Charlotte · 28203
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Capizzi, MD Cosmetic Surgery & Med Spa in Charlotte NC
900 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28203
Facial Fat Transfer in Charlotte
Compare Facial Fat Transfer providers in Charlotte across Charlotte, Huntersville, Concord, and neighboring areas, with typical local pricing and public Google ratings for each one. See the range before you call.
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Facial Fat Transfer in Charlotte typically costs $5,000-$9,000 per treatment.
Top Facial Fat Transfer providers in Charlotte
Charlotte · 28211
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Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery
2915 Coltsgate Rd Suite 103, Charlotte, NC, 28211
Matthews · 28105
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Premier Plastic Surgery Center
1635 Matthews Township Pkwy, Matthews, NC, 28105
Charlotte · 28277
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Beck Aesthetic Surgery - Dr. Joel Beck
11210 Golf Links Dr N Suite 100, Charlotte, NC, 28277
Charlotte · 28203
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Dilworth Facial Plastic Surgery
1819 Lyndhurst Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28203
Charlotte · 28277
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Ditesheim Cosmetic Surgery
9336 Blakeney Center Dr STE 130, Charlotte, NC, 28277
Charlotte · 28211
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Bednar Cosmetic Surgery: Dr. Edward J. Bednar, MD
439 N Wendover Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28211
Huntersville · 28078
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Lake Norman Plastic Surgery
9735 Kincey Ave STE 205, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Indian Land · 29707
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Carolina Cosmetic Surgery--Catherine Loflin, MD, FACS, FAACS
1040 Edgewater Corporate Pkwy Suite 101, Indian Land, SC, 29707
This page lists 9 Facial Fat Transfer providers across Matthews, Huntersville, Indian Land and nearby areas. All of them have public Google ratings shown above.
Pricing shown is estimated based on Charlotte regional averages unless marked "Provider verified." Ratings and review counts are public Google ratings. Always confirm pricing directly with the provider.
What is a Facial Fat Transfer?
Facial fat transfer uses your own fat as a filler. Fat is removed by gentle liposuction from a donor area such as the abdomen or thighs, processed, and injected in small amounts into areas of the face that have lost volume, most often the cheeks, temples, under-eye hollows and jawline. It is often done alongside a facelift or eyelid surgery.
Because it is your own tissue, the fat that survives is permanent. That is the appeal, and also the commitment: unlike hyaluronic acid filler, fat cannot be dissolved if you dislike the result. Filler is an off-the-shelf gel placed in minutes with no downtime that lasts six to eighteen months; fat transfer is a surgical procedure with real recovery and a permanent surviving result.
Expect the honest version of the timeline. The face looks overfilled at first, then a portion of the transferred fat is reabsorbed over three to six months, roughly half to two-thirds typically survives, and it varies by patient and by area. The final result is judged at six months, and a second session is not unusual.
How much does a Facial Fat Transfer cost in Charlotte?
Facial fat transfer in Charlotte typically starts at $5,000 and ranges up to $9,000 depending on how many areas are treated.
Surgeon fee
$3,250‑$5,850
Anesthesia & facility
$1,750‑$3,150
Total all‑in
What you actually pay
$5,000‑$9,000
Last updated September 2026. Estimates reflect Charlotte regional averages and Get Clear Beauty provider data — read how we estimate prices.
What to ask your provider
- Am I a better candidate for fat or for filler, and why?
- How much of the fat do you expect to survive, and what happens if I need a second session, is that included?
- Where will you take the fat from, and what will that area feel like afterward?
- How do you reduce the risk of injecting into a blood vessel, especially near the eyes and temples?
- How overfilled will I look in week one, and when can I be seen socially?
- How many of these do you perform a year?
Frequently asked questions
Why would I choose fat over filler?
Fat is your own tissue, so what survives is permanent and there is no ongoing cost every six to twelve months. It also suits larger areas of volume loss better than filler does. The trade-offs are real: it is surgery, there is a week or two of visible recovery, some of the fat is reabsorbed so the result is less predictable, and unlike hyaluronic acid filler it cannot be dissolved if you dislike it.
How much of the fat actually stays?
Not all of it. A portion is reabsorbed over the first three to six months, and the amount varies quite a lot between patients and between areas of the face. Surgeons plan for this by slightly overfilling at the time of surgery, which is why you look puffier at first than your final result. Some patients choose a second session once things settle.
Do I need to have enough fat to donate?
Almost everyone does. Only a small amount is needed for the face, and it can be taken from the abdomen, flanks or inner thighs. Very lean patients sometimes have limited donor options, and that is a conversation for the consultation.
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