aftercare
noun
af·ter·care
ˈaf-tər-ˌker 
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (such as a hospital)
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Comprehensive aftercare services to monitor recovery.
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William Jones, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Belly button piercing aftercare Milan recommends gently cleaning your piercing two or three times a day with a saline or antiseptic solution.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Lash lifts require minimal aftercare (more on that later) and can even promote lash health overall, Ogura adds.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Quality hair transplants take talented surgeons, advanced technology, and serious aftercare.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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William Jones, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Belly button piercing aftercare Milan recommends gently cleaning your piercing two or three times a day with a saline or antiseptic solution.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Lash lifts require minimal aftercare (more on that later) and can even promote lash health overall, Ogura adds.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Quality hair transplants take talented surgeons, advanced technology, and serious aftercare.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Aftercare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftercare. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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aftercare
noun
af·ter·care
-ˌke(ə)r, -ˌka(ə)r
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (as a hospital or prison)
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