Filler Aftercare: Day-by-Day Guide, Jamsil Seoul
The short answer
After filler at Shinebom Clinic in Jamsil, Seoul, you can wash your face and wear makeup right away, remove the patch the next day, take prescribed medicine for 3 days and avoid alcohol, sauna, hot baths and hard exercise for about a week. Do not rub or massage the treated area. Bruising and swelling usually settle within 1 to 2 weeks.
Key facts
- Washing and makeup: allowed right away
- Patch: remove the next day
- Medicine: prescribed for 3 days; mention allergies
- Avoid for about 1 week: alcohol, sauna, hot baths, hard exercise
- Settling time: bruising, swelling and pain within 1 to 2 weeks
What should you do on the day of filler?
Wash your face and apply makeup as usual if you wish; the clinic does not ask you to wait. Keep your hands off the treated area. Do not rub or massage it, because pressure can move the product while it settles.
What about the next day and the first week?
- Day 1: remove the patch. Take any prescribed medicine as directed.
- Days 1 to 3: continue the prescribed medicine for 3 days. Tell the clinic about allergies beforehand so that the right medicine is chosen.
- Days 1 to 7: avoid alcohol, sauna, hot baths and hard exercise for about a week. Heat and raised blood flow can worsen swelling and bruising.
What is normal during recovery?
Bruising, swelling and some pain are common and typically settle within 1 to 2 weeks. A little tenderness when you touch the area is also expected. Sleeping with your head slightly raised may feel more comfortable, though this is general advice, not a clinic instruction.
When should you contact the clinic?
Call or message Shinebom Clinic if:
- pain gets worse instead of better,
- the skin color changes in or near the treated area, or
- redness, itching or warmth persist.
These can occasionally signal a problem that needs a doctor's attention, so do not wait to see if it passes. Enquiries in English are welcome via the contact page.
What about touch-ups and travel?
The clinic offers a touch-up within 1 month, so people visiting Seoul typically plan to stay nearby for that window. If you plan to fly soon after treatment, ask your doctor first. Read about the treatments on the filler page or the signature forehead filler, and compare with botox aftercare, which has different rules. Individual advice from your doctor always comes first.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear makeup right after filler?
Yes. At Shinebom Clinic you can wash your face and wear makeup right away, but do not rub or massage the treated area.
How long do bruising and swelling last?
Bruising, swelling and pain typically settle within 1 to 2 weeks.
When should I call the clinic after filler?
Call if pain worsens, the skin color changes, or redness, itching or warmth persist.
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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.
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.