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SKIN BOOSTERS: RECOVERY, DAY BY DAY
Redness and swelling for 1 to 2 days; injection bumps can last a few days.
Day by day
- Day 1 to 2Redness and small bumps.
- Day 3 to 5Bumps settle.
Flying home
Fine the next day.
Avoid
- Rubbing or massaging the area for a day
- Hard exercise, sauna and alcohol for 24 to 48 hours
- Makeup for 24 hours
Pack
- Sunscreen
- Concealer for small bruises
Call your clinic or get help if
- Lumps that last more than 2 weeks
- Signs of infection: heat, pus or fever
General information from medical sources (Cleveland Clinic, NHS, ASPS, AAD and published studies), not medical advice. Your clinic's own aftercare instructions come first.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the recovery after skin boosters?
- Redness and swelling for 1 to 2 days; injection bumps can last a few days.
- When can I fly home after skin boosters?
- Fine the next day.
- What should I avoid after skin boosters?
- Rubbing or massaging the area for a day. Hard exercise, sauna and alcohol for 24 to 48 hours. Makeup for 24 hours.
- What should I pack for skin boosters in Seoul?
- Sunscreen, Concealer for small bruises.