These days, I find myself smiling more when I take photos. It has been about three months since I had three facial contouring procedures at One Percent Plastic Surgery, and now it feels less like I had surgery and more like my face has simply settled into a comfortable state. There is still slight fullness around the cheeks, but it doesn’t look noticeable, so it doesn’t really bother me. Some people even say it looks like natural cheek volume. Before the surgery, my face shape wasn’t particularly angular, but I wanted a more refined look, so I decided to proceed with cheekbones, square jaw, and chin together. When I go out dressed up, even people who once tried to stop me mention that my face looks nicer now. Hearing that makes me pause for a moment, in a good way. The overall impression feels softer than before. Being told once or twice a day that my face looks smaller has oddly become normal. Among all the procedures I’ve done, this one feels the most satisfying. I also realized how important face shape is, regardless of hairstyle. Even wearing a hat feels different now. With the vacation season, I’ve been traveling around and enjoying taking photos again. I even take selfies with a regular camera instead of using apps. Thinking about it now, I feel like I would have regretted not doing it. A couple of people around me also went through similar procedures afterward and said they were happy with their choices, which made me feel quietly pleased. The aftercare was thorough as well. When I went in for my three-month follow-up, photos were taken and reviewed, and Dr. Lim Jong-woo was just as calm and kind as before. Looking in the mirror, I didn’t think the difference was huge, but seeing the clinic photos side by side made it much clearer. I found myself looking away from the older photos. At this point, opening my mouth feels normal, there’s no strange sensation, and I can eat most foods without trouble. I’ve been told that minor swelling can take more time to fully settle, so I’m simply waiting to see how things continue to progress.