What aftercare does VIEW Plastic Surgery provide for international patients?
Summary
- VIEW Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul lists an aftercare program for each surgical area, with progress checks from the first days after surgery through 6 months. For breast surgery, the clinic lists "Annual Breast Checkups Available (Additional Costs Apply)" from 1 year after surgery.
- For international patients, the clinic lists hotel reservation assistance, a Quick Recovery Care program for patients who have difficulty visiting after surgery, and interpretation in English, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese and more.
- The clinic says aftercare plans are personalized based on individual condition. Ask at consultation which checks and treatments apply to you, how many visits fall within your stay in Korea, and what is included in the price.
VIEW Plastic Surgery (Gangnam, Seoul) lists an aftercare program for each surgical area, with progress checks from the first days after surgery through 6 months. For international patients it also lists hotel reservation assistance, a Quick Recovery Care program and interpretation in several languages.
Check schedule by surgical area
These schedules come from the clinic’s official English website. The breast schedule at 6 months and from 1 year after surgery follows the clinic’s Korean website and confirmation from the clinic on 6 November 2026. The clinic notes that aftercare plans are personalized based on individual condition.
| Area | First week | 2 weeks to 1 month | Up to 6 months and later |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast | Progress check at 3–7 days, with dressing on day 3 | Progress check at 2 weeks; progress checks with high-frequency therapy or capsulitis management at 1–3 months | Progress check, breast examination and ultrasound at 6 months; from 1 year after surgery, Annual Breast Checkups Available (Additional Costs Apply) |
| Facial contouring and double jaw | Disinfection and progress check at 3 days; cleansing at 1 week | Cleansing and high-frequency or ultrasound management at 2 weeks | Regular progress checks with CT and X-ray at 1–6 months |
| Eyes and nose | Eyes: Stitch removal and progress check on Day 3 (non-incisional) or Day 7 (incisional). Nose: dressing at 3 days. Stitch removal and progress check at 1 week | Regular progress checks at 1–6 months | |
| Lifting and facelift | Disinfection and progress check at 3 days | Stitch removal and progress check at 2 weeks | Regular progress checks at 1–6 months |
| Liposuction | Ointment and waterproof bandages at 1 and 2 days; dressing and progress check at 1 week | Stitch removal at 2 weeks; progress check at 1 month | Regular progress checks with body composition measurement at 1–6 months |
Services the clinic lists for international patients
- Hotel partnership: hotel reservation assistance for patients who live in other regions or abroad.
- Quick Recovery Care: a program for patients who have difficulty visiting the hospital after surgery, with care tailored to individual schedules.
- Interpretation: English, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese and more, with on-site coordinators for international patients.
Questions to ask at consultation
- Which checks in this schedule fall within my stay in Korea?
- What happens to the later checks after I fly home?
- Which aftercare treatments are included in the surgery price?
For how long to stay before flying, see how long to stay in Seoul after plastic surgery. If problems appear after you return home, see what to do about complications after returning home.
Online consultation: https://www.viewplasticsurgery.com/consultation/
Frequently asked questions
How long does aftercare continue?
The clinic's programs list progress checks from the first days after surgery through 6 months. For breast surgery, from 1 year after surgery it lists "Annual Breast Checkups Available (Additional Costs Apply)."
What if I leave Korea before all the checks are done?
The clinic's English website does not describe follow-up after you leave Korea. It lists a Quick Recovery Care program for patients who have difficulty visiting the hospital after surgery, with care tailored to individual schedules. Ask at consultation which checks can be done during your stay and how follow-up works after you fly home.
Is aftercare included in the surgery price?
The clinic's English website does not say. Ask at consultation which aftercare treatments are included.
Which languages are supported?
The clinic lists interpretation in English, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese and more, with on-site coordinators for international patients.
Sources
- Clinic VIEW Plastic Surgery · Aftercare (checked 2026-10-29)
Update history
- 2026-11-06 · Clinic confirmation. Breast checkups at 6 months and Annual Breast Checkups Available (Additional Costs Apply) from 1 year after surgery