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What should I pack for my recovery period in Korea?

Published 2026.11.07

Outcomes and side effects vary from person to person. Bleeding, infection, swelling and asymmetry may occur. Please consult our medical team before making a decision.

Packing for rhinoplasty recovery is fairly simple: loose, front-button or zip-up tops that don't need to go over your head, a travel pillow to help you sleep at an incline, sunglasses (useful both for sun protection and for gently disguising early bruising), and any regular medications you take.

For a complete packing checklist — including a few genuinely helpful items most patients don't think of — see our guide: What to Pack for Your Rhinoplasty Trip to Korea

Consultation Tip

Pack a couple of button-up or zip-up tops even if you don't usually wear them — pulling anything over your head is genuinely uncomfortable in the first week after surgery.

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What follows is general guidance. The actual cause and surgical approach are decided only after an internal examination, a CT scan and a review of your previous surgical history.

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