Hey everyone! So I've been thinking about coming to Korea for a procedure I've been wanting to do for a while, but honestly I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed trying to figure out the whole financial side of things. I know flights from the US aren't cheap, plus accommodation, and then the procedure itself... I'm just not sure how to approach planning this without blowing my budget or missing something obvious.

Has anyone actually done this before? Like, how many days did you end up needing? I'm trying to figure out if I should book maybe 10 days total or if that's too ambitious. And how far in advance did you have to plan? I'm also wondering about the hidden costs—like, are there follow-up visits you need to do, or can most of the aftercare be managed back home? I'm definitely not looking for medical advice, just real talk from people who've actually gone through the logistics.

I've been reading a lot online but everything seems so vague about costs and timelines, you know? Some posts make it sound super simple and others make me feel like I need to take a month off work. I'd love to hear how you all approached the planning part, especially if you had to save up and figure out what was actually necessary vs. what was extra. Any tips for being realistic about the budget without undershooting and having regrets?