Facial Fat Grafting: Adding Volume and Vitality to Sunken Areas

<Real facial fat grafting case from DM Plastic Surgery>

If there is too little fat in the face, it can look lifeless,

and deep wrinkles may make you look older than your actual age.

If the right amount of fat is present in the areas where facial volume is needed,

a youthful face with vitality and definition can be created.

As aging begins, many people visit us because of thinning facial volume and a loss of elasticity,

hoping to improve to a firmer, more youthful appearance.

People who are naturally lean-faced and concerned about their facial contours also visit us

for facial shape correction. Since the procedure can be performed on various areas,

fat can be injected where it is needed to help address these concerns and symptoms.

We would like to introduce DM Plastic Surgery’s facial fat grafting,

which can help improve age-related facial changes in middle-aged patients and enhance the features of younger patients.

What is facial fat grafting?

As mentioned above, facial fat grafting involves harvesting unnecessary fat from your own body, such as the buttocks, thighs, or abdomen,

and transplanting the harvested fat into areas of the face that lack volume.

This procedure can improve the overall three-dimensionality and volume of the face,

creating a more youthful appearance.

In general fat grafting, excess fat after the first graft is frozen and used for a second procedure.

However, when frozen fat cells are reused, the survival rate is lower than with the first graft,

and the risk of inflammation is higher. At DM Plastic Surgery, even for the second procedure,

fresh, unfrozen fat is harvested and used to reduce side effects and increase fat survival,

improving patient satisfaction.

Facial fat placement matters most

Facial fat can be divided into needed fat and unnecessary fat depending on the area.

A face that appears hollow due to lack of volume is especially noticeable in photos,

and if areas that should have definition appear flat, the overall face line can look less smooth

and make you appear older.

When there is excess fat in areas that do not need it, the face can look larger and less defined.

However, if the right amount of fat is present in the temples, front cheekbones, cheeks, and nasolabial folds,

the face can look smaller and more youthful with definition.

At DM Plastic Surgery, we balance the entire face

to create natural definition and smooth volume.

What makes DM Plastic Surgery’s fat grafting special?

At DM Plastic Surgery,

through 충분한 consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons who have extensive clinical experience,

we assess each person’s face and perform fat grafting only in the areas that need it,

providing a customized procedure that enhances volume and satisfaction.

By harvesting fresh fat instead of using frozen fat, we lowered the risk of side effects,

and by using fat grafting equipment, we improved the survival rate.

By injecting a uniform amount of fat, we increase firmness, and with the direct procedure performed by

an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon, we minimize damage to the skin and tissue,

allowing a quicker return to daily life.

How is it different from regular fat grafting?

DM Plastic Surgery’s fat grafting is performed with a low-injection method, so even if swelling occurs,

a natural result is possible and a quick return to everyday life is more likely.

In addition, the board-certified plastic surgeon directly performs the procedure after establishing a 1:1 customized plan,

taking into account each individual’s skin, fat, facial expression muscles, soft tissue and thickness of the face, and skin elasticity.

Because it is a customized procedure, it can create a pretty and natural look even when you are resting or smiling.

With the low-injection method described above, which injects small amounts microscopically,

blood vessel formation can be stabilized, increasing the survival rate and helping prevent skin sagging early,

reducing concerns about facial drooping.

DM Plastic Surgery facial fat grafting Before & After

Before surgery + 5 days after full-face fat grafting

[Real facial fat grafting case from DM Plastic Surgery]

In particular, the patient who was concerned about hollow-looking cheeks due to a lack of fat visited our clinic.

Through facial fat grafting, the face gained overall definition and changed into a more lively,

youthful-looking face, as shown in the photo.

※The degree of swelling and recovery may vary from person to person, so please keep this in mind.※

What is the facial fat grafting procedure at DM Plastic Surgery?

Before surgery, a 1:1 customized plan is established through sufficient consultation,

and the procedure is directly performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Unnecessary fat is harvested from areas such as the thighs or abdomen using a centrifuge,

and microfat is evenly injected into the desired areas.

For those with a square face and a strong impression,

those who want to improve their facial line without contour surgery,

those worried about side effects from implants,

those who want softer facial lines,

those who look older because their face lacks volume,

and those who want lasting results rather than the temporary effects of a petit cosmetic procedure,

DM Plastic Surgery recommends fat grafting for these types of patients.

DM Plastic Surgery Eye & Nose Surgery Center Chief Director

Liposuction is relatively difficult even among general cosmetic surgeries,

and it is one of the procedures that requires extensive know-how and experience with a wide range of cases.

Even when suctioning only a small amount of fat, it must be performed carefully and safely to reduce

future liposuction side effects. Therefore, you should consult with experienced medical professionals

with diverse clinical experience before undergoing surgery to achieve satisfying results.

<Real facial fat grafting case from DM Plastic Surgery>

Weekdays AM 10:00~PM 06:00

Saturday AM 10:00~PM 04:00

Closed on Sundays and public holidays