After 7 Days of Autologous Fat Grafting, Angela Achieved a Fuller, Softer, and More Elegant Facial Contour

Angela, a 30-year-old from Argentina, had naturally delicate facial features with harmonious proportions. However, for many years, she had felt self-conscious about her thin, hollow-looking face, which made her appear tired and lacking vitality. After learning about the procedure and receiving a consultation from Dr. Lucas Hoang, Head of the Korean Aesthetic Department at Kangnam Saigon Aesthetic Hospital, Angela decided to undergo full-face autologous fat grafting. After just 7 days, the swelling had noticeably reduced, and her face began to stabilize with fuller, more natural-looking contours.

I – Angela’s Initial Condition

Before the procedure, Angela had a beautiful cheekbone and chin structure, giving her face its own attractive features. However, her main concern was that the soft tissue volume in her face was quite thin, making her overall appearance look hollow, especially in the temples and both cheeks. Her nasolabial folds were also clearly visible, making her face appear older than her actual age.

During her consultation at Kangnam Saigon, Angela shared that she wanted to improve facial volume while still maintaining a natural look. Dr. Lucas Hoang assessed that, given her slim body type and her desire for natural, long-lasting volume enhancement, autologous fat grafting was the optimal solution. Since the fat is taken directly from the customer’s own body, it offers high biocompatibility, helps reduce the risk of rejection, and delivers the most natural aesthetic result.

II – The Recommended Method and Medical-Standard Procedure

After examination, facial structure analysis through photography, and assessment of suitable fat donor areas, Dr. Lucas Hoang recommended full-face autologous fat grafting for Angela, focusing on the temples, cheekbones, nasolabial folds, and chin.

The procedure took approximately 60 minutes and strictly followed a three-step medical-standard process:

• Fat harvesting: Fat was gently extracted from the inner thigh area using a careful liposuction technique designed to minimize damage to the structure of the fat cells.
• Fat processing and purification: After being harvested, the fat was placed into a high-tech centrifuge system to remove impurities, blood, and excess fluid. This process retained only healthy fat cells, helping ensure a high survival rate after grafting.
• Fat grafting into the facial areas: The purified fat was injected into the subcutaneous tissue layers using specialized cannulas. The doctor applied a multi-layer grafting technique, distributing the fat evenly in small amounts across different layers to create a natural result, while minimizing the risk of lumpiness, bulging, or uneven skin texture.

III – Recovery Process and Results After 7 Days

After the fat grafting procedure was completed, Angela was cared for in the post-operative room and received detailed at-home instructions on daily activities and nutrition from the nursing team. Her recovery progressed very steadily:

• During the first 2 days: Angela experienced mild facial swelling. This was a completely normal physiological response of the body as it adapted to the newly grafted fat tissue. She was instructed on how to apply cold compresses properly, get adequate rest, and avoid strong movements or pressure on the facial area.
• By day 5: The swelling gradually began to subside, and the fat-grafted areas, such as the temples and cheekbones, had started to reach a certain level of stability.
• By day 7: Angela’s facial swelling had noticeably reduced, and her facial contours began to look more harmonious. Her cheeks and temples appeared naturally fuller, while the nasolabial folds were filled and significantly improved compared to before the procedure. Her new appearance made her look younger, more radiant, and full of vitality. However, complete stabilization may take from 1 to 3 months.

Angela excitedly shared her thoughts on the result: “I was quite surprised that my face had changed so much after only one week. When I touch my cheeks, they feel very soft and natural, without any stiffness or artificial feeling, which was something I had been worried about before.”

The final aesthetic result depends on each individual’s body condition, constitution, and biological response.