Documents, medication, hydration, food and trip timing
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Good preparation means bringing recent blood results and a medication list, hydrating the day before and the day of, sleeping well, avoiding alcohol for 24 hours, eating a light meal, wearing short sleeves, budgeting half a day, scheduling it on day two or three of the trip, and confirming the interpreter and assessing doctor at booking.
Three document sets matter: blood results from the past six months, a medication and supplement list with doses, and any drug allergy history. If you have a chronic condition, an English summary from your doctor makes the clinic assessment faster and safer.
Hydration is a small detail with outsized effect: drinking enough the day before and that morning makes veins easier to access, reduces repeat needle sticks and cuts light-headedness. Avoid alcohol for at least a day, since it dehydrates you.
For trip planning, schedule it on day two or three after arriving in Seoul and keep the following day free of heavy activity such as all-day walking or hiking. Avoid pairing it with injectable aesthetic procedures on the same day unless the doctor approves.
Finally, ask before booking: who assesses and monitors you, whether consumables are single-use, whether the programme is irradiation-only or includes filtration, whether before-and-after blood work is included, and the total price with tax.
Some, such as high-dose fish oil or herbs affecting clotting, may be paused by the doctor — so declare everything in advance.
Usually yes, but with unusually heavy bleeding or anaemia it is better to postpone and check haemoglobin first.
One to two weeks is usually enough; book a month ahead around holidays or peak season.
Thai visitors entering under normal conditions can use wellness services, but always check the latest immigration rules before travelling.
Most policies exclude elective wellness services, so read the terms and budget for it yourself.
Yes if they pass assessment, but allow extra time, have a companion throughout and disclose all conditions and medicines carefully.
5 points • reviewed 2026-09-03
Reviewed and last updated: 2026-09-03
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Last updated: 2026-09-03 · This content is for information only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified doctor before making treatment decisions.
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