Fat Grafting

About Fat Grafting

What is Fat Grafting?

Fat Grafting is Grafting fat cells from own body to other areas. A natural anti-aging procedure. A method with low rejection risk and long-lasting results.

VVLY Plastic Surgery applies Stem Cell Concentration and Micro Fat Refinement Technology to maximize fat survival. We carefully manage the harvesting, refinement, and grafting process to maximize survival. Survival rates vary by individual.

Applicable to all sunken areas including forehead, cheeks, under-eyes, etc.

Indications

Who Is This For? Fat Grafting Indications

I.

Sunken Forehead

Those with flat or sunken foreheads

II.

Sunken Cheeks

Those looking aged due to hollow cheeks or prominent cheekbones

III.

Sunken Under-eyes

Those with dark circles due to sunken under-eyes

IV.

Sunken Temples

Those whose temples make the head look narrow

V.

Sunken Mouth Area

Those looking sad/aged due to sunken mouth area

VI.

Facial Asymmetry

Those with facial asymmetry due to volume difference

Procedure Steps

VVLY's unique Surgical Process Precise 4-step surgery

01

Fat Harvesting

Safe fat harvesting from abdomen or thighs.

02

Purification / Concentration

Maximizing survival rate with micro-purification & stem cells.

03

Precision Grafting

Completing natural volume by micro-dispersed grafting in hollow areas.

04

Engraftment Care

Aftercare guide provided to increase survival rate.

Surgery Information

Surgery Information Procedure time, recovery, anesthesia

Duration

Approx. 1.5–2 hours (depends on area)

Anesthesia

Sedation or Local Anesthesia

Recovery

Daily life 3-5 days, swelling 2-3 weeks, final 3 months

Hospitalization

Same-day Discharge

Survival Rate

Average 60-70%

Donor Site

Select from abdomen/thigh/flank per your body type

Before & After

Autologous Fat Grafting Case Actual Patient's Change

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

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※ Published with patient's prior consent under Art. 56 of Medical Act. Results may vary individually.

F.A.Q

FAQ (Frequently Asked) Question Fat Grafting FAQ

Q.Is fat grafting permanent? +

Engrafted fat cells are maintained for life, just like the patient's regular fat cells. However, since not all fat engrafts (an average of 60 to 70%), a secondary additional transplant may be recommended if the amount is insufficient.

Q.Does grafted fat change with weight changes? +

Yes. Grafted fat acts like other fat cells; it grows if you gain weight and shrinks if you lose. Large weight changes aren't recommended.

Q.Can I graft as much as I want at once? +

Grafting too much at once lowers survival. It is most effective to graft the right amount and supplement with a 2nd session after 2-3 months.

Q.Where will the scar be? +

Small dot-like scars (3-5mm) remain at the harvest site (abdomen/thighs) but become nearly invisible over time. Almost no scars at the graft site.

Q.What are the advantages compared to fillers? +

Fillers require repeat treatment every 6 months to 1 year, but autologous fat lasts long-term once engrafted, carries low rejection risk as it is your own tissue, and provides a natural texture.