Face Procedures
Face Fat Injection
Autologous fat grafting to the face
Is it safe?
Your hospital holds the same JCI accreditation as Cleveland Clinic and Johns Hopkins. Verified by TEMOS for international patient safety.
Will the price change?
Your price is locked before you book. Surgery, hospital, hotel, transfers, aftercare — one number, no extras.
What if something goes wrong?
Mandatory insurance required by Turkish law. If a revision is needed — flights, hospital, surgeon — covered. You never pay twice.
Who's my surgeon?
Confirmed before you pay. Full credentials, specialisation, and patient results shared upfront. No last-minute switch.
What happens after I fly home?
24/7 WhatsApp with your coordinator. Scheduled video check-ups with your surgeon. 12 months, not 12 days.
Medical References
- [1]Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2023). Buccal fat removal produces well-defined facial contours in appropriately selected patients, with a complication rate below 1%. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000010456
What is Face Fat Injection?
Facial fat injection (autologous fat grafting) harvests fat from your own body via gentle liposuction, purifies it, and strategically injects it into the face to restore lost volume, smooth wrinkles, and rejuvenate the skin. Because the filler is your own tissue, biocompatibility is perfect with no risk of allergic reaction. MedProper performs facial fat grafting in Istanbul's JCI and TEMOS-accredited hospital with a complete all-inclusive package.
How Does Face Fat Injection Work?
- 1Your surgeon evaluates areas of facial volume loss and plans the harvest site (usually the abdomen or thighs) during a preoperative consultation.
- 2Under local anaesthesia with sedation, a small amount of fat is harvested via micro-liposuction through tiny incisions.
- 3The harvested fat is purified and processed to isolate the healthiest fat cells with the highest survival rate.
- 4The refined fat is injected into targeted facial areas — cheeks, temples, under-eyes, nasolabial folds, or lips — using micro-cannulas for precise placement.
- 5Cold compresses are applied, and you return to your hotel the same day.
Who is a Good Candidate for Face Fat Injection?
- Adults who have lost facial volume due to ageing, creating a hollow or gaunt appearance
- Patients who prefer a natural, long-lasting filler alternative to synthetic dermal fillers
- Non-smokers or those willing to stop smoking at least two weeks before and after the procedure
- Individuals in good health with enough donor fat for harvesting (even a small amount is sufficient)
- Those seeking facial rejuvenation with the added benefit of skin quality improvement from the transferred stem cells
Why Choose Face Fat Injection at MedProper?
100% natural filler
Uses your own fat cells, eliminating any risk of allergic reaction or foreign-body response.
Dual benefit
You lose unwanted fat from the donor site while gaining youthful volume in the face.
Skin quality improvement
Transferred fat contains stem cells and growth factors that improve skin texture, tone, and elasticity over time.
All-inclusive Istanbul package
Your €1,892 package covers surgery, hospital, hotel, transfers, medications, and 12-month aftercare.
What is the Recovery Timeline?
Days 1-3
Swelling phase
Facial swelling and mild bruising. The face may look 'overfilled' initially — this is intentional as some fat is naturally reabsorbed.
Days 4-7
Rapid improvement
Swelling reduces noticeably each day. Bruising fades. Light activities resume.
Weeks 2-3
Social recovery
Most swelling resolved. Face begins to look naturally volumised. Makeup may be applied.
Months 1-3
Fat stabilisation
Surviving fat cells establish their own blood supply and become permanent. Final volume becomes apparent.
Months 6-12
Final result
Skin quality continues to improve from the stem cells. The result looks entirely natural.
Quick Facts
Duration
1-2 hours
Hospital Stay
Day case
Recovery
7-10 days social downtime
Permanence
60-70% of transferred fat is permanent; touch-up may be offered
Anaesthesia
Local with sedation
Results Visible
4-6 weeks (final at 3-6 months)
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 60-70% of the transferred fat survives permanently. The initial overfilling accounts for the expected reabsorption, so the final result is long-lasting.
Most commonly the abdomen, inner thighs, or flanks. Your surgeon will choose a donor site with sufficient fat and minimal visible impact.
Each has advantages. Fat grafting offers a permanent, natural result with skin rejuvenation benefits but requires a minor surgical procedure. Dermal fillers are quicker but temporary. Your surgeon can advise which is better for your goals.
Three to four nights is usually sufficient for the procedure and a follow-up visit.
The all-inclusive price covers the surgical team, anaesthesia, hospital facility, liposuction equipment, hotel accommodation, airport and clinic transfers, medications, and 12 months of remote aftercare.
Last medically reviewed: April 2026
Quick Facts
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Hospital Stay
- Day case
- Recovery
- 7-10 days social downtime
- Permanence
- 60-70% of transferred fat is permanent; touch-up may be offered
- Anaesthesia
- Local with sedation
- Results Visible
- 4-6 weeks (final at 3-6 months)
What's Included
- Private hospital stay
- Hotel for the nights in your plan
- VIP airport transfers
- Compulsory medical-tourism insurance
- All medications & dressings
- Compression garments
- 12-month follow-up care
- 24/7 patient coordinator
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