Maeng Seung-ji, Very Satisfied with Philtrum Reduction Surgery: "First surgery in 12 years... Seems to make me look even younger" [Star Issue]

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Comedian Maeng Seung-ji shared her experience following philtrum reduction surgery.

On the 22nd, Maeng posted before-and-after comparison photos of her philtrum reduction surgery on her personal blog.

She explained, "The reason I had plastic surgery after 12 years was (philtrum + philtrum depression + inner philtrum + corner-of-mouth surgery). Since five years ago, I felt my philtrum seemed a bit long. However, the central facial proportion was relatively short, so it was bearable(?). At that time, I looked into philtrum surgery, but in every case out of 100, the risk of scarring was too great. As someone who works on broadcasts, performances, and web dramas, I wanted to absolutely avoid both scar risks and overly dramatic plastic surgery, so I didn't have the operation back then." She later revealed her reason for finally deciding to undergo surgery.

She continued, "Then I tried a philtrum reduction 'procedure,' and it looked so pretty..! The problem was that the procedure reversed itself within one or two months! So I've been drawing my lips as over-lips every day. I also apply shading for philtrum depression daily. However, as time passed and technology advanced, I discovered a hospital that seemed excellent in terms of scar risk and naturalness. And I wanted to work with Seong Gong-si-kin (Director), who has professionally performed philtrum surgery overwhelmingly more than anyone else. For several months, I searched hospital data and put in the effort—visiting for consultations." She explained the process leading up to her decision to have surgery.

Maeng said, "During the consultation, I felt that the director was even more meticulous than me, disliked scars more than I did, and seemed obsessed(?) with naturalness. During the consultation, he gave very factual and detailed explanations about the surgical method and what would happen afterward. Since failing plastic surgery means losing so much, I searched for a hospital where success was inevitable, spent a long time thinking it over, and finally had plastic surgery after 12 years."

Regarding post-surgery photos, she said, "In the photo from one week after surgery, my lips were swollen! Because my philtrum became shorter, I seem to look a bit younger," expressing great satisfaction with the surgical results.

Netizens responded with comments such as, "You already looked young, but now you look even younger," "Both are beautiful; it's just a difference in pursued beauty," and "It's truly dramatic."

Meanwhile, Maeng Seung-ji debuted as the 20th public recruitment comedian for MBC in 2013. She later gained recognition through her performances on MBC's 'Comedy Rush' and by appearing on 'Infinite Challenge.' Recently, she has been active as an actress through stage plays such as 'Male Friend, Female Friend' and 'The Killer Is Coming.'

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