Travel safety

Flying after liposuction or LAMS: ask before you book.

When you can fly depends on the method, the areas, your health and your doctor’s check. This guide lists what to ask and general precautions for long flights after surgery.

Travel after treatment
Ask your doctor

Questions before booking flights

Your doctor clears you to fly.

  • When may I fly after my specific procedure?
  • Should I wear a compression garment on the flight?
  • Which follow-up must happen in Seoul before I leave?
  • How will remote follow-up work?
Real results

Before & after, side by side.

Two cases published by 365mc for this treatment. Drag the handle on each photo to compare.

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Individual results vary. Photos are shown for information only and are not a guarantee of outcome. More cases: 365mc official gallery.

On the plane

General precautions for long flights

Move

Walk the aisle and flex your ankles regularly.

Hydrate

Drink water; limit alcohol.

Follow instructions

Wear garments and take medicines exactly as advised.

Your doctors

Meet the doctors behind this treatment

Focus areas as listed by 365mc Seoul. Your coordinator can arrange a consultation with a doctor who specialises in your area.

Meet the full team →
Dr. Kim Hajin
CMO · Seoul Liposuction Hospital

Dr. Kim Hajin

Chief Medical Officer and chair of the 365mc council of representative directors.

Dr. Lim Junyong
Hospital Director

Dr. Lim Junyong

Arms Abdomen Thighs HERPAGORI Male chest
Orange Care

Aftercare designed by people who only treat fat

At 365mc, care after liposuction is treated as part of the procedure, not an optional extra. Orange Care combines recovery therapy with medical follow-up and nutrition support.

Hyperbaric oxygen
Recovery

Hyperbaric oxygen

Oxygen-chamber sessions in the weeks after surgery to support circulation and help swelling settle.

Light & frequency therapy
Recovery

Light & frequency therapy

Low/medium-frequency therapy and Bio Light Laser sessions, plus Enderplus, scheduled by your doctor.

Dedicated aftercare doctor
Medical

Dedicated aftercare doctor

Check-ups and prescriptions from an Orange Care physician, with progress reviews of your contour.

Supervised recovery room
Comfort

Supervised recovery room

1:1 care on the day of surgery in a recovery room monitored by medical staff.

Orange Care also includes 1:1 nutrition counselling with a clinical dietitian , with an eating plan based on your body, medical history, work and lifestyle, and a 365mc food diary (also available as an app) to track habits after you return home. Schedules vary by patient; international patients can receive adjusted schedules and remote follow-up.
International patient support

Looked after from the first message

1:1 medical interpretation
Language

1:1 medical interpretation

Interpretation from consultation to aftercare, with support in 11+ languages.

Hotel & transfer help
Stay

Hotel & transfer help

Partner hotels near the hospital, with booking help from the global team.

Online consultation
Before & after

Online consultation

Photo review before you fly and remote follow-up after you return home.

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FAQ

Common questions

Still unsure? Our English-speaking coordinators reply on WhatsApp, usually within 24 hours (excluding weekends and Korean holidays).

Is LAMS easier for travel? +

LAMS has no incision and no sleep anesthesia, but still follow your doctor’s advice before flying.

What if I have a concern after flying home? +

Contact your coordinator by messaging app; seek local care urgently for warning signs.

Get a personal plan before you fly.

Send photos of the area and your travel dates. A 365mc coordinator replies in English with the suitable method and next steps.