Neck Lift Story: Goodbye Double Chin, Hello Camera Confidence

"My name is Vivian and I'm 26. I'm a graduate student, and on the side I work as a KOL. I had swan neck surgery. A double chin runs in my family, and it had bothered me since high school. After I became a KOL, I had to be on camera a lot, and I noticed the fat under my chin was especially obvious on screen. It made me feel unphotogenic and affected my confidence..."

No more shrinking away on camera! I chose swan neck surgery for a lasting fix

As a KOL I film very often, and most shots are candid, so I can't consciously tuck my chin every second. Especially when filming skincare content, I'm often bare-faced or in light makeup. Posed shots were fine, but in more natural shots unflattering angles kept showing up: my face looked round with no jawline. Over time I became anxious and insecure, and what finally made up my mind was being shocked again and again by the unedited raw footage. I knew I didn't want to rely on tucking my chin and photo editing anymore; I wanted to solve my double chin permanently, once and for all.

I'd tried ultrasound treatments before and they worked, but the results didn't last long, so I needed a touch-up almost every year. After more research, I found that swan neck surgery had better reviews and could deliver the result in one go. From first hearing about the surgery to making up my mind, it took me less than a year to choose swan neck surgery: I wanted a permanent fix, and to feel free and confident at any angle again.

The advantages of swan neck surgery: stable, long-lasting, and nearly scarless

When I started seriously thinking about fixing my double chin, I also looked into non-surgical options like fat-dissolving injections and Botox. But after reading many people's experiences online, I found the results weren't always consistent; some people swelled up noticeably afterward, and the effects didn't last long, so they weren't a true permanent fix.

After digging deeper, I chose swan neck surgery not only because it clearly improves the jawline and lasts longer, but also because the scar put my mind at ease. The surgery leaves only a small incision of about 3 cm, hidden under the chin, where it's barely visible unless someone deliberately shoots from below. Overall, in terms of appearance, recovery time and how long it lasts, it matched my hope to "solve the problem once and for all."

Dr. Yen-Chun Yu is warm and professional, and really listens to patients

As for why I chose NAISS: besides being one of the clinic's partner KOLs, I'd had maintenance-type treatments here before, like HydraFacial and picosecond laser, and the experience and service were great. More importantly, quite a few of my friends had surgeries here such as facial bone contouring and breast augmentation, with natural results and quick recovery, which gave me full confidence in their expertise. So when I decided on swan neck surgery, NAISS was the first place I thought of, and it felt natural to trust the doctors here.

My surgeon, Dr. Yen-Chun Yu, felt very friendly and pressure-free, and most importantly, he really listens to what patients want. From the start I stressed that I wanted a more defined jawline, and he not only understood but also carefully added extra liposuction along my lower face. The whole conversation put me at ease. Professionalism plus empathy: that sense of trust was the biggest reason I chose NAISS.

Just 1.5 months from surgery to going out with friends!

I was actually very calm on the day of surgery. Maybe because I'd had general anesthesia before, I wasn't very nervous, and was mostly looking forward to the change. When I woke up there was hardly any pain; the main discomfort was swelling. For the first three days I had to wear a head wrap for 72 hours straight, which wasn't too bad for me (maybe I have a high pain tolerance). The facial swelling built up gradually, and the bruising was concentrated on my neck, a deep purple, but it faded quickly. Once the head wrap came off, the swelling went down noticeably fast. I was out meeting friends after about a month and a half!

The clinic's aftercare was also very thorough, including anti-swelling IV drips and monthly follow-up visits. I also had my own routine, such as drinking a cup of red bean water every day and wearing the head wrap while sleeping now and then to help set the contours. I also made a point of not keeping my neck hunched for long periods, so it wouldn't affect the result.

Achieving my ideal look, with rave reviews from family and friends

It's been almost four months since my swan neck surgery, and I honestly give it 9 out of 10. My face looks noticeably smaller, the contours are more defined, my double chin is almost completely gone, and my overall profile looks sharper, much closer to how I'd imagined myself.

My friends' first reaction was: "It really makes a difference! The result is so obvious!" Even friends who'd thought I didn't really need surgery changed their minds after seeing the result and said it looked natural and refined. When taking photos of me, they said my whole jawline looked lifted and I'm much more photogenic now. As for my family, since they know double chins run in our family, they fully supported my decision. Seeing the improvement, they also feel it was a very worthwhile change: not only do I look better, I seem more confident overall.

One piece of advice for anyone considering swan neck surgery

If I had to sum it up in one line: if you want to do it, be brave and go for it. Don't hesitate. The biggest thing I gained from the surgery is being able to step in front of the camera with confidence. I used to feel my face looked puffy in every photo and relied on editing to hide it; now even unedited phone shots are fine with me, and I'm even more confident taking on print shoots!

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