Aftercare After a Lift: Food, Face Washing & Exercise Timeline

The final result of a lifting procedure like a thread lifting or mini lift isn't decided on the treatment table, but by the care that follows. Many people are thrilled with their slimmer facial contour yet wonder, "How long will this last?" How long the results last depends greatly on how you take care of yourself. Ruby Plastic Surgery in Gangnam emphasizes aftercare as much as the procedure itself, and we've organized the essentials into three areas: food, cleansing and makeup, and exercise and saunas.

None of this is difficult or complicated. Following just a few points below can help your lifting results last longer and look even better.

Diet After a Lift: The First 1 to 2 Weeks Are the Golden Window

The first 1 to 2 weeks after your procedure are the golden window for controlling swelling and inflammation. What you eat during this period affects how quickly you recover. Simply cutting back on salty food to lower your sodium intake can change how fast swelling goes down.

Alcohol and smoking constrict blood vessels, slowing recovery and raising the risk of inflammation, so be sure to quit both.

Face Washing and Makeup: When and How

The most important rule is not to irritate the treated area. Areas where threads were placed or incisions were made need gentle handling until they have settled in securely. Not touching the treated area for at least 48 hours is the first step in preventing infection.

Exercise and Saunas: Let Body Heat Be Your Guide

Activities that raise your body temperature and blood pressure can worsen swelling and interfere with healing in the treated area. Higher body temperature can also intensify inflammation at the treatment site, so avoid activities that make you sweat heavily in the early stage.

Aftercare Completes Your Results

Aftercare isn't a tedious chore but the final step that completes your lifting results. Lifting results last longest when your care team's precise technique meets your own careful aftercare.

• For the first 1 to 2 weeks, cut back on salty food, get enough protein and vitamin C, and avoid alcohol and smoking for at least 4 weeks.
• Don't touch the area for 48 hours, then return gradually: water-only rinsing (days 1–3) → gentle cleansing and light makeup (days 4–7) → normal cleansing (after 2 weeks).
• Resume walking after 2–3 days, yoga and Pilates after 2 weeks, and strenuous exercise, saunas, and swimming after 4 weeks.

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-07 This article provides general medical information. Individual diagnosis and treatment plans are determined through an in-person consultation.