Skip to content
ClinicCompass
Cosmetic Surgery · Phoenix, Arizona

Facial Fat Transfer in Phoenix

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 Phoenix clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Phoenix

$3,500 to $8,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Facial Fat Transfer surgeons in Phoenix

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

Facial Fat Transfer surgeons in Phoenix

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

PHX Plastic Surgery: Dr. Jason Johnson in Phoenix

PHX Plastic Surgery: Dr. Jason Johnson

Phoenix

4.9 (252) · Google

Financing available

PHX Plastic Surgery: Dr. Jason Johnson is a plastic surgery practice in Phoenix, Arizona, rated 4.9 stars across 252 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.

View surgeon →
Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery in Phoenix

Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery

Phoenix

4.9 (152) · Google

Arizona Ocular & Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Phoenix, Arizona, rated 4.9 stars across 152 Google reviews, performing 8 tracked procedures.

View surgeon →
Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery in Phoenix

Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery

Phoenix

5.0 (116) · Google

Financing available

Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Phoenix, Arizona, rated 5 stars across 116 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

View surgeon →
Robert Cohen, MD, FACS in Phoenix

Robert Cohen, MD, FACS

Phoenix

4.9 (36) · Google

Robert Cohen, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Phoenix, Arizona, rated 4.9 stars across 36 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

View surgeon →
See all 19 plastic surgeons in Phoenix →

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
Read the full Facial Fat Transfer guide →
At a glance

Facial Fat Transfer in Phoenix: the numbers

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

  • Together the 4 with Google reviews hold 556 reviews at an average rating of 4.9; 3 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Paradise Valley (2), Peoria (2).
FAQ

Facial Fat Transfer in Phoenix: common questions

How much does Facial Fat Transfer cost in Phoenix?

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

How often should I get Facial Fat Transfer?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Phoenix 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.

Request a Free Facial Fat Transfer Consult