This page explains how treatment at Jelan Clinic is organised for patients travelling from the United Kingdom — from the first assessment and a written plan, through the journey in Istanbul, to aftercare once you are home.
Care coordinated from one clinic
Jelan Clinic is an aesthetic and plastic surgery clinic in Istanbul. For patients travelling from the UK, one specialised medical team coordinates the whole pathway — assessment, written plan, procedure and follow-up — from a single facility.
Procedures are performed at Jelan Clinic, in our own facility, by our specialist medical team. Every plan is written before any decision is made, with more than 15 years of experience and more than 5,000 patients a year who contacted us and had their procedures performed at Jelan Clinic.
- One specialised medical team responsible for your case.
- A medical assessment before any booking is discussed.
- A written plan before you commit to travel dates.
- Follow-up that continues after you return to the UK.
Before you travel: assessment and a written plan
Your first step is a medical assessment, not a booking. It can begin remotely: you send your photographs and medical information through the patient team, and our medical team reviews them with you and explains what is realistic for your case.
- Your medical history, medication and any previous procedures.
- Photographs from the angles the team requests.
- A written plan: what the programme includes and what it does not.
- An in-person examination, which takes place before any procedure.
The journey: organised from arrival to aftercare
Patients travelling from the UK are supported by a patient team that coordinates the practical side alongside the clinical pathway. The programme is confirmed in writing before you book.
- We organise: the assessment pathway, the written plan, the in-person review, and follow-up after you return home through the patient team.
- You arrange: flights, travel insurance, visa if required, and time off work. We confirm the schedule in writing before you book.
You can read more about our programmes on the treatments page, and about how the clinic works on the about page.
Aftercare after returning to the UK
Follow-up continues after you travel home. Your written instructions cover activity, wound care and medication, and the patient team stays reachable for questions. We provide the treatment details your GP may need for continuity of care; your own GP remains your point of contact for NHS care.
If anything concerns you, report it to the patient team so it can be reviewed with your medical team.
What you can expect in writing.
- A medical assessment before booking — the first step is always the assessment.
- A written plan setting out what the programme includes and what it does not.
- A clinical decision by our medical team on suitability, after the assessment.
- A follow-up schedule, including remote reviews after you return home.
- Documentation for your GP where continuity of care requires it.
No specific result or outcome is promised, and no procedure is presented as suitable for everyone. Suitability is determined by our medical team after an individual assessment, and a prior medical consultation is essential.
Questions patients from the UK ask us
Can the assessment start before I travel?
Yes. It begins remotely with photographs and medical information, and it is completed in person before any procedure.
Who follows me up after I return to the UK?
The patient team, under your medical team’s written plan. Ask for the follow-up schedule before you travel.
Do you provide documentation for my GP?
Yes — we provide the treatment details you request for continuity of care. Your GP remains responsible for your NHS care.
Is the clinic accredited?
Jelan Clinic is an officially accredited centre working in the field of medical tourism, and all our procedures are performed legally and in line with the applicable regulations and licences.
How do I start?
Send your details and photographs to the patient team through the contact page. The first step is a consultation and a medical assessment, not a decision made over a message.
Next step: if you would like to discuss your case with our medical team, send your details and photographs through the contact page — the first step is a consultation, not a booking.
This page is general information about treatment arrangements and coordination. It is not medical advice and does not replace a consultation with our specialised medical team.
Frequently asked questions from international patients
How do I start?
Send your name and WhatsApp number. We review your case with our specialised medical team and send a written plan explaining what can be achieved and what the programme includes.
Is a prior consultation required?
Yes — prior medical assessment is required, and the final plan is determined by our specialised medical team.
What does the programme include?
Assessment and consultation, hotel accommodation, transfers, interpreting and follow-up.
What is not included?
Flights, visa, insurance and personal expenses.
How do I verify the clinic?
Ask for written information, the assessment and follow-up process, and the identity of the responsible doctor.