YAAN Clinic · Gangnam, Seoul, Korea Stem Cell–Enriched Fat Grafting in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea

Fat grafting enriched with concentrated cells from your own fat, aiming for better fat survival. Planned in English by our physicians in Gangnam.

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  • 1–2 hours Procedure
  • 1–2 weeks Swelling
  • 1–2 Sessions
  • 3 months Final volume
  • ₩140,000 Fat extraction per bottle
The short answer

What is stem cell fat grafting, and what should you know?

Stem cell–enriched fat grafting concentrates cells from part of your harvested fat (the stromal vascular fraction) and adds them to the graft, aiming to improve survival. Evidence is still developing, so the doctor explains expectations and regulation.

At YAAN Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, the price list includes fat extraction at ₩140,000 per bottle (60 cc); the full plan is quoted at consultation.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Choi Won-Tak, Director of YAAN Clinic Updated October 2026 Meet our doctors
Honest suitability

Who Stem Cell 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
How it works

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.

Your visit

The Stem Cell Fat Grafting procedure step by step

  1. Consultation

    The doctor plans areas and volumes, in English.

  2. Harvest

    Fat is collected from the donor site.

  3. Processing

    Fat is purified.

  4. Grafting

    Fat is injected in small amounts; aftercare given.

Recovery & results

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.

Who treats you

Physician-led care in Gangnam

Every Stem Cell 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.

Dr. Choi Won-Tak Dr. Giyong Byeon Dr. Seonggeun Hwang Dr. Dajeong Hyeon Dr. Yoonsik Sung
Medical reviewer
Dr. Choi Won-Tak
Director, YAAN Clinic
  • 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
For international patients

Planning Stem Cell 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.

FAQ

Stem Cell Fat Grafting questions, answered

How much does facial fat grafting cost in Seoul?
YAAN Clinic lists fat extraction at ₩140,000 per bottle (60 cc); the full grafting plan is quoted at consultation.
How long does fat grafting last?
Fat that survives after about 3 months is long-lasting.
Fat grafting or filler?
Filler is quick and reversible; fat is your own tissue and longer-lasting but needs a harvest. See dermal fillers.
Do the doctors speak English?
Consultations are available in English. You can send questions in advance through our consultation form.
Related treatments

Often considered with Stem Cell Fat Grafting

Fat

Stem Cell Fat Grafting

Enhanced grafting.

 Filler

Temple Fillers

Quick volume.

 Filler

Cheek Fillers

Cheek volume.

 Collagen

Sculptra

Gradual volume.

 Filler

Under-Eye Filler

Tear troughs.

 Filler

Forehead Fillers

Forehead shape.

 Filler

Dermal Fillers

All filler options.

 Overview

Anti-Aging

All options.

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YAAN Clinic · Gangnam, Seoul

Find out if Stem Cell Fat Grafting is what you need

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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.