Facial fat transfer in Seoul: can fat grafting create a celebrity-inspired facial contour?
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Surgical site
Surgical site : Face (Forehead, Under-Eyes, Nasolabial Folds)
Can forehead fat grafting improve a strong or older-looking appearance caused by a narrow, flat forehead?
If insufficient forehead volume makes the brow bone appear relatively prominent,
fat grafting can add volume to the central forehead
and create a softer, more three-dimensional contour.
If needed, the under-eye and nasolabial fold areas
can also be treated to create a more balanced overall facial appearance.
Many patients consider facial fat grafting
to improve an appearance that feels heavy or strong.
Even without noticeable signs of aging,
such as wrinkles or sagging skin, a lack of volume
in certain areas can make the overall face
appear heavier or more mature.
In particular, when an area such as the forehead,
which plays an important role in the first impression of the face,
lacks sufficient volume, it may be difficult to achieve
a more vibrant, youthful, and refined appearance.
In this post, we will look at how facial fat grafting
can enhance volume and dimension in the central forehead
and how these changes may help improve
the overall facial impression.
[Preoperative Analysis Before Facial Fat Grafting]
Before facial fat grafting, the patient did not have
prominent wrinkles or significant skin sagging.
Instead, the forehead appeared narrow and flat,
making the overall facial proportions feel less balanced.
In particular, the lack of forehead volume made
the brow area appear relatively prominent,
creating a stronger and more masculine impression.
During the consultation, the patient explained that
her main concern was looking strong and older
because of these facial characteristics.
Rather than a subtle change, she wanted
a more noticeably voluminous and defined
forehead contour.
[Changes in Forehead Volume Before and After Facial Fat Grafting]
*The photos above were taken 3 months after
facial fat grafting under the same conditions.
The treatment plan focused on adding sufficient volume
to the central forehead, creating a three-dimensional contour
that blended naturally into the brow bone area.
The under-eye and nasolabial fold areas were also treated
as complementary areas to create a smoother overall
facial balance after enhancing the forehead volume.
After facial fat grafting, the central forehead gained
noticeable volume, making the upper facial contour
appear softer and more defined than before surgery.
The previously flat forehead developed a gentle curve,
creating greater dimension. From the side view,
the added volume in the forehead and lateral facial contour
also became more noticeable.
The patient was also satisfied that sufficient volume
had been added to the areas that needed enhancement,
helping soften the previously heavy and older-looking impression.
In this case, the procedure focused on achieving
a natural result while effectively addressing
the patient’s facial concerns and creating
the noticeable improvement she had wanted.
Facial Fat Grafting FAQ
Q1. Can a flat forehead make the face look stronger?
When forehead volume is insufficient, the brow bone may appear
more prominent, making the upper face look flatter and stronger.
The shape of the forehead and overall facial proportions
should be evaluated together.
Q2. What changes can forehead fat grafting create?
Adding volume to a flat forehead can create
a smoother curve from the central forehead to the brow area.
This can also make the upper face appear
more three-dimensional from both the front and side views.
Q3. Does forehead fat grafting always have to look subtle?
The amount of fat grafted can be adjusted
according to the desired look and existing forehead shape.
For patients who prefer a more noticeable forehead contour,
the treatment can be planned within an appropriate range
based on overall facial proportions.
Q4. Can fat grafting be performed on the forehead, under-eye area, and nasolabial folds together?
If needed, fat grafting can be performed in the under-eye
and nasolabial fold areas along with the forehead.
The treatment areas are determined based on volume deficiency
and the overall balance of the face.
Q5. Can I see the results 3 months after facial fat grafting?
By 3 months, much of the initial swelling has subsided,
allowing changes in forehead volume and facial contours
to become more visible.
However, fat retention and recovery can vary between individuals.
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