Korean Plastic Surgery Pre-Trip Checklist: 21-Day Foreign Patient Preparation Guide

Foreign patient travel preparation flat lay — partially packed carry-on suitcase with passport, clinic correspondence dossier, Korean SIM card, hotel reservation card, and 21-day countdown notebook on a pale oak dining table in cool morning daylight.

The 21 days before a Korean plastic surgery trip determine almost as much as the surgery itself. Foreign patients who arrive in Seoul without stopping blood-thinning medications, without a video consultation in advance, or without a return-flight buffer routinely face surgery delays, cancellations, or compromised outcomes. This 6-category framework covers documentation, medication stop windows, pre-consultation preparation, travel logistics, insurance coverage, and post-operative return planning — independently checkable against any Korean clinic before deposit.