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Facial Fat Transfer in Queens

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 Queens clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Queens

$3,500 to $8,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Facial Fat Transfer surgeons in Queens

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

Facial Fat Transfer surgeons in Queens

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

Dr. Jean-Paul Leva, FACS in Queens

Dr. Jean-Paul Leva, FACS

Queens

5.0 (230) · Google

Financing available

Dr. Jean-Paul Leva, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Queens, New York, rated 5 stars across 230 Google reviews, performing 25 tracked procedures.

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Mark G Albert, MD, FACS in Queens

Mark G Albert, MD, FACS

Queens

5.0 (165) · Google

Financing available

Mark G Albert, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Queens, New York, rated 5 stars across 165 Google reviews, performing 25 tracked procedures.

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Irena Karanetz, MD

Queens

5.0 (107) · Google

Irena Karanetz, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Queens, New York, rated 5 stars across 107 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Ginny Leva, MD in Queens

Ginny Leva, MD

Queens

4.4 (223) · Google

Ginny Leva, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Queens, New York, rated 4.4 stars across 223 Google reviews, performing 23 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 Queens: the numbers

4 plastic surgery practices in the Queens 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 725 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 4 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Elmhurst (2), New York (1), Oakland Gardens (1).
  • 2 of 4 list Saturday hours on Google.
From their own websites

What Queens facial fat transfer practices state about themselves

What 4 Queens 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 4 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 4 state an accredited surgical facility
  • 1 of 4 mention financing
  • Languages practices say they speak: Spanish (1)
FAQ

Facial Fat Transfer in Queens: common questions

How much does Facial Fat Transfer cost in Queens?

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

How often should I get Facial Fat Transfer?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Queens 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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