What Is Facial Fat Grafting?

Anti-aging is the process of creating a resilient and beautiful face by taking into account factors like the individual's face shape, skin aging, facial expression, and fat distribution.
Representative anti-aging surgeries include facial contouring, face lift, thread lift, upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, trans conjunctival fat repositioning, endoscopic forehead lift, liposuction and fat transfer.

Braun doctors are a board-certified plastic surgeons in Seoul, South Korea. They are skilled and experienced doctor with good reputation in Korea.
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Summary of the Fat Graft

  • Operation time
    Operation time

    30 minutes to an hour

  • Admission
    Admission

    No Admission required

  • No. of visits
    No. of visits

    1-2 visit

  • Anesthesia
    Anesthesia

    IV(Intravenous) sedation + Local anestheisa

  • Suture removal
    Suture removal

    5th - 7th day post surgery(if you have stitches)

  • Recovery time (period of stay)
    Recovery time (period of stay)

    8 days including the surgery date

Fat Grafting

What is Fat Grafting?

If facial fat is lost or absorbed as a result of going on an extreme diet or aging, the facial shape may become irregular and appear older.

Fat grafting is a popular method for increasing the overall volume of the face to make the appearance more youthful.

Fat grafting is a surgical procedure in which excess fat is harvested from areas with a higher concentration of fat, such as the thighs or abdomen, and selectively injected into areas that lack volume. Typical areas include the forehead, under the eyes, cheekbones, temples, chin, and nasolabial folds. To create a youthful and attractive facial shape, the procedure targets specific problem areas, such as removing sagging curves, filling areas that lack volume, and lifting the center of the face that may have drooped downwards.

As long as the transplanted fat cells do not disappear or die, the effect is semi-permanent. This is because the fat cells are easily extracted from the body and do not cause foreign body reactions.

Furthermore, since fat tissue is not a hard solid, it can be applied to any part of the body. The procedure is simple and quick, allowing the patient to resume daily activities relatively soon.

It is especially advantageous because the likelihood of side effects is low, as there are fewer chances of rejection compared to other injectable foreign substances.

Surgery Procedure

We have improved the existing fat grafting method which had problem with absorption and poor engraftment rate. Scarringby the fat grafting is also reduced with using a semi-cannula.

Harvesting fat from the inner or lateral thighs, or the abdomen when thigh fat is insufficient, for fat grafting
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Fat is harvested from the inner/lateral thighs or the abdomen (if there aren’t inadequate amount of fat available on the thigh, the abdomen is considered as the 2nd option as the thigh’s fat quality is better)

Separating purified fat using a high-performance centrifuge for fat grafting
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Pure fat separation is done by using a high-performance centrifuge

Performing micro adipocyte transplantation using three-dimensional multilayer injection technique
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Micro adipocyte transplantation via three-dimensional multilayer injection

Areas that Require Fat Grafting

It fills the reduced volume in the center of the face, resulting in a three-dimensional and voluminous egg-shaped curve that gives the face a youthful and feminine appearance.

Recovery Process

Recovery Process
BEFORE
Recovery Process
DAY 7
Recovery Process
2 WEEK
Recovery Process
A MONTH AFTER

What Distinguishes Braun's Fat Grafting Surgery from Others?

In the past, the extracted fat mass was transplanted into the area of concern, which was unnatural and did not last long after surgery. Natural and delicate techniques are possible at Braun because fat tissue is transplanted in cell units rather than simple fat masses for more effective fat transplantation.

In addition, using Braun's unique three-dimensional multilayer injection method, multiple layers are injected layer by layer to increase survival rate and volume, enabling natural, smooth skin without bumps. This results in not only natural but also excellent engraftment rates, as well as the improvement in skin elasticity.

Candidates for Fat Grafting Surgery

  • If you want to add natural volume to your face.
  • If you have concerns about having a tired/harsh impression due to lack of facial fat.
  • If you are afraid of having foreign substances inserted into your body, such as implants.
  • If your face looks older than your peers due to fat loss.
  • If you want a youthful appearance.

BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

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FAQ

It usually takes about two to three months for the fat to engraft.  After fat grafting, it typically takes two to three months for the fat to engraft. Therefore, it is advised to avoid an excessive diet while fat is being engrafted. Losing or maintaining 2-3 kg of weight is not a big deal, but if you are considering on losing weight, it is recommended that you do it before fat grafting. 

- That is determined by the location of the fat grafting procedure.In the case of skin injections, fat grafting is possible even if you have had some skin injections because it has no effect on fat grafting. However, in the case of filler, it is possible, but it is recommended that you consult with a specialist before the surgery, due to the risk ofinflammation. 

- If you try to improve skin sagging with fat grafting alone, the amount needed will be excessive, which it will eventually deviate from the desired location, deepening the wrinkles.
- When fat is transplanted to the appropriate area in an appropriate amount within a safe range, it creates a three-dimensional effect on the face and makes the face appear smaller. 

Yes, fat grafting is possible regardless of skin thickness. 

It is not recommended to apply cold or warm packs after surgery because the pressure and the temperature can interfere with the formation of fat cells and may cause deformation. If the surgical site is extremely hot or uncomfortable, it is recommended to use an ice pack for a short period of time to reduce the heat sensation. 

BRAUN YOUTUBE

Publication in World-Renowned Plastic Surgery Journal
2019 PRS Korea plastic surgery conference presentation

2019 PRS KOREA

2018 PRS Korea plastic surgery conference presentation

2018 PRS KOREA

  • 2019 PRS KOREA - Korean Plastic Surgery International Conference

    Presentation by Chief Dr. Lee Ji-Won on the subject of "The indication of MACS lift after facial bone contouring surgery."

  • 2019 PRS KOREA - Korean Plastic Surgery International Conference

    Presentation by Chief Dr. Ryu Dong-Wan on the subject of "Cheek drooping in the reduction malarplasty."

  • 2018 PRS KOREA - Korean Plastic Surgery International Conference

    Presentation by Chief Dr. Lee Ji-Won on the subject of "Combined MACS lift with facial bone contouring surgery in case of submalar hollow and sagging skin."

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*Complications such as bleeding, infection or inflammation may occur following the surgery, and individual satisfaction may differ: please consult with your surgeon.
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