The average cost of chin filler is $1,897, but the treatment can range from as little as $700 to as much as $4,000, according to 122 reviews from RealSelf members.
This elective cosmetic procedure isn't covered by insurance, but most providers offer payment plans or accept financing, to help make the cost more manageable.
Here's what you need to know about how to budget for a chin filler treatment.
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There are a few key factors in how much you'll pay for a dermal filler treatment to enhance your chin. These are the biggest ones.
In the U.S., the practitioners that can legally administer dermal fillers are physicians, nurses, and physician’s assistants.
These providers all have different depths of training and credentials, which may include advanced injector courses and certifications, often offered by dermal filler brands.
While a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with decades of experience skillfully injecting fillers will usually charge more than a nurse injector, some RNs who specialize exclusively in injectables like fillers and Botox can also charge a premium.
You can save money by not going to the most in-demand provider, but this is one area not to cut corners. Filler results are very technique-dependent, and a skilled injector can sculpt and contour the chin and jawline in a way that's subtle but impactful.
Dermal fillers also come with risks, if your provider accidentally injects them into a blood vessel. An experienced injector will know better how to avoid potential complications like that, and how to know what to do if it happens.
RealSelf Tip: Many providers on RealSelf offer complimentary consultations or apply the cost of your consultation to your treatment. We also recommend booking a brief follow-up appointment, to allow your provider to assess your final results and determine if you need any adjustments. When you book your consult, ask if a follow-up is included in the price.
You'll pay more in a major metro area like New York or LA, especially in upscale neighborhoods where higher rents for providers translate into higher treatment costs. In fact, it may be worth seeking out practices in outlying areas or less desirable locations, if you're looking to save money.
Another factor is how many providers in the area offer chin filler, relative to the demand for this cosmetic procedure. If you’re in an area with only one qualified provider and a lot of patient demand, your price could be steep.
The most commonly-used injectable fillers for nonsurgical chin augmentation are hyaluronic acid fillers.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a substance naturally found in the body that can retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water, to create a plump look. This category of dermal fillers includes Juvéderm, Restylane, and the RHA Collection.
Currently, only Juvéderm Voluma XC and Restylane Defyne are FDA-approved for chin augmentation, and they have similar average costs.
Occasionally, you’ll find providers who suggest biostimulatory fillers like Sculptra or Radiesse, which trigger your body to produce more collagen. Sculptra costs significantly more up-front (one vial is $1,000), and it can't be dissolved in the event of a complication, but it typically lasts much longer than HA fillers.
Injectable filler comes in a pre-filled syringe. Providers typically charge by the syringe, and there are different sizes available.
Your unique concerns and desired results will affect the number of syringes your provider will need to use. For example, simply adding volume or definition to a slightly weak chin may be less costly than also correcting asymmetry, a double chin, or jowls, which may require jawline filler. Balancing the entire lower face (not just a recessed chin) can create a more natural look, but it may require more than one syringe.
Your provider may even recommend a “liquid facelift,” combining injectable filler in multiple areas of the face (including cheek filler) with Botox injections for full facial rejuvenation.
During your consultation, ask your injector for an estimate of how much product your treatment will require and how that will factor into your total cost.
Most fillers last between one and two years in the chin before they’re naturally metabolized, but everyone metabolizes them at different rates. Juvéderm Voluma is said to last up to two years, while the results of Restylane Defyne are visible for up to a year.
If you plan to maintain your results over time, you'll need to factor in follow-up treatments. Just keep in mind that after five chin filler treatments, you probably will have paid as much as you would for a chin implant, which is a permanent solution for concerns like a weak or recessed chin.
Using discount websites to book dermal filler injections can be a risky way to go, since it's difficult to tell who your injector will be (and whether they have the experience to minimize side effects and complications).
However, many brands and providers run special offers, especially around major holidays, via social media or their email marketing lists. Some providers offer discounts through their RealSelf profile, so look for those when you book a consultation.
Allē is the free rewards program offered by Allergan, the makers of Juvéderm, while the makers of Restylane offer their Aspire Galderma Rewards program. Membership earns you points with every Allergan treatment, which can be redeemed at future treatments, and qualifies you for additional discounts.
RealSelf members give chin filler treatments a 84% Worth It Rating, with many saying that it made their face more balanced and defined.
Of the RealSelf members who say the treatment was Not Worth It, some had very subtle results, while others were left with persistent swelling or nodules, which had not resolved months or even years later.
If you're not sure whether chin fillers will be worth it for you, choose a hyaluronic acid filler that can be dissolved by your provider with hyaluronidase if you don't like your results or experience a similar complication.