🇬🇧United Kingdom
From the UK to Istanbul: Revision Rhinoplasty Journey
Revision rhinoplasty or functional correction in Istanbul for UK patients — written process and English-language support throughout.
How is travel planned from the UK to Istanbul for revision rhinoplasty?
For UK patients, the process begins with a tele-consultation. UK citizens enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days; no e-visa required. The clinic provides English written briefings, previous-surgery report/photo assessment, and a revision plan. Typical timeline: arrive 1 day before → surgery day → 1 hospital night → 5–7 days hotel rest → splint removal day 7 → safe return. Post-operatively, the clinic report is shared with your NHS GP or private ENT; video check-ins at 3, 6, 12 months.
Specific approach for revision cases
Most rhinoplasty cases from the UK are revision requests: post-primary functional problems (nasal obstruction, valve collapse), aesthetic issues, asymmetry, dorsal hump, or pinch nose. Revision is technically harder than primary — cartilage reserve is reduced, tissues are altered by scar.
Pre-clinical assessment: prior operative report, pre/post photographs, current nasal CT if available. Surgical planning prefers open technique; if grafts are needed, septal + auricular + costal cartilage reserves are evaluated. Expectations are managed in writing: 85–90% success after revision, longer recovery (12–18 months for full settling).
Journey steps
United Kingdom
- 1
Tele-consultation
In English. Prior operative file + photographs reviewed.
EN
- 2
Revision plan
Open technique, cartilage graft source, expectation management — provided in writing.
EN
- 3
Visa-free flight
Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh → IST. Direct daily flights.
EN
- 4
Surgery
3–4 hours (depending on revision complexity), 1 hospital night.
TR / EN
- 5
Hotel rest
5–7 days, daily check-in with the clinic.
EN
- 6
Splint removal
Day 7 in clinic, first photos.
EN
- 7
Return to UK & long-term follow-up
Report sharing with GP or private ENT, video check-ins at 3-6-12 months.
EN
Frequently Asked Questions
- No. UK citizens enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days.
- Yes. The clinic report, surgical photographs, medication list, and follow-up plan are sent as a detailed summary to your GP or private ENT.
- Yes. Visa, Mastercard, Amex accepted. Payment in EUR, USD, or GBP.
- Revision is typically 30–50% more expensive due to cartilage graft needs and surgical complexity. Written pricing shared after the tele-consultation.
- Most complications (mild swelling, crust, temporary tenderness) can be managed locally. Surgical revisions for complications are rare; if required, flight + 1 day accommodation costs are covered by the clinic.