Hey everyone! So I'm seriously thinking about doing an aesthetic procedure while I'm in Korea, but I'm honestly feeling pretty nervous about how to budget the whole thing. It's not just the procedure itself—it's flights from the US, accommodation, food, days I need to take off work... it all adds up fast and I'm worried I'm underestimating costs.

I've been trying to research how long people typically stay after getting work done, but I see so many different timelines. Like, some people seem to bounce back in a few days and others talk about needing a week or more? I'm not sure if that depends on the specific procedure or if it's just personal recovery. Has anyone done this before and actually kept track of what you needed—both time-wise and money-wise?

Also, I'm struggling with whether to book everything upfront or be flexible. Part of me wants to lock in flights and a hotel ASAP, but another part of me is thinking I should wait until I've talked to a clinic and have a better sense of timing. And is it weird to take a little extra vacation time in Seoul while I'm healing, or should I just plan to chill in my accommodation? I'd love to hear how people who've done this actually structured their trips without breaking the bank.