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MOOI Plastic Surgery · 무이성형외과 · March 25, 2026
Hello✨ This is MOOi Plastic Surgery, where beauty is one of a kind. MOOi Plastic Surgery, Gangnam facial contouring surgery "The surgery went well... but how should I take care o...
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Clinic: MOOI Plastic Surgery
Original post date: March 25, 2026
Translated at: April 22, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.
Hello✨
This is MOOi Plastic Surgery, where beauty is one of a kind.
MOOi Plastic Surgery, Gangnam facial contouring surgery
"The surgery went well... but how should I take care of myself?"
This is the most common question we receive in the consultation room after facial contouring surgery.
Recovery care is what determines the outcome just as much as, or perhaps even more than, the surgery itself.
Unlike general eye or nose surgery,
facial contouring surgery directly involves the bones, so the recovery process is much more important.
In particular, because it includes incisions inside the mouth, the care method itself is completely different.
Today, I’ll organize the care methods for the first 2 to 3 weeks during the recovery period after facial contouring surgery, one by one.
The key is to prevent food from getting stuck in the wound area
Comparison photos of MOOi Plastic Surgery facial contouring surgery, side and front views, 45 degrees before and after
▶ 2 to 3 days after surgery
The key during this period is to prevent food from getting caught in the wound area.
We recommend eating a liquid-based diet like the following.
Milk / soy milk
Sports drinks
Nutritional supplement drinks such as New Care
Ice cream (allowed)
If possible, it is better to eat them cold.
Because of the cold compress effect, this actually helps relieve pain and swelling.
▶ From 3 days after surgery
As the wound gradually begins to heal, the following soft liquid foods are possible.
Thin rice porridge
Porridge
Soup
It is better to eat small amounts frequently, and it is safe to maintain a liquid diet for about 2 weeks.
You may switch to a regular diet after 2 weeks, but please avoid the following for a while.
Spicy and salty foods
Chewy or hard foods
Irritating foods in general
This is the most important part of post-contouring surgery care
Because there is an incision inside the mouth, oral hygiene is extremely important. Please manage it especially carefully for the first 2 weeks after surgery.
▶ Gargling with plain water
반드시 perform after meals
Once every 2 to 3 hours
Gargling too forcefully can cause the sutured area to open.
Tilt your head slightly so the gargling solution can reach naturally.
▶ Hexamedin gargle
The prescribed Hexamedin is sufficient twice a day, morning and evening.
After the prescription is finished, you may use a regular gargle solution.
For products with strong irritation, such as Listerine, dilute with water at a 1:1 ratio before use.
▶ Brushing your teeth
Starting from 3 days after surgery, begin gently with a children’s toothbrush.
Full brushing is possible after 2 weeks.
Until then, gargling alone can adequately supplement oral care.
Using a tongue cleaner together can also help maintain oral hygiene.
This is the key item for preventing swelling and sagging
Immediately after surgery, a bandage is applied, and from the next day you wear the compression band.
For the first 3 days after surgery: wear continuously as much as possible
After that: repeat 2 hours on / 2 hours off
After 1 week: wear mainly during sleep and rest
It is practically effective in reducing swelling and preventing skin sagging.
The timing must be followed exactly
MOOi Plastic Surgery facial contouring surgery front, side, and 45-degree before/after review photos - square jaw and cheekbone reduction
| Period | Method | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| For the first 3 days after surgery | Cold compress | Reduce initial heat, relieve swelling |
| From 3 days after surgery | Warm compress | Promote blood and lymph circulation, speed up recovery |
When using cold compresses, place a towel underneath.
For warm compresses, make sure it is not too hot before use.
The position of one pillow can affect swelling
For the first 3 days after surgery, swelling is at its worst.
Keep your head higher than your heart
Use 2 to 3 pillows
Support the shoulders as well so your neck does not bend
If you raise only your head too high, blood circulation can be disrupted and swelling may worsen.
Be sure to support the shoulders as well.
| Normal symptoms (nothing to worry about) | Symptoms that require immediate contact |
|---|---|
| A taste of blood | The face becomes hard and tightly swollen |
| Saliva dripping | A feeling of resistance right away when pressed, without a cushion-like feel |
| Difficulty closing the mouth well | → Possible internal bleeding, contact the hospital immediately |
Most discomfort is temporary.
However, if there are signs of internal bleeding, quick action is important.
These directly affect recovery speed
Light walking: possible from 2 days after surgery
Strenuous exercise such as swimming or jogging: recommended after 1 month
Not smoking and not drinking are very important.
Nicotine constricts blood vessels and reduces blood flow, and alcohol causes inflammation.
Because they directly affect recovery, please be sure to follow this.
Worried about skin sagging?
| 📷 [Image inserted] Front comparison image before/after surgery (Case 4) | 🏷️ ALT text: Front comparison before and after square jaw surgery in Gangnam, MOOi Plastic Surgery |
As the skin and soft tissue adapt to the reduced bone structure after contouring surgery,
some patients may feel skin sagging.
In such cases, a lifting laser may help.
The timing and intensity vary depending on the progress after surgery, so please be sure to proceed only after consulting the medical staff.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When does swelling go down after facial contouring surgery?
It is worst immediately after surgery, and the peak is around 2 to 3 days.
It then gradually subsides, but it may take 3 to 6 months to go down completely.
If early care is done well, the speed at which swelling subsides can change as well.
Q. Is there a way to reduce swelling faster?
The key is to follow the timing for cold and warm compresses, correct your sleeping position, avoid smoking and drinking, and avoid irritating foods.
Even if you follow just these four things well, there will be a clear difference in recovery speed.
Q. When can I wash my face after surgery?
Gentle washing is possible from 3 to 5 days after surgery.
Be careful not to let it directly touch the incision area, and make sure the water pressure is not strong.
Q. How long does the pain last?
The day after surgery is often the most uncomfortable.
If you take the prescribed painkillers, most people can get through it without much difficulty,
and many feel much more comfortable after 3 to 5 days.
To summarize,
For 2 to 3 days after surgery: focus on cold compresses + liquid diet + oral care
From 3 days to 2 weeks after surgery: warm compresses + soft liquid foods + wearing the compression band
After 2 weeks: regular meals are possible + gradually return to daily life
Please avoid strenuous exercise, drinking, and smoking for up to 1 month.
Recovery is part of surgery.
If you take good care of the first 2 to 3 weeks, the results can be completely different.
If you have any questions, don’t worry alone—feel free to contact the hospital anytime :)
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