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Facial Fat Transfer in Arlington

A procedure that takes fat from your own body, purifies it, and injects it into the face to restore lost volume in the cheeks, temples, under the eyes, and lips. Permanent for the fat that survives, natural because it is your own tissue, and often done alongside a facelift. Compare Arlington clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Arlington

$3,500 to $8,000

per procedure · USD

A general range for Arlington, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

Surgeon directory

Facial Fat Transfer surgeons in Arlington

Plastic surgeons in Arlington who list facial fat transfer among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.

Facial Fat Transfer surgeons in Arlington

6 surgeons on this page. Tap a pin for details, or close the map to compare the list.

Justin Cohen, M.D., F.A.C.S in Arlington

Justin Cohen, M.D., F.A.C.S

Arlington

4.9 (338) · Google

Financing available

Justin Cohen, M.D., F.A.C.S is a plastic surgery practice in Arlington, Virginia, rated 4.9 stars across 338 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.

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Arthur Dean Jabs, MD, PhD in Arlington

Arthur Dean Jabs, MD, PhD

Arlington

5.0 (158) · Google

Financing available

Arthur Dean Jabs, MD, PhD is a plastic surgery practice in Arlington, Virginia, rated 5 stars across 158 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.

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Sanctuary Cosmetic Center in Arlington

Sanctuary Cosmetic Center

Arlington

4.8 (259) · Google

Sanctuary Cosmetic Center is a plastic surgery practice in Arlington, Virginia, rated 4.8 stars across 259 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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Cosmetic Surgery Associates in Arlington

Cosmetic Surgery Associates

Arlington

4.6 (208) · Google

Financing available

Cosmetic Surgery Associates is a plastic surgery practice in Arlington, Virginia, rated 4.6 stars across 208 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.

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Michael J. Reilly, MD in Arlington

Michael J. Reilly, MD

Arlington

5.0 (37) · Google

Michael J. Reilly, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Arlington, Virginia, rated 5 stars across 37 Google reviews, performing 5 tracked procedures.

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About Facial Fat Transfer

A procedure that takes fat from your own body, purifies it, and injects it into the face to restore lost volume in the cheeks, temples, under the eyes, and lips. Permanent for the fat that survives, natural because it is your own tissue, and often done alongside a facelift.

Sessions

One procedure; a second round is sometimes done to add volume where some fat did not survive

Downtime

Swelling and bruising for 1 to 2 weeks, with the donor site sore for about a week

Good candidate

People with significant facial volume loss who want a long-lasting, natural alternative to repeated filler, and people having a facelift who need volume restored at the same time

  • Your own tissue, so no foreign material and no allergy risk
  • Lasting result for the fat that establishes, unlike filler that dissolves
  • Restores broad volume across the whole face in one procedure
  • Improves skin quality over time, an effect attributed to the stem cells in fat
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At a glance

Facial Fat Transfer in Arlington: the numbers

6 plastic surgery practices in the Arlington area list facial fat transfer. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.

  • Together the 6 with Google reviews hold 1,151 reviews at an average rating of 4.9; 5 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: McLean (3), Bethesda (2), Chevy Chase (1).
From their own websites

What Arlington facial fat transfer practices state about themselves

What 4 Arlington practices that list facial fat transfer say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.

  • 1 of 4 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1), American Board of Otolaryngology (1)
  • 1 of 4 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 2 of 4 show before-and-after photos on their site
FAQ

Facial Fat Transfer in Arlington: common questions

How much does Facial Fat Transfer cost in Arlington?

Facial Fat Transfer generally runs $3,500 to $8,000 per procedure, and each Arlington clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Arlington clinics for a personalized quote.

When will I see results from Facial Fat Transfer?

Initial results in 2 to 4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Arlington providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

Can I wear makeup after Facial Fat Transfer?

Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.

Is fat transfer better than filler?

They solve different scales of problem. Filler is precise, adjustable, reversible, and ideal for specific areas and modest volume; it dissolves over one to two years. Fat transfer restores broad volume across the face in one procedure with a lasting result, at a surgical cost and recovery. Many people use filler for years and move to fat transfer when the volume they need each year adds up to several syringes.

How much of the fat survives?

Typically 50 to 70 percent of the injected fat establishes a blood supply and stays permanently; the rest is absorbed over the first few months. Surgeons account for this by placing slightly more than the final volume needed, and a second session is sometimes done to top up. Weight stability afterward protects the result, since the transferred fat behaves like the fat it came from.

Where does the fat come from?

Usually the abdomen, flanks, or thighs, removed with gentle liposuction through a tiny incision. The amount is small and the donor site is sore for a week rather than noticeably changed. The fat is processed to remove fluid and damaged cells before injection.

What is the recovery?

The face is swollen and often bruised for one to two weeks, with the final volume settling over three months as some fat is absorbed. Most people return to work at ten to fourteen days. The donor site is sore for about a week.

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