Many of us, if we’re truly honest with ourselves in front of the mirror, can admit there’s often something about our appearance we wish we could change. It might be a minor detail on our face or another part of our body—a desire for a smaller nose, different eye color, and so on.

While some embrace their appearance as is, others find comfort in taking action to achieve the look they truly desire.

1. “Progress from before to just over a year after.”

2. “Update: 10 days post-procedure and really pleased with the results!”

3. “Comparison over 21 months, before and 11 days after surgery.”

4. “Transformation after masseter and lip procedures—no more jaw pain!”

5. “Before and after, day 0 post-surgery.”

6. “Before and after upper eyelid correction.”

7. “3 years after surgery, before and after.”

8. “Comparison from before to 6 months post-op!”

9. “Feeling like a new person—11 weeks after surgery.”

10. “9 weeks post-op and embracing whatever face I’m making.”

11. “Side profile before versus 6 days after surgery—I might have to thank my surgeon if my nose stays this cute and button-like.”

12. “Transformation over 4 months between these photos.”

These captions capture personal journeys of change and self-improvement, reflecting the diverse ways people strive to feel their best.