Depressed and flat areas on your face can be improved by removing fat from your body, processing it and grafting it into place. The most common areas to transfer fat to are the mouth lines, under the eyes, the cheeks and the forehead. If you want to have a younger and more youthful look then this procedure is for you. About 50% of the grafted fat remains in place permanently after 1-2 months and you can improve the percentage of survival for the fat transfer by performing stem cell PRP therapy at the same time (please note that not all clinics offer this advanced procedure). Typically, surgeons remove a little excess fat and it can be stored in the clinic for 1-2 months. Many clinics offer a free or heavily discounted touch up procedure if you come back within their time frame. Although fat grafting produces the best and most long-lasting results, those who are averse to a surgical procedure can undergo temporary filler injections instead. Please note that filler is best suited for small areas such as under the eyes and the mouth lines. Forehead and cheek filler is often not recommended as the area is too large and the results are mixed at best but it is always on a case by case basis.

Surgery Time: 1 hour

Anesthesia: Local Anesthesia with sedation (deep sleep)

Hospitalization: You may leave the hospital after 1-2 hours

After Surgery Check-ups: 2-3

Recommended Minimum Time in Seoul: 3-7 days

Recovery Time to Normal Look: 3-4 weeks