Recovery for international patients
Rhinoplasty Recovery in Gangnam, Seoul
your stay in Seoul, day by day.
Here is what rhinoplasty recovery looks like for an international patient at ONYX in Gangnam, Seoul: what happens on each day of your stay, what you can do while the nose heals, and what changes once you are back home.
- 01 1:1 consultation with the operating surgeon
- 02 3D CT scan & virtual simulation before surgery
- 03 Structure-first design with your own cartilage
- 04 English-friendly support via WhatsApp
What is rhinoplasty recovery like in Seoul?
The first 2–3 days are for rest at your hotel, with swelling peaking around day two or three. Around day 5–7 you return to ONYX to have the splint and stitches removed, and most patients then feel comfortable sightseeing.
Light walking is encouraged from the start. Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, alcohol and pressure on the nose for the first weeks.
| Day 0 | Surgery, then rest as advised |
|---|---|
| Days 1–3 | Rest at hotel, head raised |
| Day 5–7 | Splint & stitches removed at ONYX |
| Days 7–10 | Sightseeing; fly home after your check |
| Week 2+ | Back to work and daily life |
| Questions at home | WhatsApp support |
Packing list for your recovery
- Button-up or zip tops so nothing pulls over your face
- A neck or travel pillow to sleep with your head raised
- Saline nasal spray and lip balm
- Soft, low-salt food and plenty of water
- Sunglasses and a mask for going out in the first week
Your Seoul stay, day by day
Typical timeline only. Healing varies with the procedure, skin thickness and materials used.
- Day 0 Consultation confirmed, surgery, rest at your hotel.
- Day 1–3 Swelling peaks; cold compresses and rest.
- Day 4 Short walks; light meals out nearby.
- Day 5–7 Splint and stitches removed at ONYX.
- Day 7–10 Sightseeing, then fly home after your check.
- Back home Swelling keeps settling over months.
Rhinoplasty Recovery in Seoul: your questions answered.
Will I stay overnight at the clinic?
Many rhinoplasty patients return to their hotel the same day; whether you need to stay longer is confirmed at consultation.
Where should I stay during recovery?
A hotel near Gangnam Station makes check-ups easy. Choose one with a quiet room and easy access.
Can I go sightseeing?
Light sightseeing is fine after the first few days; avoid crowded places where your nose could be bumped.
What should I avoid during recovery?
Strenuous exercise, saunas, alcohol, smoking, blowing your nose and pressure from glasses.
When can I fly home?
Usually after the one-week check, once the splint and stitches are removed.
Plan your rhinoplasty consultation in Gangnam, Seoul.
Address
8F, 18 Gangnam-daero 94-gil
Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Getting here
Near Gangnam Station
Line 2 · Shinbundang Line
Hours (KST)
Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00
Sat 10:00–16:00
Closed Sundays & public holidays
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