Botox Aftercare: What to Do and Avoid, Jamsil Seoul
The short answer
After botox at Shinebom Clinic in Jamsil, Seoul, you can wash and wear makeup right away, but for 1 week you should avoid heavy drinking, sauna, hard exercise, pressing the area and deep massage. After jaw botox, skip tough, chewy food. Small bruises fade in days and wheals fade in 1 to 2 days.
Key facts
- Washing and makeup: allowed right away
- Avoid for 1 week: heavy drinking, sauna, hard exercise
- No pressing or deep massage: for 1 week
- After jaw botox: avoid tough, chewy food
- Touch-up: within 1 month
What can you do straight away?
You may wash your face and wear makeup right after botox. Keep touching to a minimum, and wash gently without scrubbing or firm pressure on the treated points. You can generally return to normal daily activity.
What should you avoid in the first week?
- Heavy drinking
- Sauna
- Hard exercise
- Pressing on the treated area
- Deep massage, including facial massage and firm pressure from pillows or hands
The clinic asks for these precautions for 1 week. Generally, pressure and heat are avoided so that the product stays where the doctor placed it.
Is there anything special after jaw botox?
Yes. After jaw botox, avoid tough, chewy food, since the muscles being treated are the ones you use to chew. Soft foods are easier during this period. Read about the treatment on the jawline slimming page.
What marks and sensations are normal?
- Small bruises: fade within days.
- Wheals (small raised bumps): fade in 1 to 2 days.
- Temporary stiffness: normal, as the treated muscles relax.
The full effect builds up gradually, and the clinic invites a touch-up within 1 month if something needs adjusting.
When should you contact the clinic?
Contact Shinebom Clinic if bruising or swelling looks unusual, if you feel unwell, or if anything about the result worries you. Eyelid heaviness, uneven expression or difficulty with swallowing or breathing should be reported to a doctor right away; seek urgent care for breathing or swallowing trouble. Use the contact page; enquiries in English are welcome.
Travel and next steps
If you plan to fly soon after treatment, ask your doctor. Because of the touch-up window, visitors typically stay nearby for about a month if they want one. See the botox page and the filler aftercare guide for the injectable that has different rules.
Frequently asked questions
Can I exercise after botox?
Avoid hard exercise for 1 week. Light daily activity is generally fine.
How long do wheals last?
Wheals typically fade in 1 to 2 days, and small bruises fade in days.
What should I eat after jaw botox?
Avoid tough, chewy food. Softer foods are easier on the treated muscles.
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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.
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