Plastic Surgery Aftercare Guide: Eyelid & Facial Rejuvenation Recovery

General Guidelines:

• Avoid wearing contact lenses or touching, rubbing, pulling, or stretching the surgical area for 2 weeks.
• Most eyelid incisions do not require bandages—apply prescribed ointment with using a cotton swab 3~5 times daily until sutures are removed.
• Use artificial tears (if prescribed) 4–5 times daily, especially before sleep.
• Mild compression tapes (e.g., Duoderm) on the lower lid can be removed on day 3, peeling from center to outward.

Non-incisional Double Eyelid Surgery:

• Stitch removal is usually unnecessary but may be done around day 3 if present.
• Follow-up is optional but recommended between days 1–3.

Incisional Double Eyelid or Upper Blepharoplasty:

• Sutures are removed between days 5–7.

Subbrow Lift:

• Same as above, with optional laser scar treatment after 1 month if needed.

Epicanthoplasty:

• Hyperemia, chemosis, or conjunctival edema may normally occur and typically resolve within 1–2 weeks.
• Stitches typically removed 2 weeks post-op.
• In some cases, Noonopi prefer absorbable sutures which may be dissolves over 4–6 weeks.

Postoperative Precautions for Lower Eyelid Surgery

These instructions cover Lower blepharoplasty with skin incision, Scarless lower blepharoplasty without skin incision(but through conjunctiva), and the Dark circle treatment package (scarless LB + nano fat grafting + laser).

General Guidelines:

• Avoid contact lenses and do not rub the area for 2 weeks.
• Face washing allowed from 1–2 days post-op, done gently.
• No dressing needed—apply ointment with a swab 3 times daily.
• If prescribed, use artificial tears 4–5 times daily.
• Remove compression tape (Duoderm) on day 3, peeling gently outward.

Lower Blepharoplasty:

• Follow-up recommended days 1–3, suture removal on day 7.
• Although it occurs in less than 10% of cases, hyperemia, chemosis, or conjunctival edema may appear and typically resolve within 1–2 weeks.

Scarless Lower Blepharoplasty:

• No stitches to remove; follow-up optional but recommended days 1–3.

Dark Circle Treatment:

At Noonopi Plastic Surgery in Korea, dark circle treatment packages typically include scarless lower blepharoplasty, nano fat grafting, and laser skin treatment—all performed in one session.

• Sutures from fat harvesting (thigh/abdomen) removed day 7–10.
• Absorbable sutures can be used for international patients.
• Follow-up usually scheduled 1–2 months post-op. Additional laser treatment may be done at that time.

Post Surgical Instructions for Facial Rejuvenation, Facelift Surgery

These apply to facelift, neck lift, and thread lift procedures.

• Drains are often placed to prevent fluid accumulation and should be removed as directed by your provider. Proper drain care is essential, including regular monitoring of drainage to prevent infection and promote healing.
• Monitor the incision site for signs of infection such as redness, swelling, or discharge, and follow all wound care instructions provided by your healthcare team.
• Follow your surgeon's instructions regarding compression garment use and wound care to ensure optimal recovery and minimize complications.

Facelift & Neck Lift:

• Recommended follow-up visits on days 1, 2, and 4.
• HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) provided (4–6 sessions inclusive in surgical fee).
• Drain removal usually done on day 4 or 5.
• Apply cool (not ice-cold) facial masks until your drain is removed. After that, switch to warm compresses to support healing and circulation.
• For 2–3 weeks post-op:
  • Avoid pillows while sleeping. Neck should be in neutral flap.
  • Avoid bending neck.
  • Refrain from eating hard-to-chew foods and making strong facial expressions, especially during the early recovery period.
• Compression facial garment should be worn for up to 4 weeks to minimize swelling and support results.

Thread Lift:

• A single follow-up between days 1–3 is recommended (optional).
• Wearing a compression facial garment for up to 4 weeks helps with recovery.