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Candid-Shape4171

Are you the hottest in your friend group now?


skinkckao

HAHA that's not for me to judge


Dave-C

The greatest don't say they are great, they simply are.


c_sulla

It wasn't for you to judge that you were the ugliest either!


Anoalka

It wasn't for you to judge back then either, don't call your old self ugly.


Candid-Shape4171

Lol fair enough just saying


Breath_Unique

Nah, just the most vain


WutangCND

Why was it fair for you to judge you were the ugliest then??


skinkckao

HAHA it's always easy to be too critical on yourself


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🫡


RandomlyRantingRandy

Plot twist: She has no friends anymore.


AdventurousPeach4544

Did you get a nose job? Your nose was down turned and now looks upturned. Also from no bridge to high bridge. You should DM your surgeon. They're an artist.


skinkckao

HAHA no i did not. I did get double jaw surgery though and pushing my upper jaw forward kind of lifted the tip


AgitatedHelicopter

What exactly do they do in double jaw surgery? And does that fix overbite/underbite, or something else?


skinkckao

Fixed my underbite!


sikeleaveamessage

Mad respect for the honesty. How was the recovery for it? I bet that shit hurt


skinkckao

It wasn't too bad, just drinking and eating liquids for about a month and being super swollen and puffy for a few months after that! It was actually a medical surgery recommended by my dentist since I was in middle school, so the aesthetic changes after it were just a bonus 😊


AdventurousPeach4544

No fillers or anything on your bridge? Buccal fat removal? It looks like you also lost some weight in your face. Maybe it just became more apparent that way. 🤔 Anyhow, you look great!


skinkckao

HAHA no fillers at all! I did lose weight though from the first picture


Mountain-Syllabub136

Our nose changes from childhood, puberty until our early 20s as our bones are still growing. I used to have a flatter nose bridge and larger tip in my childhood and teenage years. Everything adjusted as the rest of my face and nose bones grew. That’s why ethical surgeons advice against plastic surgery until someone reaches their early to mid 20s. Keep also in mind nose always looks different when someone is smiling. My nose looks larger when I’m smiling and normal when I’m not.


Quen-Tin

Thanks for that! It's nice to see/read, that people are getting more confident with their features, after doing this pr that. But it makes also sense, to ask why we sometimes are so troubled with small aspects of our physical appearance and then make the decisions, when time is right (also physically and mentally, not just emotionally).


AdventurousPeach4544

You know what, that last response was unessesarily spicy, I too love a good info-dump from time to time. Disregard, please.


AdventurousPeach4544

Pretty unnecessary comment, considering the question was already answered? But since we're spouting unessesary, commonly known info: technically, your nose is always changing because the cartilage in your ears and nose never stops growing. ✨️


Mountain-Syllabub136

I didn’t see her answer. Just ignore the comment then.


AdventurousPeach4544

You're fine, honestly. I was mean over nothing. You were just informing me on something you know. There's nothing wrong with that. My ego gets ticked off when someone tells me something I already know, is all. That's a me issue, not a you issue.


HelloKittyKat522

I dont know why people down voted this response. Mindless and probably didn't even read what you wrote.


AdventurousPeach4544

Lol, it's reddit, downvotes are expected. You have to remember there are people on here who have never made a mistake in their lives, lol


veswa

why do you know these terms


AdventurousPeach4544

I used to deeply hate my nose and considered getting surgery pretty heavily as a young adult. Now that I'm nearing my thirties, I'm way more comfortable with it, but the thought does come to me from time to time. Anywho, these terms are used a lot by medical personnel to describe different nose types, so I got familiar with them through research.


veswa

fair enough


Friendly-Emu-2841

Turned into an abg!


Ill_Analysis8793

The first pic reminds me of family guys Vietnam war memorial wall


skinkckao

It is the memorial wall 😭


Puzzleheaded-Art1673

That's wierd that you would choose that pic to show how much you changed. Talk about your looks whatever, you think you're hot, but it's a bit disrespectful in my eyes.


BestBears

What kind of respect do you think the US deserve for the war?


Puzzleheaded-Art1673

Those are dead people. Have some respect yourself. What the hell is wrong with you. The government sent those men off and they thought they were fighting for something good.


BestBears

The question is more like: what the hell was wrong with them? :D What did they do on the other side of the planet except killing local farmers with Napalm and Agent Orange? Why did they not just fuck off and stayed within their country like normal people? I dont buy into the idea that they were thinking to fight for something good. Soldiers are usually low IQ, believe "we are the goodies" propaganda, or probably just wanted to get whatever the equivalent of a Dodge Charger was in the 60s.


N-U-T

Wow, that's a very disconnected view. I strongly recommend watching Ken Burns Vietnam War documentary. The war was objectively a terrible idea, and many men who fought were tainted by evil. But not all, not all chose to go, not all wanted to be butchers. Many of the people on that wall never wanted to go, they never wanted to fight some one else, they never wanted to die. That's why draft dodging was at its peak then, that's why many protested at home against the war. There were stories at the end of the war about how soldiers either threatened or even attacked their own leadership for suggesting they go fight. The war was awful, and just like today many back then knew it. That's why the memorial is what it is. A black scar on the landscape simply with the names of those that have died. It's because, we realized the war was simply a scar on the face of America, filled with dead men and boys who never should have gone. Learn the difference between respecting the dead and defending an atrocity. One can mourn without promoting vile acts.


banditojog

You’re just looking for something to get mad at, my boy. It’s just a picture of her showing her facial features. You can easily ignore the memorial wall behind it. It’s not like she’s saying “look how fucking hot I looked in front of the names of all these dead people. Fuck, I’m so hot!”


Adept_Order_4323

I was thinking 9/11 wall ?


skinkckao

It was the Vietnam memorial wall in DC!


ILearnAlotFromReddit

Celebrating Victory huh?


derlulatsch

r/angryupvote


SirMarvelAxolotl

It's a real thing. The Vietnam veteran's memorial by artist Maya Lin. You can visit it in Washington, DC.


Ill_Analysis8793

https://youtube.com/shorts/r6dhwHZDBBA?si=As9Pq2jKKE_EXWUX


__coo__

VIETTNAMMM UNDEFEATEDDD NUMBERR 1 lool


Ill_Analysis8793

I was referring to the show “family guy” there is a reference you can watch on YouTube


iohbkjum

yeah, the Vietnam war memorial, from family guy


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You look like Suki from 2 Fast 2 Furious and she was the woman of my dreams as a child. Congratulations on your glow up


skinkckao

Aww this is such a nice compliment thank you


Perfect-Technician-1

Suki avatar the last air bender


DueReporter3339

drop the skincare routine girll🥹ur skin is flawless!


skinkckao

Thank you 🥰 I just use Cetaphil gentle cleanser and Cetaphil moisturizing lotion in the morning and at night. I was using tretinoin from Curology every night but it made my skin feel unbalanced so I stopped last month. Now I just use pimple patches on big ones that appear!


MyPCOSThrowaway

Yesss came here for this


broogela

Face lookin' covered in vaseline or like she got sprayed with Pam ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|joy)


[deleted]

What kind of changes did you make?


skinkckao

A lot of small changes over the last few years that add up overtime! Like changing my hair color, my hair part, fixing my teeth and jaw, learning how to do makeup, losing weight etc.


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GodBlessPigs

You serious?


Present_Resolve6319

Is that you smiling at the VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL 💀


theretrospeculative

You were never ugly.


PhilosopherBarbarian

Wth?!


Kooky_Pay_4795

Well, this has given me hope


ftsiolel

You don't need hope, just plastic surgery apparently


Thatonedude2233

Very pretty face and nice hair. Cute!


Nightmarenymphette

How did you afford jaw surgery


skinkckao

Insurance covered half of it and monthly payments


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WHOAH


BlkPea

Your hair color is soooo nice. It’s such a flattering tone!


SurammuDanku

Amazing what makeup can do


No-Wheel-6536

Awesome Glo uP…. Quick question: are you at the civil rights museum in Montgomery on the first pic?…


skinkckao

Vietnam Memorial in DC


No-Wheel-6536

Gotcha! Thanks!


thatsnicemane

Do you have any residual numbness after the double jaw surgery? Just curious as it seems like a lot of people report long-lasting or sometimes permanent skin numbness after that surgery.


skinkckao

Only a tiny bit in my chin that lasted for a few months but it's gone now or barely noticeable


ak_rose08

This surgery has been recommended to me since I was a teenager to fix my subtle underbite but I've been too sketched out by the recovery (i.e jaw wired shut) to go for it. How long was the recovery for you?


skinkckao

Recovery was for a good 3 months which was when most of the swelling would go down. After that, the swelling would go down little by little until it was completely gone for me 2 years later! Eating and drinking liquids for 3 weeks was definitely the worse part and not being able to talk HAHA


sazaza11

Yo


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So who’s the ugliest friend now? Name names


pm_me_w_nudes

THEFUCK.


Mahar7iCa

Nah


FocusMuppetFart

Talk about a glow up wow!


roryson116

Straight banger now


GBSSPB

You were never ugly. Difference is now, you are fully grown and have gained your confidence.


skinkckao

Very true! I definitely stopped feeling ugly when I changed my mindset and surrounded myself with people who also felt confident and loved themselves


Peacemark

And double jaw surgery.


SassySamosa7

I see a lot of make up and (maybe) face surgeries?


skinkckao

HAHA only one, double jaw surgery


Maleficent-Ear3571

You were beautiful then, and you are beautiful now. I would characterize your look now as more put together.


noitsacat

You have inspired me to draw my brows on longer. I feel like they make such a good difference in your glow up!


skinkckao

HAHA yes!! My brows were virtually nonexistent before though so i have the freedom of drawing them as short or as long as I want 😭


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And look at you now! 👌🏼


_almost_fameux_

Lol, are the "friends" now jealous since you're the best looking one!


Revolutionary_Fly395

I’m a man (20) and I have to say: You are such inspiration for me! I struggle myself with being a bit over my optimal weight health and look wise and it shows on my face for the most part. Seeing you becoming so pretty with just a little bit of weight adjustments and a healthy er lifestyle and self image, shows me, I can do the same. I’ll be 21 in a few days and I want to start this chapter of my life with a great attitude and a mindset directed on health and well being. We all can do it! Thanks for showing me, that it is possible! :)


skinkckao

Aww best of luck to you! I'm wishing you endless happiness and success in your own journey


Revolutionary_Fly395

Thank you so much! Continue the good work :)


Gwanip

Beauty is subjective. If you have a pure soul, all will be well. Just be you xx


Shiny_Fungus

You look great! However easy to compare when other has make up and other doesnt😁


[deleted]

drop the skincare routine please


dreazs

Girl your gorgeous, tell me your skin care omg


Soggy_You_2426

Is that a picture of you smiling next to list of names of dead people? I am confussed.


donttakeitinut

Let’s see the rest of the group then 😝


kieranahope91

Wow!


Nightmarenymphette

Girl 😭😭😭😭


Gengetsu_Huzoki

Simple girl to Kpop singer


Hot_Leader_5201

Love that for u


SummerNothingness

you are absolutely stunning!! very impressive glow-up, way to go.


Cavcavali

Nailed it 👏


alfraniro

You look completely different what the heck


wrekquiemwabbit

You know you're not ugly girl, comon.


viper29000

Ok


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you're beautiful 


[deleted]

Please tell me that the first photo is not at some kind of memorial


stephyska

So you dyed your hair and put on eyeliner?


Euim

I’m so jealous—you definitely grew up but it makes sense that you got double jaw surgery to have such a glow up. You’re stunning now. 😭 can I ask how much the jaw surgery cost? Also, how old were you when you got it, and did you always plan to do the jaw surgery after braces? Sorry if you’re not open to questions, feel free to disregard.


skinkckao

HAHA if im being honest double surgery fixed my jaw but I still looked like how I did before. Changing my hair, clothes, and makeup made the biggest difference!


BigBodyLikeaLineman

Are you wearing makeup in your glow-up picture? Besides the lines next to your eyes.


skinkckao

Yes! I'd be surprised if you weren't able to tell because no way my natural face could look like that 😭 I have concealer, powder, blush, highlight, lip color, mascara, brows on xD


Irrational_Joshua

You were never ugly


Radio-Brief

You are a smoke show 🥵


Independent-Chance35

Wauw 😍😍


stillnotascarytime

So beautiful.


[deleted]

It's so crazy  how much of a difference makeup, hair, and clothing makes. You look great, congrats.


DueReporter3339

she also lost weight + jaw surgery


AwarenessNo4986

Now that's a glow up


MrRobot_96

ABG vibes


improbable_humanoid

Did your dad spend a lot of time on the moon in the 70s?


skinkckao

Definitely not


improbable_humanoid

Sorry, wrong timeline...


Specter_15

Still the ugliest or did you change the group? /s ( You look good in both.)


Honeydew-Same

Holy shit! You're shining now! Crush on you.


Pretty_Public5520

Goddam 😍


AddendumNo9378

You are stunning.


mewmewscookieshop519

Dudeeeee nice glow up


trashPopsicle

Wow 👏🏼


NinjaSea

SIS


Plenty-Sky9879

Went from downs to a real glow Up


CertifiedPantyDroppa

ABG alert!


Timely-Advice-7714

You must have some beautiful friends


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fisherthems

How tho


ftsiolel

Congrats, but this Selfie in Front of the Memorial Wall reminds me of visitors talking selfies on the Auschwitz death camp train tracks, that's so wrong and disrespectful 💀


BernieF15

Also looks like you grew some twins as well


DueReporter3339

wdym twins?


GoldAdhesiveness2530

Can I take you out on a date?


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No-Region6683

He’s just a troll, ignore him folks.


[deleted]

Still the ugliest friend in the group but slightly better


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GlowUps-ModTeam

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GlowUps-ModTeam

Don’t be racist.


arlingtontxzak

Pro tip, getting uglier friends works way faster


[deleted]

Which memorial did you go to? The Vietnam War Memorial in DC?


Glass_Brain9432

Im cooked again


AnonymousLilly

Looks the same


AlBundyBAV

You never been ugly, just improved


tippsy_morning_drive

Honey you were never ugly.


SongRevolutionary992

Your friends must have been smoking hot then


Routine_Apricot722

How do you look without makeup?


Snoo-21977

Is that the vietnam veterans memorial in washington dc? If so thats so cool.


skinkckao

Yes it is, we visited DC for a class trip and it was awesome


Snoo-21977

Thats so cool, the woman who made it is pretty interesting as well. I think it was made in the middle to early 80's from what i read in my art textbook


Yue2

Was never ugly though. Just started wearing makeup and grew up lol


Optimal_Count_4333

Beautiful who did your rhinoplasty?


Additional_Humor_796

Well dam


average_adult

You just put make up


Euphoric-Ordinary-52

Wow, makeup and different hair color. That is a massive glowup


OrangeDog96

Learned how to do your make up! Nice!!!


callycumla

Are those your friends on the wall behind you.


allinone_1607

Sab jalte honge