SAFE AFTERCARE
Post-surgery precautions
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- Eye surgery
- Rhinoplasty
- Facial contouring
- implant surgery
- facial liposuction
- fat grafting
- Facial contouring
- Breast Augmentation
Eye surgery
Post-surgery precautions
| poultice | Please apply a cold compress starting 4 hours after surgery for 7 days. Warm massage is recommended starting from the 7th day. |
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| posture | For one week after surgery, please sleep with your head or back elevated (by placing a pillow or blanket under your head and back) with your face toward the ceiling. |
| 식사 | There is a risk of burns due to temporary numbness caused by anesthesia, so you should avoid hot food for about 3 hours after surgery. |
| Brushing teeth | You can wash your face or wipe yourself immediately after surgery, provided that water does not come into contact with the bandages or tape applied by the hospital. You may lightly wash your face and apply makeup starting from the day you remove both the bandage and tape. |
| Ttaenggimi | 1. Wear for 24 hours after surgery. (Please loosen the strap before meals and put it back on after eating.) 2. Please make sure to untie it before going to sleep. 3. Starting 24 hours after surgery, please wear it repeatedly at intervals. |
Post-surgery symptoms
| bookkeeping | Although there are individual differences, swelling may be more severe 3 to 5 days after surgery than on the day of surgery. It may appear more swollen or protruding for up to a month. |
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| pulling sensation | Depending on the type of surgery and the condition, you may feel a pulling sensation, and the pulling sensation may differ on each side. |
| Conjunctivitis | The whites of the eyes may become red and congested as if blood vessels have burst, but symptoms usually last for about two weeks. |
| asymmetry | Due to swelling and scarring after surgery, the asymmetry between the two sides of the face may appear more severe than before the surgery, but it will improve after 3 to 6 months as the swelling and scarring subside. |
Forbidden items for one month
Alcohol, tobacco, public baths, steam baths, saunas, use of swimming pools, strenuous exercise (gym, jogging, hiking, etc.)
Rhinoplasty
Post-surgery precautions
| poultice | Please apply cold compresses for one week starting immediately after surgery. Place a piece of gauze on your skin and put a hot pack on top of it. Do not place the hot pack directly on your nose; instead, place it around the nose area so that the cold air reaches that area. |
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| posture | For one week after surgery, please sleep with your head or back elevated (by placing a pillow or blanket under your head and back) with your face toward the ceiling. Please also avoid habitually lowering your head or lying face down. You must maintain a straight lying position while sleeping. This is because if it is not maintained, the nose may be pressed to one side, causing the position of the implant to shift or the corrected area of the osteotomy bone to be compressed by pressure, leading to deformation of the shape. |
| 식사 | On the day of surgery, it is recommended to refrain from eating or drinking for about an hour after the operation. After that, there are no restrictions on the type of meal. However, those who have undergone general anesthesia for rhinoplasty are advised to wait 4 hours before eating. |
| face wash | You can wash your face properly starting the day after the visible stitches are removed. If washing your face is difficult, you can gently wipe it with a wet towel. (The cotton inside the nose is removed on the 1st or 2nd day after surgery, and the cast and stitches are removed around the 7th day.) |
| Head wrap | If you wrap it so that it does not come into contact with the surgical site, it is possible even immediately after surgery. Hair salons recommend washing your hair by tilting your head back. If you wash your hair by bending forward, you can do so starting from the time you are able to wash your face. |
| Other daily life | Slightly vigorous exercise or massage around the nose is possible after at least 3 months have passed. If you sneeze, you must keep your mouth open for two weeks. |
Post-surgery symptoms
| Swelling and bruising | Swelling is worse the day after the surgery than on the day of the surgery. The swelling continues for another 2 to 3 days in this state, and then gradually subsides. Bruises also fade in proportion to this. Bruises usually last for about two weeks. |
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| of the incision line red scar |
It lasts for three months and eventually becomes much less noticeable. |
| asymmetry | Everyone has slightly different sizes or shapes of their nostrils, but in severe cases, swelling can make the difference in size or shape between the two nostrils appear particularly noticeable compared to before. |
| Hardness of the nose | The scar tissue usually lasts for about 6 months, but if the condition is severe for a certain period, the time to recovery can be accelerated with injections that soften the scar tissue. |
| nosebleed | It is normal to have nosebleeds for about 2 to 3 days after surgery. Please gently spit out any blood that flows down the back of your throat, and if blood comes out of your nose and flows, please gently wipe only the dripping blood with a tissue. |
| Nasal congestion | Up to 3 months, symptoms such as nasal congestion and stuffiness may occur due to swelling of the nasal mucosa. |
| of the incision line pulling sensation |
A pulling sensation around the incision line occurs due to scarring. At this time, if frequent stimulation is applied, such as laughing too loudly or moving the mouth to speak, the scar tissue may remain poorly. |
Forbidden items for one month
Alcohol, tobacco, public baths, steam baths, saunas, swimming pools, strenuous exercise (gym, jogging, hiking, etc.), glasses, sunglasses
Facial contouring
Post-surgery precautions
| poultice | Please apply cold compresses from immediately after surgery for up to one week. Place gauze on your skin and put a hot pack on top of it. |
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| posture | For one week after surgery, please sleep with your head or back elevated (by placing a pillow or blanket under your head and back) with your face toward the ceiling. Please also avoid habitually lowering your head or lying face down. |
| 식사 | On the day of surgery, it is recommended to refrain from eating or drinking for about an hour after the operation. After that, a liquid diet (porridge, gruel) is recommended for one week. (A liquid diet is recommended for 2 months after cheekbone reduction surgery.) |
| Brushing teeth | Brushing is not allowed for one week after surgery, and thereafter, very gently avoid touching the sutured area. You must use a small children's toothbrush for brushing. During periods when brushing your teeth is not possible, you must use the mouthwash provided by the hospital after meals or after eating, and you should not apply too much pressure to your mouth when gargling. |
| Washing face / washing hair | You can gently wash your face while avoiding the tape or bandage applied, or lightly wipe it with a wet towel. Normal face washing is possible immediately after removing the tape and bandages. |
Post-surgery symptoms
| bookkeeping | Swelling is worse the day after the surgery than on the day of the surgery. The swelling continues for another 3-5 days in this state, and then gradually subsides. |
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| ache | There is some pain for 2-3 days after surgery. Of course, the pain gradually subsides. |
| bleeding | It may last for 2-3 days after surgery. Afterwards, the color gradually fades. If the small amount of blood coming out is uncomfortable, do not apply pressure; gently spit it out onto a tissue or similar. |
| Decreased sensation | Reduced sensation usually returns to almost full after about 6 months to 1 year, but the speed of recovery varies from person to person, so in some cases, a little more time may be needed. |
Forbidden items for one month
Alcohol, tobacco, public baths, steam baths, saunas, swimming pools, strenuous exercise (gym workouts, jogging, hiking, etc.), hard or chewy foods
implant surgery
Post-surgery precautions
| poultice | Please apply cold compresses from immediately after surgery for up to one week. Place gauze on your skin and put a hot pack on top of it. |
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| posture | For one week after surgery, please sleep with your head or back elevated (by placing a pillow or blanket under your head and back) with your face toward the ceiling. Please also avoid habitually lowering your head or lying face down. |
| 식사 | On the day of surgery, it is recommended to refrain from eating or drinking for about an hour after the operation. After that, a liquid diet (porridge, gruel) is recommended for one week. |
| Brushing teeth | Brushing is not allowed for one week after surgery, and thereafter, very gently avoid touching the sutured area. You must use a small children's toothbrush for brushing. During periods when brushing your teeth is not possible, you must use the mouthwash provided by the hospital after meals or after eating, and you should not apply too much pressure to your mouth when gargling. |
| face wash | If tape is attached, please wipe it gently with a wet towel. You can resume normal light face washing and makeup immediately after removing the tape. |
| Head wrap | You can wash your hair immediately after surgery if you avoid getting water on the taped area. Alternatively, we recommend washing your hair backwards at a hair salon. Normal hair washing is possible starting the day after all tapes are removed. |
Post-surgery symptoms
| bookkeeping | Swelling is worse the day after the surgery than on the day of the surgery. The swelling continues for another 2-3 days in this state, and then gradually subsides. Swelling usually lasts for a week after surgery. |
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| foreign body sensation/heavy feeling | You may feel it due to the implant, but it will not be uncomfortable once you get used to it. |
| Discomfort in the tooth area | The surgical method for fixing the implant causes temporary discomfort. |
| asymmetry | Asymmetry caused by swelling appears for approximately one month and then gradually subsides. |
| Decreased sensation | Reduced sensation usually returns to almost full after about 6 months to 1 year, but the speed of recovery varies from person to person, so in some cases, a little more time may be needed. |
Forbidden items for one month
Alcohol, tobacco, public baths, steam baths, saunas, use of swimming pools, strenuous exercise (gym, jogging, hiking, etc.)
facial liposuction
Post-surgery precautions
| poultice | Please apply cold compresses from immediately after surgery for up to one week. Place gauze on your skin and put a hot pack on top of it. |
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| posture | For one week after surgery, please sleep with your head or back elevated (by placing a pillow or blanket under your head and back) with your face toward the ceiling. Please also avoid habitually lowering your head or lying face down. |
| 식사 | On the day of surgery, it is recommended to refrain from eating or drinking for about an hour after the operation. After that, there are no restrictions on the type of meal. |
| face wash | You can wash your face starting the day after all stitches are removed. (Do not rub your eyes when washing your face) If washing your face is difficult, you can gently wipe it with a wet towel. |
| Head wrap | You can wash your hair immediately after surgery as long as you avoid getting water on the surgical site. We recommend washing your hair backward at a hair salon. If you wash your face by bending your head forward, you can do so from the time you are able to wash your face. |
Post-surgery symptoms
| Swelling and bruising | Swelling is worse the day after the surgery than on the day of the surgery. The swelling continues for another 2 to 3 days in this state, and then gradually subsides. Bruises also fade in proportion to this. Bruises usually last for about two weeks. |
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| 결막부종 | Even if the whites of your eyes swell up, it does not indicate any abnormality in your eyes, so you can rest assured. However, it may last for about 1 to 2 weeks. |
| Conjunctivitis | The whites of the eyes may become red and congested as if blood vessels have burst, but symptoms usually last for about two weeks. |
| high feeling height of the double eyelid |
Since the height will eventually decrease compared to immediately after surgery, if it appears higher initially, it is due to swelling and scarring, so you do not need to worry too much. |
| Dry eye syndrome | This occurs because the eyes become larger after surgery, increasing the surface area of the eyeball exposed to the air, which temporarily causes dryness. |
| eye boogers | Slightly more than usual may appear, or a white film-like substance may be visible on the eyeball. |
Forbidden items for one month
Alcohol, smoking, public baths, steam baths, saunas, swimming pools, strenuous exercise (gym workouts, jogging, hiking, etc.), wearing contact lenses, rubbing eyes
fat grafting
Post-surgery precautions
| poultice | Please apply a cold compress starting 4 hours after surgery and continuing for 5 days. Place the compress pack in the freezer to cool it down for about 10 minutes, then place gauze or tissue on the surgical site and place the pack on top. |
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| posture | For one week after surgery, please sleep with your head or back elevated (by placing a pillow or blanket under your head and back) with your face toward the ceiling. |
| 식사 | There is a risk of burns due to temporary numbness caused by anesthesia, so you should avoid hot food for about 3 hours after surgery. |
| Face washing and makeup | You can wash your face and apply makeup normally starting 24 hours after surgery with the Duoderm attached. Please replace the Duoderm on the wound every day for 7 days. After that, you may remove it. |
| shower | You can take a light shower starting two days after surgery with a waterproof bandage applied to the wound. |
Post-surgery symptoms
| bookkeeping | Although there are individual differences, swelling may be more severe 3 to 5 days after surgery than on the day of surgery. It may look swollen or protruding for up to a month. |
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| Symptom | An asymmetrical or relatively sunken appearance, or a bumpy or hard sensation, is a normal phenomenon and will gradually improve over time. |
| Of the area where fat was removed ache |
The fat harvesting site may be painful, bruised, bumpy, or hard for 2 to 3 months, and may be painful and throbbing for about a month when walking or running. |
Forbidden items for one month
Alcohol, tobacco, public baths, steam baths, saunas, use of swimming pools, strenuous exercise (gym, jogging, hiking, etc.),
For forehead fat grafting, do not wear a hat, and light facial massage is possible starting one month after surgery.
We recommend that you start dieting one month after the second fat grafting procedure to allow for graft survival.
Facial contouring
Post-surgery precautions
| poultice | Please apply a cold compress for 4 hours after surgery for 5 days. |
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| posture | For one week after surgery, please sleep with your head or back elevated (by placing a pillow or blanket under your head and back) with your face toward the ceiling. Please also avoid habitually lowering your head or lying face down. |
| 식사 | There is a risk of burns due to temporary numbness caused by anesthesia, so you should avoid hot food for about 3 hours after surgery. |
| face wash | Immediately after surgery, you may wash your face or wipe the area, provided that water does not come into contact with the bandages or tape applied by the hospital. The date for stitch removal will be determined based on your condition; the last stitch will be removed on the 14th day, and please keep the Duoderm bandage on the wound for 3 days. You may remove it after that. |
| Head wrap | Starting three days after the bandage is removed, the hair salon recommends covering the wound and washing your hair backward. You can wash your hair normally starting from the day all stitches are removed. However, in the case of a forehead lift, you can do so one week after the surgery. |
Post-surgery symptoms
| bookkeeping | Although there are individual differences, swelling may be more severe 3 to 5 days after surgery than on the day of surgery. It may look swollen or protruding for up to a month. |
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| pulling sensation | Depending on the type of surgery and the condition, you may feel a pulling sensation, and the pulling sensation may differ on each side. |
| Replying to @sarah_mcdonald | The surgical site may feel tingly or numb, but it will improve after about 3 months. |
| of the incision line red scar |
Although there are individual differences, it gradually fades after about 1 to 3 months. |
Forbidden items for one month
You must avoid alcohol, tobacco, public baths, steam baths, saunas, swimming pools, strenuous exercise (gym workouts, jogging, hiking, etc.), heavy-touch acupressure, massages, and facial cleansing methods for at least one month.
Breast Augmentation
Post-surgery precautions
| poultice | If you keep water away from the surgical site, it is possible even immediately after surgery. |
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| posture | Please also avoid habitually lowering your head or lying face down. You must maintain a lying flat position while sleeping for at least one month. You must avoid sleeping on your stomach for at least 3 months. |
| Head wrap | If you wrap the surgical site to prevent water from touching it, it is possible even immediately after surgery. Hair salons recommend washing your hair backwards. You can take a full body shower by applying waterproof tape to the incision site. It is permissible to wrap the bandage or tape while bending your head forward, provided you are careful to prevent water from touching it. (However, for the armpit area, you must avoid raising your arm high.) |
| shower | A simple shower below the surgical site is possible starting the day after surgery. The surgical site can be treated starting the day after all bandages, tape, and stitches are removed. (Dermabond does not require separate stitch removal.) |
| driving | It is possible to proceed cautiously starting one week after surgery. |
| blood bag | In the case of an axillary or areola incision, you may need to wait about 1 to 3 days depending on the situation. This helps you return to daily life quickly by allowing blood to flow out of the body instead of pooling. |
| Wearing a bra | You must wear the special bra until the period recommended by the hospital. It takes a minimum of 1 month to 6 months, depending on the progress. You should consult with your doctor to wear a suitable type of bra based on your condition. Wearing it is recommended after approximately 2 to 6 months. |
Post-surgery symptoms
| bookkeeping | Swelling is worse the day after the surgery than on the day of the surgery. You may feel a tightness after waking up for about a month, or every morning. The swelling continues for another 2 to 3 days in this state, and then gradually subsides. |
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| Pal-yong | You should be careful when using your arm for the first month after surgery, and since the recovery period lasts for more than 6 months, it is recommended to be careful when using your arm. |
| of the incision line red scar |
It is frequently visible for 6 months to 1 year, and becomes faint after about 1 year. Please manage it with scar ointment or scar patches. |
Forbidden items for one month
Alcohol, tobacco, use of public baths, steam baths, saunas, swimming pools, and strenuous exercise (golf, tennis, and swimming are prohibited for 3 months).
Sleeping on your stomach (possible after 3 months, but sleeping on your back is recommended), receiving massage while lying on your stomach (possible from 3 to 6 months after surgery)
