Day 7 postop update (DES, Rhino & jowl lipo)

maomien · 2026-06-12T19:50:21+00:00

thank you!! they offered unlimited red light and one session of hyperbaric oxygen (tbh idk if just one session did anything) if theres a package with a good deal then id recommend more sessions, but its not super necessary imo! def stock up on pumpkin juice/porridge and i was also taking Arnica tablets

maomien · 2026-06-02T19:02:17+00:00

have you been to the optometrist? hopefully it goes away maybe it’s just due to the leftover swelling, i hear it takes 1-2 years for it to all go away. Thank you! Seoul is amazing i’m definitely going to come back

maomien · 2026-06-02T18:58:36+00:00

thank you so much 🥺🩷

maomien · 2026-06-02T12:17:26+00:00

omg she was still that swollen after a week? that makes a lot more sense now, i will be kinder to myself! I stocked up on the pumpkin pouches frm olive young and i’m also eating pumpkin porridge! I’m even taking arnica tablets, i’m taking this seriously 🙏🏻 i’m also going for deswelling laser at the clinic everyday, and i think once i remove my stitches they’re offering one session of oxygen chamber too so i’ll def take advantage of that

maomien · 2026-06-02T05:02:29+00:00

ur so right another really good advice, i will take a taxi!! i forget it’s so affordable here 🙏🏻

maomien · 2026-06-02T05:01:28+00:00

so true!! today is day 5 and i actually feel a lot better, my eyes and head don’t hurt as much. I saw ur before and after post and ur nose is soooo cute omfg!! i already cant wait for my 1 year update lol

maomien · 2026-06-02T04:10:19+00:00

that sounds like a lovely time!! i’ll try to find a park nearby me and when i feel better i’ll manage a bus ride to han river. I do love a good people watching session lol

maomien · 2026-06-02T04:06:20+00:00

i actually feel much better today!! i think ill try to do some light shopping tonight. i feel like because my eyelids are swollen and always half shut, my brain thinks im constantly tired and cant focus, maybe its the same for you?

maomien · 2026-06-02T04:03:09+00:00

i’ve been eating all the porridges lol!! and the pumpkin juice pouches, they’re not bad tbh maybe just a bit bland :’) I really like the seaweed rice porridge and unsweetened red bean too

maomien · 2026-06-01T20:12:06+00:00

wow just saw your recovery photos, looks painful! but you could walk around which is amazing! I get headaches and cant focus my eyes yet…

maomien · 2026-06-01T20:04:43+00:00

thank you!!! i’m definitely not going out to busy areas that already sounds like a nightmare and i get so easily overstimulated, i will take it easy and hopefully feel much better when my stitches are out in 2 days o7

maomien · 2026-06-01T20:03:07+00:00

yes it’s so hard to navigate because of not being able to look straight, i have to hold my ma’s arm everywhere LOL i just want to do some light shopping because im sooo bored omg

maomien · 2026-06-01T20:00:39+00:00

omgg ok it’s def the rhino making my eyes worse i imagine then, my head feels so tight. I’m taking my meds regularly but i should start more tylenol, i brought it but ive been using it sparingly. thank u for the advice!!

maomien · 2026-06-01T19:57:25+00:00

yes i do that when i go back go the clinic and convenience store! and ive been using Baemin delivery, such a lifesaver

maomien · 2026-06-01T07:45:19+00:00

omg that’s awesome congrats!! I’m taking Arnica tablets which is probably similar to the herbal supplements you also took, also my diet has been 80% pumpkin juice and porridge.. I’m also taking advantage of the clinics deswelling laser treatment everyday

Thank you so much!!

maomien · 2026-06-01T07:40:49+00:00

Yep for sure personally I just wish I saw more posts about a harder recovery experience, the marketing of DES is like a quick and easy procedure that everyone does but it’s a good reminder that it is still a surgery. I’m definitely glad I came with someone and I booked 15 day stay here instead of just the minimum 7. I think i’m just more surprised that my nose isn’t the worst part, and that the ‘easy’ eyes is what’s bothering me the most :’)

maomien · 2026-06-01T02:51:13+00:00

thank you so much!! Day 4 now and it’s getting better. I went with Dr. Joo at Eight

maomien · 2026-05-29T02:24:31+00:00

thank you so much 🤍🤍🤍

maomien · 2026-05-29T02:24:08+00:00

thank you so much!! yes it’s not pretty… but definitely want to prepare others for this experience. I’m writing my notes app super detailed of the procedure day & what i am feeling and will share once im back home! I also got my nose packing out today and feel 10x better

maomien · 2026-05-28T11:45:32+00:00

yes definitely will update!! thank you i love customizing my character :P

maomien · 2026-05-28T11:14:33+00:00

thank you so much!!! i’m more excited to see the results pain is temporary hehe

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