For most bariatric operations, plan on 2–3 nights in hospital and then 7 nights in a hotel in Antalya. Many plastic surgery procedures need 1–2 hospital nights plus a hotel stay. Your surgeon sets the exact length after examining you, and checks you again before you fly home.
How long is the typical stay for each procedure?
Bariatric packages usually pair 2–3 hospital nights with 7 hotel nights, so the whole trip is often around 10–11 days. Plastic surgery stays vary more.
| Procedure | Hospital nights | Hotel nights | Typical package length (your surgeon confirms) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric sleeve | 2 | 7 | About 10 days |
| SILS sleeve | 2 | 7 | About 10 days |
| Mini gastric bypass | 2–3 | 7 | About 10–11 days |
| Roux-en-Y gastric bypass | 2–3 | 7 | About 10–11 days |
| Revision bariatric surgery | 3–4 | 7 | About 11–12 days |
| Type 2 diabetes (metabolic) surgery | 2 | 7 | About 10 days |
| Breast augmentation | 1 | 7 | About 9 days |
| Liposuction (360°) | 1–2 | 7 | About 9–10 days |
| Rhinoplasty | 1 | 7 | About 9 days |
| Otoplasty | 1 | 7 | About 9 days |
| Body contouring | 2 | 7 | About 10 days |
| Tummy tuck | 2 | Set individually | Your surgeon advises |
| Mommy makeover | 2 | Set individually | Your surgeon advises |
| Arm lift | 2 | Set individually | Your surgeon advises |
| Facelift (deep plane, neck lift included) | 2 | Set individually | Your surgeon advises |
| Bichectomy | Day case | Set individually | Your surgeon advises |
Package length counts the arrival day, every night in Antalya and the departure day. All packages include VIP airport transfers and 2-year aftercare.
Why does the stay after surgery matter?
It gives the team who operated on you time to see how you are healing before you travel. Wound problems, fluid build-up or trouble eating and drinking tend to show up in these first days. If you leave too early, any of that has to be dealt with a long way from your surgeon.
While you are here you may have:
- follow-up visits with the surgeon or team
- drain removal, if a drain was placed
- dressing and wound checks
- checks that you can eat, drink and move comfortably
- advice on medication, compression garments and activity
What happens during the hospital nights?
Nurses and doctors keep an eye on your blood pressure, pulse, pain, fluids and how well you are moving. After bariatric surgery you start sipping fluids under supervision. After plastic surgery the team checks dressings, drains and garments. You move to the hotel once the surgeon is happy with how you are doing.
Gentle walking soon after surgery helps your circulation.
What happens during the hotel stay?
You rest close to the hospital, follow your diet or wound care plan and go to your follow-up appointments. Your coordinator books the transfers to check-ups and is on hand day or night if something worries you.
This is not the week for sightseeing. Short, gentle walks are usually fine, but swimming, sunbathing and heavy lifting are generally off until the surgeon says otherwise. If you bring a companion, they can help with meals, medication and getting around.
When are you ready to fly home?
When the surgeon has seen you and confirmed you are fit to travel, usually at a final check near the end of the hotel stay. Flying soon after surgery raises the risk of blood clots, so you will get advice for the flight.
That usually means compression stockings if recommended, plenty of water, walking up and down the aisle when you can, and no heavy bags. Our guide to flying after surgery goes into more detail.
How should you plan your time off work?
The days in Antalya are only part of your recovery. Many people need more rest at home before going back to work, especially if the job is physical. How long depends on the procedure, your health and what you do for a living.
Check your return date with your coordinator before you book flights, and leave a little flexibility in case you are asked to stay longer.
How MYK Healthroutes can help
MYK Healthroutes is a licensed health tourism agency in Antalya, Türkiye, coordinating bariatric, plastic, dental, hair and dermatology treatment for international patients. Independent, licensed doctors operate at our partner hospitals, and we plan your dates, hospital, hotel, transfers and check-ups in Antalya, then stay in touch for 2 years once you are home. See how we work, bariatric surgery in Türkiye and plastic surgery in Türkiye, or Message us on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Can I shorten my stay in Antalya?
We advise against it. The stay is there so you can be checked before you fly. Only the surgeon can say whether your timing can change.
Can someone come with me?
Yes, and a companion is often a real help during recovery. Let your coordinator know early so accommodation and transfers can be arranged.
What if I need to stay longer than planned?
Sometimes the surgeon recommends a few extra days. Your coordinator will help you rearrange your accommodation and flights.
Do I need follow-up after I return to the UK?
Yes. Aftercare continues remotely for 2 years, and your GP stays your local point of contact.