Fat Transfer to Buttocks with Dr. Hong – Expert Body Contouring Across Gangnam, Apgujeong, Cheongdam, Myeongdong, Hongdae and All of Seoul

Natural curve, soft feel—designed for your frame

Fat transfer to the buttocks uses your own purified fat to enhance projection, upper-butt fullness, and side-curve continuity. Dr. Hong’s approach is shape-first and conservative, prioritizing waist–hip–butt harmony, smooth transitions, and results that look and feel like you—just more sculpted.

Why patients choose Dr. Hong for buttock fat grafting

  • Proportion-driven design: Waist slimming + hip/upper-butt grafting are planned together for a cohesive hourglass or athletic V-line.
  • Micro-layer technique: Fat is placed in fine, multi-plane threads for a soft, even surface (not lumpy “boluses”).
  • Subtle, believable volume: Enhances shape without an artificial, overfilled look.
  • Discreet access points: Tiny entry sites hidden in natural creases.
  • Safety-forward protocol: Conservative volumes, careful plane selection, and attentive follow-up.

Ideal candidates

  • Desire natural-looking enhancement of projection, upper-butt slope, and side curve
  • Have pinchable donor fat (abdomen, flanks, thighs, back, arms)
  • Maintain stable weight and have realistic goals (often staged for larger changes)
  • Non-smoker or willing to pause around surgery to support graft survival
If significant skin laxity or ptosis is present, a lift/tightening plan may be discussed to complement fat grafting.

What areas are enhanced & blended

  • Upper buttock (upper-pole) for a lifted silhouette
  • Central projection for roundness in profile
  • Lateral butt/hip shelf to smooth hip dips and widen the side curve
  • Lower butt fold blending for a clean transition to the posterior thigh
  • Optional waist/abdomen harvest to amplify contrast with modest grafting

How fat transfer to buttocks works

  1. Consultation & design – Multi-angle assessment to map donor sites and target buttock zones (upper, central, lateral).
  2. Gentle fat harvest – Small-cannula liposuction from areas that also benefit your silhouette.
  3. Purification – Fat is refined to remove fluids and debris.
  4. Micro-grafting – Fat is injected as thin threads across multiple depths to build smooth, stable volume.
  5. Shaping & support – Light dressings; compression for donor sites; positioning guidance to protect grafts.

Recovery timeline (typical)

  • Days 1–3: Soreness at donor and graft sites; short, frequent walks encouraged.
  • Week 1–2: Back to desk work; avoid direct pressure on grafts (use cushions, modify sitting).
  • Weeks 3–4: Light exercise; early curve visible as swelling recedes.
  • Weeks 6–8: Most activities cleared; contour more settled in clothing.
  • 3–6 months: Final shape as graft stabilizes and tissues soften.
    Timelines vary by volume and individual healing.

Results you can expect

  • Lifted upper-butt contour and cleaner S-curve
  • Balanced projection that fits your frame (no overdone look)
  • Smoother lateral hip line with softened dips
  • Better fit in dresses, denim, and activewear

Aftercare essentials

  • Protect grafts from pressure: Use donut/foam cushions, side-sleep or prone as advised; avoid long sitting early.
  • Compression on donor sites only (unless instructed otherwise).
  • Hydration, protein-rich diet, and gentle movement to support healing.
  • Avoid smoking and large weight swings to help graft survival.
  • Incision care & sun protection so tiny access points fade well.

Risks & how we minimize them

Possible risks include asymmetry, over/under-correction, oil cysts, fat resorption, contour irregularity, prolonged swelling, numbness, or infection. Rare but serious risks exist with gluteal fat grafting; these are mitigated by conservative volumes, careful plane selection, meticulous technique, and close follow-up. Staged plans are used when needed for safety and refinement.

Smart combination plans

  • 360° waist sculpting + upper-butt/hip graft: Slimmer waist amplifies curves with less fat added.
  • Outer-thigh debulking + lateral graft: Straighter outer line with a defined hip shelf.
  • Hip dip correction: Lateral grafting to smooth the hourglass side curve.

FAQs

How much size gain per session?
A natural, meaningful change per session; larger goals are often staged to maintain smoothness and safety.

Will it feel firm or lumpy?
Early firmness is common and softens as swelling resolves. Micro-layer technique helps maintain an even feel.

Can I sit at all after surgery?
Yes—modified sitting with cushions and limited duration is advised initially. Detailed positioning is provided.

Are results permanent?
The portion of fat that survives becomes living tissue and lasts like normal fat. Stable weight preserves shape.

Ready for soft, natural curves?

Book a consultation with Dr. Hong to design a tailored plan—harvest where slimming benefits you and graft where shape flatters you—so your results look natural in motion and at rest.