Coming to Turkey for your surgery, you might feel jittery and excited. If you’re having cosmetic plastic surgery for the first time, you might be feeling a thousand emotions. Conflicting thoughts are a part of the process. Our mind likes to fixate on the negative more than the positive. Whenever you feel that happening, try and balance the number of negative thoughts that you’re thinking with the positive ones. You have decided to go ahead with one of the biggest decisions of your life so that you can feel happier. Undoubtedly, you’ll feel nervous and anxious. Some clients feel excited and rejuvenated at the prospect of renewing and refreshing their look. This is why they sometimes end up changing their treatment plan while in Turkey.
The good news is that you can change your treatment plan. There are no restrictions about it. You can add or remove treatments from your treatment plan. Longevita facilitates access to a diverse range of services in cosmetic surgery, dental treatments, and hair transplants. We are more than happy to assist you if you want any changes to your treatment plan. It is understandable if you want to take such a decision. It’s okay if you feel overwhelmed or confused. The Longevita team is going to be with you throughout your journey. In this guide, we will explain which steps you need to follow to change your treatment plan.
Who Should You Contact If You Want to Add a New Treatment to Your Plan?
Longevita ensures the support of a dedicated Client Coordinator for every client. They will be there for you in case you need any help. If you have any queries during your stay in Turkey, your Client Coordinator is there to guide you. If you have decided to add a new treatment to your plan, you should inform your Client Coordinator about it. Longevita will, in turn, get in touch with the independent clinician to check their availability. After everything has been discussed, we will inform you accordingly.
If you’re travelling to Turkey to have cosmetic surgery, you can add another cosmetic surgery to the treatment plan. Sometimes clients come to us to have a tummy tuck only but end up deciding to have a breast uplift too. This makes it possible for them to experience a more dramatic body transformation.
You can decide to have a rhinoplasty with liposuction or breast surgery. However, you must remember that each treatment will have its own healing time. It may require you to stay in Turkey for a different number of days. Longevita’s team will liaise with the independent treating clinician to confirm you can heal in time and are able to fly back home. They will also provide you with a fit-to-fly certificate when the time comes.
For Non-Surgical Treatments
The channel for scheduling an additional treatment will remain the same — your Client Coordinator. However, some details will be different. If you’re getting PRP injections, dermal fillers, Botox, or teeth whitening, discounted pricing may be available through Longevita for these additional treatments. Make sure to reach out to us once you’ve decided to get a non-surgical treatment while in Turkey. We’ll start making arrangements accordingly.
Usually, these treatments do not take long — only an hour or so. If the client has enough time between their other appointments, we can make the arrangements and assist accordingly.
For Surgical Treatments
If the treatment you want to add to your treatment plan is surgical, we would need to consult the independent clinicians at the treating facility. That’s because it can be clinically inadvisable for a client to undergo certain combinations of surgeries. There are some things that cannot be done safely during the post-treatment recovery period.
Another major invasive surgery might take a toll on your health, which is why careful consideration is essential. In some cases, it won’t be possible to have all desired procedures in one trip. For example, a hair transplant is not advisable if you are already having a rhinoplasty, otoplasty (ear correction surgery), or breast surgery.
During a hair transplant, you will need to lie face down for 2–3 hours. Sometimes, the clinician needs to turn the head to the sides to harvest grafts. This can damage a newly-reconstructed nose and/or ears and even affect the stitches. In our post-treatment support guidance, clients are advised to be careful about this.
Regardless, if you want to have a rhinoplasty and hair transplant in one trip and prefer to have the hair restoration surgery performed before the rhinoplasty, you would need to wait 5–6 days to allow the hair grafts to settle. The clinical team may also unintentionally affect the newly transplanted hair during surgery as they work on the face area with various instruments. The independent clinicians will be consulted and you will be informed about all possible risks.
What About Your Flight Tickets?
If the change in treatment plan requires you to extend your stay in Turkey, you would need to update your return ticket. You may need to stay longer than originally planned, as post-operative appointments including check-ups will need to be arranged.
These are very important and should not be skipped. The independent clinicians need to confirm you are in good health following the procedure. If a complication has arisen, they will address it then and there. If something is concerning you about the surgery, the independent clinicians will discuss your concerns at those appointments.
We will provide you with an accurate estimate of the additional days required. To do this, we will liaise with the independent clinicians and the reservations team to avoid any confusion.
What If You Decide to Make A Cancellation In Your Treatment Plan?
We completely understand if you decide to cancel a particular procedure in your treatment plan. The decision is yours to take. We will assist you through the cancellation process. Please note that written notification is required for any cancellation of a booking.
As soon as notification is received, the treatment will be cancelled. Longevita’s finance team will calculate the refund amount. The cancellation charge will include all expenses incurred by the clinic along with any disbursements made. The remaining balance for the cancelled treatment will be refunded accordingly.
As the clinic clears its calendar to accommodate a client, a cancellation represents the loss of another potential client’s appointment. The deposit submitted is retained as a reservation fee when a cancellation is made. If you would like to know more, please get in touch with your assigned Client Coordinator.
The Importance of Your Client Coordinator
When you begin your journey with Longevita, you will be assigned a dedicated Client Coordinator. They will look after all your needs during your time in Turkey. If you want to switch a procedure in your treatment plan to something else, let your Client Coordinator know. They will act as the communication bridge between you and the independent clinician — so whenever you need anything, they are the people to contact.
With their support, we can begin the process of changing your treatment plan. If you’ve decided to make changes before travelling to Turkey, speak to your Client Coordinator to arrange the necessary adjustments. They will coordinate with the relevant teams to ensure you receive your desired procedure. Your Client Coordinator is a reliable and trusted point of contact throughout your journey to Turkey.
Final Remarks
We hope this guide has helped you understand the steps involved in changing your treatment plan while in Turkey. Any change needs to be carefully considered by the independent clinician.
Sometimes it is not advisable to perform two different kinds of invasive surgery in close succession. We will communicate the recommended timeframe between procedures, and it is possible that you will need to extend your stay in Turkey. We will do our best to ensure a seamless experience even with any changes to your treatment plan.
If you’re looking to arrange a surgical or non-surgical cosmetic procedure through Longevita, make sure to book your consultation — there is no obligation. Your case will be assessed by an independent clinician, and you will receive a treatment plan and price estimate. While in Turkey, why not consider an additional treatment you’ve been thinking about? You can arrange it all in one trip. And with your stay extended, you might even have the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Istanbul.
