Aftercare FAQ: 26 Real Patient Questions — Washing, Makeup, Food, Exercise — VERZO CLINIC Bangkok

    The questions below are collected from what patients actually ask the VERZO CLINIC team after treatment. Answers are general guidance; individual cases differ, and the personal instructions your doctor gives you after treatment take precedence.

    Reviewed by Dr. Waleerat Thaweebanchongsin, physician, VERZO CLINIC near BTS Ekkamai. Questions via LINE @verzo.

    Last updated: July 2026

    Washing, makeup and skincare

    When can I wear makeup?

    After needle-entry procedures such as threads or filler, wait about 24 hours. After non-needle procedures, about 4-6 hours.

    When can I wash my face and apply skincare?

    Same rule as makeup: about 24 hours after needle-entry procedures, about 4-6 hours after non-needle ones.

    Food and drink

    Can I eat fermented food?

    Yes — except during recovery from filler or a thread lift, when it should be avoided.

    Can I drink alcohol or wine?

    In moderation, yes — but avoid it during recovery after filler or a thread lift.

    Can I eat spicy food?

    Yes, as normal.

    Can I eat pla ra (fermented fish)?

    Cooked pla ra is fine — except after filler or a thread lift, when it should be avoided during recovery.

    Can I drink soft drinks?

    Yes, as normal.

    Can I have moo kratha (Thai BBQ)?

    Yes, as normal.

    Can I eat seafood?

    Yes — cooked seafood is recommended.

    Can I eat raw dishes — raw pickled shrimp, raw crab, uncooked fermented fish sauce?

    Generally yes, but after filler, threads, or any needle-entry procedure, avoid raw dishes for about 2 weeks.

    Activities and daily life

    Can I exercise?

    Generally yes — only after a thread lift or a needle-entry procedure should you avoid strenuous exercise for the first week.

    Can I swim?

    Swimming should be avoided during recovery after any procedure.

    Can I do facial gua sha?

    Avoid facial gua sha for about the first 2 weeks after treatment.

    Can I blow-dry my hair?

    Yes — use the cool setting during the early recovery period.

    Can I sleep on my side after a thread lift?

    For the first 1-3 days after a thread lift, avoid sleeping on your side or face-down — pressure can disturb the small entry points. Avoid sleeping face-down for about 2 weeks.

    Can I have a facial treatment afterwards?

    Yes — for the first 3 days after your procedure, cooling-mode treatments are recommended.

    What you may feel afterwards

    I feel occasional brief twinges in my face after threads — is that normal?

    Yes, this is common and usually fades within about 2 weeks to 1 month. If pain increases steadily or you develop a fever, contact the clinic.

    Smiling feels tight — can the threads snap?

    Tightness when smiling is normal at first. The threads are designed to withstand normal facial movement — smiling and everyday expressions do not snap them. The feeling eases as the threads settle.

    How long does the swelling take to go down?

    Typically it subsides gradually over about 3-5 days.

    Will I bruise a lot after a thread lift?

    Most patients have only mild swelling and bruising that fades on its own; the amount varies from person to person.

    Will I see a change right after treatment?

    It depends on the procedure. Lifting devices, threads and filler usually show an initial change right after the session; Botox typically becomes visible over 1-2 weeks. Individual results vary.

    Do thread lifts cause fibrous scar tissue?

    Dissolvable threads stimulate normal new collagen along the thread line — that is how the treatment works. It is not abnormal scar tissue.

    Combining treatments

    Can I combine a thread lift with another treatment in the same visit?

    Yes, when they are in different areas — the doctor assesses and sequences them appropriately.

    After a thread lift, how long before I can have another treatment?

    About 2 weeks to 1 month is recommended.

    After a lifting-device session, how long before other treatments?

    About 2 weeks to 1 month is recommended.

    Can a lifting device be done together with injectables?

    Yes, in the same visit — the doctor orders the steps to suit each case.

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