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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What truly matters is the quality of planning, the protection of the donor area, and a calm, consistent aftercare plan that keeps you on track in the months that follow.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Graft retention rates are generally favorable when procedures are performed correctly and proper aftercare is followed.
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When getting ready to leave, Dr. Nasir suggests creating an aftercare plan.
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Safdie’s love for Kerr included aftercare when the cameras stopped rolling.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Graft retention rates are generally favorable when procedures are performed correctly and proper aftercare is followed.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
When getting ready to leave, Dr. Nasir suggests creating an aftercare plan.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Safdie’s love for Kerr included aftercare when the cameras stopped rolling.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Aftercare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftercare. Accessed 21 Oct. 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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