Forehead Fat Grafting

* Basic Information

· Female in her 40s

· Skin elasticity: Slightly reduced

· Forehead wrinkles: Not severe when expressionless, but deepen when she raises her eyebrows to open her eyes

· Main complaint: ‘I'm bothered by my sunken forehead and wrinkles.’

* Consultation

· Methods to correct a sunken forehead include implants, fillers, and fat grafting.

· Each method has its pros and cons. 1. Implants are not highly recommended due to potential issues such as infection, inflammation, scarring, and reduced sensation. 2. Fillers have advantages like not requiring separate fat harvesting and no need for overcorrection, but they are temporary and can diminish over time. 3. Fat grafting involves some absorption, so a slight overcorrection is performed to achieve the desired effect. This means bruising and swelling may be more severe immediately after the surgery. However, the advantage is that engrafted autologous fat lasts semi-permanently without significant issues.

· This patient came in planning for fat grafting, so we explained the surgical method and general progress, then proceeded directly.

· Fat grafting can also provide a more radiant skin tone, so good results are expected :)

* Plan

Fat grafting + Botox (forehead)

* Post-operative Course

· After the first fat grafting, there were some areas that were still lacking, so we paid extra attention during the second session. Areas that use muscles frequently tend to lose fat more easily, don't they?

· Although there was swelling and bruising after the surgery, thanks to her patience, she achieved good results.

· Thank you for introducing your friend. Your friend can also expect good results :)

Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!

Take care of both your health and beauty today :)

Right Mind, Right Plastic Surgery, Dr. Youngmoon Yoo

Post-operative complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may vary by individual and require caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What methods are there to improve a sunken forehead?

Methods to improve a sunken forehead include implants, fillers, and fat grafting. Among these, implants are not recommended due to issues like infection, and fillers have a limited lifespan and can be absorbed over time. Fat grafting can offer semi-permanent results.

What are the advantages of forehead fat grafting?

Forehead fat grafting has the advantage that the engrafted autologous fat lasts semi-permanently. Additionally, you can achieve a more radiant skin tone, expecting both improvement in forehead hollowness and skin enhancement.

How long do swelling and bruising last after forehead fat grafting?

Forehead fat grafting involves overcorrection to achieve the desired effect, so bruising and swelling may be more severe immediately after the procedure. However, they gradually subside over time, and individual differences may occur.

How long do the effects of forehead fat grafting last?

While some of the fat is absorbed, the engrafted autologous fat has the advantage of lasting semi-permanently without significant issues. Therefore, long-term effects can be expected.

Is it possible to have Botox treatment along with forehead fat grafting?

Yes, it is possible. In the case example provided, forehead fat grafting was combined with forehead Botox treatment to enhance wrinkle improvement. This can also help reduce fat absorption caused by forehead muscle use.