YAAN Clinic · Gangnam, Seoul, Korea Facial Fat Grafting in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea
Your own fat, gently harvested and purified, used to restore volume in hollow temples, cheeks, under-eyes and forehead. Planned in English by our physicians in Gangnam.
- 1–2 hours Procedure
- 1–2 weeks Swelling
- 1–2 Sessions
- 3 months Final volume
- ₩140,000 Fat extraction per bottle
What is facial fat grafting, and is it right for you?
Facial fat grafting (autologous fat transfer) takes a small amount of fat from your thigh or abdomen, purifies it and injects it where the face has lost volume. Because it is your own tissue, the surviving fat can last for many years.
At YAAN Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, it is used for hollow temples, flat cheeks, sunken under-eyes and a flat forehead. The price list includes fat extraction at ₩140,000 per bottle (60 cc); the full plan is quoted at consultation.
Who Facial Fat Grafting suits, and who it doesn't
We would rather tell you what you don't need. These are general guides; your doctor confirms suitability after examining you.
Often a good fit
- Hollow temples or cheeks
- A flat forehead
- Sunken eyes or deep tear troughs
- People who prefer their own tissue to filler
- Those wanting a long-lasting volume change
Probably not the first choice
- Very little body fat to harvest
- Mainly sagging, where lifting treatments help more
- People wanting an instant, exact result (some fat is reabsorbed)
- Smokers who cannot stop around the procedure
- Pregnancy
Your own fat, moved where needed
Harvest: fat is gently taken from the thigh or abdomen under local anaesthetic.
Purification: fat is processed to keep healthy fat cells.
Injection: tiny amounts are placed in layers; some is reabsorbed, so a second session may be advised. See stem cell fat grafting.
The Facial Fat Grafting procedure step by step
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Consultation
The doctor plans areas and volumes, in English.
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Harvest
Fat is collected from the donor site.
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Processing
Fat is purified.
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Grafting
Fat is injected in small amounts; aftercare given.
What to expect, week by week
- Week 1
Swelling and possible bruising at face and donor site.
- Week 2
Most swelling settles.
- Month 1–3
Some fat is reabsorbed; the result stabilises.
- 3 months+
Surviving fat is long-lasting.
Physician-led care in Gangnam
Every Facial Fat Grafting plan at YAAN Clinic is set by a licensed physician, not a sales consultant. Our medical team has more than 14 years of experience in lifting, laser and petite procedures. See the full medical team.
- Master's programme, Seoul National University College of Medicine
- Former Clinical Instructor, Seoul National University Hospital
- Former Visiting Professor, Hanyang University College of Medicine
- Former Academic Director of Petite Procedures, Korean Society for Laser, Dermatology and Trichology
- Laser education instructor, Korean Association of Private Practice Physicians
Planning Facial Fat Grafting on a trip to Seoul
Book in English
Send your concerns, photos and travel dates through our consultation form or Instagram. We reply in English and confirm prices in Korean won before you arrive.
Time it around your trip
Plan to stay in Seoul for at least 7 days after surgery for stitch removal and a check-up before you fly.
Aftercare while travelling
Avoid pressure on grafted areas, saunas, alcohol and intense exercise for 2 weeks.
We are in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on Bongeunsa-ro. See our Gangnam clinic and why patients choose YAAN.
Facial Fat Grafting questions, answered
How much does facial fat grafting cost in Seoul?
How long does fat grafting last?
Fat grafting or filler?
Do the doctors speak English?
Often considered with Facial Fat Grafting
Stem Cell Fat Grafting
Enhanced grafting.
FillerTemple Fillers
Quick volume.
FillerCheek Fillers
Cheek volume.
CollagenSculptra
Gradual volume.
FillerUnder-Eye Filler
Tear troughs.
FillerForehead Fillers
Forehead shape.
FillerDermal Fillers
All filler options.
OverviewAnti-Aging
All options.
Explore by concern: Anti-aging Skin tightening Sagging skin Non-surgical facelift
Find out if Facial Fat Grafting is what you need
Send your concerns and travel dates. A doctor-led plan and a clear price in won, before you book anything.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Results vary between individuals, and side effects are possible. Suitability is decided by a physician at consultation.
