I’m considering getting surgery done in Seoul, but I’m unsure how much time I should set aside. How many days or weeks are typically needed for recovery and follow-up visits before flying back.
I stayed in Seoul for about 10 days for my procedure, and honestly, it felt a bit rushed. I managed to get my stitches removed and had one follow-up, but I still had swelling when I flew back. Looking back, I wish I had stayed closer to two weeks just to feel more comfortable.
From my experience, around 2 weeks seems like a safe timeline for most facial procedures. The first few days are mainly for rest, and then you’ll have follow-ups and stitch removal. Even then, you might not feel fully normal when you leave, but it’s usually manageable.
I only stayed for a week, and I wouldn’t recommend that unless it’s a very minor procedure. I had to do most of my recovery back home, and it was a bit stressful not being able to visit the clinic easily. If I could redo it, I’d stay longer.
My friend stayed for about 14 days, and that seemed pretty ideal. She had enough time for swelling to go down a bit and completed all her follow-ups before leaving. She still had some bruising, but it was at a stage where it could be managed easily.
I planned for 3 weeks just to be safe, and I’m glad I did. The first week was rough, the second week was better, and by the third week I felt comfortable traveling. It also gave me peace of mind being close to the clinic during that early healing phase.
I think it really depends on the type of surgery. For something like eyelid surgery, people sometimes leave within a week or so. But for more involved procedures like a facelift or jaw surgery, staying at least 2–3 weeks seems more realistic.
I stayed around 12 days, and while everything went smoothly overall, I still felt a bit uneasy about leaving so soon. The clinic did a final check before my flight and said everything looked fine, but personally I would’ve felt more at ease with a few extra days there. Recovery didn’t feel very predictable some days were better, some felt like a step back so having that extra buffer time would’ve definitely helped me feel more confident before heading home.
One thing I didn’t expect was how tiring recovery feels, especially in a different country. Even though I stayed for 2 weeks, it went by really fast because most of that time was just resting. I’d definitely recommend not underestimating recovery time.
My cousin only stayed for 9 days, and she said it felt a bit rushed. She had to handle some of the aftercare remotely once she got home. It worked out fine, but she did say it would’ve been less stressful to stay longer.
I initially planned for 10 days but ended up extending my stay because I didn’t feel ready to travel. Swelling and tightness were still bothering me. If you can, it’s better to keep your schedule flexible.
I planned to stay for about two weeks and kept a few extra buffer days just in case, and honestly, that worked out really well for me. Nothing unexpected happened, but having that extra time made everything feel a lot less rushed, especially during recovery. It gave me space to relax and not worry about flying back too soon.