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Cosmetic Surgery · Tucson, Arizona

Facial Fat Transfer in Tucson

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 Tucson clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Tucson

$3,500 to $8,000

per procedure · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Facial Fat Transfer surgeons in Tucson

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

Facial Fat Transfer surgeons in Tucson

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

Tucson Plastic Surgery in Tucson

Tucson Plastic Surgery

Tucson

5.0 (204) · Google

Financing available

Tucson Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Tucson, Arizona, rated 5 stars across 204 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.

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About Faces Cosmetic Surgery and Med Spa in Tucson

About Faces Cosmetic Surgery and Med Spa

Tucson

4.8 (155) · Google

Financing available

About Faces Cosmetic Surgery and Med Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Tucson, Arizona, rated 4.8 stars across 155 Google reviews, performing 8 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Arun Rao in Tucson

Dr. Arun Rao

Tucson

4.7 (92) · Google

Dr. Arun Rao is a plastic surgery practice in Tucson, Arizona, rated 4.7 stars across 92 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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Rao Plastic Surgery in Tucson

Rao Plastic Surgery

Tucson

4.6 (137) · Google

Rao Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Tucson, Arizona, rated 4.6 stars across 137 Google reviews, performing 20 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 Tucson: the numbers

4 plastic surgery practices in the Tucson 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 588 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 3 have 100 or more.
From their own websites

What Tucson facial fat transfer practices state about themselves

What 4 Tucson 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.

  • Other boards named: American Board of Ophthalmology (1)
  • 1 of 4 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 4 mention financing
  • 1 of 4 show before-and-after photos on their site
FAQ

Facial Fat Transfer in Tucson: common questions

How much does Facial Fat Transfer cost in Tucson?

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

How often should I get Facial Fat Transfer?

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

How long do Facial Fat Transfer results last?

Results vary by patient, but most Tucson providers report 6 to 18 months of sustained benefit from a full Facial Fat Transfer series.

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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