Day By Day · Work And Events · Pacific Plaza
Recovery from HIFU is mostly felt rather than seen: brief pinkness on the day, then tenderness along the jaw and cheeks. This page sets out what you are likely to notice, when you can be seen at work or in photographs, and what can draw recovery out. Dr Sin Yong plans each treatment around your face, so the timing below is a guide, not a promise.
No phase comes with a fixed duration: it depends on which areas were treated, at which depths, and on your own tissue, so treat the table as a typical pattern. How the plan is made is on the HIFU treatment page, and the appointment itself is in what to expect at a HIFU visit.
| When | What you may notice | Most people can |
|---|---|---|
| Day 0 | Pinkness and warmth along the treated rows once the gel is wiped off, fading within hours. Tenderness when pressed, and a deep ache over bone that eases. | Go back to work and ordinary activity the same day. |
| Days 1–3 | Tenderness over the jaw, cheeks or under the chin, most noticeable when chewing or smiling. Sometimes slight swelling along the jaw, a small bruise or tingling in one spot. | Work and see people; the visible signs are usually slight. |
| Days 4–7 | Tenderness easing, though there is no fixed timetable. Skin may feel firmer: that is swelling and early contraction, not the result. | Carry on as usual. |
| Week 2 onwards | Usually nothing visible. Temporary numbness or altered sensation, if it happened, usually settles over weeks. | Resume the normal routine; keep up daily sun protection. |
| When results show | The collagen response builds over 8–12 weeks. | Have the result judged at about three months, against your photographs. |
Work And Social Plans
The visible phase is short, so HIFU often fits around a working day. Most people return to work straight afterwards, with little for colleagues to see.
What lingers is sensation. A tender jaw can make chewing uncomfortable for a few days, worth knowing before a business dinner. Make-up usually goes on once the pinkness has calmed, often by the next day; the HIFU aftercare guide covers how to look after the skin meanwhile.
Slower Recovery
Events And Travel
Photographs and events. Leave enough time for a small bruise to fade before a wedding, a shoot or a big occasion. If the event is the reason for treatment, raise it at consultation: the collagen response builds over 8–12 weeks, so the treatment date needs planning with that in mind.
Flights and travel. Travelling soon afterwards is usually fine. Pack sun protection, expect some tenderness, and keep the clinic's WhatsApp number, +65 8023 7170, to hand in case anything changes while you are away.
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