Planning recovery after facial fat transfer
Both the donor and recipient sites need care. Bruising and swelling can affect appearance and comfort, while volume may change as transferred fat is absorbed. Ask when it is meaningful to reassess the contour and what instructions apply to washing and pressure on treated areas. A discussion about another session should follow appropriate reassessment rather than a fixed upfront promise.
Prepare before the appointment
Bring records of previous facial injections and surgery and identify any concerns about the proposed donor area. Confirm whether harvesting, processing and injection are all included in the quote. Ask about anaesthesia, transport, medication instructions and who will review both donor and recipient sites. Request a written plan for unexpected symptoms after returning home.
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Review the procedure and relevant clinic menus before contacting a care team.
Explore procedure & clinicsSymptoms and complications to discuss
Fat transfer can cause bruising, swelling, temporary numbness and small scars. Complications include bleeding, infection, fat-tissue damage and blood-vessel blockage. Ask for a site-specific explanation of risks and the clinic’s emergency arrangements. Do not assume that use of your own tissue makes the procedure free from injection or surgical risk.
Interpreting the result as tissues settle
The early appearance includes swelling and is not a reliable guide to retained volume. Fat survival varies, and repeat treatment may be needed. A donor-site procedure is part of the burden even when only a small facial area is treated. A guaranteed retained percentage or a promise that one session will achieve every goal should be questioned.
Questions for your postoperative instructions
Which symptoms after treatment need urgent assessment, and which contact should I use outside clinic hours?
What written instructions should I follow for wound or skin care, medicines and activity restrictions?
When should I return for review, and what needs to be checked before I travel home?
Who will provide follow-up after I leave Korea, and what records should I take with me?
Clinics to explore
The BB Plastic Surgery
The BB Plastic Surgery organizes its published care around Eye Plastic Surgery, Facial Fat Grafting & Contouring, Rhinoplasty, Lifting & Youthful Rejuvenation. The BB lists facial fat grafting and contouring alongside eyelid and nose surgery. For a volume-related concern, ask whether the plan adds fat, removes tissue or changes tissue position. Those are different interventions with different recovery requirements. A fat-transfer discussion should also identify the donor area and explain how variation in retained volume affects expectations and possible further treatment.