【Dramatic Transformation】Combining Liposuction and Fat Grafting: A Comprehensive Facial Contouring Approach

In this case, we combined:

• Extended submental and jowl fat liposuction
• Fat grafting to the forehead, temples, and hollow cheeks

This combination allowed us to

simultaneously refine the facial contours and restore balanced volume throughout the face.

Let’s take a closer look at the transformation.

• Excess volume in the lower face—including fullness beneath the chin, along the jawline, and around the corners of the mouth—resulting in poorly defined facial contours
• Hollow temples and cheeks
• A flat forehead

→ Overall, the facial balance appeared bottom-heavy, creating a sagging and tired appearance that concerned the patient.

Lower Face

• A slimmer, more defined jawline
• Sharper facial contours

Midface to Upper Face

• Improved hollowness in the temples and cheeks, creating a smoother, more youthful appearance
• A fuller, more rounded forehead, creating a softer and more feminine appearance

→ As a result, the facial contours became more defined while achieving a youthful, three-dimensional appearance.

① Thorough liposuction beneath the chin, along the jawline, and around the corners of the mouth

② Preserving the cheeks’ natural fullness while creating a seamless transition into the grafted areas

③ Adding volume to the forehead and temples to create rounded, three-dimensional facial contours

→ The key was to create well-defined yet continuous, smooth contours while balancing volume across the entire face.

• Those whose jawline has become less defined
• Those concerned about excess fat beneath the chin or a double chin
• Those with hollow cheeks or temples
• Those seeking smoother, more youthful facial contours

The key point of this case is that

combining both “removing” and “adding” volume makes it possible to balance the entire face and achieve a significantly more refined appearance.

• Lower face → Contour refinement and tightening
• Midface to upper face → Volume restoration

It is this combination that creates a natural and beautiful transformation.