The patient is 58 years old this year. Prior to the procedure, she told me her aesthetic goal was to turn back the clock to how she looked at age 50.
Her best friend runs a private aesthetic clinic and has extensive connections within the industry. Going through this personal referral would have made the treatment process far more convenient. However, she remained deeply uneasy, fully aware that small private clinics often lack reliable equipment and properly certified practitioners. After careful consideration, she opted for our team at a formal medical institution with qualified and professional surgeons, turning down her friend's referral.
Her family did not approve of her undergoing cosmetic treatment, believing it unnecessary to pursue aesthetic procedures at her age. Nonetheless, the patient holds high standards for herself and never gave up her desire for a facial transformation despite her family's objections. We greatly admire her courage, and we are honored to witness her rejuvenation journey:
Before surgery, she presented with descended malar fat pads, prominent nasolabial folds, ill-defined and bulky jawline, and multiple neck lines, with obvious signs of aging and fatigue.At her 9-day post-operative follow-up visit, most swelling had subsided, leaving only faint minor bruising. The lifting effect was already evident. Sagging soft tissues were repositioned and tightened, deep nasolabial folds were significantly softened, and her previously blurred jawline became sharp and well-defined.
She originally expected to look 8 years younger, yet the final outcome far exceeded her expectations. During the checkup, she joked that she appeared younger than her own daughter.
It is important to note that to guarantee long-term surgical outcomes, we perform thorough tissue dissection tailored to each patient's individual facial anatomy. As a natural consequence, immediate fully natural-looking results right after surgery are not achievable. This is a standard part of the post-operative healing process, and adequate pre-procedure psychological preparation can help alleviate unnecessary anxiety.
