Dermal fillers add volume to the selected treatment area. The most common fillers are made of hyaluronic acid which is a naturally occurring substance in the body. Injected in gel form, hyaluronic acid fillers create natural looking and feeling results in many treatment areas on the face. Longer lasting, semi-permanent options do exist for more severe hollowing and deeper wrinkles. Examples of these types of fillers include Versa+ and Radiesse.
Most dermal fillers are measured in syringes. Therefore, the final cost of a filler procedure is often dependent on the number of syringes used during the treatment. Unless a patient is especially experienced, it is difficult to accurately estimate how much filler will be necessary without meeting with an injector. Here are some ways to predict how many syringes of filler you will need.
For Restylane and Juvederm—the most popular hyaluronic acid fillers—one syringe contains 1mL of filler. This may not seem like a lot, but it can go a long way depending on the treatment area and goal. It is important to remember that individual facial features are small and may not require much filler in the first place.
On your own, it can be difficult to visualize and estimate the right amount of filler. Sometimes, your injector may give a range based on your results and the treatment area. Also, if a patient wants subtler results, they will likely require less filler. In contrast, if a patient wants extremely dramatic results, they will likely require more filler.
Obviously, certain areas of the face are bigger or hollower than others. Some are also more susceptible to fat and volume loss due to aging than others. While every patient will have different needs and ideas of the best results, each treatment area has an average number of syringes typically used. Please note that as averages, the amount of filler may not fall exactly within these ranges for every patient. Some patients may require significantly more or less filler.
Ultimately, prior to a consultation or injection appointment, it is impossible to know exactly how many syringes you will need. Your injector, of course, can supply an educated and often accurate estimate. When budgeting for a procedure, using the averages and a few other factors can help patients better understand the likely number of syringes. Here are a few things to consider when determining the right amount of filler.
As highlighted above, each treatment area often requires a varying amount of filler. Certain areas such as the nose will stick close to one or two syringes. Others like the cheeks can have major variations in the amount of filler syringes used. Understanding the average number of syringes used in the area can help patients budget for the procedure.
If a patient wants exaggerated results, this will affect the number of syringes necessary to provide the desired result. For example, most people are happy with one to two syringes in the lips. However, someone who wants a dramatic look may require three or more. If you’d like particularly dramatic or subtle results, this can affect the final amount of filler.
With age, the anatomy of the face can change. Cheek fat may descend or thin out which can contribute to a gaunt appearance. This may require a higher number of syringes to reverse. In addition, areas less susceptible to fat loss may require fewer such as the chin or jawline.
With that said, the bone structure also contributes, if a patient has a recessed chin—which often involves inadequate protrusion of the bone—it may need more filler to correct. While the average person may not notice every single aspect of their anatomy or correctly interpret it, taking into account individual differences in anatomy can help a patient estimate the amount of filler.
Injectco offers four locations in the Greater Dallas area: Colleyville, Waxahachie, Plano, and Argyle. Each location features experienced and passionate injectors who want to help every patient feel and look their best. Book online, call us, or reach out online via the online contact form.
