[BK Plastic Surgery] Post-Operative Treatment Instruction

Plastic Surgery: 
Post-Operative Treatment Instruction

Of course, surgery itself is very important. 

Also the post-operative treatment is no less import than surgery.

The post-operative treatment for each plastic surgery is different.

Today we are talking about the way 

for eyelid surgery and nose surgery, the most general surgeries.  

[Eyelid surgery]

•Moderate swelling is expected right after surgery. 
Swelling is severe during 2nd and 3rd post operative days,
 but it usually subsides within 1 week.


• Stitches are removed within 5th~7th day, 
and facial wash is possible after stitch removal.


•Rubbing the surgical site may cause breakage of suture or scar.


•Apply ice pack for 3-5 days after surgery, 
then use warm pack for 2 more weeks to subside swelling.


• You may wear your contact lens 2 weeks after surgery.


•You must avoid the following 
– smoking, drinking, and sauna 1 month after surgery.


•Redness around surgical site is normal reaction, 
and it gradually disappears after 1-3 months.  
Healing process may vary on individual basis.


• Swelling after surgery may cause asymmetrical appearance of eyes, 
but condition is only temporary. 
If you notice asymmetry in eyes after swelling has been subsided, 
you must consult with doctor. 

[Nose surgery]


•Moderate swelling is expected right after surgery. 
Swelling is severe during 2nd and 3rd post operative days, 
but it usually subsides within 1 week.


• You may wash your face 5-7 days after stitch removal.


• You may wipe bleeding from surgical site.


•You should avoid reading or using computers for 1 week after surgery.


•Apply ice pack for 3-5 days after surgery, 
then use warm pack for 2 more weeks to subside swelling.


•You may wear your contact lens 2 weeks after surgery.


•You must avoid smoking and drinking for 1 month after surgery.


• You must avoid the following 
– smoking, drinking, and sauna for 1 month after surgery.


• Redness around surgical site is normal reaction, 
and it gradually disappears after 1-3 months.  
Healing process may vary on individual basis.


• You must avoid wearing glasses or frowning for 2-3 weeks 
after surgery to prevent movement of nose implant.