- Overview
What is a Torso Lift?
Significant weight loss, multiple pregnancies and the natural process of ageing can leave the entire torso looking and feeling completely different to how it once did. Loose skin, stubborn fat deposits and a loss of definition across the abdomen, flanks, back and hips can affect not just your appearance but your physical comfort, your posture and your confidence in everyday life. And for most people, no amount of diet or exercise can reverse these changes once they have taken hold.
A torso lift is one of the most comprehensive body contouring procedures available. It addresses the entire torso in a single surgical treatment — removing excess skin, eliminating stubborn fat and tightening the body from the abdomen and flanks to the back and hips simultaneously. The result is a complete and dramatic transformation of the midsection that looks natural, feels proportionate and is visible from every angle.
Unlike procedures that address only one area of the torso, the torso lift treats the body as a whole. At Dr. Orman’s clinic, every torso lift is planned meticulously around your specific anatomy, concerns and goals — ensuring the most balanced, natural and comprehensive result possible for your unique body.
Complete Torso Transformation
Addresses the abdomen, flanks, back and hips simultaneously — delivering a result that is comprehensive, balanced and visible from every angle.
Skin and Fat Together
By removing excess skin and eliminating stubborn fat in the same procedure, the torso lift delivers a more complete transformation than any single targeted treatment can achieve.
Single Surgery. Single Recovery.
Treating the entire torso in one operation means one anaesthetic, one hospital stay and one recovery period — saving months compared to addressing each area separately.
Personalised Planning
Every torso lift is designed entirely around your individual anatomy and goals. Dr. Orman creates a bespoke treatment plan that addresses exactly what you want to change.
Dramatic and Lasting Results
The structural changes made during a torso lift are permanent. With a stable weight and healthy lifestyle your results are designed to endure.
- Who Is Suitable
Is a torso lift right for you?
The torso lift is one of the most significant body contouring procedures Dr. Orman performs. It delivers dramatic, comprehensive results but requires careful patient selection to ensure the safest and most effective outcome.
Good candidates are typically:
- At or very close to their stable ideal weight for at least 6 to 12 months
- In excellent general health with no unmanaged underlying medical conditions
- Non-smokers or willing to stop smoking well in advance of surgery
- Experiencing loose or excess skin across multiple areas of the torso following significant weight loss or multiple pregnancies
- Struggling with stubborn fat deposits across the abdomen, flanks, back and hips that do not respond to diet or exercise
- Those who have completed their family and are not planning further pregnancies
- Emotionally and physically prepared for a significant surgical procedure and an extended recovery period
- Holding realistic expectations about outcomes, scarring and the time required to see final results
You may wish to wait if:
- You are planning further significant weight loss as results will be significantly better and longer lasting at a stable weight
- You are planning to become pregnant in the future
- You smoke and are not willing to stop before and after surgery
- You have unmanaged health conditions that may affect anaesthesia or the healing process
- Your concerns are limited to one or two specific areas in which case a more targeted procedure may be more appropriate
- You are not prepared for a longer and more demanding recovery compared to less extensive procedures
- The Procedure
What happens during your torso lift procedure?
The torso lift is a technically complex procedure that requires extensive surgical planning and expertise. Here is a step by step overview of what to expect.
Consultation & Planning
Before surgery, Dr. Orman conducts a thorough and detailed consultation to assess your anatomy across the entire torso, skin quality, fat distribution and your overall body proportions. Every element of the procedure is planned specifically around your body to deliver the most natural, balanced and comprehensive result while keeping scarring as discreet as possible.
Anaesthesia
A torso lift is performed under general anaesthesia in an internationally accredited private hospital in Istanbul. You will be completely comfortable and unaware throughout the entire procedure.
Liposuction
Dr. Orman begins with liposuction across the relevant areas of the torso to remove excess fat deposits and refine the overall contour before addressing the skin. This creates a smoother, more sculpted foundation for the skin tightening that follows.
Skin Removal and Tightening
Excess skin is carefully removed from the abdomen, flanks, back and hips. The remaining skin is lifted and tightened across the entire circumference of the torso — dramatically improving the contour, firmness and definition of the midsection from every angle simultaneously.
Repositioning
Where necessary, Dr. Orman repositions surrounding tissues to ensure the most natural and proportionate result. The navel may be repositioned as part of the abdominal component of the procedure to ensure it sits naturally within the newly contoured abdomen.
Closing and Compression
All incisions are carefully closed and a compression garment is applied to support the treated areas across the entire torso, minimise swelling and help the skin conform to its new contours. You are then moved to your private recovery room where Dr. Orman will visit you personally before discharge.
- The Recovery
What to expect during your torso lift recovery.
Recovery from a torso lift is the most significant of all body contouring procedures given the comprehensive nature of the treatment. Being thoroughly prepared for your recovery is one of the most important things you can do to ensure the best possible outcome.
Timeline:
Days 1–3
Swelling, bruising and discomfort across the entire torso is completely normal and expected. Pain is well managed with prescribed medication. You will remain in Istanbul under close medical supervision, wearing your compression garment continuously and resting completely. Light, gentle walking is encouraged from day one to support circulation.
Week 1–2
Swelling begins to reduce and bruising starts to fade. Most patients feel more comfortable moving around by the end of the first week though movement should remain gentle and careful. You will attend a follow-up appointment with Dr. Orman before returning home. Avoid any activity that places strain on the torso during this period.
Week 2–6
Most patients can manage light daily activities and return to desk work from around week 3. Compression garments continue to be worn throughout this period. Results begin to become increasingly visible as swelling reduces and the torso settles into its new contours.
Month 1–3
Strenuous exercise, heavy lifting and any activity that places significant strain on the torso should be avoided until cleared by Dr. Orman, typically around 8 weeks. Results continue to improve significantly as residual swelling resolves and scars begin to fade and soften.
Final Results
Final torso lift results are typically fully visible between 4 and 6 months after surgery. The completely transformed, naturally sculpted torso you and Dr. Orman discussed from the very beginning is now fully revealed.
Activities to avoid during recovery:
- Strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for at least 8 weeks
- Sleeping on your stomach during early recovery
- Removing your compression garment before advised
- Swimming or submerging incisions in water for at least 6 to 8 weeks
- Smoking throughout the entire recovery period
- Sitting or standing for prolonged periods in the first week
- Significant weight fluctuations which can affect your long term results
Some transformations cannot be achieved one area at a time. The torso lift addresses everything — because you deserve results that are complete.
- Why a Torso Lift
A complete transformation of your entire midsection.
The torso lift delivers what no single procedure can — a fully sculpted, tightened and balanced torso from every angle.
Total Circumference
The abdomen, flanks, back and hips are all addressed in a single procedure — delivering a result that is genuinely complete and visible from every direction.
Skin and Fat Together
Removing excess skin and eliminating stubborn fat simultaneously delivers a more dramatic and comprehensive transformation than any targeted procedure can match.
One Recovery. Total Results.
Treating the entire torso in a single operation means one anaesthetic, one hospital stay and one recovery — rather than multiple staged procedures spread over months or years.
Bespoke to You
Every torso lift is planned entirely around your unique anatomy and goals. Dr. Orman creates a personalised treatment plan that addresses exactly what you want to change — nothing generic, nothing templated.
Permanent Structural Change
The changes made during a torso lift are permanent. With a stable weight and healthy lifestyle after surgery your results are designed to last for many years.
World-Class Care in Istanbul
All procedures are performed in internationally accredited hospitals in Istanbul with full concierge support from airport transfer to final follow-up.
- Body Aesthetics
Torso Lift
- Hospital Stay
2 Nights
- Operation Duration
4–6 Hours
- Anaesthesia
General
- Stay in Istanbul
7-10 Days
- Recovery Duration
5–7 Weeks
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- FAQs
Everything you need to know before taking the next step.
We understand that choosing a surgeon is one of the most important decisions you will make. Here are the answers to the questions we hear most often.
Both procedures address the entire circumference of the midsection but a torso lift is typically more extensive, also incorporating the hips and addressing a greater degree of skin laxity across the entire torso. The right procedure for you depends entirely on the extent of your concerns and your goals. Dr. Orman will assess your individual case during your consultation and recommend the most appropriate approach.
A torso lift does leave scarring given the extent of skin removal involved. Dr. Orman places incisions as discreetly as possible along the natural lines of the torso, typically along the waistline where they can be concealed beneath clothing. Scars continue to fade and soften significantly over 12 to 18 months following surgery.
You should be at or very close to your stable target weight for at least 6 to 12 months before surgery. The torso lift is a body contouring procedure not a weight loss procedure and the most natural, lasting results come from patients whose weight is already stable and well maintained.
Yes. A torso lift is sometimes combined with breast procedures or thigh lifts as part of a total body transformation. Dr. Orman will advise on the safest and most effective combination for your goals during your consultation.
Yes. The torso lift is one of the most effective procedures available for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight and are left with extensive loose or sagging skin across multiple areas of the torso. It is specifically designed to address the kind of widespread skin laxity that targeted procedures simply cannot resolve.
All procedures are performed in internationally accredited private hospitals in Istanbul by a board-certified surgical team. As with any significant surgical procedure there are risks which Dr. Orman discusses openly and honestly during your consultation. Choosing an experienced, board-certified surgeon and following all pre and post-operative instructions carefully significantly minimises these risks.
Cost varies depending on the specific elements of your personalised treatment plan. Dr. Orman provides fully transparent, all-inclusive pricing during your consultation covering surgery, hospital fees, accommodation, transfers and aftercare with absolutely no hidden costs.
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The torso lift is the most comprehensive body contouring procedure Dr. Orman performs and one of the most life changing. His consultation is thorough, honest and completely free. There is no pressure and no obligation.
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