How is everyone caring for swelling and bruising after minor procedures?

Hello, it's Yumi. I had a minor procedure done in Seoul last week, and the swelling and bruising were more than I expected... Some of it is still lingering now that I'm back in Japan, so I'm posting to hear about everyone else's experiences.

I heard that it's important to ice the area right after the procedure, but I'm not really sure how long I should be icing it for, or when it's okay to start applying heat. I'm trying various things like sleeping with my pillow elevated to help with swelling and consciously drinking more water, but I'm not sure if they're really effective...

I'd be so grateful if you could share any post-procedure daily care routines that you found truly effective! Also, do recovery periods really vary a lot from person to person? I might be worrying too much, but anything you can share would be helpful. Thank you! 😊