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Staying the full 4 weeks in Seoul usually costs less than managing a single post-op complication back home.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients strongly advise booking business class seats for the return journey to manage discomfort. Many recommend a local SIM card to maintain constant emergency contact with the clinic during the first month.</p>"},{"q":"What does the recovery timeline look like after a full body lift?","a":"<p>Recovery after a full body lift in South Korea typically requires 4 to 6 weeks for initial healing. 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