It's been three months since my full facelift, and honestly, it's been quite annoying-everyone keeps asking me about it.
Here's how I see it: Nobody wants to undergo cosmetic surgery only for everyone to immediately notice that they've had work done!
That's why I spent years deliberating before getting the facelift, constantly turning this question over in my mind.
Looking younger wasn't my only goal. I hoped the procedure would resolve my existing nasolabial folds, jowls, periorbital aging and other concerns, while avoiding a stretched, unnatural or frozen facial appearance, delivering a softly natural result.
I spent a long time researching and comparing surgeons, and found Dr. Yuan favors a natural aesthetic. He rejects over-pulled, exaggerated facelift outcomes, which aligned perfectly with what I wanted.
During the early postoperative period, the face goes through an overcorrection recovery phase, so my features looked a little odd at first, and I couldn't help feeling anxious. Two to three weeks later, as swelling gradually subsided, my face looked increasingly relaxed and natural. It's been nearly 100 days since surgery. No stiff, operated look, no complications, and every one of my expectations was met. When I look at old photos of myself when I was younger, this isn't a drastic transformation; it's more like turning back the clock to how I used to look.
Once I went back to work, I encountered this "pleasant trouble": colleagues and friends kept pressing me with questions. Many kept asking what skincare routine I used to look so refreshed. Everyone agreed I visibly looked younger and prettier, yet couldn't pinpoint exactly what had changed. No one directly said I'd had surgery-they were just curious about my refreshed look. Still, being questioned nonstop was honestly a little irritating, though it was a happy hassle.
Eventually, everyone got used to my new look, and the questions died down. But whenever new colleagues join the team and learn my real age, they're always shocked, wondering how I manage to look so youthful. That feeling? It's incredibly satisfying!
