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Facial Fat Transfer in Miami

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 Miami clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Miami

$3,500–$8,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Facial Fat Transfer surgeons in Miami

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

Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS in Miami

Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS

Miami

5.0 (325) · Google

Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Miami, Florida, rated 5 stars across 325 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Dev Vibhakar, DO, FACS in Miami

Dr. Dev Vibhakar, DO, FACS

Miami

4.9 (94) · Google

Dr. Dev Vibhakar, DO, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Miami, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 94 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.

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Svelta Plastic Surgery in Miami

Svelta Plastic Surgery

Miami

4.5 (2,712) · Google

Svelta Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Miami, Florida, rated 4.5 stars across 2,712 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Sam Gershenbaum in Miami

Dr. Sam Gershenbaum

Miami

4.6 (177) · Google

Dr. Sam Gershenbaum is a plastic surgery practice in Miami, Florida, rated 4.6 stars across 177 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.

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Ary Krau, MD in Miami

Ary Krau, MD

Miami

4.4 (601) · Google

Ary Krau, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Miami, Florida, rated 4.4 stars across 601 Google reviews, performing 14 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 Miami: the numbers

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

  • Together the 7 with Google reviews hold 4,846 reviews at an average rating of 4.7; 6 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Miami (5), Bay Harbor Islands (1), South Miami (1).
  • 2 of 7 list Saturday hours on Google.
FAQ

Facial Fat Transfer in Miami: common questions

How much does Facial Fat Transfer cost in Miami?

Facial Fat Transfer generally runs $3,500–$8,000 per procedure, and each Miami 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 Miami clinics for a personalized quote.

When will I see results from Facial Fat Transfer?

Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Miami 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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