원더풀성형외과

Position

For the first 5 days after surgery, sleeping with your head elevated above the level of your heart using a soft pillow may help reduce swelling and pain.
When sleeping, do not turn your head to the side. Please lie flat on your back facing upward.
For 3 weeks after surgery, please avoid straining your face, lying face down, or bending your head forward, as these actions may increase the risk of bleeding.

Swelling

Swelling and bruising may gradually worsen during the first 3–5 days after surgery. After that, they will slowly improve over time depending on individual recovery.
Please apply cold compresses until day 5 after surgery. When using compresses, wrap them in a thin towel to prevent direct contact with the skin.
(Direct contact may cause frostbite.)

Recovery Progress

A tight or numb sensation of the skin is part of the normal healing process and will gradually improve over several months.
If Endotine was used during surgery, you may be able to feel it under the scalp or experience some discomfort.
Some temporary sensory changes (numbness, tightness, or an unfamiliar sensation) are normal after surgery. These usually improve within 3–6 months, although recovery varies by individual.
Until 1 year after surgery, you may notice occasional sounds from the area where Endotine was inserted. Endotine is made of a material that naturally dissolves in the body, and these symptoms will gradually disappear over time.

Wound Care

Stitches at the incision site are removed 7 days or 10 days after surgery.
Scabs may form after stitch removal. Please do not remove them forcibly, and allow them to fall off naturally.

Cleansing & Showering

Face washing is allowed starting the day of surgery, but please avoid getting water on the bandage or the surgical area on the scalp.
Hair washing is allowed starting 3–4 days after surgery. When washing your hair, do not rub the incision site with your fingers. Gently rinse with shampoo and water, and dry your hair using cool air or a towel.
Please ensure that the surgical area is not stretched or pulled.
Light showering of the body area is allowed starting the day after surgery.
Steam rooms, saunas, and half-body baths are allowed starting after 4 weeks post-surgery.

Prescribed Medications

Please take all medications prescribed by the clinic as instructed after surgery. Skipping doses may increase the risk of inflammation.
After discharge, please take the prescribed medications regularly at the designated times. If symptoms such as diarrhea or hives occur after taking the medication, discontinue use and contact the clinic immediately.
Pain relievers are included in the prescription. However, if you continue to experience significant pain, you may take additional Tylenol (acetaminophen).
For 1 month after surgery, please avoid multivitamins (especially Vitamin E) and nutritional supplements, as they may increase the risk of bleeding.
Unless absolutely necessary, aspirin should be avoided for at least one week after surgery.
Swelling-reduction medications are not recommended, as they may also increase the risk of bleeding.

Exercise

Light exercise is allowed after 2 weeks, and strenuous activities (such as workouts, hiking, or swimming) are allowed starting after 1 month.

General Post-Operative Precautions

Alcohol & Smoking
Alcohol consumption and smoking are strictly prohibited for one month after surgery.
Please also avoid excessive exercise and stress during the recovery period.
Alcohol may increase the risk of inflammation, and smoking constricts blood vessels, which can delay wound healing and slow recovery.
Emergency Situations
If you experience any of the following symptoms, please contact the clinic or your assigned coordinator immediately and visit the hospital as soon as possible.
Contact the Clinic Immediately If: · You experience severe eye pain or changes in vision
· Heavy bleeding continues
· You develop a high fever over 38°C or severe dizziness
· The surgical area becomes extremely swollen or shows changes in skin color

※ Mon–Fri: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM / Sat: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
※ Please contact your assigned coordinator during business hours.
※ Emergency Contact Number: 02-512-9996