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Preoperative Instructions and Precautions
To ensure a safe surgery and smooth recovery, please carefully read and follow the instructions below.
ㆍFasting Instructions
- Sedation: Do not eat or drink for at least 6 hours before surgery.
- General anesthesia and rhinoplasty: Do not eat or drink for at least 8 hours before surgery.
- During the fasting period, you must not consume any food or beverages, including water, chew gum, suck on candy, or smoke.
ㆍMedications and Dietary Supplements
- Certain medications taken for high blood pressure or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions, including aspirin, anticoagulants, thrombolytics, and medications that improve blood circulation, may need to be temporarily discontinued before surgery. Please consult your medical team before stopping any prescribed medication.
- Weight-loss injections, such as Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Saxenda, may need to be stopped before surgery. Please inform your medical team in advance and follow their instructions regarding when to discontinue them.
- Please discontinue supplements such as red ginseng, omega-3, vitamin E, and ginkgo biloba 1 week before surgery, as instructed by your medical team.
- Please discontinue herbal medicines 2 weeks before surgery.
- Be sure to inform your medical team of all medications and supplements you are currently taking before surgery.
ㆍBefore Your Visit
- As you may be unable to drive safely after surgery, please arrange for someone to accompany you or use public transportation.
- Please avoid alcohol and smoking for at least 3 days before surgery.
- Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to change out of. Please also bring a mask, scarf, hat, and sunglasses as needed.
- Please remove all nail polish, gel nails, and eyelash extensions before surgery.
※Additional preparation instructions specific to your surgical procedure will be provided separately.
Postoperative Instructions and Precautions
Blepharoplasty
- Apply cold compresses around the eyes and face until Day 3 after surgery. Warm compresses are recommended starting on Day 4.
- When sleeping, it is recommended to lie on your back with your upper body elevated.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes for 1 month after surgery, and avoid wearing contact lenses for 2 weeks.
- You may resume normal daily activities, but avoid strenuous exercise (e.g., golf, working out at the gym, and Pilates) for 2 weeks.
- Avoid swimming, saunas, and Korean jjimjilbangs (public bathhouses) for 1 month.
- You may gently wash your face starting on Day 3 after surgery.
- Light makeup may be applied starting the day after your stitches are removed.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking for at least 2 weeks after surgery.
- Carefully remove the tape under your eyes on Day 3 after surgery.
- If a small amount of blood slowly oozes from the surgical site, it may be residual blood draining from the area. Use a clean towel to gently wipe away the blood, then apply gentle pressure to the surgical site for 10 minutes.
Facial Contouring
- Irritation or significant impact to the surgical site may cause bleeding or hematoma formation. Avoid activities that increase pressure on the face (e.g., vomiting, straining during bowel movements, coughing, sneezing, or bending your head forward).
- Apply cold compresses for the first 3 days after surgery to help reduce swelling. Starting on Day 4, use warm compresses. As facial sensation may be reduced after surgery, take care to avoid frostbite or burns caused by cold or warm compress packs.
- After surgery involving an incision inside the mouth, dilute the prescribed mouthwash with water (or saline solution) at a ratio of 2 parts mouthwash to 1 part water (or saline).
- Rinse your mouth after every meal and approximately every 3–4 hours. Rinse gently without using excessive force.
- You may brush your teeth as usual starting the day after surgery, but please do so carefully using a small toothbrush.
- Light walking can help reduce swelling. Running and strenuous exercise that puts pressure on the face may be resumed after 1 month.
- Avoid alcohol, smoking, and saunas for 1 month after surgery.
- (For cheekbone reduction surgery) Avoid blowing your nose or opening your mouth widely for 6 weeks after surgery.
- (For cheekbone reduction surgery) If the dressing over the incision near the sideburn area gets wet, replace it with a small amount of ointment and a clean bandage.
- (For chin surgery) Keep the tape on the front of your chin in place for 1 week after surgery. Do not remove it during this period.
Fat Grafting
- Avoid applying cold or warm compresses after fat grafting.
- For the first week after fat grafting, sleep on your back with your upper body elevated.
- Weight loss after fat grafting may reduce fat graft survival.
- Take care not to put pressure on the grafted areas. In particular, avoid wearing hats and sunglasses.
- You may resume normal daily activities, but avoid strenuous exercise (e.g., golf, working out at the gym, and Pilates) for 2 weeks.
- Avoid swimming, saunas, and Korean jjimjilbangs (public bathhouses) for 1 month.
- You may wash your face and apply makeup starting the day after surgery, avoiding areas covered with healing tape.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking for at least 3 weeks after surgery.
- A small amount of blood slowly oozing from the surgical site may be residual blood draining from the area. Gently wipe away any blood with a clean towel.
Facial Liposuction
- If a lifting band has been provided, wear it for at least 1 week, except when eating or sleeping.
- The longer you wear the lifting band, the more it may help improve skin lifting.
- If lifting tape has been applied, keep it in place for 3 days.
- You may resume normal daily activities, but avoid strenuous exercise (e.g., golf, working out at the gym, and Pilates) for 2 weeks.
- You may wash your face and apply makeup starting the day after surgery, avoiding the areas around the stitches.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking for at least 3 weeks after surgery.
- A small amount of blood slowly oozing from the surgical site may be residual blood draining from the area. Gently wipe away any blood with a clean towel.
Lifting
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Incisional Lifting
- Bruising and swelling may occur immediately after surgery but should subside within a few days.
- Apply cold compresses around the face for the first 3 days after surgery. Warm compresses are recommended starting on Day 4.
- Wear the lifting band continuously for 3 days, and continue wearing it for at least 1 month as recommended.
- Avoid talking excessively or eating foods that require strenuous chewing for 7 days.
- You may shower before your stitches are removed, but keep the surgical site dry.
- Avoid lifting heavy objects.
- When sleeping, lie on your back with your upper body elevated.
- Avoid alcohol, smoking, saunas, Korean jjimjilbangs (public bathhouses), massages, and strenuous exercise for 4 weeks after surgery.
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Non-Incisional Lifting
- Temporary bruising, swelling, and soreness may occur after surgery but should gradually subside within approximately 4 weeks.
- Avoid tough or hard foods, and take care not to open your mouth too wide.
- Avoid rubbing or applying strong pressure to the surgical site.
- You may gently wash your face and apply light makeup starting the day after surgery.
- Avoid direct sunlight after surgery and be sure to apply sunscreen.
- Avoid alcohol, smoking, saunas, Korean jjimjilbangs (public bathhouses), and massages for 7 days after surgery.
