A single syringe of dermal filler costs between $500 and $800 on average, with the national average for hyaluronic acid fillers sitting around $715. Your actual price depends on the type of filler, the treatment area, where you live, and who performs the injection. Most people need more than one syringe to get the results they want, so the per-syringe price is just the starting point for estimating your total cost.
Cost by Filler Type
Hyaluronic acid fillers are the most common and generally the most affordable. Popular brands like Juvederm and Restylane typically run $500 to $800 per syringe, with each syringe holding about 0.8 mL of product. These fillers work by attracting water to plump the skin, and results last roughly 6 to 18 months depending on the specific product and where it’s injected.
Radiesse, which uses a thicker calcium-based gel, costs $500 to $800 per syringe but comes in larger volumes (up to 1.5 mL), so you may need fewer syringes overall. Sculptra works differently from other fillers. Rather than adding immediate volume, it stimulates your body to rebuild collagen over several months. A single Sculptra treatment runs about $1,200, and most people need a series of two or three sessions spaced weeks apart.
Half Syringes Cost Less, but Not Half as Much
If you want a subtle change, especially in the lips, many clinics offer half-syringe treatments. A half syringe of Juvederm typically costs $300 to $600, compared to $600 to $1,200 for a full syringe. The price per milliliter is higher with a half syringe because every appointment carries fixed costs: the injector’s time, sterile supplies, and clinic overhead stay the same regardless of how much product is used. Juvederm Ultra XC runs about $300 for a half syringe, while Juvederm Volbella, a softer formula designed for fine lines, is closer to $400.
How Many Syringes You’ll Actually Need
The per-syringe price matters less than the total number of syringes your treatment requires, and that varies dramatically by area. Here’s what to expect:
- Lips: 1 to 2 syringes ($500 to $1,600)
- Smile lines: 1 to 2 syringes ($500 to $1,600)
- Cheeks: 2 to 6 syringes ($1,000 to $4,800)
- Jawline: 2 to 4 syringes ($1,000 to $3,200)
- Chin: 2 to 4 syringes ($1,000 to $3,200)
- Temples: 2 to 4 syringes ($1,000 to $3,200)
- Under-eye area: 1 syringe ($500 to $800)
- Nose (nonsurgical rhinoplasty): 1 syringe ($500 to $800)
A full-face treatment combining multiple areas can require 4 to 10 syringes, pushing the total cost into the $3,000 to $8,000 range. First-time patients often start with one or two syringes in a single area and add more at a follow-up appointment once they see how the filler settles.
What Drives the Price Up or Down
Geography plays a significant role. Clinics in major metro areas like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami charge more than those in smaller cities or rural areas, sometimes by several hundred dollars per syringe. The injector’s credentials also affect pricing. A board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist will typically charge more than a nurse injector at a med spa, though skill level varies across all credential types.
The specific product within a brand line matters too. Juvederm Voluma, designed for deep cheek volume, costs more per syringe than Juvederm Ultra, which is a thinner formula for lips. Restylane follows a similar tiered pricing structure across its product line. Clinics also have different pricing models. Some quote a flat per-syringe rate while others charge by treatment area, bundling the cost of however many syringes are needed into one price.
Ways to Lower the Total Cost
Many med spas offer membership programs that knock $100 or more off per-area pricing. A typical membership charges a monthly fee (around $150) that accumulates as credit toward future treatments, with members receiving discounted rates on services. For example, one clinic’s jawline filler drops from $1,500 to $1,400 for members, while under-eye filler goes from $800 to $700.
Most major filler brands also run their own loyalty programs. Allergan (which makes Juvederm) has the Allē program, and Galderma (Restylane) has Aspire Galderma Rewards. Both let you earn points on treatments that translate into savings on future visits. The savings are modest, typically $25 to $75 per treatment, but they add up over time since fillers aren’t permanent and most people return every 6 to 18 months for maintenance.
Financing through services like CareCredit or Cherry is available at many clinics, letting you split the cost into monthly payments. Some plans offer interest-free periods of 6 to 12 months. If you’re planning a multi-syringe treatment, ask whether the clinic offers a per-syringe discount when you purchase several at once. Many do, especially for full-face treatments.