Medical tourism · the Gulf (GCC)
Medical Tourism from the Gulf (GCC)
Two to four hours from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, Doha and Kuwait City — with Arabic-speaking coordination, discreet scheduling and an EBOPRAS-certified professor performing every operation personally.
- 2–4h
- Direct from RUH, JED, DXB, AUH, DOH, KWI, BAH, MCT
- Arabic
- Coordination, consent and follow-up
- Visa-free
- GCC nationals, up to 90 days
- 5–10 days
- Typical stay, procedure dependent
Why patients from the Gulf (GCC) choose this clinic
EBOPRAS-certified professor
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın holds a full professorship in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery and is a Fellow of the European Board (EBOPRAS).
JCI-accredited hospitals
Every operation is performed in an internationally accredited Istanbul hospital with full intensive-care backup and anaesthesiology teams.
Published, peer-reviewed techniques
Signature techniques — Advanced Safe BBL™, K Face Lift, Twirl Internal Bra, K-Glide — are developed and published by the surgeon himself.
One surgeon, start to finish
Your consultation, planning, operation and follow-up are handled by Prof. Dr. Karaaltın personally — never delegated to a rotating team.
Arabic-speaking care team
An Arabic-speaking coordinator accompanies you through consultation, admission and discharge, and translates every consent document.
Privacy-first scheduling
Private consultation rooms, discreet appointment times, separate entry arrangements on request, and no use of your images without written consent.
How booking works, step by step
1. Send your photos and goals
Complete the consultation form with your area of interest. Standard photos and any prior surgical history help us prepare a first assessment.
2. Video consultation with the surgeon
A private video call with Prof. Dr. Karaaltın, scheduled around Gulf Standard Time. You receive a surgical plan, technique explanation and an all-inclusive quote.
3. Confirm dates and travel
Once you approve the plan we reserve theatre time, share the pre-operative checklist and coordinate airport transfers and hotel or recovery-suite booking.
4. Surgery and monitored recovery
Pre-operative examination and blood work, surgery in a JCI-accredited hospital, then in-person recovery checks before you are cleared to fly.
5. Aftercare at home
You leave with a full operative report for your local doctor, plus scheduled video follow-ups and 24/7 WhatsApp access to the clinical team.
Questions patients from the Gulf (GCC) ask most
Is Arabic-language support available throughout?
Yes. An Arabic-speaking coordinator handles your enquiry, joins the video consultation as interpreter if you prefer, and accompanies you at the hospital. Consent forms and post-operative instructions are provided in Arabic.
How is my privacy protected?
Consultations are private, appointment times can be scheduled discreetly, and no photograph or clinical detail is ever published or shared without your separate written consent. Family members can be included or excluded entirely at your request.
Can a female companion or chaperone be present?
Yes. A family member or chaperone may attend consultations and examinations, and companion accommodation is arranged as part of the travel package.
How long is the flight and do I need a visa?
Direct flights are two to four hours from the main Gulf hubs. Nationals of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman travel to Turkey without a visa for stays of up to 90 days; residents of other nationalities should check their own requirements.
Is halal food and prayer space available?
Yes. Hospital and partner-hotel catering is halal, and prayer facilities are available in both the hospital and partner hotels.
What aftercare is provided once I return to the Gulf?
You receive a complete operative report and implant documentation, scheduled video follow-ups with Prof. Dr. Karaaltın, and 24/7 WhatsApp access to the clinical team in Arabic or English.
Gulf country pages
Plan your surgery with the surgeon, not a call centre
Every consultation is held personally by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın.