How Much Does Fat Transfer Cost for the Face?

I have sunken in eyes and have lost the fat under my eye area only, and woundering how much does it cost for fat transfer?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by Jen in waxahachie in waxahachie

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Fat Transfer to Face...What is the Cost?

Hi Jen, Fat transfer to the face is an excellent and permanent treatment to replace lost volume in the face. Although cost is important in these difficult economic times, you should not let it be the deciding factor in choosing your surgeon. Many times "You get what you pay for". The fact that fat is permanent has been reinforced by those patients who present years later with unwanted lumps and bumps of fat in their face. It is essential that you do your homework most... more

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Consider a filler first

It sounds from your posting that this is something new for you. If it is and cost is a factor, you might consider a filler like Juvaderm or Restylane first to see if you like the look. The filler will be less expensive than autologous fat and will be gone in 6 months if you're not fond of the look.

How Much Does Fat Transfer Cost for the Face

The monetary costs and the longtime costs are separate. If you are considering augmentation of the face then I would try a filler such as Radiesse and/or Juvederm to assess your new look. After this augmentation has gone away and you still desire facial augmentation then you can have fat grafting which is more permanent. The fee for facial grafting depends on how much is needed and should range between 2500 – 5000 dollars for the procedure. This will be a permanent change... more

How much does fat transfer cost

Treatment of facial aging changes with fat grafting must be carefully individualized to match each patient's aesthetic needs and desires. I always examine and assess how each aesthetic area or 'unit' of the face contributes to an individual's overall appearance: the brows and eyelids, the cheeks or 'midface', the lower face and chin, and the neck. An individualized surgical plan is then developed which addresses each patient's specific concerns and... more