MEDICAL TRAVEL KOREA AFTERCARE GUIDES
1. Bruise Cream and Soothing Ointment - Aftercare Guide
- Apply bruise cream 1-2 times daily to affected areas
- Soothing ointment relieves redness, itching, and stinging 1-2 times daily
- Contains salicylic acid and heparin sodium
- Contains trace amounts of steroids
- Use only when symptoms are present
2. Duoderm (Regenerative Tape) - Aftercare Guide
- Replace every 1-2 days for 7 days
- Tape can remain attached during showers and baths
- Remove immediately if allergic reaction occurs
- Eye area: use antibiotic ointment only
- Available for purchase at pharmacies
3. Skin Booster Injections - Aftercare Guide
- First 24-48 hours: avoid heat exposure, saunas, swimming
- Apply ice packs to relieve heat sensation and swelling
- First week: avoid active ingredients (retinol, AHA, BHA)
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+) is mandatory
- No alcohol or smoking for 1 week
4. Laser Treatment / Medical Skincare - Aftercare Guide
- First 48 hours: avoid hot water, heat, exercise
- Redness subsides within 2-4 days
- Always use sunscreen (morning application insufficient; use spray form)
- Avoid direct sunlight to prevent pigmentation
- Avoid alcohol-containing products for 3 days
5. Fat-Dissolving Injections - Aftercare Guide
- 7-10 days: avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, saunas
- Light massage helps effectiveness (avoid strong pressure)
- Swelling, bruising, redness improve after 3-4 days
- Adequate hydration is essential
- Pay special attention to sun protection
9. HIFU Treatment - Aftercare Guide
- Minimal downtime
- Redness subsides within 24 hours
- First week: avoid heat exposure and strenuous exercise
- Light ice packs help
- Use sunscreen (SPF 30+)
10. Thread Lifting (Threadlift) - Aftercare Guide
- 2 weeks: avoid facial massage and pressure
- Sleep on back with elevated head
- Avoid strong facial expressions
- First week: avoid heat and strenuous exercise
- Sunscreen is mandatory
11. Radiofrequency (RF) Treatment - Aftercare Guide
- Mild redness subsides within 24 hours
- First week: avoid heat exposure and exercise
- Light ice packs help
- Use sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Maintain adequate hydration
12. Body/Weight Management Injections - Aftercare Guide
- First week: expect GI side effects (nausea, reduced appetite)
- Eat small portions of mild foods
- Ginger tea or ginger supplements may help
- Adequate hydration (thirst often mistaken for hunger)
- Nutrient-dense food intake is essential
13. Dermal Filler - Aftercare Guide
- Swelling and bruising peak at 24-48 hours
- Subsides within 1-2 weeks
- Ice packs reduce swelling
- Filler stabilizes after 2 weeks
- Take prescribed medications for inflammation and pain relief
14. Botox - Aftercare Guide
- Effects develop gradually over 7-14 days
- Maximum results at 2-3 weeks
- First 24 hours: avoid lying down and heat exposure
- Cleansing after 6 hours; makeup the next day
- 1 week: avoid alcohol, smoking, strenuous exercise
15. Hyaluronidase - Aftercare Guide
- Approximately 50% of filler dissolves within 1-2 days
- Remainder dissolves gradually over 7 days
- Swelling and bruising resolve within 1 week
- First week: avoid massage and heat exposure
- Avoid NSAIDs and aspirin
16. Laser Hair Removal - Aftercare Guide
- 48 hours: avoid heat, swimming, strenuous exercise
- No alcohol on treatment day to prevent folliculitis
- Avoid saunas and spas (skin irritation)
- Mandatory sun protection at treated areas (prevents pigmentation)
- Pigmentation can persist for months
17. Picofractional Laser - Aftercare Guide
- 24 hours: no water contact
- 1-3 hours: sunburned sensation and pain are normal
- 1 week: swelling, redness, peeling may persist
- Do not forcibly remove scabs
- Use regeneration cream for 1-1.5 months
18. Stem Cell Treatment - Aftercare Guide
- 2 weeks: no smoking or alcohol
- 2 weeks: avoid NSAIDs and anti-inflammatories (acetaminophen only)
- 2 weeks: avoid saunas, spas, strenuous exercise
- Drink 2-3 liters of water daily
- Results begin at 2-4 weeks; optimal at 2-3 months