Implant Surgery Post-Operative Precautions

• Stitches are usually removed 10 to 14 days after surgery. You may wash your face with water starting 1 day after stitch removal, and from 2 days after stitch removal, you may use soap, shampoo your hair, and wear makeup.
• Until the stitches and tape are removed, you may only shower below the face. For the rest of the face, excluding the incision area, please gently wipe with facial cleansing wipes.
• You may drink water 6 hours after surgery. If you do not feel any discomfort, begin with thin rice gruel or porridge, then move on to soft foods such as soft bread, tofu, fish cake, and steamed egg. Spicy or strongly seasoned foods should be avoided for 2 weeks.
• Please drink at least 1 liter of water per day to stay well hydrated.
• For 7 days after surgery, use the mouthwash you purchased every 2 to 3 hours to keep the inside of your mouth clean. In particular, you must use the prescribed mouthwash after waking up and before going to bed.
• In the case of a forehead implant, you may need to keep the drain in place for several days. This helps remove blood and fluid from the surgical area and supports faster recovery. In some cases, if blood collects after the drain is removed, it may be aspirated with a syringe if necessary.
• If there is an incision inside the mouth, tooth brushing is allowed starting 7 days after surgery. Use a baby toothbrush and a mild toothpaste, and brush only the teeth carefully, avoiding the gums and incision line. The stitches inside the mouth are dissolvable and safe if swallowed. They will gradually dissolve over about 4 weeks, so no separate stitch removal is needed.
• For 1 month, it is best to avoid hard or tough foods. After 1 month, foods with a firmer texture, such as pork belly, are generally allowed.
• Scalp treatments, vigorous shampooing, and sauna use are allowed starting 1 month after surgery.