It's already been 3 weeks since my surgery~ To be honest, during the first week after surgery, there were days when one day really felt like a year. Especially from days 3 to 5, when the swelling was at its peak, I felt depressed.. I kept thinking, what if the swelling doesn't go down in this state..
But I guess time really is medicine; as it became week 2 and week 3, the swelling has been gradually going down~ Of course, there's still a long way to go before all the swelling is gone~
Come to think of it, I couldn't go for even one walk last week I wasn't feeling well So I stayed completely still at home for a week, taking care of my body. There isn't a huge difference from week 2, but now that it's week 3, I do feel a bit more comfortable when sleeping~
Up until week 1, I barely slept properly, just half-asleep most of the time, but now that it's week 3, sleeping has gotten a bit easier. My cheekbones and jaw still feel somewhat uncomfortable, but I'm waiting, thinking this will also get better with time~
Yesterday I went to the hospital and got radiofrequency care too. After coming home, I briefly looked at my pre-op photos and was surprised all over again. Before surgery, I heard a lot that I looked like a skeleton, and people even asked if I looked sick, so I used to feel intimidated whenever I met people... After surgery, even though it hasn't been long yet, I often hear that I look younger and cuter lol
Honestly, it's embarrassing, but I feel like it's a blessing to hear things like that at this age, after turning thirty! Anyway, I hope everything settles well and I recover well without any side effects. Just reading posts about side effects makes me worry so much but since I've already had the surgery, I should focus hard on recovering..
I actually even think I should have done it when I was at least a year younger.. Anyway, even I, who did it at an older age, am recovering well like this, so if there are comrades like me, I think it's okay to take courage. Of course, make the surgical decision carefully!! I also thought about it for years before doing it lol
Some people were curious about the photos, so I'm gathering my courage and uploading them~