Restore Youthful Volume With Your Own Natural Fat

Facial fat transfer (fat grafting) uses your own purified fat to restore midface and under-eye volume, smooth folds, and soften hollow areas—delivering natural, long-lasting rejuvenation. At UE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, our female board-certified surgeon performs meticulous, micro-drop grafting for soft, camera-friendly results that age gracefully.

Why Patients Choose Facial Fat Transfer

• Replenish age-related volume loss in cheeks, tear troughs, temples, and jawline
• Soften nasolabial folds and marionette shadows
• Improve under-eye hollows without a “filled” look
• Enhance skin quality with stem-cell–rich fat fractions (when indicated)
• Longer-lasting alternative to temporary fillers

Personalized Planning at UE Plastic Surgery

Your plan is tailored to: facial proportions, skin thickness, hollow patterns, asymmetry, and goals for subtle vs. fuller rejuvenation. We review your photo history to target natural contours and avoid overcorrection.

Donor Site Selection

Common donor areas: lower abdomen, flanks, inner thighs, or knees. We choose sites with stable fat characteristics and design tiny, hidden access points for a discreet finish.

Techniques We May Use

• Gentle Harvesting: Low-pressure liposuction to protect cell viability
• Refined Processing: Careful separation to concentrate healthy adipocytes and stromal vascular fraction
• Micro-Droplet Placement: Layered threads of fat with micro-cannulas for smooth blending and high take-rate
• Nanofat / Emulsified Fractions (When Indicated): For fine lines and skin texture around eyes and mouth

Areas Commonly Treated

• Tear troughs / under-eye hollows
• Cheeks and midface apple
• Temples and brow frame
• Nasolabial folds / marionette lines
• Jawline, prejowl hollow, and chin contour
• Lips (select cases), acne-scar depressions

Who Is a Good Candidate?

• Noticeable hollowing or deflation rather than skin laxity alone
• Stable weight and good overall health
• Realistic expectations (some resorption is normal; touch-ups may be planned)
• Non-smoker (or willing to pause) for optimal healing

What to Expect on Procedure Day

• Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general, depending on scope
• Time: ~1–2.5 hours (extent and areas treated)
• Process: Micro-harvest → refine → layered micro-grafting
• After: Small steri-strips at access points; go home same day

Recovery & Aftercare

• Swelling/bruising: most noticeable for 3–7 days; social downtime ~5–10 days
• Donor site: mild soreness; compression garment if advised
• Avoid heat, vigorous exercise, and facial massage for ~1–2 weeks
• Sleep elevated; follow gentle skincare and sun protection
• Volume stabilizes over 6–12 weeks as grafts integrate

Results & Longevity

• Softer, fuller midface and smoother transitions under the eyes
• Natural light reflection on the cheeks and temples (“youth highlight”)
• A portion of fat permanently survives; final longevity varies by area and metabolism
• Optional touch-up can fine-tune symmetry or fullness

Combining Procedures for Best Balance

• Lower Blepharoplasty for bags + hollow correction
• Skin Tightening (Ultherapy/Thermage/laser) if laxity exists
• Lip Corner Lift / Philtrum Shortening for perioral harmony
• Rhinoplasty / Chin Shaping for profile balance

Safety, Risks & Revisions

• Temporary swelling, bruising, asymmetry, or irregularity can occur
• Rare risks: infection, over/under-correction; conservative staging reduces this
• Minor refinements are possible once tissues settle

Why Choose UE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam

• Female board-certified facial specialist with micro-grafting expertise
• Measurement-guided vectors for smooth, blended contours
• Hijab-friendly privacy with female clinical staff options
• International-patient concierge and English support
• Discreet recovery guidance in central Gangnam

Begin Your Fat Transfer Journey

Refresh hollow areas and restore youthful contours with Facial Fat Transfer at UE Plastic Surgery, Gangnam, Seoul.
Book a private consultation (WhatsApp/phone available) for a customized plan aligned with your anatomy, goals, and timeline.