation lasts from about one hour for small areas to three or four hours for a combined procedure. Several areas can be treated at once, which saves recovery time.
Who is it for and how to prepare
Liposuction suits people with local fat deposits that stay despite a normal weight and an active lifestyle, uneven fat distribution, or changed body contours after childbirth or sudden weight loss.
It is not suitable with severe chronic or mental illness or serious heart, kidney or liver disease; acute infections and skin inflammation in the area are temporary contraindications.
Before surgery patients have blood tests, an ECG and a chest X-ray; at City Medical Centre a hormonal screening is also ordered, which helps predict the long-term result. Medications that affect blood clotting are stopped two weeks before (with the doctor), alcohol and smoking a week before, and the last meal is eight hours before the operation.
What recovery looks like
Demet Akalın took time off work for the operation and walked every day afterwards. For patients in general: with local anaesthesia they usually go home three to four hours after surgery; with general anaesthesia they stay one day under observation. Mild swelling and a raised temperature are possible in the first week. Most patients return to work within three to seven days.
Compression garments are worn for 30–45 days, and sauna, pool and intense sport are off-limits for the first month. First visible changes appear after three to four weeks, and the final result is assessed at three months. The timeline below shows the usual stages.
How recovery after liposuction usually goes
- Day of surgeryLocal or general anaesthesia; from one hour for small areas to three or four hours for combined procedures.
- Same day or day 1Home three to four hours after local anaesthesia, or after one day of observation after general anaesthesia.
- Days 1–7Mild swelling and a raised temperature are possible; most patients return to work in three to seven days.
- Weeks 1–4Compression garments day and night; no sauna, pool or intense sport.
- Weeks 3–4First visible changes as the swelling subsides.
- Month 3The skin has tightened and the final result can be assessed.
Liposuction at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs tumescent and VASER liposuction for international patients. The first consultation is free and can be held online: the surgeon assesses the areas, rules out contraindications and names the cost, which is then fixed in the contract. Liposuction starts from $1,200; the final price depends on the number of areas and is calculated after the examination. More details are on the liposuction page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Demet Akalın or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of someone who talked openly about the operation.
Frequently asked questions
Did Demet Akalın have liposuction?
Yes. She said so herself on her TV8 show in May 2024: she had liposuction during the Bayram holiday. Her words were reported by Aydınlık on 9 May 2024.
How much weight did Demet Akalın lose?
She said her doctor removed 6 kilos of fat and that she had lost 11 kilos so far. She added that she was also dieting and walking every day.
Which areas did she have treated?
She did not say publicly which areas were treated or which technique was used, so we do not speculate. The article describes liposuction in general.
Is liposuction a way to lose weight?
No. It removes local fat deposits and shapes the contour; it does not replace diet and exercise. With a steady lifestyle, the result lasts, because removed fat cells do not grow back.
How much does liposuction cost at City Medical Centre?
Liposuction starts from $1,200. The final price depends on the areas and is fixed in the contract after the free consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Aydınlık, 9 May 2024
Medical background and further reading
General information about the procedure from health authorities and medical societies. It is not advice for any individual patient.
- PubMed / NCBI — Safety of tumescent and laser-assisted liposuction: review of the literature (2011)
- PubMed / NCBI — A Systematic Review of Efficacy and Complications of High-Definition Liposuction (Plast Reconstr Surg, 2023)
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons — Liposuction
- World Health Organization — Safe surgery
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