Union Square · 94108
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Sieber Plastic Surgery - David Sieber M.D.
450 Sutter St #600, San Francisco, CA, 94108
Facial Fat Transfer in San Francisco
Compare Facial Fat Transfer providers in San Francisco across SF proper, Oakland, the Peninsula, 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 San Francisco typically costs $7,000-$13,860 per treatment.
Top Facial Fat Transfer providers in San Francisco
Pacific Heights · 94115
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Karen M. Horton, MD
2100 Webster St UNIT 520, San Francisco, CA, 94115
Greenbrae · 94904
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Plastic Surgery Specialists
350 Bon Air Rd #300, Greenbrae, CA, 94904
Civic Center · 94102
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Pacific Plastic Surgery Group: Dr. Edward P. Miranda
77 Van Ness Ave APT 302, San Francisco, CA, 94102
Pacific Heights · 94115
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Audrey B. Nguyen, MD
2100 Webster St # 412, San Francisco, CA, 94115
Civic Center · 94102
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Bay Area Esthetics Plastic Surgery San Francisco
490 Post St STE 1701, San Francisco, CA, 94102
San Mateo · 94401
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Elite Transformations, Orna Fisher, MD
327 N San Mateo Dr APT 4, San Mateo, CA, 94401
Pacific Heights · 94115
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Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery
2100 Webster St ste. 429, San Francisco, CA, 94115
Menlo Park · 94025
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Dr. Bal Bagwat
631 Menlo Ave, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
This page lists 9 Facial Fat Transfer providers across Union Square, Pacific Heights, Greenbrae, Civic Center and nearby areas. All of them have public Google ratings shown above.
Pricing shown is estimated based on San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
Facial fat transfer in San Francisco typically starts at $7,000 and ranges up to $13,860 depending on how many areas are treated.
Surgeon fee
$4,550‑$9,009
Anesthesia & facility
$2,450‑$4,851
Total all‑in
What you actually pay
$7,000‑$13,860
Last updated November 2026. Estimates reflect San Francisco 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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