Precautions after Procedure

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Precautions after Procedure

01. Pain after breast surgery may occur 2-3 days after surgery. It will subside as time passes.

02. A corrective garment should be worn immediately after surgery in case of breast augmentation.
It should always be worn for 4 weeks after surgery.

03. If a hemoglobin bag is attached to your breasts, please make sure to keep the valve open. The bag is normally removed after 5~7 days.

04. Since the surgery is performed under general anesthesia, eating soft food such as soup or porridge for 2 days after surgery is recommended.

05. Breast massage should be done on the 5-7th day(after the bag is removed) after surgery.
Please continue to massage for 3 months at least 3 times in a day for 15 minutes each time.

06. Please avoid sleeping on your side or stomach for 4 weeks.

07. Heavy exercises such as aerobics, weight lifting or running should be avoided for 4 weeks after surgery. Taking a walk is recommended.

08. Shower can be done after 7 days; however, please avoid sauna and hot spring for 4 weeks.

09. Only the painkiller and antibiotic that are prescribed by the clinic should be taken and take them as directed. If the pain persists even after taking the medication, then Tylenol can be taken additionally.
Please do not take painkiller that contains Aspirin as it may cause bleeding.

10. Drinking and smoking should be avoided for 4 weeks. Alcohol can cause infection and smoking can damage/necrotize skin or postpone wound recovery as it contracts vessels.

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01. For 1 month after the surgery, you should sleep in a slightly slouched position and not straight your back.

02. In case of wearing drainage tube after the surgery, please be careful so that the tube does not come off.

03. Body fluid can leak out within 24 hours after surgery up to the 3rd day. There may be some bruising and swelling on the surgical area.

04. Stitches are removed between 10 – 14 days after surgery.

05. Avoid heavy exercises such as aerobics and/ or working out at gym for 4 weeks after surgery.
Taking a walk is recommended.

06. Shower can be done once the stitches are removed; However, sauna and hot spring should be avoided for 4 weeks.

07. Only the painkiller and antibiotic that are prescribed by the clinic should be taken and take them as directed. If the pain persists even after taking the medication, then Tylenol can be taken additionally.

08. Drinking and smoking should be avoided for 4 weeks. Alcohol can cause infection and smoking can damage/necrotize skin or postpone wound recovery as it contracts blood vessels.

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01. Swelling and bruises will occur for 3 days after the surgery. They will subside as time passes.

02. Use an ice-pack on the surgical area for 2~3 days after the surgical. When using the pack, please place a thin towel or a gauze on the eyes before placing the ice-pack.

03. Stitches will be removed either on the 3rd or 7th day. Facial wash is allowed and make-up can be applied the next day after the stitches have been removed.

04. Please avoid wearing contact lenses for 3 weeks. Please wear glasses or sunglasses during this period.

05. Avoid heavy exercises such as aerobics and/ or working out at a gym for 4 weeks after the surgery.
Taking a walk is recommended.

06. Shower can be done on the next day of the surgery. However, please avoid sauna and hot spring for
4 weeks.

07. Please do not bow your head or lie faced down.

08. Using a soft large cushioned pillow when sleeping will help minimize the swelling andthe bruising.
However, please make sure that your neck is not bent and you do not sleep on your side or faced down and sleep facing the ceiling.

09. Only pain killers and antibiotics prescribed by the clinic needs to be taken and should be taken correctly. If the pain killers provided is not enough, Tylenol can be taken also. Please avoid taking pain killers which are related to Aspirin as it may cause bleeding.

10. Drinking alcohol and smoking should be avoided for 4 weeks. Alcohol can cause inflammation and smoking can prolong the recovery of scars as it causes the tightening of the blood vessels.

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01. Swelling and bruises will occur for 2 weeks after the surgery. They will subside as time passes.

02. Use an ice-pack on the surgical area for 2~3 days after the surgery. When using the pack, please place a thin towel or a gauze on the face before placing the ice-pack.

03. Stitches will be removed between 7-10 days after surgery. Facial wash is allowed and make-up can be applied the next day after the stitches have been removed.

04. Please do not remove bandages or dressings until a clinic nurse removes them for you.

05. Avoid bending over, lifting heavy objects, or straining for at least 1 week to prevent pressure on the incisions.

06. Most facelift surgeries involve incisions around the hairline and ears. Please make sure to keep the incisions clean and dry to prevent infection. Avoid using hairdryers, curling irons, or hair coloring for 4-6 weeks.

07. Avoid heavy exercises such as aerobics and/or working out at a gym for 4 weeks after the surgery.
Taking a walk is recommended.

08. A quick shower can be taken on the next day. However, please avoid sauna and hot springs for 4 weeks.

09. Please do not bow your head or lie faced down.

10. Please sleep with your upper body elevated

11. Only pain killers and antibiotics prescribed by the clinic needs to be taken and should be taken correctly. If the pain killers provided is not enough, Tylenol can be taken also. Please avoid taking pain killers which are related to Aspirin as it may cause bleeding.

12. Drinking alcohol and smoking should be avoided for 4 weeks. Alcohol can cause inflammation and smoking can prolong the recovery of scars as it causes the tightening of the blood vessels.

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01. Swelling and bruises will occur for 3 days after the surgery. They will subside as time passes.

02. Use an ice-pack on the surgical area for 2~3 days after surgery. When using the ice-pack, please place a thin towel or gauze on the surgical area before placing it.

03. Bandages/ dressings will be removed after 7 days. Make-up can be applied from the next day.

04. Please do not remove bandages, dressings and casts until a clinic nurse removes it for you.

05. Please eat soft food such as soup or porridge for 1 week.

06. Most facial contouring surgeries are performed through inside of the mouth. Please make sure to gargle your mouth as often as possible to prevent inflammation. Please make sure to gargle straight after each meal.

07. You can start brushing your teeth 1-2 days after surgery.

08. Avoid heavy exercises such as aerobics and/ or working out at a gym for 4 weeks after the surgery.
Taking a walk is recommended.

09. A quick shower can be taken on the next day. However, sauna and hot springs should be avoided for 4 weeks.

10. Do not bow the head or lie face down.

11. Using a pillow with a large cushion will help minimize the swelling and bruising. However, please make sure your neck is not bent on the pillow and you don’t sleep on your sides.

12. Only pain killers and antibiotics prescribed by the clinic needs to be taken and should be taken correctly. If the pain killers provided is not enough, Tylenol can be taken also. Please avoid taking pain killers which are related to Aspirin as it may cause bleeding.

13. Drinking and smoking should be avoided for 4 weeks. Alcohol can cause infection and smoking can damage/necrotize skin or postpone wound recovery as it contracts vessels.

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01. Swelling and bruises will occur for 3 days after the surgery. They will subside as time passes.

02. Please avoid using an ice-pack on the surgical area. If the ice pack presses the surgical area, it could cause denting and dramatically reduces the survival rate of the grafted fat. If the surgical area feels hot, then use an ice cube and rub it gently on the area.

03. Please avoid pressing or massaging the surgical area. This can negatively affect the surgical result and cause the same effect as using an ice-pack. Also, it may cause the grafted fat to be shifted to another spot.

O4. Facial wash and make up are allowed after the stitch removal. Stitches will be removed after 5 days on the face, and 7 days on the legs, abdomen and the arms. However, stitches for the second session will be removed 3 days after the surgery.

05. It takes about 1 month for grafted fat to settle down to its place. Therefore, the face will look swollen for 1~2 months. During this period, comparing the changes of the face before and after the surgery would be meaningless.

06. Please avoid going on a diet. Weight loss will cause the newly grafted fat to be reduced.

O7. Avoid heavy exercises such as aerobics and/ or working out at a gym for 4 weeks after the surgery.
Taking a walk is recommended.

08. Basic shower can be taken the day after the surgery, However, please avoid saunas and hot spring for 4 weeks.

09. Please do not bow your head or lie faced down.

10. Using a soft large cushioned pillow when sleeping will help minimize the swelling and the bruising.
However, please make sure that your neck is not bent and you do not sleep on your side or faced down and sleep facing the ceiling.

11. Only pain killers and antibiotics prescribed by the clinic needs to be taken and should be taken correctly. If the pain killers provided is not enough, Tylenol can be taken also. Please avoid taking pain killers which are related to Aspirin as it may cause bleeding.

12. Drinking and smoking should be avoided for 4 weeks. Alcohol can cause infection and smoking can damage/ necrotize skin or postpone wound recovery as it contracts vessels.

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01. Pain after gynecomastia surgery may occur 2~3 days after surgery. It will subside as time passes. There may be some stiffness in the chest area.

02. A corrective garment should be worn immediately after surgery. It should always be worn for 4 weeks after surgery to minimize swelling.

03. If a drainage bag is attached, please make sure to keep it in place and the valve open. It is normally removed next day

04. Stitches will be removed after 7~10 days. The surgical area may be sutured to minimize scars.

05. Avoid sleeping on your side or stomach for 4 weeks. Sleep on your back with the upper body slightly elevated.

06. Avoid heavy exercises such as aerobics, weight lifting, or running for 4 weeks after surgery. Taking a walk is recommended. Limit arm movements to daily activities like brushing teeth.

07. Shower can be done after 7 days; however, please avoid sauna and hot spring for 4 weeks.

08. Only the painkiller and antibiotic that are prescribed by the clinic should be taken and take them as directed. If the pain persists even after taking the medication, then Tylenol can be taken additionally. Please do not take painkiller that contains Aspirin as it may cause bleeding.

09. Drinking and smoking should be avoided for 4 weeks. Alcohol can cause infection and smoking can damage/necrotize skin or postpone wound recovery as it contracts blood vessels.

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01. Pain on a surgical part after surgery will be gone after 2~3 days. Liposuction causes less pain compared to other surgeries do but there will be slightly stiff feelings on the surgical part.

02. A corrective garment should be worn at all times for 4 weeks after the bandage removal. Wearing the garment as long as up to 3 months is recommend.

03. If the amount of fat was extracted a lot, a drainage tube could be inserted through an incision hole.
Stitch from the incision hole will be removed in 5~7 days after the surgery.

04. The suction part will be sutured to minimize scars. The stitches removal are normally done after 7~10 days from the surgery.

05. If general or spinal anesthesia is performed, enough rest for one day is required since full anesthesia gives much stress on the body.

06. 1-2 days after ths surgery, returning to normal daily activities is recommended to aid quick recovery from surgical symptoms. Lying on bed for a long time prolongs the recovery period.

07. Avoid heavy exercises such as aerobics and/ or working out at a gym for 4 weeks after the surgery.
Taking a walk is recommended.

08. Shower can be done on the next day of the stitch removal, but please avoid sauna and hot spring for
4 weeks.

09. Only pain killers and antibiotics prescribed by the clinic needs to be taken and should be taken correctly. If the pain killers provided is not enough, Tylenol can be taken also. Please avoid taking pain killers which are related to Aspirin as it may cause bleeding.

10. Drinking alcohol and smoking should be avoided for 4 weeks. Alcohol can cause inflammation and smoking can prolong the recovery of scars as it causes the tightening of the blood vessels.

Download PDF – Post Surgery Precautions: Liposuction

01. Swelling and bruises will occur for 3 days after the surgery. They will subside as time passes.

02. Use an ice-pack on the surgical area for 2~3 days after the surgery. When using the ice-pack, please place a thin towel or gauze on the area. Please place the pack around the eye area and make sure to avoid placing it directly on the nose bridge and the nose tip.

03. Facial wash and make up are allowed on the day after the stitch removal.

04. Please do not remove bandages, a case or cottons inside of your nostrils until a nurse does it.

05. Please avoid blowing your nose for 2 weeks. In case of nosebleed, please gently wipe out the blood. Please avoid putting tissues inside of your nostrils. It is normal to have a small amount of nosebleed or oozes for 2-3 days after the surgery.

06. Please avoid wearing sunglasses for 2 weeks in case of simple rhinoplasty and for 4 weeks in case of nasal bone reduction.

07. Avoid heavy exercises such as aerobics and/ or working out at a gym for 4 weeks after the surgery.
Taking a walk is recommended.

08. Shower can be done on the next day of the surgery. However, please avoid sauna and hot spring for 4 weeks.

09. Please avoid bowing the head or lying face down.

10. Using a pillow with a large cushion will help minimize the swelling and bruising. However, please make sure your neck is not bent on the pillow and you don’t sleep on your sides.

11. Only the painkiller and antibiotic that are prescribed by the clinic should be taken and take them as directed. If the pain persists even after taking the medication, then Tylenol can be taken additionally. Please do not take painkiller that contains Aspirin as it may cause bleeding.

12. Drinking alcohol and smoking should be avoided for 4 weeks. Alcohol can cause inflammation and smoking can prolong the recovery of scars as it causes the tightening of the blood vessels.

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01. Swelling and bruises will occur for 3 days after the surgery. They will subside as time passes. Swelling typically peaks at 48 hours.

02. Use an ice-pack on the surgical area for 2~3 days after the surgery. Apply for 15 minutes every 1-2 hours while awake. When using the pack, please place a thin towel or a gauze on the area.

03. Stitches will be removed after 7-10 days. Facial make-up are allowed the next day after stitch removal.

04. Keep the incision clean and dry. Gently clean with prescribed solutions to prevent infection.

05. Avoid heavy exercises such as aerobics and/or working out at a gym for 4 weeks after the surgery. Taking a walk is recommended.

06. simple shower can be taken the day after the surgery. However, please avoid saunas and hot springs for 4 weeks.

07. Please do not bow your head or lie faced down.

08. Please sleep with your upper body elevated.

09. Only pain killers and antibiotics prescribed by the clinic needs to be taken and should be taken correctly. If the pain killers provided is not enough, Tylenol can be taken also. Please avoid taking pain killers which are related to Aspirin as it may cause bleeding.

10. Drinking alcohol and smoking should be avoided for 4 weeks. Alcohol can cause inflammation and smoking can prolong the recovery of scars as it causes the tightening of the blood vessels.

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