Coming from Abroad: Medical Aesthetics in Istanbul (Step-by-Step)
1. Pre-consultation (remote)
WhatsApp or contact form. Share: age, sex, target procedure(s), past aesthetic history (with brand + date), allergies and current medications, ideally 3-angle face photos. We respond within 48 hours with candidacy + unsuitable options spelled out.
2. Travel calendar
| Procedure type | Suggested stay |
|---|---|
| Botox only or small filler | 2 days |
| Combined (Botox + filler) | 3 days |
| Thread lift / extensive protocol | 4–5 days |
| Hair-treatment series | 3 days × 4 visits |
Airports: IST or SAW. We assist with transfer planning.
3. In-clinic flow
Day 1: Physician consultation, anatomy assessment, product + dose plan, free photo documentation (KVKK consent). Day 1 or 2: Treatment (30–60 min for most procedures). Day 3+: Early follow-up; touch-up if needed. Botox 2-week check is done remotely.
4. Payment
TL, EUR, or USD accepted. POS card payments available. Bank transfer (TR/EU IBAN) supported. Final price is shared in writing at consultation end; no deposit pressure.
5. Languages
Clinic + WhatsApp serve in 8 languages: TR, EN, AR, RU, DE, FR, IT, ES. Specify preference at consult start.
6. Post-travel follow-up
WhatsApp daily for 2 weeks, then weekly. Complication response within 24 hours. Botox 2-week photo check, filler 4-week recorded check.
7. Documentation on request
Written treatment report (TR + EN), product brand/lot/expiry, patient information forms, KVKK-compliant photo consent record.
8. Complication plan
24/7 clinic line, anatomy-specific local-emergency advice, remote coordination for prescriptions if needed.
Bottom line
Transparent, planned, language-friction-free. Clinic standards are identical for every patient.
References
- TURSAB — Health tourism guidelines
- Sağlık Bakanlığı — International patient services framework