| Service | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of lipofilling (fat transfer) | from USD 203 | from USD 5,000 | from USD 4,000 |
| Average price including pre-operative preparation (consultation, tests, anaesthesia, stay at the clinic) | from USD 328 | from USD 6,000 | from USD 5,000 |
Prices in the “Ukraine” column come from MediUkraine’s partner clinics. The Czech Republic and Turkey columns show the lower bounds of prices published by clinics there (for Turkey, also the Turkish Dental Association’s recommended 2026 tariff), collected in August 2026 and converted to US dollars at the rate on the day of collection. A dash means we could not find a comparable published price. In any country, the final cost is set by the clinic after an examination.
Lipofilling rests on one rule: transferred fat cells survive only where blood vessels quickly grow into them. That is why the graft is injected in small portions into different tissue layers rather than as a single deposit, and this determines how much of the material remains long term. Because this is an autologous transplant, the tissue is biocompatible with the patient's body and the risk of rejection is minimal.
The protocol consists of three stages: atraumatic harvesting of fat by microcannula liposuction; processing and purification of the graft in special systems (centrifugation or sedimentation); and precise placement of the prepared material into the target areas in small portions for optimal vascularisation.
The method is used to enhance the cheekbones, augment the lips, correct hollows under the eyes and restore volume in the décolletage, and also for breast or buttock augmentation. The result becomes clear within 2–3 months: some of the transplanted fat is naturally absorbed, while the tissue that has taken becomes integrated into the blood supply.
Through the MediUkraine platform you get access to the partner clinic in Uzhhorod, where the procedure is performed to international standards of quality and safety. Our team will find a specialist and agree a detailed treatment plan with them.
Travel. Ukrainian airspace is closed, so there are no commercial flights. Uzhhorod lies right on the border with Slovakia and close to Hungary, so patients usually arrive overland from one of these two countries, by car, bus or train.
Visas. Citizens of the EU, the United Kingdom and the United States do not need a visa for short stays in Ukraine. Rules depend on your citizenship, so check your own before booking.
Safety, plainly. Ukraine is at war. Air raid alerts occur across the country, including in Uzhhorod, and an appointment can be interrupted by one. Several governments advise against travel to Ukraine, and while that advice stands, ordinary travel and medical insurance is often void — confirm your cover with your insurer before you commit to anything.
Language. MediUkraine handles correspondence, scheduling, the written treatment plan and the quote in English. The clinic's team communicates with international patients in English.
Payment. You pay the clinic directly. Our coordination service is free of charge for you.
More on travel, safety and insurance: Safety and travel.
Classic lipofilling consists of three consecutive steps: harvesting fat by fine-cannula liposuction, purifying and processing the material by centrifugation or gravity sedimentation, and injecting it into the areas being corrected. This is the basic approach and the one used most often: to add volume to the lips, fill the nasolabial folds and shape the contours of the face and breasts.
The VASER technique uses ultrasonic emulsification of fat tissue: this preserves more fat cells (adipocytes) and increases the viability of the transplanted material. The method yields higher-quality purified fat and is appropriate where precise shaping of facial contours and scar correction are needed.
The structured technique involves injecting fat of different consistencies layer by layer: denser fat into the deep layers, emulsified fat into the superficial ones. This gives a natural contour and a longer-lasting effect. Through the MediUkraine platform you can discuss with the surgeon which of the methods suits your case and find a specialist with the relevant experience.
The recovery period after lipofilling mostly lasts 2–4 weeks, during which you gradually return to everyday activity. For the first 3–5 days there is noticeable swelling and bruising both where the material was injected and in the area the fat was taken from. How pronounced they are depends on the volume of tissue transferred and on your individual characteristics.
In the early stage of rehabilitation, compression garments are recommended for 4–6 weeks: they reduce swelling and help the fat take evenly. Strenuous exercise, hot baths and saunas are put off for 2–3 weeks. Massage of the treated areas begins no earlier than two weeks after the procedure, and only by a specialist.
The partner clinic you work with through MediUkraine gives detailed aftercare advice and a schedule of follow-up visits. The final result is assessed after 3–6 months, when it becomes clear how much of the transplanted material has taken. Most patients return to their normal routine within 2–3 weeks of the operation.
What goes into the treatment area is living cells of your own fat, not a synthetic filler: some of them take root in the tissues and then behave like ordinary body fat. This is why the shape looks natural, but it needs time to reach its final appearance.
The surgeon's work falls into three parts. First comes liposuction: fat is removed from donor areas where there is an excess, such as the abdomen, thighs and buttocks. Next the material is processed by centrifugation or filtration to remove blood and damaged cells. Finally the prepared graft is injected through microcannulas into the target areas, building contour and volume.
MediUkraine will find a qualified surgeon registered in Ukraine and arrange a consultation to assess the options in your particular case.
Lipofilling in Ukraine is the transfer of the patient's own fat tissue to areas that lack volume and a clear contour. Unlike synthetic fillers, autologous fat gives a natural result and minimises the risk of allergic reactions.
The price of the procedure at Ukrainian clinics is 40–60% of prices in Western Europe and the USA, although it is performed to international standards. The difference comes from lower operating costs, medical staff salaries and premises rent, not from simplifying the technique itself. Ukrainian surgeons work to international protocols and regularly update their skills at professional congresses. The MediUkraine platform matches international patients with a specialist at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod and shows the itemised structure of the quote: the procedure itself, anaesthesia, the stay at the clinic and check-ups.
The minimum needed before the operation is one consultation with the surgeon, who assesses your anatomy, the reserve of fat in the donor area and how realistic the desired result is. Rehabilitation takes 1–2 weeks, during which physical exertion and massage of the treated areas are limited.
Generally, yes. Lipofilling in Ukraine is performed according to international plastic surgery protocols, and the procedure is considered low-trauma. Harvesting, purification and injection of the fat cells are carried out with specialised equipment. Because the patient's own tissue is used, the material is biocompatible and the risk of allergic reactions or rejection is kept to a minimum.
The plastic surgeon chooses the technique to suit your anatomy and the desired result. The procedure is done under local or combined anaesthesia, so even people with heightened sensitivity tolerate it well. Fine microcannulas make it possible to distribute the fat evenly, and the result usually looks natural and lasts a long time.
Ukrainian clinics strictly follow sterility standards and safety protocols. The doctor supports the patient at every stage, from preparation to recovery, and gives advice on routine, physical activity and skincare. Rehabilitation usually goes smoothly, and most people return to their normal lifestyle within a few days.
Before the operation the clinic arranges a consultation and tests, and the doctor checks for contraindications such as pregnancy, breastfeeding and active inflammation at the examination. Through MediUkraine you can arrange such a consultation with a Ukrainian surgeon before you arrive.
📍 Uzhhorod, Ukraine
A multidisciplinary hospital in Uzhhorod, part of a network of medical facilities in western Ukraine: an outpatient clinic, a surgical centre covering 15 specialties and a 30-bed inpatient unit. Its 52 doctors include professors and PhDs; many operations are done as day surgery, with discharge after 1–2 days.
Lipofilling is a procedure in which the patient's own fat is taken from one area of the body, purified and injected into an area that needs correction. It restores lost volume and corrects the contours of the face or body, giving a natural result without foreign implants.
In Ukraine the procedure costs less than at clinics in Europe: medical services here are moderately priced, and doctors' training is of a high standard. The final amount depends on the treatment area, the volume of fat, the type of anaesthesia and the length of stay at the clinic.
It is worth seeing a surgeon if you want to correct the shape of your face, hands, breasts or buttocks, correct asymmetry or restore volume after weight loss. Another reason is the condition of the skin: fat tissue contains stem cells, which may improve skin quality.
Before the procedure the doctor holds a consultation, orders tests and determines the donor area and the area where the fat will be injected. Alcohol, smoking and, as agreed with the doctor who prescribed them, medicines that affect blood clotting should be avoided in advance.
No. The procedure is not performed during pregnancy, breastfeeding or active inflammation. The doctor makes the final decision after an examination and tests.
The recovery period after lipofilling depends on the scope of the procedure and your individual characteristics. As a rule, for the first 2–3 weeks there is local swelling, bruising and discomfort in the areas where fat was harvested and transferred. Most patients return to normal work and light physical activity within 3–4 weeks, although swelling subsides completely only after 6–8 weeks.
Strenuous sports training, swimming pools and saunas are best resumed no earlier than 4–6 weeks after the procedure. The final result becomes visible after 3–4 months, when the transplanted fat has fully integrated into the surrounding tissues. Follow the surgeon's recommendations on compression therapy and limiting exertion precisely, as the survival of the graft depends on it. If you have questions about the course of recovery, MediUkraine's specialists will help you find a clinic with an experienced specialist for an individual consultation.
Lipofilling is not treatment in the classic sense of the word but rather a corrective procedure. Aesthetic concerns such as loss of facial volume, hollows under the eyes, or disproportionate lips or breasts are addressed with one or more transfers of your own fat. The result depends on the body's ability to retain the transplanted material, skin quality and the patient's general health.
When the method is used for pathological conditions, for example tissue atrophy after injury or as part of reconstructive surgery, one procedure is usually not enough and a series of operations is needed. When choosing a clinic and specialist, turn to MediUkraine, where you can check the qualifications of the medical staff and get a professional consultation before deciding on surgery.
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