Recovery
Facelift aftercare guide in Seoul, Korea
Good aftercare shortens swelling and protects your result. The key rules after a Grand facelift: ice packs for 7 days, then warm packs; sleep on your back with your head raised 20–30° for 4 weeks; no sauna for 4 weeks; no smoking or alcohol for 3–4 weeks; and no jogging, swimming or facial massage for 6 weeks.
Daily care checklist
- Swelling is greatest in the first 48 hours.
- Use ice packs for the first 7 days, then switch to warm packs.
- Sleep on your back with your head raised 20–30° for 4 weeks. Avoid sleeping on your side.
- No sauna or hot baths for about 4 weeks.
- No jogging, swimming or facial massage for 6 weeks.
- No smoking or alcohol for 3–4 weeks.
- Take prescribed medication exactly as directed.
- Keep incisions clean and dry until your nurse says otherwise.
Call the clinic if
- Swelling is much larger on one side or keeps increasing after 48 hours
- You have a fever or a wound is red, hot or leaking
- You have sudden severe pain
- You notice weakness in facial movement
International patients can reach the 24-hour line on WhatsApp +82 10-3317-3788.
After you fly home
Your coordinator follows up online with photos. See aftercare after you return home.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wash my hair after a facelift?
Usually after 2–3 days once your nurse has checked the incisions. Use lukewarm water and a gentle shampoo.
What should I eat?
Soft, low-salt food for the first days helps with swelling. Drink plenty of water.
About this page. Procedure details on this page come from Grand Plastic Surgery's published clinical information. Individual plans, surgery time and recovery vary and are confirmed only after an in-person examination with the operating surgeon. Last updated 2026-09-27.
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