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Ultherapy aftercare and recovery time | Washing, makeup and what to avoid

What happens after Ultherapy, how long it lasts, and when washing and makeup resume, as stated on official Seoul branch websites, with sources and check dates.

Direct answer

The official pages of 31 Seoul branches differ: most state that daily activities can resume after treatment, with possible temporary redness, swelling or tightness; one page says swelling or bruising recovers in about 1 week and pain over bony areas such as the cheekbones and jaw gradually recovers within 1 month (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.

What each clinic's official page says

Reviewed English rendering of each branch's official Korean text; follow the link for the original wording.

Frequently asked questions

When can I wash my face and wear makeup after Ultherapy?

Several official pages say washing and makeup are possible right after treatment, using a low-irritation cleanser. Follow the branch that treats you.

What can happen after Ultherapy?

The official pages mention temporary redness, swelling, tightness, tenderness or bruising; one page, citing clinical trials, says temporary nerve symptoms such as reduced sensation, numbness or local muscle weakness mostly recovered within 2-6 weeks.

Data limitations
  • These are statements on each branch's official page checked 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-08, not medical advice; recovery varies by person.
  • The English text is a reviewed rendering: it keeps the recovery course, timing and precautions and leaves out wording that promotes effects, compares, or reassures; follow each source link for the original.
  • Only the 31 Seoul branches whose official website and medical-institution registry identity match and whose statement was reviewed are listed; branches whose statement mixes in other treatments are left out.
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