[Vibe Plastic Surgery] The Real Reason Facial Fat Grafting is Recommended with Rhinoplasty?

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When receiving a rhinoplasty consultation, fat grafting is

often recommended together!

At first, you might only plan to get a nose job,

so you might wonder, "Why?"

and feel a bit burdened

by the suggestion.

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So today, let's take some time

to find out why fat grafting is recommended

alongside rhinoplasty. :)

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Why recommend rhinoplasty and fat grafting together?

The reason for getting rhinoplasty is not only for the frontal effect but also

for a beautiful side profile when viewed from the side.

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However, if you have a flat forehead

or lack volume in the temples,

the balance of dimensionality can drop.

For a harmonious, three-dimensional look across the entire face,

clinics sometimes recommend

doing both procedures together.

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What is facial fat grafting?

For most fat grafting procedures, including the face,

fat is harvested from the thighs or abdomen,

separated and purified,

and then grafted into the necessary areas.

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In the case of facial fat grafting, you can expect

great results with a relatively small volume.

Because fat grafting uses your own autologous fat

to restore volume,

it has the advantage of allowing you to

undergo the surgery without worrying

about foreign body rejection.

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And the most important factor in fat grafting is the engraftment rate.

The engraftment rate refers to how much of the fat

successfully survives and settles in place.

Although it varies by individual, 30~40%

can be considered the average engraftment rate.

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How to increase the engraftment rate?

I would first like to say that the way to increase the engraftment rate

is to have the surgery performed by an experienced medical professional

who harvests the fat meticulously.

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How carefully and meticulously the fat is grafted

is also very important.

And for those who lack volume in certain areas after recovery,

a secondary fat grafting procedure is performed.

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The fat harvested during the first surgery

can be kept frozen

and then thawed for re-grafting.

However, at Vibe Plastic Surgery, to improve the engraftment rate

and reduce the risks of infection and calcification,

we use fresh fat even for the secondary fat grafting.

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Additionally, as a method to increase the engraftment rate,

mixing highly concentrated PRP can further boost

the survival rate and provide effects such as

tone improvement and elasticity enhancement.

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What are the side effects after fat grafting?

Side effects of fat grafting include

the fat harvesting site

becoming bumpy,

or the grafted fat clumping together,

leading to cysts, necrosis, oil cysts, or calcification.

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If the fat is injected finely

using a cannula, clumping itself does not occur,

so the risk of these side effects is low.

Even if it does occur, it can be relatively easily resolved

with injections that break down the clumps!

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For larger lumps,

they can be dissolved and removed

using LipoSound available at Vibe Plastic Surgery.

What you should remember here is that

facial fat grafting generally has a low incidence of side effects,

and since Vibe Plastic Surgery uses fresh fat

up to the second session, you don't have to worry too much. :)

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In this post, we took some time

to briefly learn about

fat grafting.

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For successful results,

the touch of an experienced medical professional is absolutely necessary.

Rather than thinking of it as an add-on to rhinoplasty,

if you proceed with the mindset that this is also a main surgery,

you will be able to achieve a more beautiful and vibrant appearance. :)

Thank you!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is facial fat grafting often recommended along with rhinoplasty?

It is to achieve overall facial volume and harmony. Even if rhinoplasty creates a beautiful side profile, the balance can be compromised if there is insufficient volume in the forehead or temples. Therefore, it is often recommended to combine both surgeries to achieve a more natural and three-dimensional facial contour.

What is the average survival rate for facial fat grafting?

While it varies by individual, the average survival rate is around 30-40%. It is important how well the transplanted fat survives and settles, and a skilled medical team carefully harvesting and injecting the fat helps to increase the survival rate.

Are there ways to further increase the fat grafting survival rate?

Yes, methods include mixing with highly concentrated PRP or using fresh fat for secondary grafting. Especially when highly concentrated PRP is used together, you can expect not only improved survival rates but also enhanced skin tone and elasticity. Additionally, using fresh fat instead of frozen fat can reduce the risk of infection or calcification.

What are the possible side effects after facial fat grafting?

Typical side effects include unevenness at the fat harvesting site, lumps at the grafting site, or calcification. However, these risks can be significantly reduced by injecting minutely using a cannula, and if lumps do occur, they can be relatively easily resolved through injections or melting devices.