Lipofilling (Fat Grafting) in Spain typically costs from $1,300 to $6,300. The final price depends on the treatment area, fat volume, and the surgical technique used for harvesting. Patients save around 58% compared to the US, where the average price is $9,000. Standard inclusions often cover the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, fat purification, and hospital follow-up visits.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing JCI-accredited centers like Centro Médico Teknon offers exceptional value through elite expertise. This clinic has treated world-renowned celebrities and serves as an official medical provider for major international events. High-volume surgeons in Madrid and Barcelona often perform over 1,000 surgeries annually. This experience ensures refined fat-processing techniques which improve long-term fat survival rates for patients.
| Spain | Turkey | The USA | |
| Lipofilling (Fat Grafting) | from $1,300 | from $1,900 | ≈ $5,500 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Lipofilling Procedure
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Week 1 - Rehabilitation
Week 2 - Follow-up and Departure
Week 3-6 - Rehabilitation at Home
Please note that each patient"s recovery time may vary. Always follow your surgeon"s advice for best results.
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46 years pioneering lipofilling with 3D surgical planning – Dr. Herrero enhances precision and natural results at Centro Médico Teknon.
Forbes-listed among Spain's top 100 doctors, Dr. Paloma leads a renowned plastic surgery team at Centro Medico Teknon.
Dr. Alberto Samper Sugrañes is a plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He specialises in facial and body procedures. He offers personalised planning and seeks natural results.
He led the plastic surgery team at Hospital Universitari Quirón-Dexeus from 2003 to 2021. He now works at Centro Médico Teknon (since Nov 2025), Quirónsalud Ciudad Real (since May 2026) and Quirónsalud Clideba (since Feb 2026).
He trained in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Clínica Universidad de Navarra. He is a full member of SECPRE and a member of the AAAS. He has written many articles and books. He has given hundreds of lectures. His expertise includes facelift and neck lift, blepharoplasty, breast and body contouring, post-bariatric and reconstructive surgery, and lipofilling. He also uses 3D planning and simulation and ultrasound-assisted assessment.
Leading expert in breast reconstruction and lipofilling techniques – Dr. José Luis Martín brings decades of specialized experience to Quironsalud Madrid.
Fat grafting results are permanent once transferred fat cells establish a blood supply. While the body naturally absorbs 30% to 50% of the volume within 6 months, the remaining fat survives indefinitely. These living cells behave naturally, fluctuating with weight changes and aging at a normal rate.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Data from top Spanish clinics like Centro Medico Teknon shows that surgeon experience directly impacts fat survival. Specialist surgeons like Dr. Javier Herrero Jover have performed over 10,000 procedures, often using advanced techniques like 3D planning. Choosing high-volume centers in Barcelona or Madrid ensures better fat retention and fewer touch-up sessions.
Patient Consensus: Many patients find that avoiding cardio and high heart rates for 3 months is essential for fat survival. Most agree that while multiple sessions are sometimes needed, the natural feel makes the recovery worthwhile.
Fat grafting is often a multi-session process rather than a single surgery. While minor facial touch-ups may resolve in one visit, larger transformations typically require 2 to 3 sessions. This timing allows surgeons to manage natural fat reabsorption and ensure a stable, permanent blood supply.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Spanish clinics like Centro Médico Teknon utilize 3D planning software to predict volume loss accurately. Data shows surgeons with 10,000+ procedures, such as Prof. Dr. Javier Herrero Jover, emphasize that initial overfilling is a standard technique. This strategy compensates for the expected absorption of half the transferred fat volume.
Patient Consensus: Expect up to 4 sessions for perfect facial symmetry since fat reabsorption is often uneven. Many patients recommend avoiding weight loss for 3 months post-op to protect the new grafts.