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2025.06.22 17:31
Fat grafting to face in Korea - how long do results really last?
Fat Transfer to FaceI have noticed volume loss in my cheeks and temples as I have gotten older (I am 45). I am considering fat grafting to restore youthful fullness. I understand that Korean surgeons are very skilled at facial fat grafting and achieving natural results. However, I have read mixed information about how long fat grafting lasts - some say it is permanent, others say much of it gets absorbed. Can anyone share their experience with facial fat grafting in Korea? How much of the initial volume did you retain? Did you need touch-up procedures? How does it compare to filler in terms of results and value?
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GangnamDoctor Medical Team
2026.05.24 18:38
Facial fat grafting is durable but partially unpredictable: a portion of the transferred fat is reabsorbed in the first 3–6 months, and what survives after that is generally considered long-lasting (often years). Typical retention is roughly 40–70% depending on technique, the area, and your healing, which is why some patients have a touch-up session to reach the final volume. Compared with filler, grafting is a bigger one-time procedure with downtime but avoids repeat product costs and can look very natural for broad volume loss in cheeks/temples; filler is quicker and adjustable but temporary. Skilled micro-fat/nano-fat grafting in experienced hands gives the most consistent take.
This is general information — an in-person consultation with a board-certified specialist is the only way to get advice tailored to your anatomy and goals.
This is general information — an in-person consultation with a board-certified specialist is the only way to get advice tailored to your anatomy and goals.
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