
Obesity is a complex condition primarily caused by excess body fat. Obesity is more than a cosmetic issue. This medical condition increases the risk of many other illnesses and health issues. Heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, liver disease, sleep apnea, and many forms of cancer are among them.
Some people find it difficult to lose weight for various reasons. Sometimes, obesity is caused by a combination of environment, physiology, genetic variables, diet, exercise, and physical activity choices.
Obesity must be treated in time to prevent significant health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer. Early treatment can improve general health and well-being by reducing the risk of long-term diseases, improving quality of life, and helping with proper weight management. It also leads to better long-term control and successful weight loss.
Common symptoms of obesity include the following:
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Turkey has recently performed studies on enhancing obesity treatment by combining advanced medical technologies with drug options. While liraglutide has been shown to be a successful weight loss drug, new non-surgical weight management tools such as small intestine length modification provide promising alternatives. Successful treatment and prevention are essential because obesity carries a high economic burden in Turkey, where healthcare costs can reach billions of dollars.
Here are some tips for preventing obesity:
Keep Your Diet Balanced: Limit processed foods, sugar-filled beverages, and high-calorie snacks while eating a diet full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and healthy fats.
Maintain Your Physical Activity Level: Try to get in at least 30 minutes of moderate activity, such as swimming, cycling, or walking, on most days of the week.
Control Portion Sizes: Eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day and be aware of portion sizes to prevent overindulgence.
Keep Yourself Hydrated: Limit sugary drinks and sip water throughout the day.
Get Enough Sleep: Get between seven and nine hours of sound sleep every night. Lack of sleep can alter appetite hormones and cause overeating.
Gastric Bypass: This technique prevents food intake and nutrient absorption by bypassing a portion of the small intestine and creating a tiny pouch-like stomach.
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Sleeve Gastrectomy: A sleeve-shaped stomach that limits food intake is left behind after a significant section of the stomach is removed during a sleeve gastroscopy.
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Lap Gastric Banding: restricts the amount of food consumed by wrapping a band around the upper part of the stomach to form a small pouch known as an Adjustable Gastric Banding or lap band.
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Istanbul, Turkey
The concept for this specialized clinic was framed in 2012 and after a year of hard work and R&D, the clinic was established in 2013 with the slang of ‘Be As You Like’. Turkeyana Clinic was licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health, as a medical tourism service provider. It now has more than 5 years of experience as a self-contained center. Turkeyana Clinic, which strives for excellence, has been certified locally and globally by some of the most prestigious medical organizations. The clinic focuses on the complete appearance rather than just what has to be improved in the body and offers the best options for achieving a beautiful natural look. It considers aesthetic medicine as a one-of-a-kind work of art that must be customized for each individual.
The Turkeyana clinic provides you with a variety of cosmetic choices, both surgical and non-surgical, performed by highly qualified, skilled, and exceptional professionals. The clinic offers a fantastic staff of Cosmetic/Plastic surgeons and Dentists that have a lot of expertise in dealing with people and their aspirations. The medical team of Turkeyana Clinic is comprised of doctors that are highly qualified in their disciplines, have more than 10 years of experience, and are certified by the Turkish Ministry of Health. Three types of treatments are catered to patients in the clinic- Hair transplants, Cosmetic & Plastic surgeries, and Dental procedures. Featured Services of the clinic are Breast Augmentation, Hair Transplant, Body Lifting, and Rhinoplasty. Turkeyanas are trendsetters in the local market while understanding other people, and recognizing self-transformation power. They have gathered all tools there is in the cosmetic medical field; technologically and medically speaking, to pave the road and guide others to a better healthier life.
At Turkeyana, experts measure the clinic’s success according to their client's satisfaction. With 98% satisfied clients, and more than 96% successful cosmetic operations, they consider this average is the proof of success. To date, the clinic has achieved great numbers of performing procedures such as 2150+ cosmetic dentistry, 15300+ hair transplants, 4400+ plastic surgeries, 6000+ cosmetic treatments. Year by year, Turkeyana is confident that these numbers will grow rapidly. For patients’ convenience and education, the clinic has also launched a Turkeyana Guidebooks (treatment-specific).

Istanbul, Turkey
The clinic is established in Istanbul, Turkey with a motto of providing patients- the elegance they deserve. Grand Clinic closely follows technological and scientific developments within the framework of national and international quality standards; it provides a friendly, reliable health service that improves the society's quality of life with an approach that pays maximum attention to the rights of its patients and employees, constantly renews itself, and adopts the principle of providing benefit to the society with its well-equipped personnel.
The clinic is striving toward its vision of offering a high-quality, exceptional, extensive, and integrated service by combining cutting-edge technology with professional staff and maintaining the highest level of patient satisfaction. The clinic & its staff are more committed towards the patients’ rights, therefore they have created patient guidelines, according to which patients can have all services without distinction of language, religion, race, or sect and to be informed about the diagnosis and treatment facilities offered by our hospital and how to access these services, the right to be informed about the proposed medical interventions and the potential risks or benefits of each intervention, the alternatives, and the consequences of refusing treatment, the right to receive services in a privacy environment during the entire treatment process, and much more.
The clinic is serving its patients in 4 sub-specialties- Hair transplant, Aesthetic surgeries, Dental Aesthetics, and Obesity. Some of its popular procedures are FUE Hair transplant, Beard & Mustache Transplantation, Teeth whitening, Botox & filler injections, Tummy tuck, Liposuction, and others. Team of healthcare professionals includes Gynecologist, Chest Diseases and Allergy Specialist, Plastic Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeon, general surgeon, and Ear Nose & Throat, Specialist.

Istanbul, Turkey
The 2019 Times Tourism marked the establishment of the Medipunto Clinic firm. An outstanding MICE and tourism agency with 30 years of industry knowledge. With the help of an experienced team which includes a medical doctor, a medical tourism sales specialist, a tourism specialist, and a number of supportive team members, the team has brought together the knowledge in medicine, a boutique-style approach, and a professional approach.
The clinic has been accredited by the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders Certificate, the Turkish Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (RMCD), the Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (TAOMS), the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (TPCD), and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association (EPCD).
The mission of Medipunto Clinic is to provide healthcare services that improve society's quality of life through the use of trained medical personnel who are knowledgeable about hair transplantation and other aesthetic procedures and who are committed to ongoing learning and development. The staff consists of more than 15 doctors.
The goal of Medipunto Clinic Health Group is to serve as an exemplary institution in Turkey by offering accurate and high-quality care to all patients with qualified teams and up-to-date treatment protocols.
The clinic offers specialized departments such as plastic surgery, dental treatment, hair transplant, and obesity surgery. Children and adults are served at the Medipunto Clinic. Every year, 85,000 individuals select the hospital for their medical care. The clinic receives the most patients from Latin America, Europe, and the USA. Interpreter services are available in Turkish, English, Arabic, and Russian languages.
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Turkey is a popular destination for treating obesity for several significant reasons:
Affordable Healthcare: Compared to many Western countries, Turkey provides affordable treatment options, including weight loss programs and bariatric surgery, at a fraction of the cost.
Highly Trained Medical Professionals
Turkey has highly trained doctors and surgeons, many internationally qualified and aware of the latest obesity treatments.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Most Turkey hospitals are equipped with the latest medical technology to ensure quality care and follow international healthcare standards.
There are various treatment options, ranging from incredibly complex bariatric operations to non-surgical weight loss programs. Patients can expect therapy plans that address their specific needs.
A well-balanced diet rich in nutritious food with limited portions will help you lose weight. Include common exercise, with 150 minutes of moderate activity per week, and drink plenty of water. Eat mindfully, get seven to nine hours of good sleep, and use yoga or other stress-reduction techniques. To maintain motivation, set reasonable weight loss objectives, don't skip meals, and surround yourself with encouraging people.
Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss method for severely obese individuals that alters the digestive tract to help the patient lose weight. The options include sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, and gastric bypass. Candidates must have failed other efforts at weight loss and have a BMI of 40 or higher or 35 or higher with obesity-related medical conditions. To undergo the procedure, they must also be generally healthy and committed to lifestyle changes over the rest of their lives.
Although the recovery time after bariatric surgery in Turkey varies by patient and technique, it generally takes three to six weeks. Patients usually spend one to three days in the hospital immediately following surgery. The diet is liquid or soft food for the first few weeks, and rest is essential.
Most people can return to mild work or hobbies within two to three weeks, but physical activity should be avoided for four to six weeks. Complete healing takes six months, but readjusting to the new food and lifestyle changes may take up to three months.
There are several types of bariatric surgery, all of which aim at helping patients lose weight by effecting changes to the digestive system in some way:
Gastric Bypass: This technique prevents food intake and nutrient absorption by bypassing a portion of the small intestine and creating a tiny pouch-like stomach.
Sleeve gastrectomy: A sleeve-shaped stomach that limits food intake is left behind after a significant section of the stomach is removed during a sleeve gastroscopy.
Adjustable Gastric Banding: This technique restricts the amount of food consumed by wrapping a band around the upper part of the stomach to form a small pouch known as an Adjustable Gastric Banding or lap band.
Most patients experience a loss of between 50% and 70% of their excess weight within a year or two of bariatric surgery. However, this varies from patient to patient, depending on factors such as metabolism, lifestyle changes, and the surgery performed. After one year, weight loss tends to slow down; therefore, continuing healthy practices and annual check-ups are critical for long-term success.
Maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and, in some cases, medical care or bariatric surgery can all help manage obesity, which can be a lifelong condition. Although it cannot be totally "cured," durability depends on making these adjustments to avoid weight gain and improve overall health.
Yes, bariatric surgery is available at many reputable hospitals throughout Turkey by physicians who are experts in weight-loss methods such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.

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Last Reviewed - January 2026