What Is Facial Fat Transfer Correction?

Facial fat transfer correction is a revision procedure that addresses poor outcomes from previous fat grafting to the face. This may involve:

• Removing excess or misplaced fat
• Correcting asymmetry or overfilling
• Smoothing irregular contours
• Replacing or re-injecting fat for better balance
• Combining with laser or skin tightening treatments

Correction techniques may include liposuction, micro-liposculpture, steroid injections, or revision fat grafting, depending on the issue.

Who Needs Fat Graft Correction?

You may be a candidate if you’ve experienced:

• Overfilled cheeks, lips, or temples
• Lumps or nodules in grafted areas
• Fat migration or uneven volume distribution
• Asymmetry between both sides of the face
• Unnatural contours when smiling or at rest
• Poor take rate (fat didn’t survive properly)

Common Problem Areas Corrected

AreaCommon IssueCorrection ApproachCheeksOverprojection or puffinessMicro-liposuction or recontouringUnder-eyesLumpiness, puffiness, shadowingSteroid injection, precise removalLipsBulky or stiff appearanceFine cannula removalTemplesAsymmetry or hollownessTouch-up fat graftingNasolabial foldsExcess or unnatural bulgeFat redistribution or hyaluronidase (if mixed with filler)

Correction Techniques

1. Micro-Liposuction

• Carefully removes small amounts of fat using thin cannulas
• Ideal for overfilled cheeks, jawline, or temples
• Can be performed under local anesthesia

2. Steroid or 5-FU Injections

• Softens small nodules or excess fat that doesn’t warrant surgery
• Often used for under-eye fat clumping

3. Revision Fat Grafting

• Adds fat where needed to fix hollows or asymmetry
• Often used for temples, tear troughs, or chin

4. Laser or RF Tightening

• Enhances skin texture or tightens stretched areas
• Helpful when fat overstretched the skin

Recovery Timeline

• Minor corrections (injection/lipo): 3–7 days
• Surgical corrections (revision grafting): 1–2 weeks of downtime
• Swelling and bruising vary depending on the area treated
• Final results are typically seen after 1–3 months

Most procedures are outpatient with minimal scarring and short downtime.

Risks & Considerations

• Minor scarring or irregularities in difficult corrections
• Incomplete reversal if fat is deeply integrated
• May need multiple sessions for optimal refinement
• Always seek a skilled facial surgeon or fat grafting expert

Facial Fat Transfer Correction Cost (Estimated)

RegionEstimated Cost (USD)South Korea₩3M – ₩8M ($2,200 – $6,000)USA / Canada$5,000 – $10,000UK / EU£4,000 – £8,000

Prices vary based on the complexity of the correction and number of areas treated.

While fat grafting can enhance facial volume beautifully, poor technique or uneven healing can lead to results that don’t feel like you. Facial fat transfer correction gives you a second chance—restoring symmetry, softness, and confidence with targeted precision.



Considering fat graft correction in Korea?
Clinics in Seoul’s Gangnam district specialize in both facial fat removal and revision grafting, offering advanced tools, natural results, and foreigner-friendly consultation services.