Pre-operative preparation for mammoplasty in South Korea involves rigorous medical screenings, digital imaging, and lifestyle adjustments. Patients undergo mandatory blood tests, mammograms or ultrasounds, and EKGs to confirm surgical fitness. Consultations with board-certified surgeons and anaesthetists are essential for finalising treatment plans and implant selection.
- Clinical screenings: Exams include EKGs, blood work, and imaging for anaesthesia safety.
- Specialist consultations: Patients meet surgeons like Dr Kim Jung Hue to confirm measurements.
- Lifestyle restrictions: Patients must stop smoking, alcohol, and blood-thinning supplements 2–4 weeks before surgery.
- Fasting requirements: Patients must strictly avoid all food and water for 4–8 hours.
Bookimed Expert Insight: CCTV is mandatory in Korean theatres. However, clinics like VG Plastic Surgery do not save footage permanently. Patients should request official recording or documentation during the pre-op appointment. This provides a record for future medical needs.
Patient Consensus: Patients should plan to arrive in Seoul 3–5 days early for mandatory physical measurements and imaging. Patients value confirming that their surgeon belongs to the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.