As I got older, the first part of my face to sag was my jawline T_T. My cheek fat gradually moved downward, and in side photos, the fullness extending under my chin made my double chin more visible. So I got a mini vertical lift from Dr. Jang at [Clinic A]. I also had some facial fat, so I was told it would be better to refine it together rather than doing only the lift; I therefore had AccuSculpt and thread lifting at the same time.
What I liked during the consultation was that it was not simply about pulling everything as tightly as possible. They first assessed my skin elasticity and the direction of sagging, then explained which areas needed to be lifted for my jawline to look naturally defined. After surgery, I was most relieved that my face did not feel as tightly pulled as I had expected, lol. My cheekbones do not look prominent as if my face were pulled sideways; instead, it feels like everything has been refined upward overall.
I kept taking photos throughout recovery, and it is surprisingly fun to compare them by date, haha. At first, swelling made the jawline hard to see, but as it subsided, the lower contour gradually appeared. The incision is inside the hairline, so it is normally hidden by my hair and was not a major concern. The bruising and swelling were also more manageable than I had worried.
Now, the lower face that looked broad from the front is much more refined, and my double chin is noticeably less visible than before. I am most satisfied with the difference in my side profile, lol. Before, my jaw and neck seemed to blend together with almost no boundary, but now my jawline is clearly visible, so I spend less time searching for a flattering angle in photos.
When I had procedures in the past, it felt as though only the surface of my skin became temporarily firmer. The mini vertical lift feels distinctly different because the sagging facial contour itself seems to have lifted and adhered upward. It is still settling, but so far I wonder why I deliberated for so long, lol. For someone like me who was concerned about both a double chin and a sagging jawline, my satisfaction is quite high.