Stem Cell Injection Aftercare Guide, Jamsil Seoul
The short answer
After a stem cell regenerative injection at Shinebom Clinic in Jamsil, Seoul, wait until the next day to wash and wear makeup, remove the patch the next day, and avoid smoking, alcohol, sauna and hard exercise for 2 weeks. Avoid anti-inflammatories and pain patches for at least 2 weeks. Acetaminophen is the exception.
Key facts
- Washing and makeup: from the next day
- Patch: remove the next day
- Avoid for 2 weeks: smoking, alcohol, sauna, hard exercise
- Pain relief: no anti-inflammatories or pain patches for at least 2 weeks; acetaminophen only
- Recovery: bruising and similar effects settle in 1 to 2 weeks
What should you do on the first day?
Unlike some injectables, this treatment asks you to hold off on washing and makeup until the next day. Leave the patch in place until then, then remove it. Do not rub the treated area. Sleep well, because the clinic lists rest as part of recovery.
What should you avoid for 2 weeks?
- Smoking
- Alcohol
- Sauna
- Hard exercise
- Rubbing or massaging the treated skin
The period is longer than for most injectables because the treatment uses a stem-cell-containing concentrate from your own blood, and the clinic wants the skin to settle without added stress.
Which medicines are a problem?
Avoid anti-inflammatories and pain patches for at least 2 weeks. If you need pain relief, use acetaminophen only. Tell the doctor about every medicine you take regularly, including blood thinners, so that the plan is safe for you.
What is normal during recovery?
Bruising, swelling and tenderness are common and typically recover in 1 to 2 weeks. You will also have a small mark where blood was drawn.
When should you contact the clinic?
Contact Shinebom Clinic if pain increases, if redness, swelling or warmth spread or persist, or if you feel unwell, for example with a fever. Do not wait to see whether it passes. The contact page lists every channel, and enquiries in English are welcome.
Where can you learn more?
The blood-processing step uses the SMART M-CELL 4 device, and the treatment itself is explained on the stem cell rejuvenation page. If you plan to fly soon after treatment, ask your doctor first. Results vary, and the clinic does not claim that the treatment cures any condition.
Frequently asked questions
When can I wash my face after the stem cell injection?
From the next day. Makeup is also allowed from the next day.
Which painkillers can I use?
Avoid anti-inflammatories and pain patches for at least 2 weeks. Acetaminophen only.
How long is recovery?
Bruising and similar effects typically recover in 1 to 2 weeks, while the lifestyle precautions last 2 weeks.
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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.