In-depth RevitalizeInTurkey Service Guide

“Here are some questions you may be asking, which I hope I’m able to answer” :-

You’re in Turkey - What is your before and after-care service ?

Before embarking on any journey overseas for the purposes of seeking cosmetic surgery, it’s normal practice for the surgeon to satisfy him/herself that the patient is an eligible candidate for the procedures being sought as well as recommend any auxiliary procedures that may complement the treatment program. This is achieved by the patient submitting clear digital photographs of the areas of concern in the majority of cases. A full and thorough consultation with the surgeon will be provided on arrival prior to admission to hospital for surgery.

We are fully aware of what it means for a patient to venture abroad for cosmetic surgery, often alone and not knowing what to expect when they arrive, so we are well-equipped to enable any misgivings to be dispensed with from the time of arrival, when our charges are   met at the airport by a member of staff and chauffeured to their accommodation.

Most complications are likely to occur in the first couple of weeks following surgery, and the numerous post-operative checks and controls by our surgeons are more extensive than any of our UK or overseas counterparts. However, such complications are almost always minor and resolve with time. Furthermore, the length of stay calculated in our tailored packages ensures all of our patients have had optimum recuperation before undertaking the journey home. We do not discharge patients from our care that are unfit to travel.

What distinctive features do you offer over other providers ?

• Full, professional patient guidance service before and during the consultation by our medical liaison team in Turkey and in our UK office.
• Bilingual Personal Assistants assigned to patients.
• Bilingual carers assigned to look after the patient during their hospital stay.
• Private nursing service during the post-operative hotel recuperation period if requested.
• Follow-up checks and controls after the surgery.
• Follow-up care program and services back in the UK.

What guarantees do you provide should anything go wrong ?

At REVITALIZE IN TURKEY our sole aim is that our patients are completely delighted with their experience and we are committed to resolve any issue, however small. If complications arise, however, either during the stay or after return to the UK, necessitating additional accommodation and flight arrangements, we recommend patients obtain medical travel insurance cover with a specialist policy-provider and will advise on this.  We also engage the services of UK administrative and clinical personnel to establish and cement our trustworthy reputation with our foreign patients.

What level of Medical Expertise can I expect ?

Medical care in the hospitals and clinics we use is provided by board-certified physicians, many having previously trained in US or European medical programs.   The quality of care is equal, and in many cases far superior to that offered in the UK. Doctors speak English fluently, with private hospitals in the tourist areas having many English-speaking staff.

Cosmetic and bariatric work is ONLY performed in private hospitals with extensive resuscitation and emergency facilities – we don’t allow major procedures to be undertaken in ‘clinics’.

The cost of medical care is lower than in the UK due to the lower cost of living, lower staff and doctor’s fees, theatre costs and cheaper medication. In addition, there is significantly less administrative expense. The cost of medication and treatment, including dentistry, is typically much lower than half the price of the UK and ‘medical tourism’ is a growing trend with patients travelling from the UK and Western Europe in increasing numbers for dentistry, fertility treatment, cosmetic and bariatric surgery and other medical treatments.

However, quality of medical care should be the primary factor in electing a treatment provider rather than cost. We’re all aware of the ‘horror stories’ depicting poor cosmetic surgery results that frequently appear in the media by both UK and overseas clinicians. On balance, we’re not made aware of the tens of thousands of satisfied patients who have travelled abroad for surgery without complication or vast expense. 

Having surgery in the UK is no guarantee of achieving perfect results and REVITALIZE IN TURKEY is proud of its patient testimonials, with over 65% of business generated through patient recommendation. 

It is a long way to travel when I could recover at the home 

So you like what you’ve seen of REVITALIZE IN TURKEY’s patient support services, medical professionals, treatment and aftercare packages. You’re impressed with our before and after catalogues and are confident you can expect the results you’re seeking at a fraction of the cost of UK providers. But are there any advantages to travelling overseas when you could have the surgery in the UK and be back home the next day? 

Well, yes, there are!

Most patients seeking private medical care don’t live close to the medical facility or surgeon treating them and are usually discharged the day after surgery to travel home. Little, if any, aftercare or post-operative checks are included, when any complications are most likely to occur in the first week following surgery.  

• With REVITALIZE IN TURKEY patients are discharged to their comfortable accommodation to recuperate, usually without the distraction of family or household chores and are checked upon regularly by the patient support team and provided with at least three post-operative checks with the surgeon during their stay. Shopping can be done for them if staying in self-catering accommodation by the team or the hotel staff.

• Packages are tailored to ensure the length of stay calculated is more than adequate to ensure the patient’s optimum recovery before undertaking the journey home – a final post-operative check can be expected with the surgeon along with aftercare advice before patients are released from our care in Turkey.

• After a few days of restricted activity, patients are usually keen to explore the delights Izmir has to offer. Fabulous shopping experiences can be found at the Kemeralti Bazarre and its jewellery souk, scenic walks along the harbour, historic treasures spanning 10,000 years to discover and numerous eating establishments to sample are a few of the cultural highlights that can be enjoyed during a relaxing period of recuperation. An invigorating mini-break that can be enjoyed will no doubt contribute to a faster, stress-free recovery.

What if I want to bring my family ?

No problem! We can tailor resort packages with the family in mind, staying at spa hotels with pools or by the beach, after completion of any necessary checks and controls. So while the new, improved you is recovering after treatment, maybe sipping a drink and soaking up the sunshine, your family can be taken care of and entertained by the hotel facilities, beautiful beaches and stunning mountains and historic sites Turkey has to offer.

Why stay at home? 

What are the hidden extras ?

REVITALIZE IN TURKEY provides an ‘all-inclusive’ medical concept. The following are included in treatment packages with no unexpected additional fees:-

• The selected operation(s) performed at the selected Private Hospital
• Medications administered pre and post-operatively
• Pre-operative Lab Tests
• Anaesthesia Fee
• Accommodation at either our fully-furnished deluxe serviced apartment or four-star boutique hotel – complimentary breakfast included in both cases.
• Transfers to and from the airport and all medical outings by private minibus.
• Professional personal assistants/translators administering follow-up checks and planning medical programs.
• Follow-up checks – all of our patients are routinely followed-up after the operation by our surgeons. There are 3-4 post-operative checks incorporated in every surgical package.
• Mobile phone support service – all patients are provided with a mobile phone for 24/7 direct communication with our patient support team.
• Private nurse allocation – English-speaking private nurses stay on a 24/7 basis during the first night of a patient’s hospital stay and carry out all personal care duties in addition to regular nursing facilities provided by the hospital.

All you need to budget for during your stay is food and spending money – that’s it!

In addition, you can avail yourself of our extensive non-surgical treatment program including injectables, chemical peels, fraxel and thermage skin rejuvination and spa treatments for an all-round pampering experience.

So start planning and be excited about the New Revitalized You you’re a step towards becoming!