Double eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty surgery, lip and chin procedures, fat grafting: how do compress timing, stitch removal and follow-up visits differ?
Of the three cases with a documented compress schedule, all switched to warm compresses on day 3. Fat grafting is the exception: hot compresses and massage are not allowed for the entire first week. Sutures are removed between day 7 and day 14 or later. The table compares the compress, suture removal and follow-up schedules for the five cases.
Five common aesthetic surgeries at the clinic (double eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty surgery, lip surgery, chin augmentation surgery and fat grafting) do not share a single aftercare schedule. The three with a stated compress milestone (double eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty surgery and lip surgery) all switch from cold compresses to warm compresses on day 3; fat grafting, however, prohibits hot compresses and massage for the whole first week. Suture removal timing also differs: double eyelid surgery on day 7, rhinoplasty surgery on days 10–14, fat grafting at 7–10 days, and lip and chin augmentation surgery after 14 days. This article puts the five side by side so you can tell which procedure the instructions you are reading belong to.
How do the five surgeries differ in their milestones?
| Surgery | Compresses | Suture removal | Follow-up visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double eyelid surgery | cold 10–15 minutes at a time, every 1 hour on days 1–2, warm from day 3 | day 7 | regular visits at 1–3–6 months |
| Rhinoplasty surgery | cold 10–15 minutes at a time, 5 times a day on days 1–2, warm from day 3 | days 10–14 (plus drain removal on day 1, splint change on day 5) | regular visits at 1–3–6 months |
| Lip surgery | cold on days 1–2, every 2–3 hours, warm from day 3 | after 14 days, unless the sutures are self-dissolving | day 7 |
| Chin augmentation surgery | the instructions do not give a separate compress milestone, so ask your doctor | after 14 days, when your doctor considers it necessary | day 7 |
| Fat grafting | cold 15 minutes at a time, every 1 hour on days 1–2 · no hot compresses and no massage for the whole first week | 7–10 days | day 1 |
For the same milestones from a pricing angle (which ones are already included in the quoted figure and which are charged separately), see aesthetic treatment quotes: what to ask to avoid unexpected extra costs. Double eyelid surgery has a more detailed table at what to avoid after double eyelid surgery and for how long. And if you are having several procedures in one session, the schedule must follow the strictest one. See is combining several aesthetic procedures in one session a good idea.
For chin augmentation surgery, BonBoz's aftercare instructions do not give a separate compress milestone. That does not mean compresses are prohibited. Ask your treating doctor, or call the hotline for specific guidance for your case.
Why is fat grafting the exception for compresses?
This is the easiest mistake to make when you read the instructions for one surgery and apply them to another. For double eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty surgery and lip surgery, warm compresses are recommended from day 3. For an area that has just had fat grafting, the instructions say absolutely no hot compresses and no massage during the first week.
These two instructions are opposites, so there is no single compress rule to remember for the whole group of surgeries.
What should you do after lip surgery?
- Days 1–2: apply cold compresses every 2–3 hours.
- Day 3: switch to warm compresses.
- Do not wear makeup on the lip area.
- Follow-up on day 7; suture removal after 14 days, unless the sutures are self-dissolving.
"Day 3" is the point at which the compress changes, not the end of aftercare. BonBoz's aftercare instructions do not set a fixed day for swelling to go down in the lip area, so this article does not give one.
Three things that apply only after chin augmentation surgery
- Keep the tape on the chin for 10–14 days.
- Rinse your mouth thoroughly with Listerine and salt water after every meal.
- Do not lie on your stomach or press on your chin.
The follow-up schedule is the same as for lip surgery: check-up on day 7, suture removal after 14 days when your doctor considers it necessary. The tape is an external fixation, so it is also on the list of things to monitor. See the section "When should you tell your doctor immediately?" below.
What should you do after fat grafting?
- Apply cold compresses for 15 minutes at a time, every 1 hour, on days 1–2.
- Absolutely no hot compresses and no massage on the fat-grafted area during the first week.
- Return to the clinic for a check-up on day 1 after surgery, the earliest of the five.
- Suture removal at 7–10 days.
Restrictions: what is shared and what is specific to each surgery
All five are surgeries, so they share a restrictions (things to avoid) period of about one month: seafood, beef, sticky rice, water spinach, alcohol and stimulants.
The specific parts differ:
- Lip surgery, chin augmentation surgery and fat grafting also restrict fermented bean paste, fermented tofu and fermented fish sauce.
- Rhinoplasty surgery also restricts carbonated soft drinks, coffee, fermented fish sauce and fermented tofu.
- Double eyelid surgery has no additional restrictions beyond the shared ones.
Each surgery has its own article: what to avoid after double eyelid surgery and for how long · what to avoid eating and doing after rhinoplasty, and for how long.
The internal medicine and dermatology group (acne, laser, chemical peel, meso, PRP, filler) has different restrictions that are usually shorter, ranging from 3 days to 4 weeks depending on the service. The milestones for that group are collected in how long does skin treatment take to show change: milestones by day and by week. Do not apply the surgery group's list to this group.
How do chin augmentation and lip surgery differ from chin and lip filler injections?
Different services come with different instructions, even for the same area of the face. Chin augmentation surgery and lip surgery involve an incision, sutures and a suture removal milestone, and follow the one-month restrictions list of the surgery group. Chin filler or lip filler injections belong to the internal medicine group, with their own instructions and a different restrictions list. See what to avoid after filler injections, receding chin and short chin shaped with filler and thin lips and dry, wrinkled lips shaped with filler.
A note when comparing the two sources: the service page describes the time to return to normal daily activities (about 1–2 weeks for chin augmentation surgery), while the table above describes care and follow-up milestones: tape for 10–14 days, suture removal after 14 days, and restrictions for about a month. The two figures measure different things, so they do not contradict each other.
When looking up information, match it to the exact name of the service you had, not to the area of the face.
When should you tell your doctor immediately?
The signs that call for immediate contact differ by surgical area, and BonBoz has a separate article that lists them in full in a table: abnormal signs after aesthetic surgery: when to get checked immediately. This article does not repeat that table.
One point tied to the schedule above is easy to overlook:
- The tape on the chin must also be monitored, not just the surgical area: itching, redness or fluid leaking at the taped spot is a sign to tell your doctor.
If you notice a sign that calls for contact, call right away and do not wait for your scheduled appointment. Hotline: 0869 612 310 or 1900 5309; email dvkh@bonboz.vn; or leave your phone number on the Contact page to arrange an appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Which surgery does not allow warm compresses from day 3?
Fat grafting. The instructions for this surgery prohibit hot compresses and massage during the first week, the opposite of double eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty surgery and lip surgery, which all switch to warm compresses from day 3.
What should you rinse your mouth with after chin augmentation surgery, and when?
With Listerine and salt water, rinsing thoroughly after every meal.
Does the schedule in this article replace your doctor's recommendation?
No. These are the general milestones given in the aftercare instructions; your own appointments may be scheduled differently. Follow the recommendation of your treating doctor.
Which surgery has the earliest return visit?
Fat grafting, with a check-up on day 1 after surgery. Lip surgery and chin augmentation surgery have a check-up on day 7; double eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty surgery have regular visits at 1–3–6 months.
Can the one-month restrictions list for surgery be used for laser or chemical peel?
No. The internal medicine and dermatology group has its own restrictions list, usually shorter, from about 3 days to 4 weeks depending on the service, collected in the skin treatment milestones article.
This article is for reference only and does not replace an in-person examination or a doctor's diagnosis. Actual results vary by individual condition.