Plastic and reconstructive surgery addresses tissue loss, congenital differences and damage after injury, burns or cancer treatment, with attention to function and appearance. Aesthetic surgery aims to change selected aspects of appearance. MPGCARE coordinates specialist appointments and records with Medical Park and Liv Hospital in Türkiye. Suitability, diagnosis, the operative plan and medical care are determined by the hospital physicians.

The following conditions and procedures are discussion topics, not confirmation that every hospital provides every technique. The receiving center confirms the surgeon, clinical scope and available services. Some reconstructions require several stages. Clinical examination is central; blood tests, ECG, imaging or other investigations are selected according to the procedure and individual risks, rather than a compulsory package.

Face, nose, eyelid and ear procedures

Breast and male breast procedures

Body contouring and fat transfer

Reconstructive conditions and procedures

Selected non-surgical aesthetic procedures

How does the specialist assessment work?

Explain the functional improvement or change you want and what concerns you most. The surgeon reviews your history and examines the relevant area, discusses alternatives and limitations, and requests indicated tests. Photographs or an online discussion can support a preliminary opinion but do not replace examination and anesthesia assessment. Confirm the named surgeon, technique, facility and aftercare before deciding; availability of a technique does not establish that it suits you.

What information and tests should I prepare?

Provide previous operation reports, implant/product details if applicable, relevant pathology and images, current medicines and supplements, allergies and your medical history. Report diabetes, heart/lung disease, bleeding or clotting problems, sleep apnea, smoking/nicotine use and prior anesthesia difficulties. The team decides whether blood count, chemistry, ECG, pregnancy testing when relevant or specialist review is needed. Breast imaging depends on clinical indication, age and risk. Use the hospital’s secure record-submission channel.

Realistic results, scars and revisions

Discuss what can be improved, the expected scars and what the procedure cannot achieve. Healing, swelling and later aging, weight change or pregnancy affect the result. Exact symmetry, an identical result to a photograph, scar-free surgery or permanent perfection cannot be guaranteed. Early swelling can obscure the result; the surgeon explains when review is meaningful. Revision is a separate clinical decision with its own risks, timing and costs, and is not automatically included.

Important reminders before surgery

Follow the surgeon’s individual instructions on nicotine cessation, alcohol, nutrition, fasting and medicines. Disclose nicotine from cigarettes, vaping or other products because it can affect healing. Do not stop blood thinners or other prescribed treatment independently; agree any changes with the responsible clinicians. Report infection or new illness before surgery. Confirm consent, the planned areas, implant/material details, whether procedures should be staged and who will accompany you after discharge.

Important reminders for patients and accompanying family members

After anesthesia or sedation, follow the hospital’s supervision, driving and activity restrictions. An accompanying person can help with transport, medicine schedules and appointments, with your consent. Use only the prescribed medicines and follow the written plan for dressings, drains, support garments and activity. Do not remove drains, massage treated areas or use creams/devices unless the clinical team has instructed you. A garment or massage recommendation for one operation may not apply to another.

Wound care, movement and recovery

Obtain a schedule for wound checks, dressings, suture/drain removal and rehabilitation when needed. Confirm bathing, sleeping position, lifting, exercise and return-to-work instructions for your operation. Follow the prescribed movement and clot-prevention plan; do not assume either complete bed rest or immediate unrestricted exercise is appropriate. Recovery and the required stay vary by procedure and healing, and combining several operations may change the risks and aftercare needs.

When should I contact the clinical team urgently?

Increasing pain, spreading redness, fever, wound separation, unusual drainage or rapidly increasing swelling needs prompt clinical advice. Heavy bleeding, fainting, chest pain, sudden breathlessness or a painful swollen leg requires urgent local medical assessment. After an injection, sudden severe pain, pale/discolored skin, visual change or neurologic symptoms needs emergency assessment. Follow your procedure-specific warning plan and do not wait for a flight, a scheduled review or a reply from MPGCARE.

Breast implants and long-term follow-up

Ask about the implant type, monitoring, possible rupture, capsular contracture, future replacement/removal and rare implant-associated conditions. Keep the implant identification card and operation report. Implants are not lifetime devices. New persistent swelling, a breast lump or a change in shape requires medical assessment; ultrasound or MRI may be selected for an implant concern. Routine cancer screening continues according to your clinician’s advice and is distinct from implant monitoring.

Children and reconstructive care

Congenital differences and childhood reconstruction require an age-appropriate specialist team. Ask about feeding, hearing, speech, hand function or rehabilitation according to the condition. Surgery may be staged as the child grows, and coordination with pediatrics or other specialties may be necessary. Families should receive a clear written plan, consent information and emergency contacts. Confirm the receiving center’s age limits and services before arranging travel.

Follow-up, travel and care after returning home

Agree who reviews healing, who handles complications and which local clinician can provide aftercare. Obtain the discharge summary, prescriptions, wound-care plan, implant details when applicable and next review date. The surgeon determines when travel is appropriate; major surgery and long journeys can increase clot risk. Airline requirements and your clinical recovery may affect timing. Do not book departure around an assumed fixed recovery period or leave before required checks.

What should a written proposal include?

Request the hospital and surgeon, exact procedure/technique, anesthesia, selected tests, anticipated admission, implants/materials, medicines, dressings and garments. It should explain planned follow-up, aftercare duration, what is included or excluded, and how complications, extended stays, staged surgery or revision are handled. Ask what changes after examination could alter the plan or costs. Take time to decide and ask for clarification rather than feeling pressured to proceed.

Arrange a specialist consultation

Tell MPGCARE the procedure or functional concern you want to discuss, previous treatment and preferred consultation language. Our team helps organize records and appointments. Complimentary Sarp–Trabzon and airport–hospital transfers can be coordinated for patients, with route and timing confirmed in advance. A routine transfer does not replace medical transport when needed. The surgeon’s assessment remains the basis for deciding whether and how to proceed.