Fat grafting nose surgery
Fat grafting nose surgery uses your own fat to augment the nose. The fat is harvested from areas like the abdomen or thighs, processed, and injected to enhance the nasal bridge and tip. Because it uses autologous tissue, fat grafting often yields a natural feel that ages with your other features.
Recent trends favor natural, long lasting results with refined fat grafting techniques to fine tune contour. Compared with implants, fat grafting reduces allergy risk and avoids visible foreign material. Technical proficiency matters, as precise injection planes and volumes determine symmetry, fullness, and the risk of lumps.
Costs of nasal procedures
Nasal surgery costs vary by clinic, surgeon experience, facility standards, and whether fat grafting is added. A simple rhinoplasty often starts in a modest range, while more complex reshaping, especially with fat grafting, increases the total. In Korea, expect multiple cost factors including surgeon fees, anesthesia, facility charges, and the added fat harvesting and processing.
The fat grafting portion can add several million KRW, depending on the amount of fat needed and the target areas. Consultations that propose additional procedures like correcting nostril asymmetry (콧구멍짝짝이) or removing implants (코보형물제거) will raise total costs. Because prices differ widely, obtaining a detailed, itemized quote and reviewing long term maintenance in advance is essential.
Recovery and safety tips
Postoperative care centers on protecting the nose, reducing swelling, and guiding the fat grafting site toward stable integration. Expect nasal packing or splints for several days and temporary restrictions on strenuous activity. Sleeping with the head elevated helps preserve graft volume and symmetry.
Safety wise, using the patient’s own fat minimizes immunologic risks, but irregularities, fat resorption, or lump formation can occur. Your surgeon should discuss risk factors, realistic timelines for final results, and signs of complications to watch. Follow up visits are important to monitor graft survival and adjust plans if asymmetry develops.
Choosing a nose clinic
When selecting a clinic, prioritize board certified surgeons with rhinoplasty expertise and transparent treatment plans. Review before and after photos, seek patient testimonials, and verify facility accreditation and safety records. Ask about fat grafting experience, including injection technique, volumes used, and expected revision needs.
During the consultation, discuss your goals for nose shape, nasal symmetry, and the potential role of fat grafting. Request a written estimate, ask about anesthesia, recovery timelines, and what happens if grafts fail to survive. Be wary of guarantees and aggressive timelines that overlook individualized healing and safety.
Finally, compare clinics on value rather than price alone, considering long term outcomes, maintenance requirements, and overall safety. A thoughtful plan that aligns technique, cost, and recovery can yield more predictable, satisfying results. The goal is a balanced nose that harmonizes with facial features while maintaining natural expression.