When can I wash my face and wear makeup after ONDA?
Most official pages say gentle washing and makeup are possible the same day; some say to wait about 12 hours before washing, or to avoid makeup for 2-3 days. Follow the branch that treats you.
What happens after ONDA, how long it lasts, and when washing and makeup resume, as stated on official Seoul branch websites, with sources and check dates.
The official pages of 26 Seoul branches differ: most state that daily activities can resume right after treatment; temporary redness, warmth, swelling or numbness may appear and ease within hours to days, and one page states a recovery period of 1-3 days (checked 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-08). Each branch's statement is listed below; recovery varies by person, so follow the treating doctor's instructions.
Reviewed English rendering of each branch's official Korean text; follow the link for the original wording.
Stated on the official page: daily activities can resume immediately after the procedure. Temporary redness or swelling may appear at the treated area. Wait about 12 hours before washing the face; gentle washing is possible afterwards.
Official page · 2026-11-07Mild redness may appear; use sun protection on the day of treatment.
Official page · 2026-11-07Stated on the official page: daily activities can resume right after the procedure. Washing and makeup are possible on the same day, and sun protection is needed. Gentle washing and light makeup are possible right after the procedure.
Official page · 2026-11-07Stated on the official page: in most cases daily activities can resume right after the procedure. Depending on the area, temporary redness or slight swelling may appear.
Official page · 2026-11-07Stated on the official page: in most cases daily activities can resume right after the procedure. Temporary redness or a feeling of heat may appear.
Official page · 2026-11-07Gentle washing and makeup are possible. Depending on the person, temporary redness, slight swelling or a feeling of heat may appear and usually fade within a few hours.
Official page · 2026-11-07Makeup and face washing are possible after the procedure.
Official page · 2026-11-08LIBHIB Clinic · Seocho
Temporary swelling, stiffness and a numb feeling may appear and mostly ease within a few days. Washing and makeup are possible from the same day; use sun protection and moisturizer.
Official page · 2026-11-08Stated on the official page: recovery period 1-3 days, daily activities possible.
Official page · 2026-11-07Temporary redness, a feeling of heat or discomfort may appear. On the day of treatment avoid excessive heat exposure such as sauna or steam rooms, and excessive alcohol; take care with sun protection when going out. If heat or pain during the treatment is severe, tell the medical staff immediately.
Official page · 2026-11-08Wash the face with lukewarm water after the procedure.
Official page · 2026-11-07Stated on the official page: daily activities can resume right after the procedure. Temporary redness or a feeling of heat may appear.
Official page · 2026-11-07Stated on the official page: no special recovery period is needed and daily activities can resume immediately. The skin may become dry, so apply moisturizer and sunscreen. Avoid rubbing the treated area hard or having irritating treatments.
Official page · 2026-11-08Washing the face is possible on the same day; wash gently and lightly to avoid irritation.
Official page · 2026-11-07Recovery period stated on the official page: daily activities can resume immediately.
Official page · 2026-11-08Recovery period stated on the official page: daily activities can resume immediately.
Official page · 2026-11-07Recovery period stated on the official page: daily activities can resume immediately.
Official page · 2026-11-08Recovery period stated on the official page: daily activities can resume immediately.
Official page · 2026-11-07Recovery period stated on the official page: daily activities can resume immediately.
Official page · 2026-11-07Recovery period stated on the official page: daily activities can resume immediately.
Official page · 2026-11-07Recovery period stated on the official page: daily activities can resume immediately.
Official page · 2026-11-08Recovery period stated on the official page: daily activities can resume immediately.
Official page · 2026-11-08Slight bruising may occur after the procedure and fades after about 3-4 days. Do not apply cold compresses; wash with lukewarm water.
Official page · 2026-11-07Gentle washing is possible on the day of treatment. Avoid makeup for 2-3 days and use a moisturizing/regenerating cream.
Official page · 2026-11-08Recovery period stated on the official page: daily activities can resume immediately.
Official page · 2026-11-08Makeup is possible right after the procedure. To soothe dry skin, take care with moisturizing and apply sunscreen when going out.
Official page · 2026-11-08Most official pages say gentle washing and makeup are possible the same day; some say to wait about 12 hours before washing, or to avoid makeup for 2-3 days. Follow the branch that treats you.
The official pages mention avoiding excessive heat such as saunas and steam rooms and excessive alcohol on the day, not rubbing the treated area hard, and sun protection when going out.
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