4 July 2026
Travelling to Istanbul for Treatment: What UK Patients Should Know
A practical guide for UK patients travelling to Istanbul for aesthetic gynaecology or Mummy Makeover care — how the process works, what to pack, and how safety is protected.
Choosing to travel abroad for a surgical procedure is a considered decision. This guide sets out how the process works for UK patients under Dr Berra's care, and what to expect at each stage — practically, medically, and personally.
Before you travel
- Video consultation with Dr Berra to discuss your goals, history and questions.
- Personalised surgical plan prepared with experienced plastic surgeons where relevant.
- Written plan covering the procedure, hospital stay, recovery period in Istanbul and follow-up.
- Transparent, written pricing — no verbal-only quotes.
- English-speaking coordinator assigned to you from day one.
What to arrange in the UK
- A GP letter summarising your medical history and any medications.
- Recent blood tests where requested — often faster and cheaper to arrange locally.
- Travel insurance that covers your specific plans; declare surgery abroad honestly.
- Support at home for the first days after you return.
Arrival in Istanbul
- VIP airport transfer to your hotel.
- Pre-operative assessment at a JCI-accredited hospital.
- Surgery day — modern operating facilities, board-certified anaesthetist, clear consent process.
- Hospital stay appropriate to your procedure — never rushed for logistics.
Recovery in Istanbul
Length of stay depends on the procedure. Recovery is spent in a comfortable hotel with coordinator support. Expect a review visit before you fly home, and a clear written plan for the weeks that follow.
After you return home
Follow-up continues by video consultation with Dr Berra — often for months, not weeks. This is a genuine long-term relationship, not a "fly-in, fly-out" transaction.
Safety, honestly
- Care is delivered in JCI-accredited hospitals.
- Suitability is confirmed before travel — nobody should fly for an operation that has not been fully planned.
- Patients who are not suitable are told so, kindly and clearly.
Ready to start?
Book a confidential video consultation or begin with our personal assessment.