FILLERS

Fillers are used to fill out features, creating a smoother and fuller appearance on the face by reducing wrinkles and restoring volume. Commonly made of hyaluronic acid, they can be injected in areas like the cheeks, lips, and more. Fillers are also applicable to hands, elbows, knees, and temples.

The procedure is quick, typically lasting less than an hour, and is relatively painless. Topical numbing agents are used for comfort. Clients can expect long-lasting results with minimal downtime, although there may be 1-3 days of tenderness and bruising. While the procedure itself is often painless, the sound of filler deployment can startle some individuals. Post-procedure, clients may experience fullness, residual numbing, and mild soreness for about a day.

Immediately after the procedure, clients typically see about 80% of the result, with the full effect visible within two weeks. The duration of results varies but generally lasts around a year, ranging from nine months to two years. Touch-up procedures are available at a lower cost. Fillers are considered safe, with any reactions stemming from the procedure rather than the products used. Swelling or bruising may occur temporarily. Results from fillers can last between six and eighteen months.

Regarding cost, the price range for standard fillers is between $500 and $800, depending on the amount required (half-syringe or full-syringe). Larger areas like the jawline may require multiple syringes. An alternative option is SCULPTRA, which costs $800 per vial and utilizes poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) to gradually restore facial volume over three to six months. The effects of SCULPTRA can last up to five years, with the recommended dosage being one vial per decade of life.

Average pricing for fillers ranges from $550 to $900 according to Scott. Melanie prices procedures by the syringe, with the first syringe costing $700 and additional syringes priced at $600, discussed during a consultation to determine treatment goals.