Acne Care Aftercare Guide, Jamsil Seoul
The short answer
After acne care at Shinebom Clinic in Jamsil, Seoul, temporary irritation and redness settle within days, so moisturize, wear sunscreen, and skip makeup and hard exercise on the same day. If laser is part of your visit, scabs may form and redness can last about a week, so do not pick them.
Key facts
- Irritation and redness: settle within days
- Same day: no makeup and no hard exercise
- Daily care: moisturize and use sunscreen
- If laser included: scabs possible, redness about a week; do not pick
- Prescriptions: possible, up to 1 month for acne
What should you do on the day?
Treat your skin gently. Skip makeup and hard exercise for the rest of the day, since sweat and products can irritate freshly treated skin. Moisturize, and apply sunscreen if you go outside.
What is the usual timeline?
- Day 1: some irritation and redness are normal.
- Days 2 to 5: redness and irritation settle within days.
- If laser was included: scabs may form and redness can last about a week.
What should you do in the days after?
- Moisturize daily to support the skin barrier.
- Use sunscreen every day.
- Take any prescribed medicine exactly as directed.
Prescription medicines are possible as part of the plan. Acne prescriptions at the clinic run for a maximum of 1 month at a time.
What should you avoid?
- Picking or squeezing pimples and scabs
- Makeup and hard exercise on the treatment day
- Harsh scrubs while the skin is irritated
When should you contact the clinic?
Contact Shinebom Clinic if redness or irritation is not settling after several days, if you develop blisters, oozing or increasing pain, or if a flare-up gets worse after treatment. Acne can be stubborn, and the doctor may adjust the plan. Use the contact page; enquiries in English are welcome.
Related reading
The program combines devices such as Agnes and Aqua Peel 2.0. See the acne care treatment page and the adult acne page. Fees for prescriptions are on the fees page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear makeup after acne care?
Not on the same day. Skip makeup and hard exercise until the next day.
How long does redness last?
Temporary irritation and redness settle within days. If laser is included, it can take about a week.
Will I get a prescription?
Prescription medicines are possible, depending on your skin. The doctor decides at consultation.
Related pages
General information from Shinebom Clinic, not personal medical advice. Results and recovery vary between individuals, and all procedures carry possible risks and side effects. A doctor will confirm what suits you at consultation.
Bloom yourself, in your own way
Tell us your skin concerns and dates in English. Shinebom Clinic is a 3-minute walk from Jamsil Station, exits 8 and 9.