River North · 60654
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Michael Horn Plastic Surgery & Med Spa
20 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL, 60654
Facial Fat Transfer in Chicago
Compare Facial Fat Transfer providers in Chicago across the Loop, River North, Lincoln Park, 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 Chicago typically costs $6,000-$10,800 per treatment.
Top Facial Fat Transfer providers in Chicago
Chicago · 60629
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63rd Laser & Skin Clinic
3918 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL, 60629
South Loop · 60616
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Shifrin Plastic Surgery
2335 S Michigan Ave floor 2, Chicago, IL, 60616
West Town · 60642
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Iteld Plastic Surgery
939 W North Ave Suite 600, Chicago, IL, 60642
West Loop · 60607
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Dr. Otto Placik | Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Located within Sisram Wellness Center, 215 N Peoria St Ste 100 #1, Chicago, IL, 60607
Streeterville · 60611
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Plastic Surgery Clinic of Chicago
737 N Michigan Ave Suite 1820, Chicago, IL, 60611
Glenview · 60026
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aFresh Med Spa & Plastic Surgery
2300 Chestnut Ave #100, Glenview, IL, 60026
Downers Grove · 60515
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Ilumaforma Aesthetic Surgery
3050 Finley Rd #300b, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Deerfield · 60015
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NorthShore Star Facial Plastic Surgery Dr. Kurren S. Gill, Dr. Walter Tatch
700 Osterman Ave, Deerfield, IL, 60015
This page lists 9 Facial Fat Transfer providers across River North, South Loop, West Town, West Loop and nearby areas. All of them have public Google ratings shown above.
Pricing shown is estimated based on Chicago 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 Chicago?
Facial fat transfer in Chicago typically starts at $6,000 and ranges up to $10,800 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 Chicago 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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