What are the recovery and stay-in-Korea timelines for tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)?
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We hope this FAQ helps answer some of your questions! Please remember that plastic surgery procedures should always be performed with a good understanding between patient and doctor of realistic expectations, and with an emphasis on safety
Recommended stay in Korea: 13–15 days.
Hospital admission: 1 day.
Stitch removal: 2 weeks after surgery.
Recovery progress: The procedure page notes that firmness and swelling can remain for the first 1–2 months. This is different from the recommended stay and early stitch-removal schedule; activity and compression-garment instructions depend on the surgical plan.
The recommended stay is an early recovery and follow-up planning period, not a guarantee of complete healing or fitness to fly. Confirm activity, follow-up and departure arrangements with the clinic for your individual recovery.
View the tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure page and Summary.
Recommended stay in Korea: 7 days.
Hospital admission: No admission.
Stitch removal: Postoperative day 7.
Recovery progress: The procedure page describes returning to daily life after about 1 week and resuming exercise after at least 1 month. Timing varies with the treated area and amount of liposuction, and should be confirmed with the surgeon.
The recommended stay is an early recovery and follow-up planning period, not a guarantee of complete healing or fitness to fly. Confirm activity, follow-up and departure arrangements with the clinic for your individual recovery.
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