Facial Fillers (Dermal Filler Injections) vs Fat Transfer (Autologous Fat Grafting)

Injectable fillers vs surgical fat grafting for facial volume restoration

Facial Fillers (Dermal Filler Injections)

Facial rejuvenation through the use of injectable fillers involves injecting a substance into the skin to smoothen wrinkles or deep folds such as the nose to mouth line

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Fat Transfer (Autologous Fat Grafting)

Fat transfer or fat grafting is a surgical procedure where both small and large volume defects can be corrected by transferring existing fat into the problem area.

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How They Compare

	Facial Fillers (Dermal Filler Injections)	Fat Transfer (Autologous Fat Grafting)
Cost Range	R5,500 – R11,000	R40,000 – R95,000
Ideal Candidates	Prior to a facial filler procedure, patients will undergo an initial consultation in order to determine their candidacy. The best candidates for facial fillers are non-smokers with realistic expectations of the results.	Anyone of legal age is a good candidate for this procedure, however, patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a neurological disease are not advised to undergo a fat transfer.

How to Choose

The right choice between Facial Fillers (Dermal Filler Injections) and Fat Transfer (Autologous Fat Grafting) depends on your anatomy, goals, and overall health. The best way to determine which procedure suits you is through a personalised consultation with Dr. Gideon Maresky, who can examine you, discuss your goals, and recommend the most appropriate approach based on your individual anatomy and expectations.

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