Anti-aging & lifting
Facial fat grafting
The patient's own fat is harvested, processed and injected into hollow areas — forehead, temples, under-eyes, cheeks — for a naturally fuller, younger-looking face.
Who it suits
- Hollow temples, cheeks or under-eyes
- Wants a natural result using their own tissue
Technique highlights
- Autologous fat, so no rejection reaction
- Micro-layered injection to improve graft survival
- Can be combined with liposuction elsewhere
Surgical steps
- Fat is harvested from the abdomen or thighs
- Processing to isolate good-quality fat cells
- Layered injection into the mapped areas
Recovery & aftercare
- Marked swelling in the first 3-7 days
- The graft stabilises at about 3 months
Risks & things to consider
- Fat survival varies; a second session may be needed
- Inexperienced injection can cause irregularity or an overfilled look
Frequently asked questions
How many sessions are needed?
One session is usually enough; if absorption is high, a second session after 3-6 months may be considered.
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Other procedures in this area
Source: wonjinbeauty.com
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