Facts About YTR's Recovery: Estimated to Take a Year, What Is Being Restored?
The case of alleged false imprisonment and abuse experienced by YTR remains in the public spotlight. After being found in a dire condition, allegedly held captive for three years by her boyfriend, Taufik Hidayat, the focus has now shifted to her recovery process, which is confirmed to be a long-term endeavour. The medical team at Hasan Sadikin Hospital (RSHS) in Bandung revealed that while YTR’s condition is showing positive progress, her injuries are complex and require gradual medical treatment. The overall rehabilitation process is estimated to take up to a year. Here are the latest facts regarding YTR’s condition and recovery.
- Recovery Process Estimated to Take One Year
The President Director of RSHS Bandung, Rachim Dinata Marsidi, explained that the medical team has devised a long-term care plan for YTR. The initial phase is focused on treating the infections she is still suffering from. Once her condition has completely improved, further medical procedures will be carried out in stages. “So, for this month we are still focusing on eliminating the infection, and we have made a schedule that could take up to a year for all the repairs,” he said, as quoted from a YouTube broadcast on Friday, 3 July 2026.
- Not Just the Face, Leg Condition Also Requires Rehabilitation
YTR’s injuries are not limited to her face. The medical team revealed that her mobility has also been affected, requiring comprehensive therapy and rehabilitation. “Because it’s not just the face, the leg movement is also affected. So we have scheduled that within a year everything can be resolved,” Rachim stated. This means the recovery process does not solely focus on plastic surgery or facial reconstruction, but also on restoring bodily functions so the victim can return to normal activities.
- Surgery Cannot Be Performed Yet
Although many hope YTR will soon undergo reconstructive surgery, the medical team has stressed that this cannot be done in the near future. The current top priority is to ensure all infections are completely cleared. If surgery is performed while an infection is still present, the healing process risks facing complications.