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Fat grafting at Korea Plastic Surgery

30 May 2024
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Fat grafting at Korea Plastic Surgery

What is fat grafting?

Fat grafting, also known as fat transfer, is an innovative cosmetic procedure that enhances or restores volume to various parts of the body using a patient’s own fat. This technique is celebrated for its natural results and dual benefits: it sculpts and contours areas with excess fat while augmenting or rejuvenating areas that need volume.


Benefits

Fat grafting offers numerous advantages over traditional fillers and implants. As it uses the patient’s own tissue, there is no risk of allergic reactions or rejection. The results are often long-lasting, and the fat integrates naturally with the existing tissues, creating a softer, more natural appearance. 


Procedure

1. Harvesting the Fat: The process begins with liposuction, where excess fat is gently extracted from donor sites such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks. Using a cannula, a thin tube inserted through small incisions, surgeons carefully remove fat cells while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues.


2. Purification: Once harvested, the fat undergoes a purification process to isolate viable fat cells from blood, oils, and other fluids. This is typically done using a centrifuge or a filtration system, ensuring that only the healthiest fat cells are prepared for transfer.


3. Re-injection: The purified fat is re-injected into the target areas using fine needles or cannulas. Common areas for fat grafting include the face (for smoothing wrinkles and adding volume to cheeks and lips), breasts (for augmentation or reconstruction), buttocks (for a Brazilian butt lift), and hands (to rejuvenate and fill out age-related hollowing).


Before and After Surgery Care:

Preoperative Care: Patients are advised to stop smoking, avoid certain medications, and follow a healthy diet before surgery. On the day of the surgery, we would need our patient to come in after fasting for 6 hours (no water either!) with a clean face, wearing no makeup or contact lenses. However, we can provide you with facial wash if needed! We would also need you to bring your passport for administrative reasons.


Postoperative Care: After the procedure, patients should keep the head elevated and not touch the surgery area. You will also need to wear a compression bandage on the parts of the body the fat was harvested from to assist the results of the procedure. We will also send you home with some medication such as antibiotics and painkillers. You also won't be able to wash your hair or face until your stitches are removed. It is recommended to stay active without exerting yourself. Exploring tourist spots in Seoul or going shopping can help with faster recovery! Swelling and bruising are common but most of the swelling will subside within a few weeks. Follow-up appointments are essential for monitoring recovery. After one week from the surgery, we remove the stitches and the patient is free to go home. However, if you have any reasons to leave Korea or Seoul earlier, we can provide you with medical documents to get your stitches removed in any other clinic. 


Why Choose Mina Plastic Surgery?

Mina Plastic Surgery stands out as a premier destination for fat grafting, thanks to its commitment to excellence, personalized care, and outstanding results. The clinic prioritizes patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction, ensuring personalized care from consultation to recovery. As a smaller clinic, we can provide full availability from the first contact with the patient until they fully recover. You also wouldn't need to worry about who will operate on you, as Dr. Cha is the only doctor in our clinic and will see you through the whole process. He is also fluent in English, providing smooth communication between the doctor and the patient. Choosing Mina Plastic Surgery for your fat grafting procedure means entrusting your care to our expert, Dr. Cha who prioritize your well-being and deliver exceptional, natural-looking results. Experience the transformative power of fat grafting with us and achieve the confident, refreshed look you desire.


Contact Us:

If you are interested in this or any other procedures, do not hesitate to contact us via international or local phone call, WhatsApp message, email, or Instagram DM!