After entering my 40s, the nasolabial folds looked deeper than before when I smiled, and my overall facial line felt like it was collapsing, so I started paying attention to it I tried taking care of it at home and looked into dermatology treatments, but it seemed like areas that had already sagged had their limits with care alone, so I started looking into lifting procedures~~
At first I thought about thread lifting since it seemed less burdensome, but I was told the improvement range differs depending on the degree of sagging, so I had consultations at several places. In the end, I got a mini vertical lift from Director Kwon Juyong at ID Hospital.
During the consultation, I liked that he didn't just say to pull a lot no matter what, but explained step by step why the face looked saggy, why the nasolabial folds stood out, and in which direction it should be lifted to look natural. He also explained the difference between thread lifting and surgery in a way that matched my condition, which helped me decide~~
The surgery ended more smoothly than I expected, and the incision site was inside the hairline, so it wasn't very noticeable. In the early stage there was a little swelling and a pulling sensation, but as time passed I could see it settling in naturally.
What I worried about most was the feeling of being pulled too tightly, but it doesn't feel that way, and it seems like only the overall sagging was tidied up, so I'm satisfied. My cheekbones don't stand out more, and my face line feels naturally refined, which I especially like
What I'm most satisfied with is that the vertical wrinkles I used to get when smiling and the deep nasolabial lines have become lighter than before. Even my friend looked at my face and asked where I had it done, which made me feel proud for no reason
At first I kept debating thread lifting, but looking back now, I think mini lifting suited the degree of my sagging better. It feels more like a natural refinement of my original face rather than a dramatic change~~ so for now I'm happy with it!