Pre-Op Preparation
A step-by-step checklist you should run through before surgery.
2 weeks
2 Weeks Before
- ✓ Stop aspirin and any blood-circulation supplements
- ✓ Stop smoking (smoking impairs blood flow and delays recovery)
- ✓ Stop nutraceuticals such as omega-3 and vitamin E
1 week
1 Week Before
- ✓ Avoid alcohol
- ✓ Get enough sleep and stay in good condition
Day before
Day Before Surgery
- ✓ Fast for at least 6 hours before your scheduled surgery time (no water, gum, or candy). For late-afternoon surgeries, you do not need to fast from midnight — follow the exact fasting time given by our staff.
- ✓ Prepare comfortable clothing (front-button tops recommended)
- ✓ Remove makeup and nail polish
- ✓ Leave valuables at home
Day of
Day of Surgery
- ✓ A companion is recommended but not required — coming alone is fully fine
- ✓ Review the surgical consent form
- ✓ Public transit or taxi strongly recommended — the building only supports up to 4 hours of validated parking
Post-Op Care
Stage-by-stage management guidelines.
Day of ~ Day 3
- ✓ Take prescribed medications on schedule
- ✓ Apply cold compression in 20-minute cycles
- ✓ Sleep with the head elevated (use 2–3 pillows)
- ✓ Keep water away from the surgical site
Week 1
- ✓ Come in for wound dressing (per clinic instructions)
- ✓ Swelling and bruising start to subside
- ✓ Stick to soft, easy-to-eat foods
- ✓ Strictly avoid strenuous activity
Week 2
- ✓ Suture removal (timing varies by procedure)
- ✓ Light return to daily life is possible
- ✓ Face washing is OK (avoid irritating the surgical site)
1 Month and Beyond
- ✓ Continue to avoid saunas and Korean jjimjilbangs
- ✓ Continue to avoid alcohol and smoking
- ✓ Attend follow-up visits as scheduled by the medical team
Please Follow These Rules
Before Surgery
- ⚠ Do not take medications other than those prescribed
- ⚠ Strictly observe fasting time
- ⚠ Tell us in advance about any change in condition (cold, etc.)
After Surgery
- ⚠ Do not touch or compress the surgical site
- ⚠ Contact the clinic immediately if you notice anything unusual
- ⚠ Keep all follow-up appointments
Questions about pre- or post-operative care?
The ROI Plastic Surgery team is happy to guide you.
Reach out anytime for a consultation.