Hyaluronic acid fillers average $715, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Non-hyaluronic acid fillers average $901 and lip augmentation with filler averages $743. Synchrony's 2026 survey priced Juvederm at $529 to $1,155 per syringe. Where your own dermal filler cost lands depends mostly on how much filler your face needs.
The national averages don't say what they're counting
The ASPS figures come without a year and without a unit. The page never says whether $715 buys one syringe or one visit, yet some clinic pages quote it as a per-syringe price.
The Synchrony numbers, published on CareCredit's site, are stated per syringe or per vial. That's clearer, but the survey doesn't say how much gel each syringe holds, and none of the national averages are given per milliliter.
The amount of filler you need drives the bill
Some price guides say cheeks take "1 to 4 syringes" and cite nothing. The FDA-reviewed trials for Juvederm products give real figures instead:
| Area and product | Volume used in the pivotal trial |
|---|---|
| Cheeks, Voluma XC | median of 6.6 mL to reach optimal correction |
| Lips, Volbella XC | total median of 2.6 mL for optimal outcomes |
| Under-eyes, Volbella XC | about 1.0 mL per side |
These are trial medians and your face may need less. In the cheek study, 93.6% of treated patients started with a moderate, significant or severe volume deficit.
Brand, state and injector set the price per syringe
Once you know the volume, the per-syringe price does the rest. The Synchrony survey found wide national ranges by brand:
| Brand | Average price range |
|---|---|
| Restylane | $511 to $1,140 per syringe |
| Juvéderm | $529 to $1,155 per syringe |
| Voluma | $732 to $1,633 per syringe |
Location matters too. The same survey put Juvederm at $617 per syringe in Arkansas and $865 in California. ASPS adds the injector's qualifications and the time a treatment takes to the list of cost drivers.
Manufacturer rewards programs can trim the total. Allergan runs Allē for Juvéderm, and Galderma's ASPIRE program gives $10 in savings for every 100 points earned.
Budget for a second visit in the first month
Plan for a second appointment. In the Voluma cheek trial, 195 of 238 patients (82%) came back for a touch-up, and the median touch-up added another 1.9 mL of filler.
Settle the touch-up question before your first appointment. If you need one within a month, will you pay full price per syringe, get a discount, or pay nothing more?
How long results last sets your yearly spend
A lower price means less if you repeat the treatment twice as often. Allergan says its lip fillers, Volbella XC and Ultra XC, last up to one year, while Voluma XC in the cheeks lasts up to two years with optimal treatment. Put the price and the duration side by side before you compare quotes.
Insurance almost never pays, with one Medicare exception
ASPS states plainly that health insurance doesn't cover dermal fillers. That's true for cosmetic treatment.
Medicare carves out one case. Under National Coverage Determination 250.5, it covers FDA-approved fillers "only in HIV-infected beneficiaries when LDS caused by antiretroviral HIV treatment is a significant contributor to their depression." LDS is lipodystrophy syndrome, the facial fat loss some HIV medicines cause.
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FAQs
Can I use FSA or HSA funds for fillers?
Usually not. HSA money covers "medical care" as the tax code defines it, and IRS Publication 502 excludes cosmetic procedures aimed at appearance. The exception is treatment "necessary to improve a deformity arising from, or directly related to, a congenital abnormality, a personal injury resulting from an accident or trauma, or a disfiguring disease." Ask your plan administrator before using FSA funds.
How much does Sculptra cost?
Sculptra is priced per vial, at $586 to $1,298 in the Synchrony survey. Galderma's patient guide says you may need "one to four treatment sessions (typically three)," so ask how many vials each session will use.
How much does Radiesse cost?
The same survey put Radiesse at $563 to $1,225 per syringe.
Are cheap fillers safe?
Price alone won't tell you, but the source of the product matters. The FDA tells patients not to buy dermal fillers online "because they could be counterfeit products or products that are not approved for use in the U.S.," and to see a licensed provider trained in the procedure.
