Our clinic is not in Ephesus or Kuşadası — it is in Karşıyaka, İzmir, about 90 km from the Ephesus archaeological site, or roughly 1 to 1.5 hours by car depending on traffic.
Ephesus and treatment fit into the same trip, but the order matters. After some treatments, a long, hot walk with very little shade should wait a few days or a few weeks.
Ships usually stay in port for a few hours. That is not enough time to see Ephesus and travel 100 km to the clinic and back, and treatment is not planned under that kind of pressure. What you can do is an online pre-consultation with your photos and health information, and plan treatment for your next visit to Türkiye.
Setting aside one or more days for İzmir makes many treatments possible. Anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers and teeth whitening are usually done in a single visit; crowns and veneers can be spread over your holiday.
If you hope to see Ephesus while you recover, the answer depends on the treatment — the table below and our guide Visiting Ephesus after treatment go into detail.
German-language communication and follow-up coordination after treatment continue through our Leverkusen location.
The timings below are a general guide. Suitability, scope and length of stay are decided by a physician after an examination.
| Treatment | Time in İzmir | When to visit Ephesus | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-wrinkle injections, lip and jawline fillers | One visit; the procedure usually takes 20–60 minutes | In the days before, or 48 hours after | Sauna, hammam and strenuous exercise are avoided for the first 24–48 hours; a long walk in summer heat belongs outside that window |
| Under-eye filler | One visit; the result is reviewed at a check-up about two weeks later | Before treatment, if photos matter to you | Bruising can last a few days; swelling under the eyes settles more slowly |
| Teeth whitening | Usually one session | Any time | The most common side effect is sensitivity lasting a few days |
| Zirconium crowns, veneers, smile design | Usually 1–2 weeks, over several appointments | On the laboratory days between appointments | There are waiting days between impressions and the try-in; Ephesus fits naturally into them |
| Dental implants | Two separate visits; healing into the bone usually takes 2–3 months in the lower jaw and 3–6 months in the upper jaw | After the first 24 hours of the first visit | No rinsing and no very hot food on the first day; nothing restricts walking |
| Hair transplant (FUE / DHI) | Usually 3–4 days | Ideally before the procedure | Direct sun is avoided for the first month, and Ephesus has very little shade. Whether to wear a hat is your physician’s call |
| Rhinoplasty | About one week, until the splint check | Before surgery | Swelling, sun and exertion in the first weeks; heavy exercise only after 4–6 weeks |
| Breast surgery, liposuction, gynaecomastia | About one week | Before surgery; afterwards only with your surgeon’s approval | Short, frequent walks are encouraged, but Ephesus is a 2–4 hour walk on slopes and in the heat, and a compression garment is worn |
| Preventive health assessment | One visit; lab results follow separately | Any time | — |
Depending on the treatment, procedures take place at our clinic or at a licensed partner hospital.
The number of appointments and the exact days are confirmed after the examination. If root canal treatment or gum contouring is needed, it takes longer.
If you would like to go to Ephesus after the procedure instead, ask your physician first about timing and how to protect the grafted area.
Ephesus and Pamukkale are about 200 km apart, around 2.5 hours by car. Our two Turkish locations sit at either end of the route: İzmir and Denizli. Which clinic treats you is decided by the treating physician, not by convenience. For the Pamukkale side, see Pamukkale health tourism.
Anadolu Plaza No:23, Karşıyaka, 35560 İzmir
| From | Distance | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesus archaeological site | ≈ 90 km | about 1–1.5 hours |
| Selçuk town centre | ≈ 85 km | about 1–1.5 hours |
| Kuşadası | ≈ 100 km | about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1.5 hours |
| Çeşme | ≈ 100 km | about 1–1.5 hours |
| İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport | ≈ 30 km | about 35–45 minutes |
Journey times depend on traffic. The İZBAN suburban rail line connects Selçuk with Karşıyaka; check İZBAN for current times and whether a change of train is needed.
Staying in Kuşadası? Transport and transfer details are on our Kuşadası page.
At our İzmir clinic, surgery is planned by Prof. Dr. Mübin Hoşnuter and dental treatment by Dt. Ayça Koku. Injectables and fillers are carried out by our clinic’s physicians. Whether a treatment suits you, its scope and its duration are decided by a physician after an examination, and you receive the plan in writing before anything is booked.
Our international patient team works in English, German and Turkish.
Whichever clinic you choose, ask for written answers to these questions:
A German-language pre-consultation is available at our Leverkusen location, and communication and follow-up coordination after treatment also continue through Leverkusen. What a complication after cosmetic surgery can cost in Germany, and the insurance recommended for it, is explained on the relevant treatment pages.
No. Our nearest clinic is in Karşıyaka, İzmir — about 90 km from Ephesus and about 100 km from Kuşadası.
Time in port is usually a few hours, which is not enough to travel to the clinic and back and plan treatment safely. You can have an online pre-consultation and plan treatment for your next visit.
Direct sun is avoided for the first month, and Ephesus has very little shade. If you can, see Ephesus before the procedure. If you want to go afterwards, ask your physician about timing and how to protect the grafted area.
Strenuous exercise, sauna and hammam are avoided for the first 24–48 hours. We recommend not planning a walk of several hours in summer heat during that window; your treating physician will give you the final advice.
Yes — the laboratory days between impressions and the try-in are well suited to it. Avoid very hard and sticky food while you have temporary crowns.
In July and August the average daily high in the İzmir area is around 33–34 °C, and there is little shade at the site. In the first weeks after surgery or a hair transplant, long periods in direct sun and heat are not recommended. In summer the site has also opened on some evenings in recent years, which can be an option.
Yes. Our İzmir and Denizli clinics sit at either end of the route. Your physician decides which clinic treats you; plan the journey after that decision.
No. Because the treatment plan depends on an examination, costs are shared individually and in writing after we have reviewed your request.
Tell us when you’ll be in the area and which treatment you are considering; our physician will tell you whether it suits you and how many days to set aside.
This page is general information. Diagnosis, suitability and any treatment plan are determined only after a clinical assessment by a physician. Results vary between individuals and no outcome is guaranteed.
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