Charissa: The story behind the treatment

Many people are bothered by certain features in their face. So did Charissa (24 years old), who came to us for her receding chin. At the Van Rosmalen Kliniek you can easily have a chin correction with fillers, without surgery. Are you curious about the story behind her treatment at Doctor Shai? Read it below! 

How did you end up at the Van Rosmalen Kliniek? 

“I always thought I had a big nose, especially in relation to the rest of my face. Because of this, I was under the impression that my nose was the ‘problem‘. I then saw a young woman on the Internet who had had her chin done with fillers. Only then did I realize that I was suffering from a receding chin. Eventually I started Googling and that’s how I ended up at the Van Rosmalen Clinic with Doctor Shai!” 

Were you nervous before the first consultation? 

“I was definitely nervous. I didn’t know what to expect and was therefore very nervous. After all, it’s your face you’re having something done to. Fortunately, Doctor Shai took me through the entire process beforehand, so I was at ease almost immediately. He explained how he works and he analyzed my face very carefully.” 

Did you tell your surroundings about the treatment beforehand? 

“I only told those close to me because it was a big step after all. Opinions are often divided, which is why I consciously chose to tell only those closest to me. In the end, of course, you do it for yourself.” 

What kind of reactions did you get about it when you told them? 

“My mother, for example, was very enthusiastic and thought above all that I should do what made me happy. If a filler treatment would make me feel more confident, then that would definitely be worth it. I was also doing it for myself and not for someone else. Yet I notice that there is still a taboo around fillers and botox. Many people have a distorted view of botox and fillers and are afraid of an unnatural result. Often at first you don’t even see that someone has had something done and the result is actually very natural.” 

How did the treatment go? 

“I had slept very badly the night before the treatment. Despite the pleasant intake, I was naturally tense for the final result. In the end, the treatment went very smoothly. There was a nice atmosphere and I immediately felt at ease. The nerves were then gone almost immediately!” 

What do you see when you look in the mirror now? 

“Sometimes I just forget that I had my chin treated with fillers. Then when I look in the mirror again, I’m still so happy with the results. I never used to like pictures from the side because I found it very confronting. Now I have no problem with that and that’s really nice.” 

What kind of reactions did you get after the treatment? 

“Despite the result being so beautiful, at first hardly anyone noticed that I had had something done. It wasn’t until I showed the before and after pictures that people saw how big the difference really is. Despite being a relatively minor procedure, the result is enormous. In addition, I also have my self-confidence back, so I’m beaming and going through life with my chin up again!” 

What would you say to people who are hesitant to undergo treatment? 

“If it really bothers you and makes you insecure, just do it!”