I knew that even slightly softening my cheekbone line would make my overall impression look much better, but it took me a long time to actually decide on surgery. I had a lot of worries like, “What if it looks too obvious?” and “If the swelling or pain is severe, won’t daily life be difficult?” Then, by chance, I learned about 1 Percent Plastic Surgery through an acquaintance’s recommendation, and the atmosphere felt different from the very first consultation. The director examined my face in detail from the front, side, and oblique angles, and explained with drawings which areas of my cheekbones looked protruded and what correction method would look the most natural. Instead of simply saying, “It’s possible,” they explained the expected changes before and after surgery, the swelling and recovery process, and precautions in detail, so I felt certain that “I can trust this place.” I decided to have zygoma reduction surgery with High-3D cheekbone surgery, and I was very nervous even on the day of surgery, but the medical staff kept smiling, talking to me, and explaining what stage each step was, so I felt reassured. The operating room was clean and well organized, and the equipment looked up to date, which made me feel confident. After the surgery, a nurse checked my condition right away in the recovery room and explained again how to take care of myself during the recovery period. The inside of the hospital was also kept clean, so I had no hygiene concerns at all, and because the appointment and examination system was systematic, there was almost no waiting time. The recovery process was much easier than I expected. The swelling noticeably went down from weeks 1 to 2, and when I took painkillers, I had almost no discomfort from pain. There was nothing that could be called a side effect, and the bruising faded quickly too. As time passed, my facial contour settled into a softer shape, and I felt more satisfied every time I looked in the mirror. Before, whenever I took selfies, I always insisted on only one angle, but now my face looks dimensional and soft from any angle, so taking photos is enjoyable. People around me also often say, “Your impression looks softer” and “You look much younger,” so my confidence has completely recovered, and the stress I had about my appearance has disappeared. In conclusion, this surgery was one of the truly good choices I have made in my life. From the attentiveness of the medical staff to the cleanliness of the hospital and the comfort of the recovery process, there was nothing disappointing, and I live every day feeling the change I have now. If I had kept only worrying like before, I would probably still be tied down by my complex, but now I can smile confidently, and I feel much more confident when meeting people. I sincerely think, “Why didn’t I do it sooner?” and I feel like I can confidently recommend it to people who, like me, are concerned about their cheekbones.
This review is a surgical review pursuing a natural look.