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Is There a Standard Number of Cc's of Filler for Different Parts of Face?

asked 2 years ago by 9195anon in Los Angeles, California
Latest answer by Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Question viewed 1,223 times
Tags: nasolabial folds, under eyes

I see ad's all the time for fillers but there is never any indication of how much is needed. How many cc's of juvederm for under eyes minimum amount-maximum amount used. How many cc's of radiesse for nasal labia folds. minimum amount-maximum amount used.

14 answers to Is There a Standard Number of Cc's of Filler for Different Parts of Face?

Rough idea of volume of fillers needed for various face areas

Nasolabial areas 2-3 ccs Juvederm, restylane, radiesse or artefill Oral commissures 1-2 ccs Juvederm, restylane, radiesse or artefill Lower eyelid grooves 1-2 ccs Juvederm, restylane or diluted radiesse Cheek enhancements 3-5 ccs Radiesse, sculptra, or artefill Fine lines around eyes 1-2 ccs Juvederm or Restylane

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

There are no standard cc’s for fillers

There are no standard cc’s for fillers. Small amounts are used around the eyes whereas larger amounts are used in the cheek. But, it’s really critical to go to a physician who has experience because there is no “text book” answer. Every face of every patient is unique. Each person has their own specificities unique to their bone structure, tissue, and skin. There are general differences between men and women and how you shape their contours aesthetically, but... more

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

There is no real standard for fillers in certain areas but a general idea is out there

There is no real standard for fillers in certain areas but a general idea is out there. One thing to realize is that everybody is different. But in general, for example, in the lips I usually start out with one syringe of restylane or juvederm. For the nasolabial folds, I usually use at least two syringes of either one. For the cheeks you can 2-4 syringes. For the under eye area along the inferior orbital rim, I use one on each side to improve the hollows. For the upper eyes and the... more

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Filler amounts depend on patient

It really depends on how deep your lines are. I usually recommend being more conservative intially, usualy one cc. I would be hesitant about injecting under the eyes for you may get uneveness, lumps, bumps. Find a competent plastic surgeon.

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Filler standards

There is no standard amount of filler to put in any given area. I have put a 1/2 CC of filler in a person's depressions, and have used 3-4 cc's in different areas.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Filler amount needed varies by patient

There is no standard guide as to how much filler should be used in a particular part of the face. The optimal volume depends on the type of product, the injecting physician's skill, and most importantly, the individual patient. Some patients only need 0.5 cc for correction of a small area, or for lip volumization. Some need several cc of product over different areas of the face. Some need several ccs in many different sessions to achieve optimal results. It's best to use enough to... more

Chad L. Prather, MD
Baton Rouge Dermatologist

Facial Filler Amounts

There really is no standard amount of CC for facial fillers. Each patient is different, and what may be a little on some may be alot on another. Just to give you an idea, some patients need only 1cc of Juvederm for both nasolabial folds, while others may need 1cc each side.

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD
Barrington Plastic Surgeon

Standard number of cc's of filler

No, I use the amount the patients needs or requests. Most under use the fillers because of $ issues. Be aware that touch up visits to add more filler occurs in 40% of my cases. Patient want more for no $. From MIAMI Dr. B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Volume of filler needed

The amount of filler needed per facial zone differs from patient to patient, and also varies from doctor to doctor. Some doctors tend to be more conservative and others fill generously. A thicker filler may be used deeply in the smile folds, as an example, and a thinner filler may be injected on top of the thicker filler. This layering technique helps fill deep folds better than using only one syringe. In general though, one to two syringes of Juvederm, Restylane or Radiesse are enough to... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Number of cc's required for facial filling

Every face is different and ages differently and at different rates. While aging is associated with facial deflation with loss of volume in the facial bones and overlying soft tissues, resulting in sagging and creasing the AMOUNT that needs to restore each person to an ideal, youthful appearance is different. ideally, volume restoration should be individualized for each person and should be done in step fashion. It is always preferable to apply a small additional volume correction is one or... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Recommended number of cc's of filler to face

All fillers are packaged with a certain amount of product - anywhere from .4cc to 1.5 cc and not every filler product comes in different sizes or amounts. Just as the other doctors have answered this question, the amount of product you will need is determined by your anatomy and what the desired outcome is you that you want to accomplish. I tend to be on the conservative side and like for my patients to look as natural as possible. If more filler is desired then I will inject more after... more

Arnold Zweig, MD
Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

Fillers are customized to need

Injection of dermal fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, and Radiesse is customized to each patient. There are a few things to keep in mind though: First, acheiving what is called "full correction" means the results last longer, and this may require more product. Second, sometimes adding a little bit of volume in the cheeks helps lift the fold at the bottom of the cheek (nasolabial fold) so it takes less there while improving the look of the cheek. Loss of volume in the face is one... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Standard amount of filler needed

Every face is unique and as you treat a particular portion of the face the needs will change. Fillers are designed to replace or augment volume. For that reason the amounts will vary depending on your age, what you have done previously and what is your expected outcome. For example, when it comes to lip augmentation I see patients that desire Angelina Jolie lips that require 1 or more cc's or syringes all the way down to patients that just want a little pout to the cupids bow requiring... more

Lee Robinson, MD
Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon

Recommended volume of filler

There is no standard volume of filler for different parts of the face. Everyone's anatomy is different and everyone needs different volumes. The basic answer is that you need as much volume as is required to replace the missing volume in your face. I like to be on the conservative side. It is always better to come back in a few weeks for more filler than to have too much filler placed and have to wait 6 months to a year for it to dissolve. Good luck.