From first message to healed scars, mapped out in advance
Travelling abroad for surgery works best with no surprises. Here's exactly what happens, in order, from your first consultation to your six-week check-in.
Consultation to aftercare
Free video consultation
Send photos and answer a short health questionnaire. Your surgeon reviews them personally and joins a video call to discuss technique, expected results and answer your questions — no cost, no obligation.
Booking & documentation
Once you confirm your technique and dates, a deposit secures your surgery slot. Your coordinator sends a document checklist (referral letter, bloodwork, medical history) and helps plan flights.
Arrival in Istanbul
Airport pick-up, hotel check-in, and an in-person consultation and assessment with the doctor the following day are included, along with pre-operative blood tests and a breast ultrasound.
Pre-op assessment
In-person consultation with your surgeon, final measurements and markings, anaesthesia review, bloodwork and a chance to ask anything face to face.
Surgery day
Admission in the morning, procedure under general anaesthesia, one night's observation in hospital, then transfer to your recovery hotel with your coordinator.
Recovery & aftercare
Daily check-ins, drain removal and a discharge assessment before your flight home, then a scheduled video call at six weeks to review healing.
A typical week in Istanbul
Most patients plan for seven nights. It can run shorter or longer depending on your technique and how healing progresses.
Recovery milestones
General timelines — your surgical team gives you specific guidance based on your technique and healing.
Rest & garment
Compression garment worn continuously, no lifting over 1 kg, and sleeping on your back.
Light activity
Return to desk work and gentle walking; swelling continues to settle.
Video follow-up
Scheduled check-in with your surgeon; most patients cleared for gym cardio.
Scar maturation
Scars continue fading and softening; final results assessed around 12 months.
Your pre-departure checklist
Your coordinator confirms every item with you individually — this is the short version.
- ✓Referral / support letter and ID uploaded to your patient file
- ✓Recent bloodwork completed, or booked on arrival
- ✓Medications and allergies list shared with the surgical team
- ✓Deposit paid and flight dates confirmed with your coordinator
- ✓Travel and post-op insurance arranged
- ✓Loose, front-opening clothing packed for the flight home