Send questions and, if asked, photos of the wound. It is the quickest way to reach the team for day-to-day questions.
Aftercare
Aftercare and follow-up at home
Your care does not end when you leave Istanbul. Here is how remote follow-up works, which symptoms need urgent attention and how to involve your own doctor at home.
Before you fly
Leaving Istanbul prepared
At your final check-up the surgeon makes sure you are healing well and fit to travel. Before you leave, you receive:
- Written aftercare instructions covering wound care, showering, activity and medication
- Any medication you need for the first days at home
- Direct contact details for our team
- A summary of your operation, including the device used, to share with your own doctor
Keep your implant details safe. If you have an implant, keep the device information with your medical records. Any doctor treating you in future, including before other surgery, will need to know about it.
Remote follow-up
Follow-up by WhatsApp and video
Follow-up is arranged remotely, so you do not need to travel back for routine checks.
Video calls
Scheduled video calls let the surgeon check your progress, and teach or review how to use the implant pump if needed.
Phone
You can also call us on +90 530 322 90 26.
What to expect
The first weeks at home
Most men have mild pain and swelling that settle over one to two weeks. Every recovery is different, so follow your own instructions if they differ from this outline.
- Week 1
Rest and wound care
Take your medication as prescribed and wear supportive underwear. The implant stays partly inflated until you are shown how to use the pump.
- Around 7–10 days
Wound check
A review of healing, by video or with your local doctor.
- Weeks 4–6
Intercourse
Usually allowed once the surgeon confirms healing.
- Weeks 6–12
Later reviews
Further follow-up to check the device is working well and you are comfortable using it.
When to seek urgent help
Warning signs not to ignore
Contact us straight away and seek local medical care if you notice any of the following. Do not wait for your next scheduled check.
- A fever or chills, or feeling generally unwell
- Pain that is getting worse rather than better
- Redness, heat or discharge from the wound
- Swelling or bruising that keeps growing
- Difficulty passing urine
- Skin over the implant or pump that looks thin, dark or broken
- Calf pain or swelling, chest pain or breathlessness
In an emergency, call your local emergency number (999 or 112 in the UK, 112 or 999 in Ireland, 911 in the USA) or go to the nearest emergency department, then let us know.
Your doctor at home
Working with your local GP or urologist
We recommend telling your GP, or your own urologist, that you are having treatment abroad, ideally before you travel. Share the operation summary with them when you return.
- Your GP can check the wound, remove dressings and prescribe medication if needed
- If a local doctor examines you, we are happy to share information with them, with your consent
- Long-term, your implant should be recorded in your medical notes
Being far from your surgeon. Complications such as infection, erosion or a device fault can happen after any implant operation, sometimes months or years later. Some can be managed remotely or locally; others need further surgery. Discuss before you travel how any problem would be handled, and see revision surgery for what is involved.
Do I need to come back to Istanbul for check-ups?
Routine follow-up is usually done by WhatsApp and video call. A return visit is only needed if the surgeon advises it.
Who removes my stitches?
The stitches used are usually dissolvable, so they do not need to be removed.
How quickly will someone reply to my message?
The team aims to reply promptly during the day. If you have warning signs, do not wait for a reply: seek local medical help.
Will my GP be willing to help?
Most GPs will check a wound or prescribe medication after surgery abroad. Telling them in advance and bringing your operation summary makes this easier.
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