Practical answers before you travel.

It can be, when you choose carefully. Turkey has many modern private hospitals, some with international accreditation such as JCI, and specialists with high case volumes. Safety depends on the specific facility and surgeon, not the country: check accreditation independently, ask who performs your procedure, and make sure aftercare is agreed in writing before you travel.

Mainly because of lower operating costs — salaries, rent, and local pricing — plus high patient volumes in specialised centres. A lower price does not automatically mean lower quality, but it should never be the only factor. Ask for an itemised quote so you can see exactly what is included.

Costs depend on the procedure, technique, materials, hospital, surgeon, and hotel. Reputable providers only give a binding price after reviewing your photos, X-rays, or medical records. Longevita sends a written, itemised plan after your consultation so you can compare it fairly with offers at home.

Look for verifiable accreditation, named surgeons with documented training, a written treatment plan, clear cancellation and complication policies, and an aftercare process once you are home. Be cautious of fixed 'packages' quoted before anyone has seen your records, and of guaranteed results.

As a guide: hair transplant 3–4 nights, dental implants or veneers 5–7 nights per visit, rhinoplasty 7–10 nights, bariatric surgery 5–7 nights, laser eye surgery 2–3 nights. Your surgeon confirms the exact stay and when you are fit to fly.

Citizens of many countries — including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and most EU states — can usually enter Turkey visa-free for short stays, while others need an e-visa. Rules change, so always check the official Turkish e-visa website or your foreign ministry before booking.

Many surgeons and international patient departments work in English, and some in German. Longevita also arranges medical interpreters for key appointments, so you can ask questions and understand consent forms in your own language.

Elective and cosmetic procedures abroad are usually paid privately. Some insurers reimburse part of medically necessary treatment if you get approval in advance. Ask your insurer in writing before you book, and keep all invoices and medical reports.

You should agree on this before travelling. With Longevita you receive written aftercare instructions, remote follow-ups with your surgeon's team, and a clear escalation route. We also recommend informing your local doctor and keeping your medical reports with you.

It depends on the procedure and how you recover. Many patients fly 1–3 days after a hair transplant or dental treatment, and around 7–10 days after facial surgery or rhinoplasty. Your surgeon gives the final clearance after a check-up.

The procedure itself usually takes 6–8 hours in one day. Including arrival, consultation, the first wash, and a check-up, most patients plan 3–4 nights in Istanbul.

Neither is better for everyone. FUE suits larger areas and many grafts; DHI allows implanting without shaving the recipient area and fine control of direction, which can suit hairline work. The right method depends on your donor area, hair type, and goals — decided after an assessment.

Transplanted hair usually sheds within the first weeks, new growth starts after about 3–4 months, and the final result is typically visible after 12–18 months.

Usually two. On the first trip the implants are placed (about 5–7 days); after a healing period of roughly 3–6 months you return for the final crowns or bridges (about 5–7 days). Veneers and crowns without implants can often be done in one trip.

Veneers and crowns are safe when they are planned conservatively. Problems arise when healthy teeth are ground down more than necessary. Ask whether veneers or crowns are planned, how much enamel will be removed, and request X-rays and a written plan first.

The splint is usually removed after about 7 days, and most visible bruising settles within 2 weeks. Swelling goes down gradually; the final shape can take 12 months or longer.

Longevita is a health tourism coordination company, not a hospital. We review your case, match you with suitable licensed clinics and surgeons, and organise transfers, hotel, interpreters, and aftercare. Medical treatment is provided by the licensed partner facility.

Typically case review, clinic and surgeon matching, airport transfers, hotel coordination, on-site support, interpreters at key appointments, and structured aftercare. Exact inclusions are confirmed in writing in your personal plan.

Send a consultation request through our website or WhatsApp with your goals and, if relevant, photos or X-rays. A coordinator replies, usually within one business day, with next steps and a written plan after the medical review.

Most partner clinics accept major credit cards and bank transfers; some offer staged payments. Never pay the full amount months in advance without written cancellation terms and an invoice.