K-ClinicFacial Palsy Treatment Korea: Barrrjung Clinic Return Guide
For facial palsy treatment in Korea, the most important appointment is the last one before you fly home. At Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital in Seoul, the doctor checks your recovery and explains aftercare and follow-up direction. Number and spacing of sessions are decided by the doctor; for short stays, inpatient care is available (65 beds, single premium room ₩150,000 per day). The hospital does not state whether treatment records are provided or whether herbal medicine can be taken home, so confirm both on site. Speed and degree of recovery vary by person.
Facial Palsy Treatment in Korea: Why the Last Visit Before You Fly Home Matters
When you get facial palsy treatment in Korea, the most important appointment is the last one before you go home: this is when you clarify your recovery status, precautions and next steps in one go.
Most international visitors can stay only a limited number of days, so treatment may not be "finished" when you leave Korea. This article uses the process at Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital as an example, covering each step from the first visit to your return home and the questions to ask before you leave.
What Is the Treatment Process at Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital?
The process at Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital has three stages: the first visit, the treatment period and the pre-departure visit, followed by aftercare at home in the direction the doctor explains.
- First visit: Consultation, pulse and palpation diagnosis, and imaging and ultrasound tests to confirm the cause, then a treatment plan is drawn up.
- Treatment period: Acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, thread embedding, herbal medicine and manual therapy are given according to the plan; inpatient intensive treatment is available when needed.
- Before you go home: The doctor checks your recovery and explains precautions and the direction of follow-up care.
The hospital has 7 doctors, both Korean medicine doctors and Western medicine doctors, who work together on cases. Director Jeong In-ho, a Korean medicine doctor, is president of the Korean Society of Facial Studies and president of the Facial Palsy (Crooked Mouth and Eye) Research Society.
What Should I Ask at the Last Visit Before Going Home?
At the pre-departure visit, ask in this order: degree of recovery, precautions, follow-up direction, herbal medicine and treatment records, so you leave with more than just an impression.
K-Clinic's advice: write down the doctor's explanation on the spot, including the date and which treatments you received that day, so it is clearer when you show it to a doctor back home.
What Documents Should I Bring to a Facial Palsy Hospital in Korea?
The hospital's preparation list says to bring your medical records and MRI/CT images from home before departure (on disc or as files), and to tell the doctor your onset date, how symptoms have changed and any medications you take (especially anticoagulants and steroids).
On the other hand, the hospital does not state whether treatment records are provided or in which language. If you need to take them home to show your doctor, ask the hospital well before you leave rather than on the last day.
How Many Days Do I Need? Tell the Hospital Your Return Date
The number and spacing of treatments are decided by the doctor after examination, so tell the hospital your onset date and planned return date when you book.
If your stay is short, ask about inpatient intensive treatment. The hospital has 65 inpatient beds, and its published price for a single premium room is ₩150,000 per day, with a companion meal at ₩5,500 per meal. For a 5-day stay, the room fee alone adds up to ₩750,000. The price list does not state tax or validity period, so confirm costs not listed, such as consultation and tests.
The hospital is also open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 09:00 to 15:00 (no lunch break), and on weekdays from 09:00 to 20:00 (lunch break 13:00–14:00), so a weekend arrival can fit into your schedule.
Can I Take Korean Herbal Medicine Home?
A 15–20 day supply of herbal decoction costs ₩300,000–₩1,000,000, and the hospital does not state the packaging format or how it can be carried.
If part of the herbal medicine the doctor prescribes will be taken after you return home, confirm the quantity, how to take it and the packaging when it is prescribed. K-Clinic advises checking your home country's rules on bringing medication through customs before you leave.
Frequently Asked Questions from International Patients
Q: Can I continue treatment at home after returning?
A: The doctor explains precautions and the direction of follow-up care before you go home. For continuing treatment at home, bring the explanation and records from Korea and discuss them with your own doctor.
Q: Can I still contact the Korean hospital after I go home?
A: The hospital does not state how to contact it after you return. If you need to follow up, use the live chat on this website and we can help check with the hospital.
Q: My facial palsy started a long time ago. Is it still worth going?
A: The hospital says treatment in the early stage after onset has a big effect on prognosis, so it recommends seeing a doctor as soon as possible; speed and degree of recovery vary by person. If your onset was a while ago, tell us first through the live chat and the hospital will confirm.
Q: Is the hospital registered to treat international patients?
A: Yes. Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital is registered as an institution for attracting international patients.
How to Book Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital via K-Clinic
Treatment is in Korea but recovery continues at home, so both sides need to connect. Use the "Request booking" button or the live chat on this website for a free consultation in English, with no need to contact the hospital in Korean yourself.
We check these with the hospital for you:
- Whether your schedule is enough, based on your onset date and length of stay
- Whether you need inpatient care, and the room arrangements
- Whether treatment records can be provided before you leave, and in which language
- The quantity, packaging and carrying method of herbal medicine
Once your booking is complete, we will tell you the arrival time and address (Gwanak-gu, Seoul, near SinDaebang Station).
Actual treatment content and number of sessions depend on the examination results; speed and degree of recovery vary by person.
Frequently asked questions
What happens before I go home after facial palsy treatment at Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital?
According to the hospital's described process, the doctor checks your recovery before you return home and explains precautions and the direction of follow-up care after you leave.
Can I get treatment records to take home from a Korean facial palsy hospital?
The hospital does not state whether treatment records are provided or in which language. Ask Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital before your final pre-departure visit.
Can I take Korean herbal medicine home after facial palsy treatment in Korea?
The hospital does not state the packaging format or how the medicine can be carried. Confirm this when the medicine is prescribed, and check your home country's rules on bringing medication through customs.
How should I plan facial palsy treatment in Korea if I can only stay a few days?
The number and spacing of sessions are decided by the doctor after examination. Tell the hospital your onset date and length of stay in advance; if your stay is short, ask about inpatient intensive treatment.
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