I rushed through this to time it right before my vacation, but looking back now, I think the timing was actually pretty good haha. I practically ran around frantically looking for a hospital before making a decision... I also really wanted to get it done before turning 30. I used to wear oversized pants because of my belly, but my hips themselves lacked volume, so the balance was a bit off. So, I proceeded with a plan to refine my upper body and abdominal area while filling in my hip dips. It's been about two weeks now, and there is still some swelling. Still, it's kind of fascinating to see changes already haha. I think it will settle down more over time. Also, it was surprisingly reassuring to be able to stay in touch with the hospital even after the surgery; that part was definitely great 👍