By Natasha Pomelova, Founder of MedicalSpaLocator.com and melov.ai — 15 years in pharmaceutical commercialization at Takeda, Amgen, Astellas, and Horizon Therapeutics.
Dermal filler cost per syringe by brand
Prices below are 2026 national averages pulled from provider pricing data across our directory of 18,000+ verified providers. Your local market will shift these numbers. A syringe of Juvederm Ultra in Denver runs about $650; the same product at a high-end practice in West Hollywood can hit $900.
| Filler brand | Type | Cost per syringe/vial | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juvederm Ultra / Ultra Plus | HA (hyaluronic acid) | $600 to $900 | 6 to 12 months |
| Juvederm Voluma | HA (cheek/midface) | $800 to $1,200 | 12 to 24 months |
| Juvederm Volbella | HA (lips/fine lines) | $500 to $800 | 6 to 12 months |
| Restylane / Restylane-L | HA | $550 to $800 | 6 to 12 months |
| Restylane Lyft | HA (cheeks/hands) | $700 to $1,000 | 6 to 12 months |
| Restylane Kysse | HA (lips) | $600 to $900 | 6 to 12 months |
| RHA 2 / RHA 3 / RHA 4 | HA (resilient) | $650 to $950 | 9 to 15 months |
| Sculptra | Poly-L-lactic acid (biostimulator) | $800 to $1,200 per vial | Up to 25 months |
| Radiesse | Calcium hydroxylapatite | $700 to $1,000 | 12 to 18 months |
Cost by treatment area
Per-syringe cost only tells you half the story. What matters is how many syringes your treatment area needs.
| Treatment area | Syringes typically needed | Total cost range | Common fillers used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lips | 1 (0.5 to 1 mL) | $500 to $900 | Juvederm Volbella, Restylane Kysse, RHA 2 |
| Nasolabial folds | 1 to 2 | $600 to $1,600 | Juvederm Ultra Plus, Restylane, RHA 3 |
| Cheeks | 1 to 4 | $800 to $3,600 | Juvederm Voluma, Restylane Lyft, Sculptra |
| Under eyes (tear troughs) | 0.5 to 1 | $500 to $900 | Restylane, Juvederm Volbella |
| Chin | 1 to 2 | $700 to $1,800 | Juvederm Voluma, Radiesse, RHA 4 |
| Jawline | 2 to 4 | $1,200 to $3,600 | Juvederm Voluma, Radiesse, RHA 4 |
| Temples | 1 to 2 | $700 to $1,800 | Juvederm Voluma, Sculptra |
| Hands | 1 to 2 per hand | $1,200 to $3,000 | Restylane Lyft, Radiesse |
| Full-face rejuvenation | 4 to 10 | $3,000 to $8,000 | Multiple products |
Filler types and what you're paying for
Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers
Juvederm, Restylane, and the RHA line are all hyaluronic acid-based. They're the most common category for good reason: immediate results, reversible with hyaluronidase if you don't like the outcome, and available in formulations tuned for different depths and areas. A 2021 retrospective in Aesthetic Surgery Journal (n=1,200) found HA fillers maintained patient-reported improvement in 82 percent of cheek augmentation cases at 12 months.
Biostimulatory fillers
Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) and Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapatite) don't just fill space. They trigger your body's own collagen production. Results come on gradually over weeks to months, which means you won't walk out looking different on day one. Sculptra requires 2 to 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, and results can last up to 25 months per the manufacturer's clinical data. The trade-off: you can't dissolve them if you don't like what you see. You wait it out.
The most expensive syringe isn't always the most expensive treatment. A filler that costs more per unit but lasts twice as long can cut your annual spend in half.
RHA fillers
RHA (Resilient Hyaluronic Acid) fillers are designed to flex with your facial expressions rather than sitting stiff. They cost a bit more than traditional HA fillers ($650 to $950 per syringe) but tend to last 9 to 15 months and feel more natural in high-movement areas like nasolabial folds and marionette lines. Revance, the manufacturer, markets them specifically on this flexibility claim.
Filler longevity vs cost: the math that matters
A filler that costs more but lasts twice as long is the better deal annually. We always suggest asking your provider to calculate cost per month of correction, not just per syringe. Here's how the common products compare.
| Filler | Average cost | Average duration | Approx. cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juvederm Ultra | $750 | 9 months | ~$83 |
| Juvederm Voluma | $1,000 | 18 months | ~$56 |
| Restylane Kysse | $750 | 9 months | ~$83 |
| RHA 3 | $800 | 12 months | ~$67 |
| Sculptra (per vial) | $1,000 | 25 months | ~$40 |
| Radiesse | $850 | 15 months | ~$57 |
How to save on dermal fillers
Fillers aren't cheap. But there are real ways to reduce the bill.
- Sign up for loyalty programs before your appointment. Allergan's Alle (for Juvederm) and Galderma's Aspire (for Restylane) save $50 to $100 per syringe over time. Free to join, no reason not to.
- Buy multiple syringes in one session. Many providers discount 10 to 15 percent for 2+ syringes.
- Book in January or February. Practices run their best promotions during traditionally slow months.
- For large-volume restoration (cheeks, temples, jawline), consider Sculptra. Higher upfront cost, but at ~$40/month it's the most economical filler over its lifespan.
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