Post Care Instructions
- Patient may go back to everyday life (i.e. eating, walking, etc) right after the procedure.
- Swelling may be present after the procedure but the use of ice packs for 30 minutes for a few days will lessen the swelling.
- Patients should avoid washing their hair and taking a shower for the next 24 hours after the procedure. When washing face after 24 hours, gently wash the area. Wash with hibiclens.
- Patients should avoid drinking or smoking for 1 - 2 weeks to prevent possible infection. Smoking and drinking can slow down the healing process.
- Patients should avoid aggressive or prolonged chewing, wide yawns, and big smiles for up to 1 month.
- Patients should avoid lying down either in a prone or side position within 4 hours after the procedure to decrease the possibility of movements of threads.
- It is recommended that the patient sleeps in a supine position for the next 3 - 5 days to prevent the movement of threads.
- Patients should avoid headstands, yoga, strenuous workouts, and exaggerated facial expressions for about 2 - 3 weeks (avoid dental treatments during this time if possible).
- The patient's face may be bound with bandages for 1 - 2 days after the procedure to help with swelling and stability if needed.
- Patients should avoid deep facial massages for the next couple of months, but laser treatments may be done after one month from the procedure.
