Aftercare instructions
Post-Op Rhinoplasty Care in Gangnam, Seoul
simple steps, better healing.
Careful aftercare protects your result. These are the general post-op care steps ONYX in Gangnam, Seoul gives rhinoplasty patients for the first weeks. Always follow the specific instructions Dr. Yoo gives you for your own surgery.
- 01 1:1 consultation with the operating surgeon
- 02 3D CT scan & virtual simulation before surgery
- 03 Structure-first design with your own cartilage
- 04 English-friendly support via WhatsApp
How should I care for my nose after rhinoplasty?
Keep your head raised, use cold compresses around the eyes for the first 48 hours, take medication as prescribed, and clean around the nostrils gently as instructed. Do not blow your nose or press on the splint.
Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, alcohol and smoking for the first weeks, and do not rest glasses on the bridge until your surgeon allows it.
| Head position | Raised for about 1–2 weeks |
|---|---|
| Cold compresses | First 48 hours |
| Nose blowing | Avoid for about 2 weeks |
| Showering | Keep the splint dry |
| Glasses | Avoid on the bridge for about 4–6 weeks |
| Sun | Protect the skin for several months |
Daily aftercare checklist
- Sleep on your back with your head raised on two pillows
- Use saline spray and clean the nostril edges gently
- Eat soft, low-salt food and drink plenty of water
- Walk lightly to support circulation
- Sneeze with your mouth open
Contact ONYX if you notice increasing pain, fever, heavy bleeding or redness that keeps spreading.
What to avoid while healing
- STEP 01
Pressure
No glasses on the bridge, no tight masks, no rubbing.
- STEP 02
Heat
No saunas, hot baths or long sun exposure early on.
- STEP 03
Strain
No heavy lifting or intense exercise for several weeks.
- STEP 04
Smoking & alcohol
Both slow healing and increase swelling.
Aftercare by stage
Typical timeline only. Healing varies with the procedure, skin thickness and materials used.
- Day 1–3 Rest, head raised, cold compresses, medication.
- Day 5–7 Splint and stitches removed; gentle cleaning continues.
- Week 2–4 Saline rinses; light activity; still no nose blowing early on.
- Month 1–3 Return to exercise and glasses as cleared.
Post-Op Rhinoplasty Care in Seoul: your questions answered.
When can I wash my face?
You can clean around the splint gently; keep the splint itself dry until it is removed.
When can I wear makeup?
Light makeup away from incisions is usually fine after the splint is removed.
When can I blow my nose?
Avoid it for about two weeks; use saline spray to clear congestion instead.
What signs should I report?
Fever, increasing pain, heavy or ongoing bleeding, or spreading redness. Contact ONYX on WhatsApp.
When can I go back to the gym?
Light exercise after 2–3 weeks, full exercise after about 4–6 weeks as cleared.
Plan your rhinoplasty consultation in Gangnam, Seoul.
Address
8F, 18 Gangnam-daero 94-gil
Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Getting here
Near Gangnam Station
Line 2 · Shinbundang Line
Hours (KST)
Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00
Sat 10:00–16:00
Closed Sundays & public holidays
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