Fat Graft
Buttock Fat Grafting
Buttock fat grafting (a Brazilian Butt Lift) takes fat from an area like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks, purifies it, and injects it into a flat, uneven, or sagging buttock area. It's suited to patients whose pelvic shape and fat distribution — not muscle tone — are the reason exercise alone hasn't changed their shape.
From ₩2,190,000
What Buttock Fat Grafting Treats
A hip dip, flat or sagging buttocks, and left-right asymmetry often come down to pelvic shape and where fat naturally sits on the body, which is why building glute muscle through exercise doesn't always resolve them. This procedure removes excess fat from areas like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks and re-injects it into the buttock and hip area to build out volume and smooth the overall line, which is also why many patients see some waist-and-hip contouring as a side effect of the donor-site liposuction itself.
Is This Right for You?
- A hip dip or flat side-buttock volume that exercise hasn't changed
- Flat, sagging, or uneven buttocks, or noticeable left-right asymmetry
- A straight-up-and-down body shape without much waist-to-hip curve
- A want to reduce fat around the thighs or abdomen while adding volume to the buttocks
- Enough donor fat available on the body for grafting
Your Treatment Process
- 01
Consultation & Design
Your surgeon assesses your pelvic shape and buttock contour, then plans the donor site and target areas, including the hip dip specifically if that's a concern.
- 02
Fat Harvesting
Fat is removed from areas like the flanks, abdomen, or thighs, which also helps slim the waistline that the grafted fat is meant to contrast against.
- 03
Purification & Injection
The harvested fat is spun in a centrifuge to isolate pure fat cells, which are layered into the buttock and hip-dip area in multiple passes since this is a weight-bearing area when seated.
- 04
Recovery & Follow-up
Recovery is typically around five to seven days, with stitches removed afterward; follow-up visits track how much of the grafted volume has settled in.
Recovery Timeline
The procedure is typically done under sedation and takes about one to two hours, with no overnight stay required. Many patients see recovery take roughly five to seven days, with stitches removed around ten days afterward. Because sitting puts pressure directly on the grafted area, your surgeon may ask you to limit how much you sit or lie on your back during the early recovery period, and the final result takes longer to assess as some of the initial volume naturally reduces during healing.
Safety & Risks
Buttock fat grafting is a well-established procedure, but it carries a serious risk that's specific to this area: if fat is injected too deep and enters a blood vessel, it can travel toward the lungs and cause a fat embolism, which is why the injection depth, instruments used, and the surgeon's technique matter more here than in most other fat-grafting sites. It's worth asking directly during consultation how injection depth is controlled and what emergency protocols are in place. More routine risks include bruising, swelling, asymmetry, and uneven settling of the transferred fat, all of which your surgeon can walk you through for your specific case.
How much does Buttock Fat Grafting cost in Korea?
At DOY JUN in Seoul, Buttock Fat Grafting starts from ₩2,190,000. The final cost depends on your examination and plan, and is confirmed in consultation. See the full price list for other procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Buttock Fat Grafting cost in Korea?
At DOY JUN in Seoul, Buttock Fat Grafting starts from ₩2,190,000. The final cost depends on your examination and plan, and is confirmed in consultation. See the full price list for other procedures.
Can you treat just the hip dip without changing the rest of the buttock shape?
The hip-dip area does get its own dedicated injection step, but your surgeon typically plans it alongside the waist-hip-thigh line as a whole, since treating it in isolation can look disconnected from the surrounding contour. Your consultation will cover how much of the surrounding area makes sense to address.
How much of the grafted fat stays long-term?
How much transferred fat is reabsorbed varies by person and isn't fully predictable, and there isn't a settled consensus on which technique maximizes retention. It's worth setting realistic expectations with your surgeon during consultation rather than assuming a fixed percentage.
Does this procedure also treat the waist or love handles?
Indirectly, yes — the donor fat is commonly harvested from the flanks, abdomen, or thighs, so many patients see some slimming in those areas as part of the same procedure, even though the primary goal is adding buttock volume.
Can this procedure correct sagging buttocks, not just flatness?
Yes, sagging is one of the concerns this procedure addresses. Volume is generally positioned toward the upper buttock to support a firmer, lifted-looking contour rather than added at the bottom, where it would reinforce the sag.
Individual results vary. Surgery carries risks; your surgeon will review them with you in consultation.
See If Buttock Fat Grafting Fits Your Shape
Tell us what's bothering you — a hip dip, flatness, asymmetry, or sagging — and we'll walk you through honestly whether fat grafting addresses it.
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