Accommodation
After discharge, international patients stay in a nearby 5-star hotel (Marriott Executive), a short distance from the hospital.
Facilities
A closer look at your care experience
Transfer, hotel accommodation, and the hospital where international patients are treated.
For general orientation only. Does not represent a specific patient’s treatment plan, timing, or outcome.
Patient journey
A careful pathway for international breast reconstruction patients
An international breast reconstruction journey should begin with initial contact and individual medical assessment, not flight booking. After available medical information is reviewed, the possible pathway may include treatment planning, hospital and travel coordination, recovery preparation, and follow-up after returning home. Exact steps and timing depend on the patient’s medical needs and proposed treatment plan.
Medical suitability firstNo rushed travel decisionsClear step-by-step communication
How the pathway begins
Start with medical direction, not flight booking
For international patients, the first step is not choosing a travel package. It is understanding whether breast reconstruction may be appropriate, which questions should be reviewed, and what information the care team may need before planning further steps.
The roadmap
Tap any step to see the details
Eight steps, from first contact to follow-up at home. Each one only moves forward with the appropriate medical review — nothing here should be read as a guarantee.
Step 1
Initial contact
The first step is to share your reconstruction interest and basic background. This may include the procedure you are considering, your country, preferred communication language, and the main questions you would like to clarify.
- Share your reconstruction interest
- Explain whether you are considering DIEP Flap, Latissimus Dorsi, or still unsure
- Mention your country and preferred language
- Ask early questions before making travel plans
Care setting & aftercare
Where surgery takes place and how recovery is supported
For international patients, the surgeon operates within an accredited hospital, and recovery is supported through coordinated aftercare. These details support the medical plan; they are described here for orientation and do not replace individual medical assessment.
Accredited hospital
BHT Clinic Istanbul Tema Hospital
Dr. Cemil Işık performs surgeries within this internationally accredited facility.
A+ HospitalJCI AccreditedTemos Accredited
VIP transfer
Private transfers are arranged between the airport, hotel, hospital, and follow-up appointments.
Private nursing
Dedicated nursing continues from hospital to hotel, including professional dressing changes to support a safe recovery.
Post-operative essentials
Custom-fitted medical garments, anti-embolism stockings, and prescribed post-operative medications are provided as part of care.
Lymphatic drainage massage
Professional post-operative lymphatic drainage massage may be included to support healing and reduce swelling, when appropriate.
Specific accommodation, transfer, and aftercare details may vary by case and are confirmed during planning. These supportive services never replace medical suitability review or imply a guaranteed surgical outcome.
Common questions
Recovery, follow-up, and planning from abroad
General answers for international patients. They do not replace individual medical advice or surgeon assessment.
How long does recovery take after breast reconstruction?
Recovery varies by patient and procedure. Hospital stay, early recovery, and return-to-travel timing are explained by the care team; flap procedures such as DIEP usually involve a longer initial recovery than implant-based options.
What happens for follow-up when I return home?
Follow-up communication is planned before you leave, so you know what to monitor, when to make contact, and how questions are handled after returning home. Local medical support may be needed depending on the situation.
Is it safe to plan breast reconstruction in Turkey from abroad?
It can be, when the surgeon is qualified, surgery takes place in an accredited hospital, and follow-up is arranged before travel. Turkey requires health-tourism providers to be Ministry of Health authorized.
Safety first
Start with medical suitability, not flight booking
International reconstruction planning should begin with medical direction. Travel, hospital coordination, timing, and recovery expectations should support the care plan, not replace careful medical assessment.
- Do not book travel before the medical pathway is clearer
- Do not treat reconstruction surgery as a holiday package
- Do not assume suitability, timing, or outcome before review
- Ask procedure-specific questions before making decisions
This page explains a general pathway only. It does not confirm treatment suitability, surgical approval, recovery timing, travel readiness, or expected results.
Begin with a careful case review
Share your reconstruction interest and receive guidance on the next appropriate step before making treatment or travel decisions.
Start with a responsible case review.
No medical suitability, treatment plan, travel timing, or outcome should be assumed before appropriate review.