A youthful face isn’t just lifted — it’s full, smooth, and naturally contoured. As we age, the skin loosens, but equally important, the facial fat that supports the cheeks, temples, and under-eyes begins to shrink and descend. This combination leads to hollowing, sagging, and an overall tired appearance.

In Korea, the most effective anti-aging approach for natural results is combining a facelift with fat grafting. Together, they lift sagging tissues while restoring lost volume, creating a balanced, refreshed look that ages gracefully.

Why Combine a Facelift With Fat Grafting?

A facelift alone tightens and lifts the lower face and midface, but it doesn’t replace lost fat. Without volume restoration, the face can look sharper but not necessarily younger.

Korean surgeons frequently pair fat grafting with facelifts because:

• Volume loss is a major component of aging
• A lifted face without volume may look flat or hollow
• Fat grafting softens the results for a naturally youthful appearance
• Your own fat integrates smoothly and lasts years
• It enhances the contours the facelift restores

Volume + lifting = the most harmonious facial rejuvenation.

What Is Fat Grafting?

Fat grafting (also called fat transfer) uses the patient’s own purified fat to add volume to areas that appear hollow or deflated. Fat is typically collected from:

• Abdomen
• Thighs
• Flanks

After purification, it is injected into key facial areas to restore natural softness.

Areas Treated With Fat Grafting in Korea

Korean surgeons strategically use fat grafting to improve:

1. Cheeks

Restores shape, lift, and youthful fullness.

2. Tear Trough / Under-Eyes

Softens hollowness and tired shadows.

3. Nasolabial Folds

Reduces deep lines without heavy fillers.

4. Temples

Corrects sunken or concave temples for better facial balance.

5. Marionette Lines

Softens downward folds around the mouth.

6. Forehead & Brow Area (Optional)

Creates a smooth, youthful contour.

This approach ensures the face looks refreshed — not surgically tight.

How Korean Surgeons Perform Facelift + Fat Grafting

1. SMAS or Deep Plane Facelift

The surgeon lifts the underlying tissues, repositions fat pads, and tightens the structure.

2. Fat Harvesting

Fat is collected through micro-liposuction from the body.

3. Fat Purification

Korea emphasizes gentle, low-pressure purification for high fat survival rates.

4. Micro-Fat or Nano-Fat Injections

The fat is placed strategically in multiple layers to create natural contours.

5. Skin Redraping

Excess skin is removed and the face is reshaped without tension.

Combining these techniques maximizes both lift and fullness.

Benefits of Combining Facelift + Fat Grafting

⭐ 1. More Youthful, Natural Appearance

Lifted tissues + restored volume = a smoother, softer, more youthful face.

⭐ 2. Better Correction of Deep Folds

Fat grafting fills areas a facelift alone cannot fix, such as deep nasolabial folds or sunken under-eyes.

⭐ 3. Balanced Rejuvenation

Instead of only lifting the lower face, volume is restored across the entire face.

⭐ 4. Long-Lasting Improvement

A portion of transferred fat becomes permanent, offering years of improvement.

⭐ 5. Avoids Overfilled Look From Fillers

Your own fat blends seamlessly and moves naturally.

⭐ 6. Enhances Cheek & Midface Definition

Fat grafting complements the lift, improving contour and symmetry.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may benefit from a facelift with fat grafting if you have:

• Sagging midface or jawline
• Hollow cheeks or temples
• Deep nasolabial folds
• Under-eye hollowness
• A tired or sunken appearance
• Moderate to advanced signs of aging

Patients in their 40s–70s commonly choose this combination.

Recovery Timeline

• Days 1–5: Swelling in both the face and donor areas
• Week 1–2: Bruising and tightness improve
• Week 3–6: Facial contour becomes more defined
• 3–6 months: Final volume, softness, and symmetry appear

Fat graft survival varies but typically stabilizes by 3–4 months.

How Long Do the Results Last?

• Facelift results: 10–15 years, depending on aging rate
• Fat grafting results: long-lasting, with a portion of fat becoming permanent
• Korean surgeons often overfill slightly to account for natural resorption

This combination ages more naturally than facelift alone.

Why Korea Excels in Facelift + Fat Grafting

• High fat survival rates due to advanced purification techniques
• Precision micro-droplet injection methods
• Natural, soft-focus aesthetic style
• Experienced surgeons who specialize in combination lifting
• Comprehensive post-op care to improve healing

Korea’s approach is subtle, harmonious, and tailored to each patient.