Dermal Filler Cost Guide
How Much Do Dermal Fillers Cost?
Dermal filler cost is usually determined by the product and the number of syringes or vials your treatment plan requires. At Skin Works, most hyaluronic acid fillers currently cost $600 to $880 per syringe, while collagen-stimulating and longer-duration products use different pricing structures.
At Skin Works in Torrance, current regular filler prices start at $600 per syringe and reach about $900 for selected longer-duration products. A one-syringe plan may therefore cost around $600 to $900, while multi-area or structural treatment can cost substantially more because several syringes may be needed.
National benchmark:
ASPS currently reports average physician fees of $715 for hyaluronic acid fillers, $901 for non-HA fillers, and $743 for lip augmentation with injectable materials.
The useful question is not simply “How much is filler?” It is which filler, how many syringes, and what result are you trying to create? A subtle lip treatment, tear-trough correction, cheek restoration and jawline balancing can all use injectable filler, but they do not have the same product requirements or total cost.
This article focuses specifically on cost. For treatment areas, product selection, candidacy and recovery, see our complete dermal filler treatment page.
Current Dermal Filler Prices at Skin Works
| Product | Current regular price | Pricing unit | Common role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belotero Balance | $600 | 1 ml syringe | Fine lines and delicate correction |
| Restylane | $600 | 1 ml syringe | Versatile facial volume and folds |
| Juvéderm Ultra XC | $600 | 1 ml syringe | Lips and lower-face volume |
| Restylane Silk | $650 | 1 ml syringe | Lip border and fine perioral lines |
| Juvéderm Ultra Plus XC | $650 | 1 ml syringe | Deeper folds and fuller correction |
| Restylane Defyne / Refyne | $680 | 1 ml syringe | Dynamic lower-face folds and support |
| Restylane Eyelight | $700 | 1 ml syringe | Selected under-eye hollows |
| Restylane Lyft | $700 | 1 ml syringe | Cheeks, structure and hands |
| Revanesse LIPS+ | $700 | 1 ml syringe | Lip volume and shape |
| Restylane Kysse / Contour | $750 | 1 ml syringe | Lips or cheek contour, depending on product |
| Juvéderm Volbella / Vollure / Volux | $750 | 1 ml syringe | Perioral, folds or jawline, depending on product |
| Revanesse Versa+ | $750 | 1 ml syringe | Versatile facial contouring |
| Radiesse | $800 | 1.5 ml syringe | Structural support and collagen stimulation |
| Juvéderm Voluma XC | $880 | 1 ml syringe | Cheeks and structural midface support |
| Bellafill | $900 | 0.8 ml syringe | Selected long-duration indications |
| Sculptra | $700 | Per vial | Gradual collagen stimulation, usually as a series |
What Is the Average Cost of Dermal Fillers Nationally?
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons currently reports average physician fees of $715 for hyaluronic acid fillers, $901 for non-hyaluronic acid fillers, and $743 for lip augmentation with injectable materials.
Those numbers are useful benchmarks, but they are not treatment quotes. They do not tell you how many syringes your anatomy requires, whether the product is one milliliter or 1.5 milliliters, whether your provider includes follow-up, or whether you are comparing the same filler category.
Why the Number of Syringes Changes the Total So Much
Most filler pricing is quoted per syringe. That means a low advertised syringe price can still produce a high treatment total if the plan requires several syringes.
| Planning example | If filler is $600/syringe | If filler is $750/syringe | If filler is $880/syringe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 syringe | $600 | $750 | $880 |
| 2 syringes | $1,200 | $1,500 | $1,760 |
| 3 syringes | $1,800 | $2,250 | $2,640 |
| 4 syringes | $2,400 | $3,000 | $3,520 |
These are budgeting examples, not recommendations. Skin Works currently notes that a filler plan may use roughly one to four syringes per area, but the right amount depends on facial anatomy, prior filler, symmetry and how much change is actually appropriate.
How Much Does Filler Cost by Treatment Area?
Lips
Lip filler is commonly a single-syringe purchase, with current Skin Works lip-appropriate products generally between $600 and $750 per syringe. For a deeper lip-specific breakdown, see our lip filler cost guide.
Cheeks and midface
Cheek restoration can cost more than a simple lip treatment because structural midface correction may require more product. Current structural options include Restylane Lyft at $700, Restylane Contour at $750 and Voluma XC at $880 per syringe.
Chin and jawline
Chin and jawline contouring frequently become multi-syringe treatments because the goal is projection and structure rather than simply smoothing a small line. Product strength and syringe count matter more than chasing the lowest per-syringe price.
Under eyes
Under-eye filler is not appropriate for every hollow or dark circle. Skin Works currently lists Restylane Eyelight at $700 per syringe. The more important issue is candidacy: fluid retention, festoons, anatomy and lower-eyelid support can make filler a poor choice even when someone wants it.
Smile lines and marionette lines
These areas may be treated directly, but the provider should also assess whether midface volume loss is contributing to the fold. Filling the line alone can sometimes use product without addressing the underlying facial structure.
Why Different Fillers Cost Different Amounts
Dermal fillers are not interchangeable syringes of the same material.
Hyaluronic acid fillers
Products such as Juvéderm, Restylane, Belotero and Revanesse use hyaluronic acid gels with different firmness, flexibility and intended treatment areas. HA fillers can often be dissolved with hyaluronidase when medically appropriate.
Biostimulatory or longer-duration fillers
Radiesse, Sculptra and Bellafill behave differently from standard HA gels. They may stimulate collagen or provide longer-duration correction and are not managed the same way if a patient dislikes the result.
The FDA approves individual filler products for specific indications and anatomical areas. A filler being FDA approved does not mean that every possible use of that filler is an FDA-approved use.
What Affects the Final Filler Price?
- Product selected. A $600 HA syringe and an $880 structural syringe are not the same treatment.
- Syringe or vial count. This is often the biggest driver of total cost.
- Treatment area. Fine perioral lines may need less volume than cheek or jawline reconstruction.
- Existing filler. Prior product can change the plan, including whether dissolution should be considered first.
- Provider expertise. Facial anatomy, product placement and complication management are medical skills, not cosmetic add-ons.
- Follow-up policy. Compare whether reassessment is included and how unused product or touch-ups are handled.
Is the Cheapest Filler the Best Value?
No. The cheapest syringe can become expensive if the product is wrong for the treatment area, too much is used, or correction is later needed.
The FDA warns that inadvertent injection into a blood vessel can cause tissue necrosis, vision abnormalities including blindness, stroke and other serious complications. These events are uncommon, but they are why filler should be treated as a medical procedure rather than a commodity.
Ask which product will be used, how many syringes are expected, why that filler suits the area, whether it is reversible, what follow-up is included and how the practice handles vascular or other complications.
Is Sculptra Cheaper Than Traditional Filler?
Not necessarily. Sculptra is priced per vial rather than per HA syringe. Skin Works currently charges $700 per vial and commonly plans two to three sessions, so the full series may cost more upfront than one syringe of HA filler.
The tradeoff is different: HA filler provides immediate gel volume, while Sculptra stimulates collagen gradually. Comparing only the first-session price misses the difference in mechanism and treatment course.
Does Insurance Cover Dermal Fillers?
Cosmetic dermal fillers are generally self-pay. ASPS states that health insurance does not cover cosmetic dermal fillers. Financing can spread the payment over time, but it does not change the underlying cost.
When Filler May Not Be the Most Cost-Effective Option
Filler is best at restoring selected volume and contour. It does not surgically reposition descended tissue or remove excess skin.
If someone is repeatedly adding filler to compensate for significant jowling, facial descent or loose skin, the more useful comparison may be a lifting procedure rather than another syringe. For patients considering a surgical option, see facelift surgery at Adonis Plastic Surgery.
That does not mean surgery is automatically the better choice. It means the treatment category should match the anatomy.
How to Compare Filler Quotes Correctly
- Get the exact product name, not simply “one syringe of filler.”
- Confirm the syringe or vial size.
- Ask how many syringes the provider expects to use.
- Ask whether the quote includes consultation and follow-up.
- Confirm whether the proposed use is within the product’s approved indication or is an off-label use.
- Ask how complications are handled and whether hyaluronidase is available for HA-filler emergencies or correction.
- Compare the total expected plan, not a promotional starting price.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does one syringe of dermal filler cost?
At Skin Works, most current HA fillers cost about $600 to $880 per syringe. The national ASPS average physician fee for HA fillers is currently $715.
How much do facial fillers usually cost in total?
Total cost depends on syringe count. A one-syringe treatment may be several hundred dollars, while a multi-syringe cheek, chin or jawline plan can reach several thousand dollars.
How much is lip filler?
Skin Works currently lists lip-appropriate HA fillers at approximately $600 to $750 per syringe, depending on the product.
How much does cheek filler cost?
Current Skin Works structural cheek fillers range from about $700 to $880 per syringe. Total treatment cost depends on how many syringes are appropriate for the midface.
Why can two filler quotes be so different?
The quotes may use different products, syringe sizes, treatment areas or syringe counts. One quote may also include follow-up or additional services that another does not.
Are hyaluronic acid fillers reversible?
HA fillers can often be dissolved with hyaluronidase when clinically appropriate. Radiesse, Sculptra and Bellafill are not dissolved the same way.
How long do fillers last?
Longevity varies substantially by product, area and metabolism. Many HA fillers last roughly 6 to 18 months, while selected structural or biostimulatory products can last longer. Cost should be considered alongside expected duration, not in isolation.
Sources & Medical References
- U.S. FDA: Dermal Fillers / Soft Tissue Fillers
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Dermal Filler Cost
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Types of Dermal Fillers
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Dermal Filler Consultation
This article is for general educational purposes and does not replace an individualized medical assessment. Dermal filler product selection, approved indications, syringe count, expected longevity and risk vary by patient and treatment area. Prices shown are current as of September 2026 and may change.