Facial Aesthetics
Fat Transfer to Face in Tunisia

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 Tunisia 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 Tunisia
If you’re suffering from volume depletion on your face, a fat transfer to face in Tunisia 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 Tunisia
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.
Jaw Surgery in Tunisia at a Glance

Time in Tunisia
7 Days

Surgery Time
1 - 3 Hours

Hospital Hospital Stay
1 - 2 Nights

Recovery Recovery
6 - 8 Weeks

Accomodation
4/5* Hotels

Transportation
Private 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 Tunisia:
- 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 Tunisia?
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 Tunisia 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.
Surgeons
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 Tunisia, 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 Tuinsia, specializes in innovative aesthetic solutions.
How is Fat Transfer to Face Performed in Tunisia?
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 Tunisia
You should follow standard precautions when choosing a surgeon and clinic for facial fat grafting in Tunisia:
- If possible, choose through referral
- Choose a clinic that is certified by the Tunisia 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 Tunisia?
The average cost of a fat transfer to face in Tunisia ranges from £1200 to £2400. This is the all-inclusive medical travel price, and takes into consideration accommodation during your whole stay in Sousse, 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 Tunisia 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 Tunisia
Postoperative care and recovery are key when ensuring the best results. Below, you will find some basic notions about how the process unfolds in Tunisia. 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 Tunisia 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 Tunisia, which we grant at a discount.
Why Choose Tunisia for Fat Transfer to Face?
One of the big players in global medical tourism, Tunisia and its economic powerhouse, Sousse, 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 Tunisia is a combination of 3 factors:
- Medical expertise
- Affordable costs
- Impeccable hospitality.
Fat Transfer to Face in Tunisia Before and After
Here, you can view before and after photos of real patients who have undergone fat transfer to the face in Tunisia. These images highlight the natural enhancements achieved and give you a better idea of the possible results. Seeing real cases can help you feel more confident in making your decision.


Quality of Care and Expertise in Facial Fat Transfer Surgery in Tunisia
Due to the high demand and patient density, Tunisia surgeons currently rank among the most experienced in the world. However, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t bad surgeons in Tunisia.
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 Tunisia
Fat transfers are some of the easiest surgeries to combine, with many patients opting for lipofilling in Tunisia 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 Tunisia 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 Tunisia?
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 Tunisia
While general anesthesia is an option for facial fat transfer in Tunisia, 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 Sousse for as long as possible to receive proper after care and follow-up. However, just because you leave Sousse 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 Tunisia
Here are our recommendations to sort the wheat from the chaff and make your best choice for your facial fat transfer in Tunisia.
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)
Tunisia, and specifically Sousse 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 Tunisia
Here are some of the main questions to ask regarding your facial fat transfer in Tunisia(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 Tunisia 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?
- Do I get a medical insurance?
- Will you take care of all my travel arrangements?
Frequently Asked Questions
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%.
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