Many patients ask "what do I do in Antalya during the lab phase?" This is a realistic 7-day itinerary covering treatment days and gentle recovery activities — what is appropriate and what to avoid.
Many patients ask: "What do I do in Antalya during the lab phase between treatment appointments?" This is a realistic 7-day itinerary for a typical Hollywood smile or implant treatment trip. It covers what to expect each day and what activities are appropriate during recovery.
Day 1 — Arrival
You land at Antalya International Airport (AYT). Mercedes driver from WeCare Transfer waits at arrivals with your name sign. Direct transfer to your 4-star hotel (typically Lara, Belek, or Konyaaltı area, 20-45 min depending on hotel choice).
Hotel check-in by early afternoon. Multilingual coordinator visits you at the hotel to confirm treatment schedule and answer any questions. Light lunch at hotel or nearby restaurant.
Late afternoon: clinic shuttle picks you up for the first appointment — typically photography, 3D CBCT scan, and digital smile design (DSD). For implant patients, also clinical examination and treatment plan finalisation.
Evening: Free time. Many patients walk along the hotel beach or visit the Mediterranean coast. Light dinner. Early sleep — surgery or major treatment usually scheduled for next morning.
Day 2 — Treatment Day 1 (Surgery / Tooth Preparation)
Clinic shuttle pickup mid-morning. The major treatment happens today.
For implants: surgical placement under local anaesthesia (45-90 minutes per implant). For All-on-4: extractions + 4 implant placements + same-day temporary bridge (3-4 hours total). For Hollywood smile / veneers: 0.3-0.5 mm enamel reduction on the chosen teeth + temporary veneers placed.
Mild swelling and soreness expected for the next 2-3 days. Painkillers (paracetamol or ibuprofen) handle this well.
Afternoon: Return to hotel to rest. Soft diet only — soup, smoothies, mashed potatoes. No alcohol. No smoking. Lots of water.
Evening: Stay in. Watch a movie. Early sleep.
Day 3 — Lab Phase Begins
If you had implants, today is the recovery day — minimal activity, soft food, ice packs as needed for swelling.
If you had veneers/Hollywood smile, today is the lab phase — your master ceramist is hand-layering each veneer in the laboratory. You have no clinical appointment.
Approved activities:
Activities to avoid:
Day 4 — Optional Sightseeing (Treatment Permitting)
By day 4, swelling has reduced significantly. You may have a brief clinic appointment (suture check or veneer try-in preview) or it may be another lab day.
Gentle sightseeing is fine if you feel up to it:
What to skip on day 4:
Day 5 — Treatment Day 2 (Final Bonding / Try-In)
Clinic shuttle pickup mid-morning.
For Hollywood smile / veneers: Try-in step — veneers placed in your mouth without bonding. You see the result in different lights, mirrors, photos. After your written approval, each veneer is acid-etched and bonded with light-cured resin cement. Bite adjustment, polish.
For implants: Suture removal (around day 7-10, may extend visit by a day). Final post-op check.
Lunch back at hotel. Photos of your new smile.
Afternoon: Light shopping in old town if you have energy. Many patients buy small gifts to take home.
Evening: Final dinner in Antalya. Try a Turkish meze restaurant near your hotel — soft foods only, but the cuisine is generally gentle on healing teeth.
Day 6 — Buffer Day or Final Check
Some treatments end on day 5. Others have a final check on day 6 (especially All-on-4 patients who need post-op X-ray and final adjustment).
If your treatment is complete, this is a free day:
If you still have a clinic appointment, it is typically short (30-60 min).
Evening: Pack. Confirm transfer time for tomorrow with WeCare Transfer.
Day 7 — Departure
Mercedes transfer to AYT airport — typically 3 hours before your flight time. Driver helps with luggage.
Multilingual coordinator sends you off with:
Fly home with your new smile.
What Companions Can Do
If you are travelling with a partner or family, they have full flexibility while you are in clinic:
Companions are welcome at all clinic appointments if you prefer support. We have a comfortable waiting area.
When to Contact Us After You Fly Home
WhatsApp +90 551 086 83 68 anytime for:
We are with you for years, not just during the trip.
