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Facial Fat Transfer in Denver

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 Denver clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Denver

$3,500 to $8,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Facial Fat Transfer surgeons in Denver

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

Facial Fat Transfer surgeons in Denver

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

Millard Plastic Surgery in Denver

Millard Plastic Surgery

Denver

4.9 (539) · Google

Financing available

Millard Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Denver, Colorado, rated 4.9 stars across 539 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Jeffrey L. Schmidt in Denver

Dr. Jeffrey L. Schmidt

Denver

4.9 (535) · Google

Dr. Jeffrey L. Schmidt is a plastic surgery practice in Denver, Colorado, rated 4.9 stars across 535 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.

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Weber Facial Plastic Surgery in Denver

Weber Facial Plastic Surgery

Denver

4.9 (339) · Google

Weber Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Denver, Colorado, rated 4.9 stars across 339 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.

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The LaVie Institute in Denver

The LaVie Institute

Denver

5.0 (181) · Google

The LaVie Institute is a plastic surgery practice in Denver, Colorado, rated 5 stars across 181 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Ladner Facial Plastic Surgery in Denver

Ladner Facial Plastic Surgery

Denver

4.8 (339) · Google

Ladner Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Denver, Colorado, rated 4.8 stars across 339 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.

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Locketz Facial Plastic Surgery in Denver

Locketz Facial Plastic Surgery

Denver

5.0 (110) · Google

Locketz Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Denver, Colorado, rated 5 stars across 110 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.

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Colorado Facial Plastic Surgery in Denver

Colorado Facial Plastic Surgery

Denver

4.9 (124) · Google

Financing available

Colorado Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Denver, Colorado, rated 4.9 stars across 124 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.

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Christopher R. Cote MD in Denver

Christopher R. Cote MD

Denver

4.8 (161) · Google

Christopher R. Cote MD is a plastic surgery practice in Denver, Colorado, rated 4.8 stars across 161 Google reviews, performing 13 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 Denver: the numbers

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

  • Together the 12 with Google reviews hold 2,846 reviews at an average rating of 4.9; 10 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Englewood (4), Denver (3), Lone Tree (3), Centennial (1), Greenwood Village (1).
From their own websites

What Denver facial fat transfer practices state about themselves

What 12 Denver 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.

  • 2 of 12 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2), American Board of Otolaryngology (2), American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (1)
  • 1 of 12 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 12 state an accredited surgical facility
  • 1 of 12 mention financing
  • 3 of 12 show before-and-after photos on their site
FAQ

Facial Fat Transfer in Denver: common questions

How much does Facial Fat Transfer cost in Denver?

Facial Fat Transfer generally runs $3,500 to $8,000 per procedure, and each Denver 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 Denver 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. Denver providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

How often should I get Facial Fat Transfer?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Denver providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6 to 12 months once optimal results are achieved.

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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