Fat Grafting Post-Operative Precautions
- 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.
- From the day after surgery, you may resume a normal diet.
- If stitches are present, they are usually removed after 5 to 7 days for the face and after 14 days for the thigh or groin area. 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 except on the surgical area.
- 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 wipe gently with facial cleansing wipes.
- If there are no stitches, you may wash your face, shower, and wear makeup starting 3 days after surgery. However, this may affect the shape of the grafted fat, so please be as gentle and careful as possible.
- To improve fat graft survival, please avoid massage, pressure, impact, and excessive movement for 1 month.
- For 3 months after surgery, please maintain adequate nutrition and avoid dieting. Weight loss may reduce the survival rate of the grafted fat.
- For 1 month after surgery, please be careful not to put pressure on the grafted area while sleeping.
- Sauna use is allowed starting 1 month after surgery.
General Post-Operative Care Instructions
- Alcohol and smoking are strictly prohibited for 1 month after surgery, as they may cause bleeding and inflammation.
- Apply cold compresses for the first 3 days after surgery. Starting from day 4, use warm compresses for up to 1 month to help reduce swelling and bruising.
- Walking is very helpful for reducing swelling. Regular exercise may be resumed 1 month after surgery.
- Avoid bending your head downward after surgery. For the first week, sleeping on your back with your upper body elevated will help reduce swelling. If sleeping too upright feels uncomfortable, adjust the elevation to a level that is comfortable for you.
- Swelling and bruising usually worsen gradually during the first 3 days after surgery, then slowly improve over the following 2 to 4 weeks. Recovery may vary depending on individual factors such as environment, diet, blood circulation, skin type, and post-operative care.
- Do not take aspirin or vitamin E for 1 week after surgery, as they may increase the risk of bleeding.
- Please take all prescribed medications regularly and on time after discharge. If you develop symptoms such as diarrhea or hives after taking the medication, please contact the clinic.
- If you experience sudden severe swelling, warmth, pain, or changes in skin color, please contact the clinic immediately.