Gangnam, Seoul · Fillers & lifting

Facial Fat Grafting in Gangnam, Seoul

Natural Volume Restoration Using Your Own Fat. Planned one-on-one by our doctors near Gangnam Station.

  • 5 min from Gangnam Stn Exit 11
  • Fully private treatment rooms
  • English · 中文 · 日本語 · ไทย
  • Open 7 days · until 8:30 PM weekdays

Quick answer

What is Facial Fat Grafting?

Facial fat grafting, also known as autologous fat transfer, is a safe and long-lasting solution for restoring youthful volume and contour to the face. By using purified fat from your own body, this procedure naturally enhances hollow or sunken areas, smooths deep lines, and rejuvenates facial proportions—with subtle, soft results that integrate seamlessly into your appearance.

Medically reviewed by the DIORE Clinic medical team — 5 physicians led by Medical Director Dr. Kwang-ryeol Lee · Updated October 2026. Suitability and results are decided after an in-person consultation. Meet our doctors →

Location
9F, 428 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Yeoksam-dong, Mani Building)
Access
5-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 11 or Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6
Hours
Mon–Fri 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat, Sun & holidays 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Doctors
5 physicians, led by Medical Director Dr. Kwang-ryeol Lee
Languages
English consultation; Chinese, Japanese and Thai support
Contact
+82-2-553-5533 · WhatsApp +82-10-6463-5532
DIORE Clinic Gangnam – private skin, lifting and aesthetic clinic near Gangnam Station, Seoul
DIORE Clinic · Gangnam, Seoul

Facial fat grafting, also known as autologous fat transfer, is a safe and long-lasting solution for restoring youthful volume and contour to the face. By using purified fat from your own body, this procedure naturally enhances hollow or sunken areas, smooths deep lines, and rejuvenates facial proportions—with subtle, soft results that integrate seamlessly into your appearance.


What Is Facial Fat Grafting?

Facial fat grafting involves harvesting fat from areas such as the abdomen or thighs through gentle liposuction, purifying it, and strategically injecting it into volume-deficient areas of the face. Commonly treated regions include the cheeks, temples, under-eyes, nasolabial folds, and jawline. Since it uses your body’s own tissue, the risk of allergic reaction is minimal, and results tend to be long-lasting.


Which Areas Can Be Treated?

Facial fat grafting is ideal for enhancing or rejuvenating:

  • Hollow cheeks or temples
  • Under-eye depressions or dark circles
  • Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
  • Marionette lines or chin volume loss
  • Jawline definition or facial asymmetry


How Does It Work?

The procedure consists of three main steps:

  1. Fat Harvesting: A small amount of fat is extracted via liposuction from a donor site (typically abdomen or thighs).
  2. Purification: The fat is processed and refined to isolate viable fat cells.
  3. Injection: The purified fat is carefully injected into targeted facial areas using micro-cannulas for smooth and even placement.

The fat integrates with surrounding tissues, adding soft volume and improving skin quality through regenerative stem cells naturally present in fat.


Who Is a Suitable Candidate?

Ideal candidates for facial fat grafting include:

  • Adults with noticeable volume loss due to aging or weight loss
  • Those seeking a more natural alternative to synthetic fillers
  • Individuals with sufficient donor fat for harvesting
  • People looking for long-lasting enhancement with minimal foreign substances
    It may not be suitable for individuals with very low body fat or those seeking highly defined lifting.


What to Expect During the Procedure

Duration: Approximately 1 to 2 hours depending on treatment extent
Anesthesia: Local anesthesia or light sedation is commonly used
Discomfort: Mild, with most patients experiencing minimal pain
Facility: Performed in a sterile, outpatient clinical or surgical setting


Downtime and Recovery

Recovery time is generally short. Some swelling, bruising, or minor discomfort may occur at both the donor and injection sites. These effects typically resolve within 1 to 2 weeks. Most patients resume daily activities within a few days, with full results becoming visible as swelling subsides.


How Long Do Results Last?

Results appear gradually over 2 to 4 weeks and can last several years. While some of the transferred fat is naturally absorbed by the body, the surviving fat cells become a permanent part of the facial tissue. Longevity depends on individual metabolism, lifestyle, and post-procedure care.


Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting

  • Uses your body’s own tissue for natural-looking results
  • Simultaneously improves contour in both donor and facial areas
  • Minimal risk of allergic reaction or rejection
  • Improves skin quality due to regenerative cell activity
  • Long-lasting and customizable solution for volume loss


Why Choose Facial Fat Grafting in Gangnam?

  • Performed by experienced plastic surgeons with facial anatomy expertise
  • Access to advanced fat purification systems for optimal graft survival
  • Customized treatment plans based on facial harmony and balance
  • Comfortable, well-equipped clinics trusted by international clients


Restore Youthful Fullness—Naturally and Gracefully

Facial fat grafting in Gangnam offers a holistic, regenerative approach to anti-aging and facial contouring. Whether you're looking to refresh hollow areas or soften deep lines, this natural solution can deliver elegant, enduring enhancement. Schedule your consultation today to explore how facial fat transfer can transform your look with your own vitality.

The facial line, which looked saggy due to a lack of elasticity, now appears much more defined and youthful.