A Midface Lift + Fat Grafting is one of Korea’s most effective combination treatments for restoring youthful cheek volume, lifting sagging midface tissues, and improving under-eye hollowness. By elevating the midface structurally and adding natural volume where it has been lost, this combo creates a smooth, refreshed, and naturally full appearance that looks balanced from every angle.

This approach addresses both descent and deflation—the two main causes of midface aging.

What Is a Midface Lift + Fat Grafting?

This combined procedure blends two powerful anti-aging techniques:

1. Midface Lift

Lifts the sagging tissues around the cheeks, under-eye region, and nasolabial area.
Corrects:

• Drooping cheek fat pads
• Deep smile lines
• Midface heaviness
• Tired or sunken eye area

2. Facial Fat Grafting

Adds natural volume using purified fat from your own body.
Fixes:

• Hollow under-eyes
• Flattened cheeks
• Volume loss from aging
• Thin midface contour

Together, they restore youthful fullness and structure at the same time.

Why Combine Midface Lift With Fat Grafting?

Aging in the midface happens in two ways:

• Tissues fall downward → midface lift corrects descent
• Volume is lost → fat grafting replenishes the missing fullness

This combination creates:

• Higher, fuller cheekbones
• Softer under-eye transitions
• Reduced smile-line heaviness
• Brighter, less tired appearance
• More youthful, three-dimensional contours

This is the most comprehensive approach for patients whose midface appears both flat and sagging.

How the Midface Lift + Fat Grafting Works

Although customized per patient, the procedure generally includes:

1. Small Incisions Around the Hairline or Ear

Designed to remain discreet.

2. Lifting the Midface (SMAS / Deep Layer)

The cheek fat pad and supporting structures are elevated upward to restore youthful cheek height.

3. Harvesting Natural Fat

Fat is taken from areas such as the abdomen or thighs.

4. Purifying and Refining the Fat

The fat is processed to enhance survival and create smooth, natural volume.

5. Injecting Fat Into Key Areas

Targeted fat grafting areas include:

• Under-eyes
• Cheekbones
• Mid-cheek
• Nasolabial region

6. Finishing With Skin Redraping

Skin is gently smoothed over the lifted and volumized structure for a natural finish.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

This combination is ideal for people with:

• Flattened or drooping cheeks
• Under-eye hollowness
• Deep nasolabial folds
• Sunken midface
• Early to moderate sagging
• Tired or aged appearance despite good skin quality
• Desire for natural, full, youthful contour

Common for individuals in their 30s to 60s depending on aging patterns.

Recovery Timeline

Recovery is moderate and varies per treatment depth.

• Days 1–3: Swelling, tightness, mild bruising
• Day 5–7: Stitch removal
• 1–2 weeks: Return to light daily activities
• 2–3 weeks: Normal appearance with makeup
• 2–3 months: Final, natural results settle

Fat grafting swelling usually lasts slightly longer but blends smoothly over time.

Expected Results

A Midface Lift + Fat Grafting offers:

• Lifted, youthful cheek contours
• Softer under-eye–to-cheek transition
• Fuller, smoother midface
• Natural volume where aging caused deflation
• Reduced appearance of deep smile lines
• Overall fresher, more rested look
• Balanced, three-dimensional results

The results look natural because both the structure and the volume are restored.

Midface Lift + Fat Grafting vs. Midface Lift Alone

Midface Lift Alone

• Lifts drooping tissues
• Improves sagging but not volume loss

Midface Lift + Fat Grafting

• Lifts AND volumizes
• Corrects both structural sagging and hollowness
• Provides softer, more natural contours

This combination is far more effective for patients with noticeable midface deflation.

Midface Lift + Fat Grafting vs. Fillers

• Fat Grafting: long-lasting, natural, fuller results
• Fillers: short-term, adjustable, but less structural

Fat grafting is ideal when the goal is long-term volume combined with surgical lifting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the results look natural?
Yes—both the lift and fat grafting aim for soft, balanced rejuvenation.

How long does fat grafting last?
A portion of the fat remains permanently once stabilized.

Are scars visible?
Incisions are hidden near the hairline or ear.

Can it be combined with other procedures?
Yes—commonly paired with eyelid surgery, brow lift, or lower facelift.

Does the fat feel natural?
Yes—because it is your own tissue, it becomes part of your facial structure.