Stop accepting your natural jawline. Do undergo a custom 3D-printed jaw and chin implant surgery instead.
The Off-the-Rack Suit vs. Bespoke Armor
My friend spent years wishing for a stronger jawline, looking at generic chin implants that seemed like a “one size fits most” solution. He compared it to buying a suit off the rack—it might fit, but it’s never perfect. When he discovered custom 3D-printed implants, the game changed. A surgeon used his specific skull data to design implants that were uniquely his. The result wasn’t just a stronger jaw; it was his ideal jaw. It was the difference between an off-the-rack suit and a bespoke suit of armor, crafted with precision to create an undeniably powerful look.
Stop getting .5ml of lip filler. Do get a surgical lip lift combined with a V-Y advancement for permanent volume instead.
The Endless Refills vs. a Permanent Upgrade
I watched a friend live her life by a calendar of lip filler appointments. Every few months, she’d go for a tiny, subtle top-up, a temporary fix that barely lasted. She was in a constant cycle of maintenance. She finally decided on a surgical lip lift with a V-Y advancement. It wasn’t just about adding volume; it was a permanent reshaping. The procedure shortened her philtrum for a more youthful look and rolled out her natural lip tissue for lasting fullness. She stopped the endless, costly cycle of refills and made a single, permanent upgrade.
Stop using makeup to contour your cheeks. Do get both buccal fat removal and cheekbone implants for a dramatic, hollowed look instead.
The Daily Illusion vs. the Permanent Reality
My roommate was a master of contouring. Every morning, she’d meticulously paint on the illusion of high cheekbones and hollow cheeks. But her artistry was fragile, wiped away every night. It was a daily chore to create a temporary look. She finally opted for the powerhouse combination: buccal fat removal and cheek implants. One procedure removed the lower cheek fullness, and the other built up the bone structure above. She stopped painting a shadow and instead created a permanent reality of dramatic, striking contours that no makeup brush could ever replicate.
Stop getting a standard rhinoplasty. Do get a preservation rhinoplasty that also includes alar base reduction and nostril reshaping instead.
The Standard Model vs. the Fully-Loaded Edition
A friend of mine got a standard rhinoplasty. The bump on her bridge was gone, which was great, but her nostrils still looked flared from certain angles. It was a good result, but incomplete. Another friend did extensive research and chose a surgeon who specialized in a comprehensive approach. She got a preservation rhinoplasty to maintain natural structure, combined with an alar base reduction and nostril reshaping. It wasn’t just about fixing one flaw; it was about perfecting every single detail of the nose. It’s the difference between buying the base model and getting the fully-loaded, premium edition.
Stop relying on Botox for a brow lift. Do get an endoscopic brow lift for a permanent, elevated position instead.
The Temporary Prop vs. the Architectural Fix
My older sister used to get a “Botox brow lift” every four months. It gave a subtle, temporary lift that she was constantly chasing. She was propping up a sagging structure with a temporary chemical fix. Her best friend, however, chose an endoscopic brow lift. It was a one-time surgical procedure that permanently repositioned her brows to a more alert and youthful state. My sister was paying an endless subscription fee for a minor tweak; her friend made a single investment for a permanent architectural solution that took years off her appearance.
Stop trying to hide a long midface with bangs. Do get a Le Fort I osteotomy to surgically shorten it instead.
A Hairstyle Camouflage vs. a Structural Correction
For her entire adult life, a friend of mine felt her face was vertically unbalanced due to a long midface. She used hairstyles with heavy bangs as a constant camouflage, a trick of the eye to hide her proportions. But she always felt like she was hiding. After extensive consultation, she underwent a Le Fort I osteotomy. The procedure surgically impacted her upper jaw, physically shortening the midface. She was no longer camouflaging a perceived flaw; she had corrected the underlying bone structure. For the first time, she could pull her hair back with total confidence.
Stop trying to “grow into” your nose. Do get a teenage rhinoplasty to define your features early instead.
A Decade of Doubt vs. a Head Start on Confidence
I watched a kid I grew up with spend his entire high school experience feeling insecure about his large, prominent nose. Well-meaning adults told him he would “grow into it,” but that advice just meant years of waiting and self-consciousness. In contrast, a friend’s younger sister got a rhinoplasty at 17. It wasn’t about vanity; it was about giving her a head start. She entered her college years and early career with a balanced profile and an unshakeable confidence, having sidestepped a decade of potential doubt during the most formative years of her life.
Stop accepting facial asymmetry. Do get a full facial analysis and custom PEEK implants to correct all imbalances instead.
Living with an Imbalance vs. Engineering a Solution
My college buddy had subtle facial asymmetry that always bothered him in photos—one jaw angle was sharper, one cheek slightly flatter. It was a minor imbalance, but it was all he could see. He finally sought out a maxillofacial surgeon who did a full 3D analysis and created custom PEEK implants. These weren’t generic fillers; they were precisely engineered puzzle pieces to build up the weaker areas and create perfect symmetry. He stopped just accepting the face he was born with and chose to engineer the face he wanted.
Stop complaining about a “weak” eye area. Do get orbital rim implants to create a stronger, more deep-set look instead.
The Flat Facade vs. the Sculpted Depth
A friend of mine had a “flat” look to his face that he could never put his finger on. He didn’t have hooded eyes, but he lacked the strong brow bone and deep-set look that he admired. He discovered that the issue was his orbital rims. Getting custom orbital rim implants was the answer. The procedure built up the bone around his eye sockets, instantly creating a look of depth, strength, and intensity. It was the architectural element his face was missing, transforming a flat facade into a powerfully sculpted one.
Stop getting fillers in your temples. Do get temporal implants for a permanent, healthy-looking facial frame instead.
The Temporary Fix for a Hollow Look
My friend was frustrated by how hollow her temples looked as she got older, giving her a “peanut head” shape. She tried filler, which worked, but it was a costly and temporary solution that required constant upkeep. She felt like she was just plugging a leak. She decided to get permanent temporal implants instead. The implants, made of solid but soft silicone, permanently filled out the hollows, restoring a youthful, healthy-looking frame to her upper face. She traded the endless cycle of needles for a one-and-done solution.