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Facial Surgery cases

Real patient stories from NAISS CLINIC: the treatment they chose, the recovery, and the change they saw. Everyone is different, and results vary from person to person.

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33 cases

Treated by Dr. Yen-Chun Yu

Eye Bag Surgery Story: Losing the Tired Look, Regaining Confidence

At 67, he didn't mind getting older, but his prominent eye bags always made him look tired. After an assessment, Dr. Yen-Chun Yu treated the eye bags and also removed a small amount of loose lower-eyelid skin. At the one-week follow-up, recovery was on track; swelling dropped noticeably from week two, and within about a month he was back to normal life. Friends he hadn't seen in a while said he looked younger.

Treated by Dr. Yen-Chun Yu

Eye Bag Surgery Story: Treating Eye Bags Early, Losing the Tired Look

Eye bag surgery case: since middle school, her uneven eye bags were especially noticeable when she smiled or was photographed. After Dr. Yen-Chun Yu assessed the area under her eyes, she had surgery. The first few days were mainly swelling, with less pain than expected, and after about two weeks the area looked natural, smoother, and more symmetrical.

Treated by Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao

Eye Bag Surgery Story: Brighter Eyes and Renewed Confidence

Eye bag surgery case: eye bags had bothered her for three to four years and needed covering with makeup every day. After an assessment by Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao, surgery was done under local anesthesia. She returned to work with tape on the third day after surgery, the foreign-body feeling under her eyes faded in about a week, and five months later her daily makeup time is about 20 minutes shorter.

Treated by Dr. Yen-Chun Yu

Neck Lift Story: Goodbye Double Chin, Hello Camera Confidence

Swan neck (platysmaplasty) surgery case: a hereditary double chin affected how she looked on camera, and ultrasound treatments needed touch-ups every year. After an assessment with Dr. Yen-Chun Yu, she had surgery with extra liposuction along the lower face. The incision is about 3 cm and hidden under the chin; she wore a head wrap for 72 hours and was back to socializing in about six weeks, with a more defined jawline.

Treated by Dr. Yen-Chun Yu

Mesmo, Lower Eyelid & Arm Lipo Story: Choosing Change at 40

Mesmo breast augmentation + lower eyelid surgery + arm liposuction case: after childbirth her breasts had shrunk and sagged, and she had under-eye bags and loose upper arms. After an assessment with Dr. Yen-Chun Yu, she had teardrop-shaped Mesmo breast augmentation, lower eyelid surgery and arm liposuction in one session. Her eyes recovered in about a week, her breasts and arms in about one to two months, and she wore a compression garment and a post-op bra for one month each.

Treated by Dr. Che-Wei Chang

Eye Bag Surgery Story: Never Too Late at 50-Plus

Transconjunctival (internal) eye bag surgery case: his under-eye bags grew noticeably within a year and his eyes were puffy every morning. After an assessment with Dr. Che-Wei Chang, the surgery was done under IV sedation, together with liposuction and facial fat grafting. There was no bleeding, bruising or noticeable swelling afterward; he had surgery on a Friday and was back at work on Monday, and the area under his eyes is now smooth with his eye smile (tear trough fold) visible.

Treated by Dr. Po-Ying Lee

Eye Bag Surgery Story: Tear Troughs Makeup Couldn't Hide

Eye bag surgery + tear trough fat grafting case: deep tear troughs made her eyes look tired and were hard to cover with makeup. After an assessment with Dr. Po-Ying Lee, she had eye bag surgery under IV sedation, with her own fat used to fill the tear troughs. There was almost no pain afterward; by about day seven the swelling was barely noticeable, after the one-week follow-up she no longer needed cosmetic tape, and overall recovery took about a month.

Treated by Dr. Yen-Chun Yu

Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty Story: A Natural Fix for an Upturned Nose

Autologous rib cartilage ("pearl rib") rhinoplasty case: her upturned nose showed her nostrils from the front, and a thread lift couldn't improve the nasal tip. After an assessment with Dr. Yen-Chun Yu, she had rhinoplasty using her own rib cartilage. There was no pain after the anesthesia wore off and no bruising; there was swelling for the first one to two weeks, which went down in about two weeks, and three months later her nose looks natural.

Treated by Dr. Yen-Hao Chiu

Forehead Lift Story: Fixing Close-Set Brows for Brighter Eyes

Forehead lift + double eyelid revision case: her double eyelids had drooped with age, and because her brows sat close to her eyes, revising the eyelids alone would make her look too sharp. After an assessment with Dr. Yen-Hao Chiu, she had a forehead lift as well. The three incisions are hidden in her hair; she didn't wash her hair for 7 to 8 days, was back at work on day four, and scalp sensation takes about three months to a year to recover.

Treated by Dr. Po-Ying Lee

Eye Bag Surgery Story: Sunken Cheeks Made Eye Bags Show, Fixed in 60 Minutes

Eye bag surgery case: eye bags appeared within six months, made more noticeable by sunken cheeks. After an assessment with Dr. Po-Ying Lee, surgery was done under local anesthesia in about an hour. By day three the swelling was barely noticeable, bruising was only a faint yellow, and after the tape came off on day seven there was no visible sign of surgery.

Treated by Dr. Po-Ying Lee

Eye Bag Surgery Story: Allergy-Related Eye Bags, Fixed After 10 Years of Hesitation

Eye bag surgery case: allergies and eye rubbing made her eye bags and dark circles worse year by year, and hyaluronic acid and under-eye injections lasted only a few months. After an assessment with Dr. Po-Ying Lee, surgery was done under IV sedation. There was no pain, bruising or conjunctival bleeding afterward; she was back at work the next day and had her stitches out after about a week, avoiding washing her face and rubbing her eyes in the meantime.

Treated by Dr. Po-Ying Lee

Eye Bag Surgery Story: Fixing Puffy Eye Bags, and Not Letting Others Define My Looks

Eye bag surgery case: eye bags since high school that massage, warm compresses and better sleep couldn't improve. After an assessment with Dr. Po-Ying Lee, surgery was done under local anesthesia, with no real discomfort apart from the anesthetic injection. There was no bruising or pain afterward; back at work on day three, and wearing makeup again after about seven days.

Treated by Dr. Yen-Chun Yu

Eye Bag Surgery Story: Eye Bags from Work, and Breaking the Stigma Around Men in Aesthetics

Eye bag surgery case: long hours of screen use made his eye bags steadily more noticeable over three years. After an assessment with Dr. Yen-Chun Yu, surgery was done under local anesthesia, with pre-op discussion to avoid an unnaturally flat under-eye look. There was no bruising or pain afterward; the swelling went down in about three days, he went out wearing glasses on day four, and by the stitch removal on day seven he was fully recovered.

Treated by Dr. Po-Ying Lee

Eye Bag Surgery Story: Late Nights Brought Aging Eye Bags, Now I Look Younger and Brighter

Eye bag surgery case: frequent late nights made eye bags appear quickly within six months to a year, and concealer couldn't hide them. After an assessment with Dr. Po-Ying Lee, surgery was done under local anesthesia, with extra anesthetic given as needed during the procedure. There was almost no pain and only mild bruising afterward; things had mostly settled after the stitches came out at about one week, and two and a half months later the under-eye area is smooth and natural.

Treated by Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao

Forehead Lift Story: Fixing Close-Set Brows for a Smooth Forehead and Brighter Eyes

Forehead lift case: her brows sat close to her eyes, which limited how wide her double eyelids could be, and she had forehead lines. After an assessment with Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao, she had a forehead lift through 4 incisions under 1 cm inside the hairline. Afterward there was mild pressure in her head and slight bruising around the eyes, and she couldn't wash her hair for five days. Two months later her forehead lines are gone and she no longer needs Botox.

Treated by Dr. Yen-Chun Yu

Eye Bag Surgery Story: Getting Rid of Stubborn Eye Bags and Looking Refreshed Again

Eye bag surgery + mid-cheek groove fat grafting case: prominent eye bags along with hollow mid-cheek grooves. After an assessment with Dr. Yen-Chun Yu, the surgery was combined with fat grafting to fill the hollows. Swelling and watery eyes appeared on days two and three; soreness at the liposuction site resolved in about a month, the swelling went down in about a month, and the look was most natural by the third month.

Treated by Dr. Yen-Chun Yu

Eye Bag Surgery Story: Fighting Aging Eye Bags and Tear Troughs, a Great-Value Way to Look Less Tired

Eye bag surgery + fat grafting case: eye bags along with tear troughs and sunken cheeks, which Sculptra had needed topping up about once a year. After an assessment with Dr. Yen-Chun Yu, he had eye bag surgery under IV sedation along with fat grafting. There was no pain afterward; swelling lasted three to four days, the liposuction incision was only about 0.2 cm, and the swelling went down in about a month.

Treated by Dr. Yen-Chun Yu

Buccal Fat Removal Story: Saying Goodbye to Baby Fat and Sculpting a Slim V-Shaped Face with No Visible Scars

Buccal fat removal case: fuller cheeks that face-slimming gadgets, fat-dissolving injections and Botox did little for. After an assessment with Dr. Yen-Chun Yu, the procedure was done under IV sedation. There was no pain or bruising afterward, only mild swelling; she couldn't open her mouth wide on day one and was eating normally after two to three days. The stitches dissolve on their own, so no removal is needed.

Treated by Dr. Yen-Chun Yu

Goretex + Ear Cartilage Rhinoplasty Story: Fixing a Flat Nose, with a Glow-Up and a Better Love Life

Goretex + autologous ear cartilage rhinoplasty case: a flat nasal bridge kept up for years with hyaluronic acid and thread lifts. After an assessment with Dr. Yen-Chun Yu, Goretex was used to raise the bridge and ear cartilage to refine the tip, lowering the risk of contracture. There was no significant pain afterward; nasal congestion cleared in three to four days, swelling lasted about three months, and the columella incision left no noticeable scar.

Treated by Dr. Zhao-Wu Yan

Chimera + Rib Cartilage Rhinoplasty Story: Four Thread Lifts Didn't Work, and I Wish I'd Had Rhinoplasty Sooner

Chimera + autologous rib cartilage rhinoplasty case: a flat nasal bridge that actually widened after four nose thread lifts. After an assessment with Dr. Zhao-Wu Yan, Chimera was used to raise the bridge and her own rib cartilage to support the tip. There was no significant pain afterward; swelling and bruising at the inner corners of the eyes peaked on days three and four, the swelling went down in about a week, stitches came out at two weeks, and the rib cartilage incision is small.

Treated by Dr. Yen-Hao Chiu

Suture Double Eyelid Surgery Story: No More Eyelid Tape, Hello Bright, Sparkling Eyes

Suture double eyelid case: years of using double eyelid tape left creases in her eyelids. After an assessment with Dr. Yen-Hao Chiu, she chose the suture method, which can be adjusted later, done under local anesthesia in about 20 minutes. Swelling was most noticeable for the first two days, began going down on day three, and she recovered in about a week. Eyeshadow now goes on more easily.

Treated by Dr. Yen-Hao Chiu

Swan Neck Surgery Story: Leaving an Inherited Receding Chin Behind and Facing the Camera with Confidence

Swan neck surgery case: an inherited receding chin with no clear line between the jaw and neck in profile, and no wish for an implant. Surgery followed an assessment by the doctor. There was no significant pain afterward, with bruising and numbness from the jaw to the neck, and a head wrap worn for three days. Two months later the profile was clearly improved, with some neck tightness when looking up.

Treated by Dr. Yen-Hao Chiu

Eye Bag Surgery Story: Saying Goodbye to Inherited Eye Bags and No Longer Dodging the Camera

Eye bag surgery case: inherited eye bags that made her look constantly tired and were hard to cover with makeup. After an assessment with Dr. Yen-Hao Chiu, surgery was done under general anesthesia. The first week was mainly swelling and bruising with almost no pain, and recovery was complete in about six weeks. Nearly three months later she leaves the house without concealer.

Treated by Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao

Facial Fat Transfer Story: Filling Hollow Cheeks for Natural Facial Contours

Facial fat transfer case: thin, hollow cheeks. Since hyaluronic acid and Aesthefill don't last long, after an assessment with Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao she had fat harvested and transferred to the cheeks and upper eye hollows. Afterward there was bruising and mild numbness at the liposuction site, and she wore compression garments. Six weeks later the hollows were filled and the result looked natural.

Treated by Dr. Yen-Chun Yu

Eye Bag Surgery Story: Goodbye Tired Panda Eyes, Hello Bright, Youthful Eyes

Eye bag surgery case: years of heavy screen use led to puffy eye bags and darker circles that neither makeup nor retouching could hide during ad shoots. After an assessment with Dr. Yen-Chun Yu, surgery was done under local anesthesia. She had anti-swelling injections at follow-ups, could wear contact lenses from days four to five, and the wound had healed well when stitches came out on day six. Heavy lifting and strenuous exercise were avoided for a month.

Treated by Dr. Yen-Hao Chiu

Swan Neck Surgery Story: Goodbye Double Chin for Good, with a Refined, Scar-Free Jawline

Swan neck surgery case: a double chin that hurt how she looked on camera, with HIFU, Botox, fat-dissolving injections and acupuncture all wearing off quickly. Surgery followed an assessment with Dr. Yen-Hao Chiu. A support strap was worn for about two weeks, limiting how far she could lift her chin without disrupting daily life, and she returned the next day for a recovery IV drip. About three months later the double chin was gone.

Treated by Dr. Hou-Geng Liu

3D Scarless Double Eyelid Story: Goodbye Eyelid Tape, Hello Charming Smiling Eyes

3D scarless suture double eyelid case: years of eyelid tape, often uneven and leaving glue residue. After an assessment with Dr. Hou-Geng Liu, she chose the suture method for its shorter recovery. The anesthetic injection hurt about 3 to 4 out of 10. Afterward she used ice packs for swelling and scar gel for one to two months; supplements that thin the blood, such as fish oil, are stopped two weeks before surgery.

Treated by Dr. Hou-Geng Liu

Second-Generation Silicone Rhinoplasty Story: Leaving 10 Years of an Upturned Nose Behind for a Natural, Defined Nose and New Confidence

Second-generation silicone three-part rhinoplasty case: an upturned nose hurt his confidence socially and in photos. Three-part rhinoplasty used second-generation silicone with ear cartilage taken from behind the ear, leaving an inconspicuous scar. No nasal packing was needed and he could breathe normally, with only mild swelling and a foreign-body sensation, and he could come back daily for dressing changes. About a month later the nose shape had improved.

Treated by Dr. Hou-Geng Liu

Under-Eye Bag Surgery Case: The Secret to Looking 10 Years Younger by Making Eye Bags Disappear

External under-eye bag surgery case: noticeable eye bags with age and looser skin around the eyes. After an assessment with Dr. Hou-Geng Liu, external (transcutaneous) eye bag surgery was performed, with the incision just below the lower lashes. Swelling was most noticeable in the first two weeks, smoking and alcohol had to be avoided, and after about three months there was almost no visible trace.

Treated by Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao

3D Scarless Double Eyelid Surgery Case: Bigger Eyes, No More Small-Eyed Girl

3D scarless double eyelid case: a hidden (inner) crease and a wish for a more visible double eyelid. After an assessment with Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao, she chose the suture method for its flexibility to adjust later; surgery took about 30 minutes. Swelling was most noticeable in the first week, and smoking and alcohol were avoided to help it go down; the result matched the pre-surgery plan.

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3D Scarless Double Eyelid Surgery Case: Bigger, Brighter Eyes and Goodbye to Single Eyelids

3D scarless double eyelid case: single eyelids with thick, puffy lids that made her look tired. After the doctor's assessment she chose the suture method for its small wounds and short recovery. Surgery took about 30 minutes and was almost painless apart from the anesthetic injection. She used cold compresses for the first three days, warm compresses from day four and anti-inflammatory medication, and the swelling gradually went down over about two weeks.

Treated by Dr. Hou-Geng Liu

3D Scarless Double Eyelid Surgery Case: Goodbye Multi-Layered Eyelids, Hello Easy Makeup

3D scarless double eyelid case: multi-layered eyelids made eye makeup hard to pull off. After an assessment with Dr. Hou-Geng Liu, a natural Korean-style crease width was designed; surgery took about 30 minutes. Swelling eased markedly by day seven and the look was stable after about a month; smoking and drinking prolong recovery. Eyelid tape is no longer needed.

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3D Scarless Double Eyelid Surgery Case: Captivating Double Eyelids and Goodbye to Tired, Puffy Eyes

3D scarless double eyelid case: a hidden crease with thick lids that looked tired. After comparing incision and suture, she chose the suture method for its shorter recovery and the option to adjust. Smoking and alcohol must be avoided before and after surgery; swelling was most noticeable in the first week and had mostly gone down after about a month.