Aging naturally hollows the face, leaving two options: fillers or aesthetic surgery. While the first is unnatural and short lasting, aesthetic surgeries are risky and overpriced. What to do?
A facial fat transfer in Turkey is a safe, cost-effective facial rejuvenation, grating access to experienced surgeons while allowing you to save 70% of the cost.
Basic Info on Fat Transfer to Face in Turkey
If you’re suffering from volume depletion on your face, a fat transfer to face in Turkey canlead to extraordinary results. However, this depends on your case and medical condition.
Your surgeon will conduct an analysis to determine whether you are eligible. If this is confirmed, a medical plan will be established for facial rejuvenation, typically including the cheeks, the nasolabial folds, the lips, undereye bags and/or eye hollows.
Understanding Face Fat Injection in Turkey
Aging involves the gradual loss of important structural proteins and subcutaneous fat, that make the skin smooth and fill the face, giving it healthy and good-looking contours. There are 3 options to change this situation:
Gaining weight: gaining fat will fill your face, but it will also affect your overall body shape and can affect your health.
Fillers: hyaluronic acid can reverse facial depletion, but results do not look natural, hinder skin flexibility and results are short-lasting.
Lipofilling: a fat transfer to face is a fat reallocation procedure, removing fat from an unwanted area to allow long-lasting facial sculpting.
Fat Transfer to Face in Turkey at a Glance
Time in Turkey5 - 7 Days
Surgery Time2 - 3 Hours
Hospital Stay1 - 2 Nights
Recovery5 - 7 Days
Accomodation4/5* Hotels
TransportationPrivate Driver
What are the different types of Fat Transfer?
As a fat reallocation procedure, fat transfers always require liposuction. Your surgeon will provide advice on what type of fat transfer is suitable for you. Make sure to ask for second opinions and consult your loved ones before making a calm decision.
Here are the most popular types of facial fat transfer in Turkey:
Macro Fat Graft Macro fat grafting is used to reallocate big quantities of fat. This technique is commonly employed for Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL), involving extraction of up to 4 litres of fat.
Micro Fat Graft Micro fat transfers are commonly used during fat transfers to face, including eye corrections, fixes for deep creases around the nose and mouth, or chin/cheek augmentations. It is also performed for 6-pack surgeries.
Nano Fat Graft Nano fat transfers involve highly filtered pockets of fat and is commonly performed for skin rejuvenations and fixes including texture and tone. Common examples are tear troughs and crow’s feet.
Benefits of Facial Fat Transfer
While a facial fat transfer might not be the most life changing procedure, in terms of results and noticeable changes, it does allow for a sustained facial rejuvenation and includes benefits compared to many other treatments:
Provides natural-looking results
It doesn’t leave any noticeable scars
Removes unwanted fat from unpleasant areas of your body
It is a safe procedure with an almost zero complication chance
Can You Undergo a Facial Fat Transfer in Turkey?
The goal of fat transfer is to fill or augment areas on your face that lack volume. Unfortunately, not everyone is eligible for the procedure.
Your surgeon will determine whether you are a suitable candidate for a facial fat transfer in Turkey considering the following:
Availability of donor fat
Blood problems
Medical disorders
Smoking or other habits
You can contact us anytime to determine your eligibility via a free online consultation. You can also take our AI test to receive instant results.
Prof. Dr. Ethem Güneren is a member of the European Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (EBOPRAS), since 2003, of the American Plastic Surgery Association since 2017, and one of the most reputed specialists in Turkey, author of 6 books, including a poetry collection, and more than 130 academic articles, 100 of them in English.
Assoc. Prof. Ahmet Hamdi Sakarya, a leading Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon with Care in Turkey, specializes in innovative aesthetic solutions.
How is Fat Transfer to Face Performed in Turkey?
Want to know more about the procedure? We explain it translating technical medical jargonin a comprehensive way.
Fat Transfer Process and Techniques
The procedure usually unfolds in 2 stages:
Fat Extraction: Your surgeon and you will decide the areas where fat will be removed from. While on local anesthesia, your surgeon will proceed to extract fat tissue using a high-tech suction device called a cannula. Fat will then be sterilized and treated before injection.
Fat Reallocation: Sterilized fat cells will be injected following aesthetic criteria. Because they are your own cells, results will be safe and natural, and much more long lasting than fillers containing hyaluronic acid.
Choosing the Right Clinic for Facial Fat Transfer in Turkey
You should follow standard precautions when choosing a surgeon and clinic for facial fat grafting in Turkey:
If possible, choose through referral
Choose a clinic that is certified by the Turkish ministry of Health
Make sure the clinic in question complies with ISO standards
Make sure your surgeon is duly licensed and has an extensive success record
Check your clinic and surgeon’s online reviews
Contact prior patients for testimonials
If you follow all such recommendations, you will join the thousands of success stories.
How much does fat transfer to face cost in Turkey?
The average cost of a fat transfer to face in Turkey ranges from £1200 to £2400. This is the all-inclusive medical travel price, and takes into consideration accommodation during your whole stay in Istanbul, private driver for all inner-city rides, pre-operative tests, the whole operation and aftercare, a private nurse for you at the hospital and at your hotel, 12 month follow-up and free medical insurance.
Bear in mind that the price of a face fat transfer in Turkey can vary depending on the surgeon, clinic, technique employed and other considerations. However, even the most expensive options translate into a 60% to 70% saving compared to other countries. To give you an idea, the same procedure costs in the UK anywhere between £3000 to £8000, this is just the operation cost. In the US, prices are considerably higher, making transatlantic flights worthwhile.
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Recovery and Postoperative Care: Facial Fat Grafting in Turkey
Postoperative care and recovery are key when ensuring the best results. Below, you will find some basic notions about how the process unfolds in Turkey. Please contact your surgeon to receive more specific information.
Week 1
The first week post-op is the most critical, with swelling and bruising being typical both in the face and the area from where fat was harvested. To keep them checked, your surgeon will provide you the following instructions:
Painkillers and medication guidelines
Keeping the treatment area untouched and elevated
Pressing ice
Week 2
After the 7th -8 th day after the operation, most symptoms will have disappeared, including bruising and swelling. Most patients return to work and normal life after a week, while sports and other activities may require a longer recovery period depending on the case.
Risks and Complications of Facial Fat Transfer
A face fat transfer is generally considered a safe procedure, with zero to almost no complications. It does not involve any organs or sensitive areas, but this doesn’t mean there are no risks associated. Just as with any other surgery, things can go unexpectedly.
Some of the most common risks include.
Bruising
Swelling
Numbness
Reduced Sensation
Minor Asymmetry
Skin Necrosis
Embolism
It is important that you consider all of these before you make a calm choice. Your consent will be taken before the procedure.
Care in Turkey is proud of providing a free medical insurance to all of its patients, maintaining security always at the top priority at all times.
How Long do the Results of Facial Fat Transfer Last for?
The longevity of results varies from patient to patient, for example, following weight loss, or just naturally with age. In general, the results that remain after 9 months are permanent or experience very little change if no major weight loss takes place. It is important to know that approximately 60% of the fat will be naturally reabsorbed. The same happens with other fat transfer treatments, such as buttocks lipofilling (BBL). If patients wish to look like they did in the first months after the surgery, they will have to undergo a second facial fat transfer in Turkey, which we grant at a discount.
Why Choose Turkey for Fat Transfer to Face?
One of the big players in global medical tourism, Turkey and its economic powerhouse, Istanbul, have become a major hub for aesthetic surgery. Fat transfers in particular are some of the most requested treatments, with tens of thousands of overseas patients flocking yearly.
Such affluence has contributed to the intertwining of the whole tourism sector, offering hotel accommodation, private chauffeurs and medical treatments in a single travel package, with extras such as sightseeing tours also available, all for very reasonable prices.
As a whole, the success of medical tourism and face fat grafting in Turkey is a combination of 3 factors:
Medical expertise
Affordable costs
Impeccable hospitality.
Quality of Care and Expertise in Facial Fat Transfer Surgery in Turkey
Due to the high demand and patient density, Turkish surgeons currently rank among the most experienced in the world. However, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t bad surgeons in Turkey.
Our advice is to contact as many medical providers as you can and compare their diplomas, credentials, success rates and reviews. If a medical provider asks for a much lower fee than the others, chances are they are a fraud!
These are exceptions, not the norm, however, with most surgeons specialized in overseas patients being among the best in the country, and experts with the highest professional rigor.
Benefits of Combining Fat Transfer with Other Cosmetic Procedures in Turkey
Fat transfers are some of the easiest surgeries to combine, with many patients opting for lipofilling in Turkey and not just fat removal. This is due to the many benefits of fat reallocation, which include body sculpting, skin tightening, lip filling and many more.
Patients combining surgery can opt for generous discounts for themselves or anyone accompanying them, greatly reducing the face fat transfer in Turkey price. Some of the most popular combined treatments include:
Breast augmentation
Facelift
Dental implants
Teeth whitening
Hair transplantation
Contact us to receive a free quote with combined surgeries, comparing costs for you or your loved ones, with up to 75%-80% price reduction compared to Europe or the US.
What to Expect During a Fat Transfer to Face Procedure in Turkey?
You might never have combined traveling with medical. Here is an overview of how the two blend to give you the most gratifying experience:
1. Preoperative Consultation and Assessment
During consultation with your surgeon, you will go through the standard medical tests to make sure you are in the right medical conditions for the procedure. This is the standard protocol. Then, a surgical plan will be settled, clearly determining the donor areas with pen marks and the areas where fat is to be received.
2. Anesthesia and Sedation Options for Facial Fat Transfer in Turkey
While general anesthesia is an option for facial fat transfer in Turkey, it is usually recommended to opt for local anesthesia, unless big quantities of fat are removed. The surgery, in any case, is completely painless.
3. Areas of the Face Enhanced by Fat Transfer
Treated areas will depend on the person, and different facial sculpting plans will have very different results. Some of the most popular areas for face fat rejuvenation include:
Hollow or sunken-in temples
Eyes bags
Hollow cheeks
Flat or thin lips
Crow’s feet
Chin and jawline
4. Recovery Timeline and Activities After Facial Fat Transfer
Most patients take 1-2 weeks off to recover fully. You should avoid sweating and doing sports activities for at least one month. Make sure you stay hydrated, and avoid smoking at all costs!
5. Follow-up Care and Maintenance of Facial Fat Transfer Results
We recommend staying in Istanbul for as long as possible to receive proper after care and follow-up. However, just because you leave Istanbul and return home doesn’t mean you’ll get rid of us. We will follow your progress closely, ask for pictures and remain available for you at all times. Make sure you follow our instructions!
Choosing the Right Surgeon and Clinic for Facial Fat Transfer in Turkey
Here are our recommendations to sort the wheat from the chaff and make your best choice for your facial fat transfer in Turkey.
Factors to Consider When Selecting a Surgeon for Facial Fat Transfer
The most important criteria when choosing a plastic surgeon is knowing if he or she is boardcertified. If yes, ask them the board. The most prestigious ones in the world are:
EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
ISAPS (International Society of Plastic Surgery)
ABPS (American Board of Plastic Surgery)
Turkey, and specifically Istanbul has plenty of European and American Board-certified surgeons, such as the ones we work with. You can find more information about the here: Meet our Certified Surgeons
Questions to Ask During the Consultation for Facial Fat Transfer in Turkey
Here are some of the main questions to ask regarding your facial fat transfer in Turkey (check of FAQ section below for more information):
Who is your surgeon? Is he/she certified? If yes, in what board?
Are you certified by the Turkish ministry of Health?
What hospital do you operate patients in?
What is your success rate? Can you send me before and afters, testimonials, and put me in contact with prior patients?
Fat reallocated on the face will be partially reabsorbed, however, the cells remaining 9 months after the procedure will remain for a lifetime if no major weight loss is experienced.
There is no specific “best age” for face fat transfers. However, it’s best if patients are past a certain age, at least 18 years old.
It is a very simple and safe procedure. Given a proper clinic, the success rate is +95%.
Yes, if big weight loss is experienced, fat transfer can disappear.
Yes, by all means. All sorts of things can go wrong with implants, they are also more expensive, leave scars and don’t look as natural.
No, as your own fat is used for the procedure, your body cannot possibly reject it, no history of such case has been recorded.
Different people recover at a different pace. On average, 7 to 14 days are enough for a full recovery.
Performed under anesthesia, the procedure is completely painless.
Yes, lipofilling is the same as autologous fat grafting.
Most patients are able to fly 6-7 days after the procedure.
That depends on many circumstances. We think a good balance of price and quality could be the best option. In that sense, a fat transfer to face in Turkey could be the best option.
Yes, there are risks involved in the procedure, even though it is generally considered safe and hazardless. Please refer to our risk section above.
Yes, the procedure is meant to last for a lifetime, even though it can be reversed through fat extraction.
Yes, the procedure can be reversed through fat extraction.
That depends on you. If your face looks hollow and you want a long-lasting, safe facial rejuvenation, chances are it is. You will have to decide by yourself. What we can guarantee is that the price of a fat transfer to face in Turkey is totally worth it.
Usually, 7 days after the procedure patients already look in perfect condition, but this depends on the person. It might take 2 full weeks to be fully recovered.
That will be decided in accordance with your surgeon. Usually, patients opt for abdominal, thigh, arm and/or upper back fat.
Assoc. Prof. Ahmet Hamdi Sakarya, a leading Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon with Care in Turkey, specializes in innovative aesthetic solutions.
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