Yes, this is normal. I think you might feel a bit of relief if you look up progress pictures or find a progress video on YouTube. A lot of people share their experiences when it comes to surgeries and face lifts are extremely common.
This is a good question!
When I was in Korea in 2024, I was overwhelmed. I didn't know what to do when I had nothing to do outside of my surgery plans. What I did was look at local spots. Food places, entertainment, shopping spots. Korea has soooo much to offer and is so fun when you enjoy the vacation.
I would plan for a bit of extra time. You might end up changing your mind about a clinic after getting there. Allow yourself at least 5 days for this. So assuming that the surgery will take 8 days as mentioned above, you would want a minimum of 13 days.