INTERNATIONAL PATIENT GUIDELINES

Your Health Journey to Istanbul, Türkiye

Turkey is a global center for health tourism with its world-class healthcare services and expert surgeons. Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mesut Sabri Tezer, we offer treatment protocols at international standards in the fields of ENT and Oral, Maxillofacial, and Craniofacial Surgery.

This guide, prepared for our international guests, will accompany you from your first step to the recovery process.

To make the process transparent, safe, and comfortable for our international patients, we follow these steps:

1. Online Consultation and Assessment

Before planning your trip, we digitally assess your current situation and expectations.

  • Photo/Video Analysis: We request photos from specific angles, especially from patients considering rhinoplasty (nose surgery) or facial surgery.
  • Medical History: Your previous surgeries and medical history are reviewed by Prof. Dr. Mesut Sabri Tezer.
  • Video Consultation: If needed, a one-on-one online consultation with our doctor is organized.

2. Travel and Accommodation Planning

Every detail of your trip to Istanbul is supported by our team.

  • Visa and Flights: Guidance on the necessary documents for travel to Turkey.
  • Transfer: VIP vehicle pick-up and transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel.
  • Partner Hotels: Comfortable accommodation options close to our clinic and suitable for your recovery period.

3. In-person Examination and Surgery

Upon your arrival in Istanbul, you will undergo a comprehensive examination at our clinic, equipped with modern technology.

  • Detailed Analysis: The surgical plan is finalized one last time.
  • Equipped Hospitals: Surgeries are performed in top-tier hospitals with international accreditation (such as JCI).

4. Recovery and Post-Op. Process

The first few days after surgery are critical for the success of the outcome.

  • Hospital Follow-up: Depending on the surgical procedure, a stay of 1 or 2 nights in the hospital under the supervision of a specialist nurse.
  • Check-ups: After suture removal, dressing change, and final check-ups at our clinic, you will be given permission to go home.

5. Remote Monitoring (Return Abroad)

Our communication will not cease after you return to your country.

  • Periodic Consultations: 1-month, 3-month, and 1-year check-ups are followed up online. 24/7
  • Communication: You can contact our team directly for any questions you may have during your recovery process.

Why Prof. Dr. Mesut Sabri Tezer?

In sensitive areas like facial plastic surgery and maxillofacial surgery, choosing the right surgeon directly impacts the success of the outcome.

Global Competence: Prof. Dr. Tezer has obtained the “International Certificate of Competence in Facial Plastic Surgery” (IBCPPRS) after passing rigorous examinations in London and Washington. He is one of only five specialists in Turkey to hold this certificate.

Dual Professorship: Holding professorships in both ENT and Oral, Maxillofacial, and Craniofacial Surgery provides a multidisciplinary perspective on complex cases.

International Experience: He provides services with experience working in leading clinics in the United States and Europe (with authorities such as Dr. Vito Quatela and Prof. Heinz Stammberger).

Istanbul: Treatment and Vacation Combined

By choosing Istanbul for your treatment, you not only experience medical excellence but also encounter one of the world’s most rich cultures. Depending on how long your recovery allows, you can explore Istanbul’s historic peninsula, the Bosphorus views, and its world cuisine.