International Patients

Your journey begins with a confidential enquiry. Tell us what you would like to change, improve or understand, and share any relevant medical history. You can securely upload photographs, previous reports or test results — or simply start with a conversation with a patient coordinator.

Before you book anything, you will know who your specialist is, which hospital is proposed, how long you are likely to stay and what your recovery is expected to involve.

Your coordinator directs your case to an appropriate specialist — a plastic surgeon, a gynaecologist experienced in aesthetic gynaecology or a dental specialist, depending on your goals. The specialist reviews your information and, in most cases, speaks with you by video consultation.

An operation is never recommended before a physician has assessed your case. Your specialist may request additional information or tests at home, and may advise a different approach, a staged plan or no treatment at all.

You receive a personalised written plan describing the proposed treatment, the specialist responsible for your care, the hospital, the expected hospital stay, the recommended length of stay in Istanbul and the estimated recovery process. The plan also lists what is included and what is not.

Take the time you need. Ask questions, share the plan with your own doctor and make a decision only when you feel fully informed.

Istanbul is served by two international airports — Istanbul Airport (IST) on the European side and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side — with direct connections from many cities in Europe, the Middle East and beyond.

We recommend booking flexible tickets where possible. Your return date depends on your procedure and your surgeon’s assessment before departure, and long flights soon after surgery increase the risk of blood clots.

A private driver can meet you on arrival and take you directly to your hotel. Your coordinator will be in touch by WhatsApp from the moment you land, and will confirm the timing of your consultation and pre-operative tests.

Premium hotel accommodation can be arranged close to your hospital, chosen for comfort, privacy and practicality during recovery. Some patients prefer a serviced apartment for longer stays. You are also welcome to make your own arrangements.

Depending on the surgeon and procedure, treatments may be performed at leading private hospitals in Istanbul, including LIV Hospital Vadistanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler and selected Acıbadem hospitals. Before surgery you meet your surgeon in person, complete pre-operative tests and an anaesthesia evaluation, and sign consent only once your questions have been answered.

An interpreter can be arranged for consultations and your hospital stay where needed, alongside our English-speaking coordinators.

On the day of surgery you will receive fasting and medication instructions in advance. Your surgeon and anaesthetist see you before the operation. Afterwards you are monitored in recovery and on the ward until you meet the hospital’s discharge criteria.

After discharge you recover at your hotel with your coordinator available throughout. You will have scheduled post-operative checks with your surgeon, including a final review before you are cleared to fly.

Your surgeon confirms when it is appropriate to fly. Before you leave you receive a discharge summary, medication guidance and a written recovery plan. On the flight, keep hydrated, move regularly and wear compression garments if advised.

Once you are home, structured follow-up continues remotely — typically through WhatsApp contact with your coordinator and scheduled video reviews with your surgeon at agreed intervals. If you have a concern, you have a clear route to raise it. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services first.