A surgery that harvests fat from other body areas (abdomen, thighs, etc.) via liposuction, purifies it, and injects it into areas needing volume.
Overview
Fat grafting uses autologous tissue, eliminating foreign body reactions as its greatest advantage. It is applied to the entire face (forehead, cheeks, temples, chin, lips) as well as breasts and buttocks. The fat survival rate (30-70%) is the key variable, and once engrafted, the fat remains permanently. Over-grafting or uneven engraftment may require correction procedures.
Mechanism
Fat is harvested from donor sites via liposuction using small cannulas with gentle negative pressure. The harvested fat is purified through centrifugation, filtration, or decanting to remove oil, blood, and damaged cells. The refined fat is then injected in small aliquots across multiple tissue planes (micro-fat grafting technique) to maximize contact with blood supply and improve survival rates. Nanofat (further processed, finer fat) may be used for superficial skin quality improvement.
Effects
Natural volume restoration using autologous tissue, facial rejuvenation and plumping, correction of volume loss and hollowness, improved skin quality (stem cell effects), breast and buttock augmentation, and permanent results for engrafted fat.
Duration
Permanent for engrafted fat (30-70% survival); final volume stabilizes at 3-6 months; touch-up sessions may be needed for desired volume
Recovery
Swelling and bruising at both donor and recipient sites for 1-2 weeks. Donor site soreness and compression garment for 1-2 weeks. Recipient area (face) swelling peaks at 2-3 days. Avoid pressure on grafted areas. Final result at 3-6 months after fat stabilization.
Side Effects
Temporary swelling and bruising at both sites. Risk of fat necrosis (hard lumps), calcification, over-grafting, asymmetry, oil cyst formation, uneven absorption, and donor site contour irregularity. Fat embolism is extremely rare but potentially serious.
Price Range
1,500,000-5,000,000 KRW depending on area and volume
Target Audience
Those seeking natural volume restoration, facial volume loss due to aging, those wanting breast or buttock augmentation with autologous tissue, and those preferring a biocompatible approach without implants.
ℹ️ Disclaimer
This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Actual results, side effects, and pricing may vary. Please consult your doctor or the manufacturer for accurate information.
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