Fat transfer in Seoul: can facial fat transfer improve hollow under-eyes and a tired appearance?
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
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30s |
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Surgical site
Surgical site :Face (anterior cheeks, nasolabial folds, lower cheeks/cheek fullness)
Many individuals feel that
their under-eye area appears unusually hollow,
while pronounced dark circles create
a persistently tired appearance.
In most cases,
when the under-eye region appears dark,
people tend to attribute it
to skin tone changes or
fine wrinkles beneath the eyes.
However, hollowness beneath the eyes
can also create shadowing,
while insufficient volume within
the anterior cheeks may further
accentuate a flat and fatigued appearance.
For this reason,
careful evaluation of the subtle contours
throughout the entire face
is often necessary to identify
the true cause of these concerns.
In particular,
when the transition from
the lower eyelid to
the anterior cheek lacks continuity,
the midface may appear wider,
while the nasolabial folds
can seem deeper and more hollow.
These changes may contribute to
an older and more tired-looking impression,
even in relatively young individuals.
Through the patient presented
in this post,
we will examine the extent to which
fat grafting can improve facial contours
and create a brighter,
more refreshed appearance.
In this case,
the patient had a naturally
slender facial skeletal framework,
but lacked sufficient volume
within the anterior cheek region.
As a result,
the face appeared somewhat flat,
while fullness adjacent to
the lateral cheekbone area
created the impression of
a wider facial contour
than was actually present.
In particular,
shadowing around the
nasolabial fold region
further contributed to
an appearance that seemed
more tired and aged
than the patient’s actual age.
Accordingly, the treatment plan
focused on restoring volume
to the anterior cheeks
and nasolabial area through
fat grafting to achieve
a softer and more youthful appearance.
At the same time,
facial liposuction was performed
along the lateral cheekbone contour
to reduce unnecessary fullness
and refine the facial outline.
This combined approach
was designed to create
a brighter and more refreshed appearance,
while revealing a naturally slimmer
facial contour that better harmonized
with the patient’s underlying
skeletal structure.
*The photographs above were taken
under identical conditions before
fat grafting and cheek liposuction,
and again at 2 months post-operatively.
When comparing the
before-and-after photographs,
the previously flat contour
of the anterior cheeks
has been enhanced, naturally improving
the hollow and sunken appearance.
As a result,
the midface, which had appeared
broad and laterally dispersed,
now demonstrates a smoother
and more harmonious transition
between facial subunits.
In addition,
cheek liposuction further refined
the facial contour, contributing to
a slimmer and more delicate
overall facial silhouette.
Shadowing around the
nasolabial fold region
has also been softened through
fat grafting, while improved balance
extending toward the chin
has created a more stable
and proportionate facial profile.
Most importantly,
the lack of projection within
the anterior cheeks that previously
contributed to a tired appearance
has been corrected, resulting in
a softer, brighter, and more refreshed look.
The patient also expressed
a high level of satisfaction,
noting that her previously hollow
and fatigued appearance had improved,
while her facial contour appeared
smaller, smoother, and more refined.
This case demonstrates that
successful facial rejuvenation involves
more than simply filling
depressed areas with volume.
Instead, by selectively restoring
projection where it is needed
and reducing excessive cheek fullness,
it is possible to create
a facial contour that harmonizes
with the patient’s underlying
skeletal structure.
For individuals hoping to improve
not only facial size and contour,
but also a tired or aged appearance,
a thorough consultation and
personalized treatment plan
based on precise evaluation
can be highly beneficial.
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