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THREAD LIFT: RECOVERY, DAY BY DAY
Swelling and bruising for up to 5 days; most people look presentable after 3 to 5 days.
Day by day
- Day 1Do not wash your face for 24 hours. Sleep propped up.
- Day 2 to 5Swelling, bruising and soreness settle. No makeup for a few days.
- Week 1 to 2Avoid rubbing your face, opening your mouth wide and dental work.
Flying home
Usually fine after a few days; ask your clinic.
Avoid
- Washing your face for 24 hours
- Rubbing or massaging your face for a week
- Hard exercise and wide mouth opening for about 2 weeks
Pack
- Cold packs
- An extra pillow to sleep propped up
- Soft food
Call your clinic or get help if
- Fever or a headache that will not go away
- Swelling that grows after 48 hours
- A thread poking through the skin or deep dimpling
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 thread lift?
- Swelling and bruising for up to 5 days; most people look presentable after 3 to 5 days.
- When can I fly home after thread lift?
- Usually fine after a few days; ask your clinic.
- What should I avoid after thread lift?
- Washing your face for 24 hours. Rubbing or massaging your face for a week. Hard exercise and wide mouth opening for about 2 weeks.
- What should I pack for thread lift in Seoul?
- Cold packs, An extra pillow to sleep propped up, Soft food.