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Hi everyone, my name is Shan. I'm considering getting a cosmetic procedure in South Korea, but to be honest, I'm a little nervous. I've never traveled abroad for this before, so I'm unsure about the cost and how many days of leave I'll need. I've heard the procedure itself is quite expensive, and then there's the airfare, hotel, food… it seems like the cost could be very high.
I'd like to ask how you plan your trips for cosmetic procedures abroad? For example, how many days is a reasonable stay? I see some procedures require a recovery period, so I can't fly back immediately. Also, are there any ways to smartly control the overall budget? I'd like to know the average amount of money I should prepare to feel confident.
If any of you have tried this before, could you share your experiences? For example, how did you choose accommodation, and how did you schedule your consultations and treatments? I'm still undecided and would like to hear more of your thoughts to feel more confident. Thank you!
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Hey Shan, I totally get the overwhelm—I was in the same boat before my first trip to Korea for treatments! Honestly, I'd say give yourself at least 5-7 days if you want to be comfortable (a few days for the procedure itself, then some buffer time before flying back), and yeah, recovery time really depends on what you end up doing. My best advice? Start by reaching out to a few places for consultations—lots of them offer virtual calls—so you can get real timelines and what to expect, then build your trip around that instead of guessing. The costs add up fast with flights and hotels, but it's doable if you plan ahead and maybe look for places that offer package deals. Would love to hear what treatment you're leaning towards!