Welcome to DU(Design Your Beauty)! I’m Dr. Se-won Oh, from DU Plastic Surgery. Recently, not only K-beauty, but Korean culture overall has been getting a lot of attention worldwide. Also, more and more people are coming to Korea for aesthetic surgery and non-surgical procedures. Therefore, today, we’ll go over the key information that international patients should know.

How to get a consultation before you come to Korea. These days, we consult patients from many different countries. For smooth communication, please tell us your nationality and the language you prefer first. If we’re consulting via SNS or messenger, we’ll need to see your face in photos. Taking photos is important. Please take clear photos from the front, at a 45-degree angle, and from the side (90 degrees). If you send accurate photos from each angle, it helps us assess your case more precisely and give you more accurate recommendations.

Some people send photos with strong phone filters or heavy makeup. Please turn off all filters and avoid beauty mode or editing apps. It’s best to take photos with little to no makeup, and send them as they are. That helps us assess you accurately and give you the right consultation.

Information you should share with the clinic: your age, any surgeries you’ve had before, any medical conditions you have, and any medications or supplements you take. Also, please share your travel schedule: your arrival date in Korea, your departure date, and how long you can stay. With this information, we can plan your consultation and surgery more smoothly and efficiently.

How long you should stay in Korea for consultation, surgery, and recovery. Many people ask how long they should stay in Korea. It’s best to avoid flying home on the day of surgery. At minimum, staying in Korea for about 2–3 days during the acute recovery phase is recommended.

In general, patients fall into two groups. Some want to have their stitches removed before they leave Korea. Others want to return home as soon as possible. In the past, people thought stitches had to be removed here. But these days, you can usually have them removed safely after you return home, near where you live. So, you don’t need to worry too much about your length of stay. If you discuss your schedule with the clinic, we can guide you. If your stay is short and you need to fly back quickly, please let us know. We can support faster recovery with swelling-reduction laser care and regenerative laser treatments.

What to prepare before you fly home. There are a few documents you should bring with you when you leave Korea. After surgery, some swelling is expected. So please make sure to get a surgery confirmation letter. It helps prevent issues during departure and arrival immigration screening. In some cases, you may also need a note stating that you are fit to fly. It’s a good idea to check this in advance. After you return home, if you need stitch removal or follow-up care, you may be asked for medical documents. For example, a medical certificate or a doctor’s note. If you prepare these documents, you can receive aftercare more comfortably back home.

Can I fly after surgery? For larger surgeries—especially procedures where bleeding can continue afterward—it’s best to avoid flying immediately after surgery. With lower cabin pressure, bleeding can sometimes occur. For surgeries like a facelift or a forehead lift, we recommend staying in Korea for about 2–3 days, and flying only after we confirm that bleeding has stopped.

For rhinoplasty as well, nasal packing is usually kept in place for about 2–3 days. The best option is to have the packing removed before you fly. If that’s not possible, it’s still better to stay for one to two days before departure.

What if I have a complication after returning home? Of course, the best outcome is to have no complications. But the most important thing to avoid is getting treatment on your own without informing the clinic. For example, doing something yourself at home, or visiting a nearby clinic and getting treated without guidance. That can make a problem worse.

So if something feels off or you notice any issues, please contact the clinic where you had the surgery. It’s important to communicate and get clear instructions on what to do next. These days, we can connect by video, or you can send photos. That allows us to assess the situation and guide you more accurately. After you’ve communicated with your clinic, you can take that guidance to a nearby hospital or clinic and get appropriate care. That approach usually prevents bigger problems.

Recently, a lot of people are coming to Korea for aesthetic surgery and non-surgical procedures. Many of you are curious about how consultations and surgery work here. If you have any other questions, please leave a comment below. I’ll be happy to answer. This was Dr. Se-won Oh from DU Plastic Surgery.

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