Drinking after Shurink: how many days should you wait?

After Shurink, it is best to avoid heavy drinking for about 7 days, and then drink only after confirming that no warmth or swelling remains. Shurink concentrates ultrasound heat in the fascia layer and dermis beneath the skin while leaving the surface intact, so even if your skin looks fine on the outside, recovery continues underneath for several days.

Why should you avoid alcohol after Shurink?

Alcohol dilates blood vessels and dehydrates the body. If you drink before the lingering warmth inside your face has settled after Shurink, increased blood flow can bring back swelling and a burning sensation, and skin that has become dry from the treatment may feel even tighter.

The evening of the treatment day in particular is when heat still remains inside the face, so it is best to postpone work dinners or drinking plans. Having a small amount a few days later is different from drinking heavily within a week, so if you do drink, keep the amount small and drink plenty of water.

When can I start exercising after Shurink?

Exercise that makes you sweat heavily and raises your heart rate sharply increases both body temperature and blood flow to the face, adding to warmth and swelling. Take about 7 days off from strength training, running, and exercise in hot indoor spaces after treatment, and stick to light activities such as walking in the meantime.

If your face feels hot or swollen on the day you resume exercise, lower the intensity for a day or two. For the same reason, avoid saunas, jjimjilbang, and hot baths for about a week.

Besides alcohol, what to follow for a week after Shurink

At our Suwon clinic, you can wash your face and wear makeup right after Shurink Universe, but we advise washing with lukewarm water for 3 days and avoiding heavy drinking, saunas, jjimjilbang, hot baths, and strenuous exercise for about 7 days.

Apply moisturizer often and use sunscreen thoroughly when going outside. Warmth, tingling, redness, and itching usually subside soon, but if blisters form or pain and swelling keep getting worse, please contact the clinic.

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FAQ

Q. Is one glass of beer okay on the day of Shurink?

A. On the day of treatment, ultrasound warmth remains inside the face, so even a small amount can bring back swelling and redness. If possible, avoid it that day, and if you must drink, wait a few days, keep the amount small, and drink water along with it.

Q. Does exercising after Shurink reduce its effect?

A. Exercise does not erase the effect of the treatment, but if your body temperature rises sharply right after treatment, warmth and swelling can increase and recovery can be delayed. It is best to take about a week off from strenuous exercise and do only light activities such as walking.

Q. What should I do if my face feels hot after drinking following Shurink?

A. Cool your face gently with a towel soaked in cold water, drink plenty of water, and avoid drinking any more that day. It usually settles within a day, but if blisters form or pain and swelling keep increasing into the next day, please contact the clinic.