How long should I stay in Seoul after plastic surgery before flying home?
Summary
- At VIEW Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, the earliest day to fly home is usually the day stitches come out. For rhinoplasty, eye surgery and breast augmentation that is day 7 after surgery; for liposuction it is day 7, or up to day 10 depending on your condition.
- With a lift, reduction, rib cartilage or intraoral stitches (double jaw surgery, facial contouring, tummy tuck, breast lift or reduction), the earliest flight is day 14.
- Arrive on the morning of the working day before surgery for your consultation. For double jaw surgery, arrive 7 days before (at least 5 days). Confirm your own dates at consultation before you book.
VIEW Plastic Surgery (Gangnam, Seoul) usually counts the earliest day to fly home as the day stitches come out. For rhinoplasty, eye surgery and breast augmentation that is day 7 after surgery; for most other procedures it is day 14. You can work out your own dates in the Recovery Planner.
Recommended stay by procedure
The figures below are the recovery schedule VIEW Plastic Surgery confirmed in October 2026, with flight days updated on 3 and 4 November 2026. Day 0 is the day of surgery.
| Procedure | Hospital stay | Stitch removal | Earliest flight home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinoplasty | None | Day 7 | Day 7 (day 14 with autologous rib cartilage) |
| Eye surgery | None | Day 3 (non-incisional), day 7 (incisional), may be day 10 with canthoplasty | Day 3 (non-incisional), day 7 (incisional), day 10 (canthoplasty) |
| Breast augmentation | None (1 night if surgery ends after 5 p.m.) | Day 7 | Day 7 |
| Breast lift or reduction | 1 night | Day 14 | Day 14 |
| Liposuction | None to 2 nights, depending on the extent | Day 7 | Day 7 (up to day 10, depending on your condition) |
| Liposuction with tummy tuck | 2 nights | Day 14 | Day 14 |
| Facial contouring (V-line, square jaw) | 1 night | Day 14 (intraoral) | Day 14 |
| Zygoma reduction only | None | Day 7 | Day 14 |
| Double jaw surgery | 2 nights (arrive 6 to 7 days before surgery, at least 5) | Day 14 (intraoral) | Day 14 |
| Face or neck lift | 1 night | Day 14 | Day 14 |
Three or more areas in one surgery require an overnight stay.
What decides your flight date
- Arrival. Arrive on the working day before surgery, so your consultation and pre-op tests are done first. If you land before 10 a.m., your consultation is the same day. If you land after 11 a.m., arrive two days before surgery. The clinic does not operate on Sundays.
- Pre-op tests. Before surgery under general anesthesia, you will have a blood test, an ECG and a chest X-ray. A CT scan may be added, depending on the area.
- Rest. Plan to rest indoors on the day of surgery and the two days after.
- Stitch removal. Your earliest flight is usually the day your stitches come out. Your surgeon may advise a later date after follow-up.
Before you book flights
- Ask for your expected dates at the online consultation, for the exact procedure you plan.
- Book a return ticket that can be changed in case your surgeon advises a later date.
- Plan accommodation from your arrival day to your earliest flight home.
Online consultation: https://www.viewplasticsurgery.com/consultation/
Frequently asked questions
How many days should I stay in Korea after rhinoplasty at VIEW Plastic Surgery?
Stitches come out on day 7 after surgery, and you can usually fly home the same day. With autologous rib cartilage, the earliest flight is day 14. There is no hospital stay.
How long should I stay after liposuction before a long-haul flight?
The earliest flight is day 7, or up to day 10 depending on your condition. With a tummy tuck, the earliest flight is day 14, and a tummy tuck includes 2 nights in hospital.
How long should I stay after double jaw surgery?
Arrive at least 5 days before surgery; 6 to 7 days is recommended, because the surgical wafer takes about 5 days to make and pre-op checks are needed. Double jaw surgery includes 2 nights in hospital, intraoral stitches come out on day 14, and you can fly home that day.
When should I arrive before surgery?
Arrive on the working day before surgery. If you land before 10 a.m., your consultation is the same day. If you land after 11 a.m., arrive two days before surgery. The clinic does not operate on Sundays.
Sources
- Clinic VIEW Plastic Surgery · Recovery schedule confirmed by the clinic (28 October 2026; flight days and pre-op tests 3 to 5 November 2026), shown in the Recovery Planner (checked 2026-11-05)
- Clinic VIEW Plastic Surgery · Online consultation (checked 2026-11-02)